Cheers to a new week in the city. There are a lot of exciting events that are happening this week that you don't want to miss. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this week.

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1. Treasures Book Sale

Find deals on thousands of books, including first editions, rare and collectables starting from $2 and up. Don't forget to bring your bag. Please note that there is a $3 admission fee on Thursday. Friday and Saturday will be offering free admission. 

Where: Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8)

When: September 19th-21st, 2024 

September 19th: 9:30 am - 7 pm

September 20th: 9 am - 7 pm 

September 21st: 9 am - 4 pm

Price: Free admission-$3

Category: Family-friendly 

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2. Charli XCX & Troye Sivan - 2024 Sweat Tour

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan are teaming up and bringing an epic concert this week. Sing and dance to their greatest hits.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON)

When: September 18th, 2024 (Starts at 7:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $100s

Category: Date/Friends

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3. Ghost Files Live!

This week, head over to Meridian Hall to catch Ghost Files Live! Join Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, hosts of Ghost Files, for a special screening of a never-before-seen episode, followed by behind-the-scenes stories, an audience Q&A, and a live ghost-hunting demonstration. Known for having over 1.4 billion views with BuzzFeed Unsolved, you don’t want to miss this experience from the iconic duo!

Where: Meridian Hall (1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2)

When: September 19th, 2024 (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $39.50

Category: Family-friendly

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4. The MagickHome Pro Appreciation Event

Calling all renovators, and industry professionals, this event is for you! The MagickHome Pro Appreciation Event is happening this Thursday, and you don’t want to miss it. This 4300 square foot showroom will feature an American-style barbecue, a brewery tent, prizes, and learn about products and pro services. Special guests include Great Lakes Brewery and Slowpoke Barbecue! Plus, free on-site parking will be available. Click here to reserve a free spot. 

‍Where: MagickHome Canada (35 Fulton Way #Unit 1 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N4)

When: September 19th, 2024 (4 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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5. Toronto Water Lantern Festival

The Water Lantern Festival is happening at Downsview Park this week. This 1-day festival offers an unforgettable experience, where loved ones come together to enjoy a heartfelt moment. A ticket to this event will include entry into the festival area with access to food trucks, one floating lantern kit, marker, drawstring bag, playing cards, conversation cards, and scavenger hunt giveaway entry. 

Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)

When: September 21st, 2024 (Gates open at 4:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $17.75

Category: Family-friendly

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6. Todotoronto Singles Speed Walk Club

Join us this week for a fun speed walking event, starting at The Pint. Lace-up your shoes and meet other singles who share your love for staying active & socializing. If you like exploring Toronto in the summer and meeting new people, this event is for you.

Where: The Pint Public House (277 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2X4)

When: September 17th, 2024 (6 pm - 9 pm)

Price: Prices start from $19.56

Category: 22-35 years old

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7. Moon Walk in High Park

Enjoy the Harvest Moon at High Park. It starts with a guided walk, exploring the Moon's influence on nature and human culture. As the Moon rises, attendees can sit or dance under its light while sketching its features using binoculars.

Where: High Park Nature Centre’s Forest School building (375 Colborne Lodge Drive)

When: September 17th, 2024 (7:30 pm - 9 pm)

Price: $10

Category: Family-friendly 

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8. Kygo World Tour

Kygo will be performing at Woodbine Park on September 21st! Dance and groove along to his greatest beats. 

Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)

When: September 21st, 2024 (Starts at 5 pm)

Price: Prices start from $100s

Category: Date/Friends

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9. The Queen West Art Crawl Festival

The Queen West Art Crawl Festival is a free event that will be taking place at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Back for its 21st year, this 2-day festival will feature artists, live music, a kids zone, street food and more. 

Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3)

When: September 21st-22nd, 2024 (11 am - 6 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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10. Free Friday Nights at MOCA

Every Friday night, MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) offers the public free admission from 5 pm to 9 pm. Immerse yourself in contemporary art, cool exhibitions, and more.

Where: MOCA (158 Sterling Rd #100, Toronto, ON M6R 2B7)

When: September 20th, 2024 (5 pm - 9 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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11. A Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Night by Artbox

This glow-in-the-dark paint night offers a unique and guided sensory experience in a luminous art studio. Participants can unleash their creativity and create a glowing masterpiece, with no prior art experience required.

Where: Artbox Studio Gallery (1226 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON M1N 1P3)

When: September 20th, 2024 (8 pm - 10 pm)

Price: $44.95+$5.84 tax

Category: Date/Friends

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Community Events

1. 5 Days Cake Baking & Decorating Masterclass

Discover the art of cake baking and decorating in a beginner-friendly Five-Day Masterclass! Participants will learn at their own pace under the guidance of a supportive teacher. It's a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning and fun!

Where: Le Dolci (12 Sousa Mendes St)

When: September 16th, 2024 (3:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

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2. Colours in Contact Improv Dance Jam

At Colours in Contact, you can meet new people, make friends, and dance beautifully. This event lets you express yourself through movement, break old habits, and connect with others.

Where: The Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto)

When: September 18th, 2024 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

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3. Nickel 9 Distillery Cocktail Classes

Join Nickel 9 Distillery for cocktail classes! Whether it's a date night or a hangout with friends, learn the basics of bartending and mixology in their intimate classes. Create three unique cocktails using their signature products and fresh ingredients with the help of experienced team. Let's get the party started!

Where: Nickel 9 Distillery (90 Cawthra Ave Unit 100)

When: September 19th, 2024 (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

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4. KEANE

Experience the iconic sound of Keane, the English rock band since 1995. With their keyboard-driven hits, they've sold 13M+ records worldwide. Don't miss their performance on September 20th.

Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON)

When: September 20th, 2024 (Starts at 8:00 PM)

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5. Gallery Weekend Toronto

For four days, a selection of Toronto’s contemporary art galleries open their doors to the public to present amazing exhibitions with special programming and extended hours. Through various activities on-site or via social networks (discussions, visits, etc.), it is an opportunity to discover numerous exhibitions, to meet and exchange with gallery owners, artists and other key players of the art world.

Where: Dupont / Junction, Wallace / Dundas, and Lower Toronto

When: September 19th to 22nd, 2024

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6. Ontario Culture Days

The Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage taking place each fall across the province. Each year, we work with organizers and artists of all disciplines to produce this province-wide festival

Where: Various locations

When: September 20th - October 13th, 2024

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7. Toronto Biennial of Art

The 2024 Toronto Biennial, titled Precarious Joys, explores the emotional climate of our times, acknowledging our vulnerability and grief while emphasizing the importance of passion and beauty in driving social change. The Biennial is organized around open dialogues and poetic connections. It explores artists’ responses to colonialism’s impact and the multiple ways representation contributes to collective survival and the regeneration of our social fabric.

Where: Various locations

When: September 21st - December 1st, 2024

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8. Le Dîner en Blanc

Le Dîner en Blanc, is returning to Toronto on Thursday, September 19, at a new secret location! Over 1200 attendees, all dressed in white will gather for an evening of elegance and thrill where fashion, good food and, most importantly, good company meet. Staying true to the original Parisian Le Dîner en Blanc, the location is kept undisclosed until an hour before the event. Guests will meet at the assigned departure location and then escorted once the location is revealed to transform the space with their own table, white chairs, and white tablecloth! Guests are welcome to bring food or pre-order a picnic basket curated by award-winning Chef Trevor Lui. Wine for the evening will be curated by Toronto’s iconic wine club, Charlie’s Burgers! The evening features the traditional napkin wave and sparkler celebration, as well as live entertainment and dancing, awards for creativity, luxe brand activations and insta-worthy photo opportunities, as well as few more surprises!

Where: Secret location

When: September 19th, 2024

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9. Dinner at The Farm: A Night of Culinary Enchantment

Join for a magical evening at Black Creek Community Farm! Indulge in a farm-to-table al fresco dining experience under the stars, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our talented chefs will create a menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced right from the farm. Enjoy delicious food, great company, and an enchanting atmosphere at this one-of-a-kind event in support of urban agriculture and the continuous work of our community farm. Don't miss out on this unforgettable culinary adventure!

Where: Black Creek Community Farm (4929 Jane St Toronto, ON M3N 2K8)

When: Sep 19th, 2024 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

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10. Frank Turner Presents Lost Evenings VII

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s released 9 studio albums in his 17 year solo career, the most recent of which, ‘FTHC’ (Feb 2022) became his first #1 hit on the UK Official Album Chart. His previous four albums have all peaked at #2 or #3 in the chart. Having sold over a million albums worldwide, he has scored three gold-certified albums and one silver status.

Where: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

When: September 19th-22nd, 2024 (7:00 PM)

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11. POWER UP!

Join for an inspiring and empowering confidence-building workshop designed exclusively for young females and non-binary youth. This is more than just a workshop—it's a journey of self-discovery, where each attendee will have the opportunity to embrace their authentic self in a safe and supportive environment.

Where: Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre (45 Fort York Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 3Y2)

When: September 18th, 2024 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

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12. K-Art Toronto exhibition

The event will showcase works by Korean artists based in Toronto, as well as pieces from galleries and artists visiting from Korea.In addition to the art exhibition, we will be hosting a special event featuring makgeolli (Korean rice wine) presented by young Korean entrepreneurs who recently started their business in Canada. We are also collaborating with WAPUUL POP to promote an adoption campaign called "We are All Animals," aiming to help rescue dogs from Korea find new homes in Canada.

Where: Toronto Columbus Centre (901 Lawrence Ave W)

When: September 11th to 23rd, 2024

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13. Eataly to Launch Icons Of Eataly: Street Food Program This Fall

Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and retail concept, will kick off the fourth iteration of its Icons of Eataly series this Fall, running from September 20 through October 6. First launched in 2023, the Icons of Eataly series honours the art of Italian living through special event programming and limited-time menus. For this upcoming edition, Eataly will turn its attention to street food – an integral part of food cultures around the world.

Where: Eataly locations

When: September 20th to October 6th, 2024

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14. Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with Miznon's Award-Winning Take

As National Cheeseburger Day fast approaches on September 18th, Miznon invites you to indulge the Mediterranean way! Join the fun at Miznon's Yorkville or Castlefield locations with the iconic Folded Cheeseburger Pita. Voted the best burger in New York City by TimeOut, this dish features a perfectly cooked beef chuck burger with a crispy golden cheddar crown, served in Miznon's world famous pita and topped with garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato and pickles.

Where: Miznon

When: September 18th, 2024

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15. IKEA Hej Days

We’re saying "hej" to all kinds of fun and great savings with Hej Days, a celebration of all things IKEA from September 19 - 22, 2024. We’ve got savings in storage for the many Canadians with classics like ALEX, BILLY and KALLAX on sale for a limited time. And there will be delicious daily deals in the Swedish Restaurant too. Mark your calendar for a trip to IKEA as your local store will be bursting with deals, home furnishing advice, children’s entertainment, and show-stopping prizes.

Where: IKEA

When: September 19th to 22nd, 2024

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16. Pop Girl Summer Block Party

Say goodbye to summer with the ultimate pop dance party! Grab your tickets now for the POP GIRL SUMMER Block Party, hosted by Sarah Jenkins, Sammy Talukder, Nick Palmai, Myah Elliot, and Rebecca Tandon, spinned by DJ baby q. Arrive early for your chance to win amazing prizes, including a pair of tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter live on her Short n' Sweet Tour in Toronto! Don't miss the last big summer bash—secure your spot today!

Where: Stackt Market

When: September 20th, 2024 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

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17. The City’s Largest Dinner Party Returns on September 19

Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Toronto on Thursday, September 19, at a secret downtown location. This chic picnic gathers 1,200 guests dressed in white for an evening of fashion, food, and conversation. To attend, sign up at toronto.dinerenblanc.com and be ready for Phase 3 registration. Guests are required to dress in elegant, all-white attire and set their tables in white. Only wine and Champagne, curated by Charlie's Burgers, can be enjoyed, and reservations must be made online. The secret location is disclosed just an hour before the event, and guests must take all belongings and litter with them when leaving.

When: September 19th, 2024

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18. A&W and Ruffles team up for a crunchy NEW collaboration

A new crunchy collaboration is coming to Canada with two beloved household names—A&W and Ruffles are teaming up to bring Canadians a crunchy and delicious new twist on the classic Teen Burger. Introducing the Ruffles Crunch Teen Burger!It’s truly the best of both worlds: A&W’s favourite Teen Burger paired with a generous stack of Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips to deliver a delicious and ASMR-worthy crunch with every bite. You can also crunch into its equally tasty sidekick, the Ruffles Crunch Buddy Burger, available for $4.99.

Where: A&W locations

When: Available now

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