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If you're looking for fun activities to do in Toronto this Thanksgiving long weekend, you've come to the right place. Here are 16 of the best things to do in Toronto this long weekend that you need to know about.
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1. PumpkinFest Toronto
PumpkinFest Toronto is a fun, family-friendly event happening over Thanksgiving long weekend. Taking place at Downsview Park, this 4-day event will be filled with midway rides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, cute photo ops, tractor-pulled hayrides, PAW Patrol meet & greet, inflatable fun, local food trucks, and more. Use code “TODOTORONTO” to get 15% off your tickets!
Where: Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, Ontario M3K 2B6)
When: October 11th-14th, 2024 (10 am - 6 pm)
Price: Prices start from $15
Category: Family-friendly
2. Toronto Music Garden Performances
The Toronto Music Garden will transform into a magical experience you don’t want to miss. Experience the symphony of lights at Toronto's Music Garden this week, featuring lighting installations, music and more.
Where: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8)
When: October 12th & 19th, 2024 (7 pm - 8 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
3. St. Lawrence Market
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the St. Lawrence Market is Toronto’s largest indoor market and is your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Home to more than 120 vendors, the market offers fresh, local, high-quality seasonal produce to inspire your fall cooking and gatherings. Shop for specialty meats, baked goods, cheeses, and more. Rooted in history, this is a cherished spot in the city for all your fall traditions. Make sure to stop by to support local and enjoy the market's unique selections.
Where: 92-95 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1C3
When: Tuesday to Sunday
4. Jesse McCartney: All's Well Tour Part 2
Jesse McCartney is coming to The Danforth Music Hall on October 12th and you don't want to miss it!
Where: The Danforth Music Hall (147 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2)
When: October 12th, 2024 (Starts at 7 pm)
Price: Prices start from $100s
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
5. Diwali Razzmatazz
Celebrate Diwali at the Diwali Razzmatazz. Prepare to razzle & dazzle with a variety of Diwali festivities and traditions this weekend. Make sure to mark your calendar for this special celebration.
Where: Mississauga Celebration Square (300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1)
When: October 12th-13th, 2024
October 12th: 12 pm - 11 pm
October 13th: 12 pm - 9 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
6. Screemers
Screemers is Canada’s premier scream park! With 7 haunted walk-through mazes featuring over 120 live actors, like Winter Horrorland, Halloween Horrors, and the brand new Medieval Massacre, you’re in for a scary time!
Where: Assembly Park (80 Interchange Way, Concord, ON L4K 5W3)
When: October 11th - November 1st, 2024 (Select nights)
Price: Prices start from $39.95
Category: Date/Friends
7. Toronto Flower Market
The last pop-up of the Toronto Flower Market is this weekend. Make sure to check out the pop-up before this year’s season ends. Browse and shop around Ontario grown flowers & plants and get to connect with local florists and growers.
Where: 1001 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
When: October 12th, 2024 (10 am - 3 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Toronto Dark Arts Market - Hallowmas Market
The Hallowmas Market is happening this Saturday! This is an artisan market that is dedicated to all things weird and wonderful. There will be over 35 vendors to shop from.
Where: Ground Control (1279 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L6)
When: October 12th, 2024 (11 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
9. Toronto Maple Leafs Home Opener
The Toronto Maple Leafs home opener starts this weekend. Cheer on the boys as they go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)
When: October 12th, 2024 (Starts at 7 pm)
Price: Prices start from $200s
Category: Family-friendly
10. Camp Spooky
Check out Camp Spooky at Canada's Wonderland this long weekend. There will be Halloween activities & attractions, trick-or-treating, a kids' Halloween costume parade, live shows with The PEANUTS gang, meet n' greets with Halloween characters, rides, and much more! This is the perfect family-friendly daytime Halloween activity. Plus, this event is included with your park admission.
Where: Canada's Wonderland (9580 Jane Street, Vaughan Ontario L6A 1S6)
When: September 28th - November 2nd, 2024 (every weekends)
Price: Prices start from $29.99
Category: Family-friendly
11. Enjoy the Fall Colours
Enjoy the Thanksgiving long weekend with fall leaves. High Park, Glen Stewart Ravine, Scarborough Bluffs, and Rouge National Urban Park are a few amazing spots to catch the fall colours. Click here for the best spots to see the fall colours.
12. Woodbridge Fall Fair
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the Woodbridge Fall Fair! This event will feature food trucks, a petting zoo, free horse and wagon rides, games, and more.
Where: Woodbridge Fairgrounds (100 Porter Avenue Vaughan, ON L4L 2A2)
When: October 12th-14th, 2024 (11 am - 7 pm)
Price: Prices start from $5
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
13. Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival is coming to an end. This is your last chance to enjoy delicious food, performances & live music, cute photo ops, face paintings, free giveaways, inflatables, and more.
Where: Square One Shopping Centre Lot P6 (100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9)
When: Until October 13th, 2024
Monday - Thursday: 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday: 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 3 pm - 10 pm
Sunday: 2 pm - 9 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
14. Halloween OCAD Artist Alley
Check out the Halloween OCAD Artist Alley happening this Saturday. Find a variety of artist-made posters, prints, stickers, greeting cards, ceramics, fashion, and more from local creators.
Where: 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
When: October 12th, 2024 (11 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
15. The Toronto Halloween Show
The Toronto Halloween Show is your one-stop shop for all things Halloween. Shop at various vendors for all your Halloween needs from in-home and outdoor décor to costumes and makeup and more.
Where: The Warehouse Venue at Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Rd #2, North York, ON, M3K 2B6)
When: October 11th-13th, 2024
October 11th: 4 pm – 9 pm
October 12th: 10 am – 7 pm
October 13th: 10 am – 6 pm
Price: Prices start from $9
Category: Family-friendly
16. Reebok Warehouse Sale
Head over to the Reebok Warehouse Sale at The International Centre and score massive savings on men's, ladies, and kids' shoes & apparel, including backpacks, socks, water bottles, hats, sports bras and more.
Where: The International Centre (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8)
When: October 10th-14th, 2024
October 10th-11th: 10 am - 9 pm
October 12th: 10 am - 6 pm
October 13th-14th: 11 am - 5 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
Community Events
1. Mildlife
Mark your calendars! Mildlife is hitting the stage at Lee's Palace on October 12th. Secure your tickets today and groove to their incredible tunes all night long!
Where: Lee's Palace (529 Bloor Street West)
When: October 12th, 2024 (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
2. Earth: An Immersive Journey at ROM
Experience the wonders of nature in Earth: An Immersive Journey! Journey through vibrant ecosystems with stunning visuals, scents, and sounds. It's a unique adventure celebrating the beauty and interconnectedness of life on our planet.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen's Park Ave, Toronto ON)
When: Until October 20th, 2024 (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
3. Farmers' Market on Eglinton
The Eglinton Way Farmers Market is back and better than ever. The community is thrilled to see its return, offering live music, local vendors, fresh produce, handmade crafts, and a variety of other attractions.
Where: Eglinton Way BIA Farmer's Market (125 Burnaby Blvd Toronto, ON)
When: October 13th, 2024 (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
4. Shadowland
Explore a stunning solo art exhibit at Evergreen Brick Works, showcasing the beauty of Toronto's ravines. It's part of the CONTACT Photography Festival and open daily until December 31st. Check evergreen.ca for any closures.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue)
When: Until December 31st, 2024 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
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: Until October 13th, 2024
Click here for more information.
7. Solonda
Solonda is a new international music experience from the team behind Toronto’s acclaimed supper club, Soluna. It debuts at Grand Bizarre on Friday, October 13, from 3 to 10 PM, featuring renowned DJ and producer Francis Mercier as the headliner, special guest Habibeats, and an exciting lineup of globally acclaimed DJs.
Where: 15 Saskatchewan Rd
When: October 13th, 2024 (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
8. Thread that Tangles but doesn’t Knot Kite Flying Event
Join Egyptian-Canadian artist Yasmeen Nematt Alla for "Thread that Tangles but Doesn’t Knot," a one-time kite flying event in Toronto on the Festival's final weekend. Participants can also attend optional workshops to design their own kites. The event invites reflection on hope, failure, and resilience, guided by the question: "What does it mean to be a kite that never takes flight?" Yasmeen is an artist and advocate, supporting accessible and anti-racist practices in the arts.
Where: Beaches' Pavilion
When: October 13th, 2024 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
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