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It's a busy week in Toronto. From Halloween events to pop-ups and more, here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this week.
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1. Art Toronto
Art Toronto is Canada’s oldest and largest international art fair, and it's back this week. In it's 25th year, explore over 100 national and international galleries, installations, project spaces and more.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6)
When: October 24th-27th, 2024
October 24th: 4 pm - 10 pm
October 25th-26th: 12 pm - 8 pm
October 27th: 12 pm - 6 pm
Price: Prices start from $15
Category: Family-friendly
2. Tori Kelly - Purple Skies Tour
I was made for loving you! Tori Kelly is coming to Toronto for her Purple Skies Tour this week!
Where: History (1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5)
When: October 22nd, 2024 (Starts at 8 pm)
Price: Prices start from $100s
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
3. Toronto Raptors' Home Opener
The Toronto Raptors are back. Cheer on the boys as the Raptors go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 23rd.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)
When: October 23rd, 2024 (Starts at 7:30 pm)
Price: Prices start from $100s
Category: Family-friendly
4. Halloween Fest at Bay Lower Station
Explore the Bay Lower Station like never before. There will be fun photo ops, a kid-friendly Halloween train, free giveaways for kids, and more.
Where: 1240 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5R 2A7
When: October 26th-27th, 2024
October 26th: 9 am - 7 pm
October 27th: 9 am - 4 pm
Price: $5
Category: Family-friendly
5. Ripley's Aquarium: Dark Waters
Join Ripley's Aquarium of Canada for the exciting return of "Dark Waters" this spooky season! Featuring mysterious deep-sea creatures, spooky galleries, tunes from DJ Cozmic Cat, devilishly good snacks and themed cocktails, you're in for a haunting time! Plus, the legendary costume contest is back this year and hosted by the fabulous drag sensation BOA. This Halloween, sink into the abyss!
Where: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9)
When: October 25th, 2024 (8 pm – 12 am)
Price: $60 + HST
Category: 19+
6. Haunted Halloween Trail
Experience Newmarket's Haunted Halloween Trail this week for free. A portion of the Dave Kerwin Trail (approximately 1km) will be filled with scary decorations, lighting, sound effects and actors in costume!
Where: Dave Kerwin Trail (Entrance at the Environmental Park, 325 Woodspring Avenue)
When: October 24th-26th, 2024 (7 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
7. William Ashley Warehouse Sale
Check out the biggest sale happening this week. Score discounts of up to 80% off on kitchenware, home decor, and more.
Where: 123 Great Gulf Drive, Vaughan Ontario L4K 5V1
When: October 25th - November 24th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. ROM After Dark: Halloween
ROM After Dark: Halloween is happening this Friday. This 19+ event is the ultimate Halloween party that you have to check out. Enjoy spooky inflatables, exciting performances, a scary scavenger hunt, Halloween-themed projections and more.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6)
When: October 25th, 2024
Price: $40
Category: 19+
9. Anime North Halloween Event
Anime North Halloween Event is a 1-day event that features spooky cosplay, games, an artisan market, shows and more. Admission to the event is $5 at the door, and all the proceeds will go to SickKids Foundation.
Where: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (6 Sakura Way)
When: October 25th, 2024 (6 pm - 11 pm)
Price: $5
Category: Family-friendly
10. Vince Staples - Black in America Tour
Vince Staples will be performing at History this Wednesday, so make sure to mark your calendars because you don't want to miss it.
Where: History (1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5)
When: October 23rd, 2024 (Starts at 7 pm)
Price: Prices start from $80s
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
11. Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
If you're a huge fan of dinosaurs, then you don't want to miss this cool immersive experience. Get to see a variety of life-sized animated dinosaurs, like the T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and more.
Where: 30 Hanover Road, North York, Ontario, M3K 0E2
When: October 25th - November 3rd, 2024
Price: Prices start from $23.90
Category: Family-friendly
Community Events
1. Jean Marshall: Anikoobijikewin
Jean Marshall: Anikoobijikewin is the second solo exhibition in the Mawadishiwewin series, exploring connections through visiting, creating, and sharing. Admission is free, the gallery is fully accessible, and everyone is welcome. Onsite Gallery is supported by The Delaney Family, with additional support from the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council.
Where: Onsite Gallery (199 Richmond St. West)
When: Until November 30th, 2024 (12:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
2. Bob The Drag Queen
Experience the ultimate fan moment with THE DIAMOND VIP MEET & GREET EXPERIENCE. Enjoy a top-price reserved ticket, a memorable meet & greet, and an individual photo with Bob the Drag Queen. Get early access to merchandise shopping, VIP check-in, and priority entrance. Take home exclusive perks including a special VIP gift, an autographed tour poster, and a commemorative VIP tour laminate.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON)
When: October 24th, 2024 (7:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
Click here for more information.
3. Roast Battle Toronto
Toronto’s sharpest comedians will engage in fierce, no-holds-barred battles, aiming to climb the rankings and be crowned Toronto's Roast Champion!
Where: Comedy Bar (945 Bloor Street West)
When: October 25th, 2024 (10:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
4. Where Dark Things Dwell: An Outdoor Escape Room
Ready to face the dark? Explore a historic village at night, brought to life by live actors. Wander through the Village at Black Creek, with its authentic sets and costumes, and experience an eerie journey back in time. Your ticket gives you exclusive after-hours access to this unforgettable adventure.
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village (1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3)
When: Until November 9th, 2024 (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
5. Five Nights. Nine Shows. 50+ Artists. Comedy is Art. 2024
The Theatre Centre has announced its biggest-yet Comedy is Art festival, with five nights of can’t-miss comedy with over 50 comics from across Toronto and beyond, including Andrew Phung, Hannan Younis and Rakhee Morzaria, Brandon Hackett and Jonathan Langdon, Bougie B Bougé, Clif Knight, Daphney Joseph, Darren Leo, and Small Friend Tall Friend, plus the multi-Dora Award-nominated show Holiday! An Improvised Musical from Bad Dog Theatre Company, and so many more.
Where: The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St. W, Toronto)
When: October 22nd to 26th, 2024
Click here for more information.
6. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Prepare for an electrifying showdown as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. This game is set to be a high-octane battle with both teams showcasing their speed, skill, and determination on the ice.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 21st, 2024 (7:30 PM)
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7. Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues
Don’t miss the excitement as the Toronto Maple Leafs battle the St. Louis Blues. This game is bound to deliver fast-paced hockey, strategic plays, and a fierce contest between two competitive teams.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 24th, 2024 (7:00 PM)
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8. Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto’s sharpest comedians will engage in fierce, no-holds-barred battles, aiming to climb the rankings and be crowned Toronto's Roast Champion!
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 25th, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
9. Opera Atelier: Acis and Galatea
Opera Atelier announces the opening of its 2024/25 season with a fully-staged production of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and widely accessible opera, Acis and Galatea, at Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre from October 24-27, 2024. This ravishing pastorale was Handel’s most popular opera during his lifetime and is his only work never to have left the operatic canon.
Where: Elgin Theatre (189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4)
When: October 24th to October 27th, 2024
Click here for more information.
10. Howl’oween at The Bentway
The Bentway is gearing up for another spooky canine season - get your dogs’ costumes ready, Howl’oween is back! The Bentway presents the beloved, annual spooky-season tradition on Saturday, October 26 from noon to 4:00pm at 250 Fort York Blvd. All Toronto dogs and their owners are invited to participate in a fun, dog-focused afternoon with a costume contest, amazing pooch prizes, music, warm drinks, and local fur-endly vendors from Toronto Dog Mom Market. Bring your best tricks and treats!
Where: The Bentway
When: October 26th, 2024 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
11. CUTRIC’s Zero Emission Transit and Mobility Conference
At CUTRIC’s 6th annual 2024 ZETM conference, we will be diving deep into the world of transit electrification strategy, technical information on zero-emissions bus (ZEB) rollouts, grid decarbonization strategy, charging infrastructure developments, hydrogen transit opportunities, energy as a service opportunities, depot infrastructure design and more.
Where: Burlington Convention Centre (1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington, ON)
When: October 22nd to 23rd, 2024
Click here for more information.
12. Porsche SCOPES Toronto
SCOPES Toronto is a three-day-long festival celebrating local pioneers within art, design, music and tech. After nine stops all over the world, including cities like Amsterdam, Tokyo, Stockholm, Seoul and Marseille, the festival lands for its 10th edition in Toronto on October 24-26th.
Where: 501 Alliance Ave, York, ON M6N 2J1
When: October 24th-26th, 2024
Click here for more information.
13. A Month of Magic: Celebrate Halloween with The Witch’s Fix’s Spooky Lineup
As we enjoy October, the air gets crisper, the nights grow longer, and the call to embrace all things spooky begins to stir. Whether you're searching for ways to enhance your Halloween spirit before the big night, planning a spooky date, or seeking the perfect place to celebrate, The Witch's Fix is your destination for all things magical and eerie this Halloween season. This independent magical mercantile, nestled in the GTA, offers more than just witchy goods. It's a place to explore the mystical, chat with real witches, and experience otherworldly events that will immerse you in the Halloween spirit.
- Full Moon Circle - October 17th
- Mad Scientist: DIY Potions (for Kids) - October 20th
- Summoning Spirits Tea Party - October 25th
- Samhain Fire Ritual - October 30th
Where: 195 Locke St S. Hamilton ON
When: See above
Click here for more information
14. Dancing Through Darkness
Join for an unforgettable night at Nickel 9 Distillery.Expect amazing vibes with house and deep house music, Halloween-themed decorations, and delicious drinks and food available to buy on-site. The event will be held at 90 Cawthra Ave #100, Toronto, ON, so mark your calendar and grab your friends for a one-of-a-kind night!
Where: Nickel 9 Distillery (90 Cawthra Avenue #100 Toronto, ON M6N 3C2)
When: October 25th, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
15. Acoustic Africa Concert
‘Acoustic Africa’ is a concert series that showcases established and emerging artists based in the city that perform African music. The featured artists will perform solo, in duos and trios acoustically. This concert is an opportunity for the audience to experience music in an intimate setting, as well as interact with the artists.
Where: It's Ok* Studios (468 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2B2)
When: October 25th, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
16. The Full Halloween Experience at Hotel X
Make this Halloween weekend extra spooky by catching The Exorcist playing in our Cinema Friday & Saturday night.
Where: Hotel X (111 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)
When: October 25th and 26th, 2024
Click here for more information.
17. Celebrate 40 years at Central YMCA
Celebrate 40 years of community, health and wellness at Central YMCA on October 24, 2024. Enjoy a 1980s style class, light refreshments and displays showcasing the past four decades at Central Y.
Where: Central YMCA
When: October 24th, 2024
Click here for more information.
18. Baby + Me Fitness classes
A series of fitness classes for new moms and they can bring their newborn. It’s a great way to connect with community, share experiences, and workout!
Where: Mosaic Yoga Studio
When: October 22nd to November 12th, 2024 (every Tuesday from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
19. DTSL x Whitby Animal Services Open Donation
This winter, let's show some love to our furry friends at the Animal Shelter in Whitby. We're collecting donations to help make this season a little brighter.
Where: 754 Oklahoma Dr, Pickering, ON L1W2H5
When: Every Tuesday starting October 22nd until November 19th, 2024 (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
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