It's the last full week of October in Toronto. Let's start the week with a bang. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this week. 

Table of Contents:

1). Art Toronto

2). Toronto Raptors Home Opener

3). AGO Friday Nights: Meeting of the Monsters

4). Todotoronto Networking Social 

5). Halloween Fest at the TTC Bay Lower Station 

6). Howl'oween at The Bentway

7). Todotoronto Haunted Halloween 

8). Spooktacular Skate Weekend 

9). Halloween Food Truck Festival

10). Zombie Wrestling

11). Halloween Booze Cruise 

Community Events

1). Art Toronto

Art Toronto will be returning to the city this week! This event will showcase over 100 galleries from across Canada and abroad. If you love all things art, then you need to check this out. 

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

When: October 26th-29th, 2023

Price: $-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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2). Toronto Raptors Home Opener

Basketball season is back in the city. The Toronto Raptors home opener will be on October 25th against the Minnesota Timberwolves, so make sure you catch the boys in action. 

Where: Scotiabank Arena

When: October 25th, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Family-friendly 

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3). AGO Friday Nights: Meeting of the Monsters

Celebrate Halloween at the AGO with the AGO Friday Nights: Meeting of the Monsters this Friday! Come dressed in your scary outfits, enjoy a limousine ride in Walker Court, enjoy some of the hottest music in the monster world, and more.

Where: AGO (317 Dundas Street WestToronto, Ontario, M5T 1G4)

When: October 27th, 2023 (6 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free-$$

Category: Date/Friends

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4). Todotoronto Networking Social

Join us at Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen to meet & connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business owners & professionals. This event will be an open format for mingling and networking. Our networking events usually garner 75-150 attendees. If you're looking to expand your business connection, connect with like-minded individuals, or want to pitch your business or new idea to an engaged audience, then this is the event for you.

Where: Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen (777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2B3)

When: October 23rd, 2023 (7 pm - 10 pm)

Price: $$

Category: Networking

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5). Halloween Fest at Bay Lower Station 

The Bay Lower Station will be transformed into a hauntingly good time! There will be a Trick-or-Treat Train, kids giveaway, TTC trivia, and more. Admission to the event is $5, and all proceeds go to the United Way of Greater Toronto.

Where: Bay Station

When: October 28th (9 am - 7 pm) & 29th (9 am - 4 pm), 2023 

Price: $

Category: Family-friendly

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6). Howl'oween at The Bentway

Howl'oween at The Bentway is back this year! On October 28th, bring your pups and participate in the cutest costume parade. There will be warm drinks, vendors, and some awesome prizes for the best-dressed canines. 

Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)

When: October 28th, 2023 (12 pm - 4 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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7). Todotoronto Haunted Halloween 

We are hosting an exciting Halloween party at Liberty Grand on October 28th! Inside the Artifacts Room, we will be playing the best Latin, Hip Hop and Top 40 Mashups! See you all there. 

Where: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex (25 British Columbia Road Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: October 28th, 2023 (10 pm - 3 am)

Price: $$

Category: 19+

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8). Spooktacular Skate Weekend 

Grab your Halloween costumes and head over to the Spooktacular Skate Weekend taking place at Bramalea City Centre. Get into the Halloween spirit here.

Where: Bramalea City Centre (25 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON L6T 3R5)

When: October 27th-29th, 2023 

Price: $-$$

Category: Date/Friends

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9). Halloween Food Truck Festival

This outdoor festival will feature food, drinks, entertainment, crafts, kids' costume contests, treats, and more. Join in for some Halloween-themed fun!

Where: 3701 Danforth Ave. Scarborough, Ontario. M1N 2G2

When: October 28th (11 am - 8 pm) & 29th (11 am - 5 pm), 2023 

Price: Minimum Donation of $10 per person/$20 for Family

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Zombie Wrestling

Celebrate the annual Zombie Wrestling at The Great Hall! You don't want to miss this epic Halloween-themed event!

Where: The Great Hall (1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3)

When: October 26th-27th, 2023 (Starts at 8 pm)

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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11). Halloween Booze Cruise

Check out the Halloween Booze Cruise taking place on October 27th! This 19+ party will have amazing music with hip hop, top 40, mash-ups, EDM, and alcoholic + non-alcoholic drinks and food. 

Where: 11 Polson St, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4

When: October 27th, 2023 (Starts at 9 pm)

Category: 19+

Price: $$

Click here for the website. 

Community Events‍

1). Makin' Scents

Join this exclusive candle making experience in partnership with Spark Candles at the Anndore House. Expert chandlers will guide you through candle making techniques and fragrance options, allowing you to choose from 5 aroma therapeutic scents while enjoying refreshments and tasty bites.

Click here for more information.

2). Joji & Kenny Beats - Pandemonium Tour

Join the Pandemonium Tour and let the sonic chaos wash over you, leaving you craving more. Grab your tickets before they're gone and be part of the musical mayhem that only Joji and Kenny Beats can deliver!
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3). Toronto Dark Tales - Outdoor Escape Game

Join if you love adventure, mystery, and discovery as you uncover the dark tales of old town Toronto. The experience will play out like you’re the main characters of a movie, only that you’re experiencing everything in first person! Fun dialogue, intrigue, and unexpected interactions are guaranteed.
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4). Toronto Marlies Vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Don't miss out on the hockey action of the season – be there to witness the Toronto Marlies take on the Milwaukee Admirals in a game that will define true sportsmanship and ignite the spirit of competition.

Click here for more information.

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