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It's the last weekend of October, and there is an exciting lineup of events happening that you won't want to miss. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend that you need to mark on your calendar.
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1. Halloween Fest at Bay Lower Station
Halloween Fest returns this weekend. There will be fun photo ops, a haunted subway train, 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
2. Diwali – The Festival of Lights
Celebrate Diwali this weekend by joining Toronto’s biggest Diwali Festival. This 2-day event will feature fireworks, a laser light show, concerts, vendors, and delicious food!
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: October 26th-27th, 2024 (12 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
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3. Howl'oween Returns at The Bentway
Howl'oween at The Bentway is back this weekend. Bring your pups and participate in the cutest costume parade. There will be warm drinks, vendors, and awesome prizes for the best-dressed canines.
Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)
When: October 26th, 2024 (12 pm - 4 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
4. Pumpkinfest 2024
Join this free annual Halloween celebration! There will be pumpkin decorating, a street market, prizes, face painting, trick or treating and more.
Where: 7 Jackson Ave, Toronto, ON M8X 2J2
When: October 26th, 2024 (10 am - 2 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. Howl-O-Ween Unleashed
Head over to Downsview Park for a day of spooktacular fun! Dress up your furry friend in costume, take photos, and check out the vendor market. There will also be dog treats available!
Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)
When: October 27th, 2024 (1 pm - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
6. Iron Maiden - The Future Past Tour 2024
Heavy metal band, Iron Maiden is rocking its way to Toronto on Saturday. Catch their electrifying performance at Scotiabank Arena.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)
When: October 26th, 2024 (Starts at 7:30 pm)
Price: Prices start from $100s
Category: Date/Friends
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7. BooFest
This is BooFest's last weekend. This family-friendly Halloween event will feature haunted houses, carnival games, treats, rides and more.
Where: Assembly Park (80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, L4K 5C3)
When: October 26th-27th, 2024 (10 am - 5 pm)
Price: $5 admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Kensington Market Pedestrian Sundays
This will be the last Pedestrian Sundays of the season at Kensington Market. Filled with music, art, and tasty food, you’re in for a great time!
Where: Kensington Market
When: October 27th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
9. Halloween HauntUP
Get into the spooky season at Halloween HauntUP. Enjoy a day filled with live music & buskers, pumpkin carving, costume contests, treats, and more. This is the perfect event to enjoy with the whole family.
Where: St. Clements Ave. @ Yonge Street
When: October 26th, 2024 (11 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
10. Halloween Food Truck Festival
The Halloween Food Truck Festival is happening this weekend. Enjoy up to 10 food truck vendors, crafts, games, a vendor market, and more.
Where: 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough, Upper Parking Lot
When: October 26th-27th, 2024
October 26th: 11 am – 8 pm
October 27th: 11 am - 5 pm
Price: A suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family
Category: Family-friendly
11. Riverside Halloween Fest
This annual Halloween festival is back this Sunday! Only here for 1 day, enjoy a free pumpkin patch, face painting, a dog costume party, and more.
Where: Riverside Common Park (657 Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4M 1G4)
When: October 27th, 2024 (10 am - 3 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
Community Events
1. Canada's Own Queen of Americana- Lynne Hanson
Lynne Hanson fuses modern and retro styles in high-energy, rootsy guitar performances. With her band, the Good Intentions, she charms audiences with humour and spontaneity. Her unique "porch music" blends folk and blues, earning her the nickname "Canada’s Queen of Americana." While her deep voice draws comparisons to Lucinda Williams, her poetic lyrics set her apart.
Where: 183 Gallery (183 Queen St East, Toronto)
When: October 26th, 2024 (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
2. The Toronto Flea Market
The Toronto Flea Market returns for the 2024 season with four dates at 1444 Queen St. E in Leslieville. Enjoy live music, beer, and incredible vintage and handcrafted goods in a beautiful garden setting. Bring a friend and experience the city’s oldest vintage market.
Where: Ashbridge Estate (1444 Queen Street East)
When: October 27th, 2024 (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
3. 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
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4. Fairgrounds People’s Padel Tournament
Get ready for Fairground's first annual People's Padel Tournament - an opportunity to play and spectate the fastest growing sport globally. Expect a thrilling tournament as players compete to win a $2000 cash prize and all attendees get to enjoy complimentary and exclusive perks from our partners. With three divisions of padel play open to all levels and free admission for spectators, it’s an event not to be missed. Secure your spot today!
Where: Fairgrounds Yonge & Rosehill (1375 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 1Y4)
When: October 26th and 27th, 2024
Click here for more information.
5. Teka Lang (Just Wait)
On Saturday, October 26th, at 7pm at The Jamii Hub, join the final closing event of “TEKA LANG (Just Wait)” curated by Patrick de Belen. Celebrating a month of arts programming and exhibitions by Filipinx artists across Toronto, enjoy some poetry (Patrick De Belen), dance (Candace Kumar) and musical performances (Victoria Sawal, Martin Gomes, Elijah Reyes), sing some karaoke, eat local Filipino cuisine, and pick up a book, painting, textile art, and a snack at our “TEKA LANG: Sari Sari Store”. Explore Filipinx culture and take a moment to reflect, relax and revel in the joy of community art.
Where: The Jamii Hub at 264 The Esplanade
When: October 26th, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
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