Things to Do This October in Toronto

After two sold-out shows, Opera Revue is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW!! OPERAMANIA III: Where professional wrestling collides head-on with the soaring grandeur of live opera! ...  »

The Global Gift Gala Makes Its Canadian Debut! An internationally celebrated philanthropic event is coming to Canada for the very first time. On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, The Global ...  »

The PEN Canada Graeme Gibson Talk is an annual conversation between writers with expert knowledge of an urgent political, social, cultural or economic issue. The event was ...  »

Join bestselling and prolific author Ann Cleeves as she presents the latest instalment of her gripping Two Rivers series, The Dying Light (Raincoast). Detective Matthew Venn must ...  »

Join bestselling and prolific author Ann Cleeves as she presents the latest installment of her gripping Two Rivers series, The Dying Light (Raincoast). Detective Matthew Venn must ...  »

Rise at the Ritz is an exclusive full-day experience designed to help you unlock your rich identity and rise to the next level of your personal, professional, ...  »

MEC Crew is proud to announce Legacy Jam, a new family friendly breaking event and battle taking place October 23-25, 2026 with six purpose driven experiences at three ...  »

Movies at the Hub is a film screening series that invites the community to come together in a relaxed and welcoming environment to experience a wide range ...  »

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) is Canada’s most diverse & brave poetry reading + open mic series Featured poets: Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith & Sacha Archer + Open Mic for ...  »

Looking to level up your beginner crochet skills or need support working through a project that is out of your comfort zone, this is the drop-in for ...  »

The GCFF 2026 Annual Wealth Conference (AWC) – Toronto brings together investors, industry leaders, and innovative companies to explore emerging investment opportunities and market trends shaping the future. The ...  »

Join the motionball team for an afternoon of friendly competition at the Daniel Nestor Pickleball Social on Friday, October 16 at Fairground Racket Club – Leaside! Hosted by Canadian ...  »

Join us for an evening with Bonnie Garmus, author of the New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry. Garmus will present her second novel, Peck & ...  »

Join us for an evening with Bonnie Garmus, author of the New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry. Garmus will present her second novel, Peck & ...  »

Prince Edward County artists and creators Anne Du Bois, Dianne Beauregard, Delane Cooper and Andrea Piller come together for Inspirare, a collaborative art exhibition taking place October 10 ...  »

Single and ready to mingle? We’re bringing together some of the city’s funniest comedians to share their most hilarious, cringe-worthy, and relatable stories about love, ...  »

To mark Akin Dupont’s tenth anniversary, Akin Dupont artists are bringing their work together in a group exhibition at Remote Gallery. Celebrating 10 Years of the Akin ...  »

A Legacy of Giving Back… Jamrock This year, Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation proudly marks 20 years of impact with our signature fundraising celebration — the Jamrock Gala. On Thursday, ...  »

Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his forthcoming Fall 2026 cookbook, SIMPLE TOO, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling Ottolenghi Simple. Eight years after ...  »

Sundays at Ace are made for music.
Ease into brunch at Alder with live R&B sets from 11AM–2PM. Let the afternoon drift into Motown ...  »

Beauty creator and pov beauty founder Mikayla Nogueira is coming to Sephora Toronto Eaton Centre for a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00...  »

Chelsea Hotel Toronto is proud to be the official host hotel for Nuit Blanche Toronto 2026, the City\\\’s all-night art event taking place on October 3 from 7 p....  »

STUCK IN BANGKOK presents a collection of more than 300 stickers gathered in Thailand by Daniel Shepard during his time in Bangkok. Beyond functioning as a reference, the ...  »

Are you an internationally educated professional (IEP) with a background in engineering and applied science technology looking to boost your employability in Ontario? Discover what is needed ...  »

Toronto’s best comedians hit IDK Social Bar for BLOCK PARTY VOL. 20 — grab your tickets and join the party! Come out Thursday, October 1st for an electric ...  »