Things to Do This October in Toronto

Discover the Power of Mantra Recitation is a half-day guided course. Teacher Christine Reeves explains that mantra is a Sanskrit word meaning mind protection, then leads a ...  »

Mantra is a Sanskrit word that means “mind protection.” For centuries, mantra recitation has been used to cultivate a peaceful, happy mind by pacifying the negative thoughts ...  »

This Halloween, Espolòn Tequila is transforming Toronto’s 505 Dundas Streetcar into a one-night-only, roaming music venue. Taking place on Saturday, October 31, Ride to the Other Side ...  »

Fang Ting Ting: From Here, What Remains is a solo exhibition reflecting on the traces that family, an era, her surroundings and personal experiences have left in ...  »

The Halloween Edition of Liberty Laughs! Please don’t BOO the comedians. LOL. The City’s Only Bodega Comedy Show is back, Halloween Friday October 30th! Catch ...  »

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! ...  »

Toronto’s best comedians hit IDK Social Bar for BLOCK PARTY VOL. 22 — grab your tickets and join the party! Come out Thursday, October 29th for an electric ...  »

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, ...  »

Join us for the Autumn edition of our ‘Wellbeing Walks’ series where each season we invite an artist to create an engaging experience that explores the interconnectedness ...  »

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 ...  »

Join founders, investors, operators, entrepreneurs, and startup professionals for an evening of structured networking and live startup pitches in Toronto. The event begins with themed networking sessions ...  »

Join us for the Autumn edition of our ‘Wellbeing Walks’ series where each season we invite an artist to create an engaging experience that explores the interconnectedness ...  »

Join founders, investors, and startup professionals in Toronto for an evening focused on startup pitches, investment opportunities, and direct founder conversations. The event features 3–5 pre-screened startups presenting ...  »

Eight short talks. One big question: Who, and what, do we still trust? Part talk series, part happening, It’s About Trust brings Toronto Metropolitan University scholars, ...  »

Curious about oil painting? Join artist Gregory Furmanczyk at MTM College for a free, live oil painting demonstration in downtown Toronto. See his painting techniques up close, ...  »

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 ...  »

Zadie Smith is one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary writers, penning era-defining titles like White Teeth and On Beauty that have delighted and intrigued readers for ...  »

Come and discover Toronto’s Kadampa Buddhist Temple for World Peace. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 for a guided tour of the ...  »

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 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 & ...  »

Join us for a special evening with bestselling author Rachel Reid as we celebrate the deluxe hardcover release of Heated Rivalry! This event will feature a 45-minute ...  »