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A list of festivals in and around Toronto during October.
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Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, 1074 Cranberry Road, Bala
September 20, 2025 To October 26, 2025
705-762-3203
$20 to $60
Visit Cranberry Marsh and take part in an experience that is unique in Northern America!! See how 27 acres of marsh that produce around 300,000-400,000 lbs of cranberries ... »
Queens Quay, from Bathurst St. to Bay St., Toronto
September 27, 2025 To October 5, 2025
FREE
First ever Water/Fall Festival coming to Toronto’s waterfront this fall! Celebration of creativity, culture and community to feature art, food, entertainment and more. The Water/... »
Eyesore Cinema, 1176 Bloor Street West, Toronto
September 30, 2025 To October 4, 2025
$12
The Toronto Indie Horror Festival is a DIY festival started in 2016 to showcase independent horror movies from around the world. Who is it for? All ages HOW ... »
Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street Toronto
October 2, 2025 To October 5, 2025
$20 to $60
With the provocative mandate to present new works with experimental staging, CAMINOS gives the artists an opportunity to test their curiosities in front of a live audience ... »
University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough
October 2, 2025
FREE
ARTSIDEOUT (ASO) is a large-scale, one-day, multidisciplinary arts festival at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Involving individuals from various walks of life, ASO celebrates the rich diversity ... »
Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham
October 2, 2025 To October 5, 2025
$10 to $25
Markham Fair is one of Canada oldest country fairs. Since 1844 the fair has been providing the community with a showcase for talents and products in a friendly ... »
Bar Volo, 17 St Nicholas St., Toronto
October 3, 2025 To October 5, 2025
$20
Cask Days celebrates the love for cask ale: unpasteurized, unfiltered and naturally carbonated beer that is served direct from a cask barrel. »
Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
October 3, 2025 To October 4, 2025
$16.53 to $38.16
Enjoy an enchanting evening and be dazzled by giant illuminated life-size art as The Village comes alive with music, magic and fantasy artscapes. Enchanta Village 2025 Highlights: 🎻 Dark ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
October 3, 2025 To October 5, 2025
+1.289.668.7800
Free
Diwali RazzMatazz is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and togetherness. Designed for families and friends of all ages, the event features an exciting lineup of Bollywood ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
October 3, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
Step into a world where words ignite ideas and stories spark meaningful dialogue. The Canada Literature Festival is a dynamic three-day celebration of books, ideas, and cultural ... »
Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W., Toronto
October 3, 2025 To October 4, 2025
$20
The Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival has been celebrating the intersection of motorcycles, film and the arts, sharing universal stories told through the lens of motorcycling. Every year, ... »
Various locations, Toronto, ON
October 4, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
For one sleepless night, the familiar will be discarded and Toronto will transform into an artistic playground, offering a series of exhilarating contemporary art experiences in unexpected ... »
The Omni King Edward Hotel, 37 King Street East, Toronto
October 4, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$79
This is the event where chocolate is featured in many of its magnificent and tasty forms. The Toronto Chocolate Festival presents several delectable, delicious and simply decadent ... »
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
October 4, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free with Registration
Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians. 2 DAYS – 5 ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, North York
October 4, 2025
4163971341
Free
Enjoy a day of music, adventure, and education. Join us for the Ravine Festival, an exciting day of fun and learning set against the beautiful backdrop of ... »
Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough
October 4, 2025
FREE
Join The Reading Partnership for The Next Chapter Festival, a FREE literacy celebration at Scarborough Town Centre (STC). Enjoy book giveaways, local author readings, sing-alongs, hands-on science ... »
Andrew’s Farm & Winery, 9365 10 Side Road, Milton
October 5, 2025
Free- $16.95
Join us on Sunday, October 5th for the 1st Annual Oysterfest, Oyster Shuck Off. The winner receives flight & accommodation for the 2026 Shanghai Shuck Off! Enjoy live ... »
Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto
October 7, 2025 To October 9, 2025
$325 & up
Elevate Festival returns to Toronto, transforming the city into a global hub for innovation and technology. This premier event brings together world-class innovators, industry leaders, and the ... »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
October 10, 2025 To October 13, 2025
$15 to $35
The family friendly event is loaded with fun! Kiddy midway, Trackless trains, Photo ops, Games, Inflatable Corn Maze, Food trucks, Entertainment, Vendors, Pumpkin patch and features performances ... »
Woodbridge Fair, 100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge
October 11, 2025 To October 13, 2025
905-265-1782
$5 - $15
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the Fair! Enjoy an authentic country fair so close to home. Come see local vegetable, flower and photo displays, daily dog shows, a ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
October 11, 2025 To October 12, 2025
Free
Get ready for the most spectacular Diwali celebration in Canada! Join us at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto for a grand Diwali event like no other. Experience ... »
TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto
October 14, 2025 To October 19, 2025
Varies
The Female Eye Film Festival is a competitive international women’s film festival celebrating its 22nd edition in 2024. Canadian Screen Guild Award-qualifying, FeFF is one of Movie ... »
Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E, Toronto
October 15, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$25
Fall for Dance North Festival (FFDN) returns for its 11th annual season, featuring more than 30 Canadian and international artists across multiple free and ticketed dance programs from ... »
Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St W, Toronto
October 15, 2025 To October 19, 2025
$15.99 & up
Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the world’s leading showcases of new Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and Cult Movies. »
Maple Avenue, Bala
October 17, 2025 To October 19, 2025
$5 to $15
Since 1984, a dedicated group of volunteers has ensured the Bala Cranberry Festival is an event that can’t be missed. . It is a fun filled weekend for ... »
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope
October 17, 2025 To October 19, 2025
9058851071
Free - $9.
“Family Dynamics” The 32nd Vintage Film Festival presents a weekend’s worth of movies centered around the theme of Family Dynamics (or: “If you knew my family, ... »
Ontario Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
October 18, 2025
4163257500
Free
Fall has arrived, and it’s time to celebrate the season at Ontario’s Legislative Building. Join us on Saturday, October 18, as Queen’s Park comes alive ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
October 18, 2025
34.99-59.99
Festival highlights include 10 Unique Sauna Experiences, DJs & Live Music, Guided Cold Plunges, Breathwork Sessions, Yoga Classes, Sound Baths, and Interactive Booths! »
The Paradise Theatre, 1006c Bloor St. W, Toronto
October 21, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$15 to $50
Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival is celebrating 26 years. Don’t miss the lineup of groundbreaking documentary films focusing on the environment, energy, immigration and sustainable ... »
CAMH Auditorium, 1025 Queen Street West, Toronto
October 23, 2025 To November 2, 2025
4165834339
All tickets are Pay What You Wish (PWYW).
Rendezvous with Madness is the first in the world and largest arts and mental health festival in North America. Using art as the entry point to illuminate ... »
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto
October 23, 2025 To October 25, 2025
416-538-0988
$30+
Year six of the Comedy is Art festival at The Theatre Centre is three nights of can’t-miss comedy with over 20 comics from across Toronto and beyond. ... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
October 24, 2025 To October 26, 2025
Starting at $15
Art Toronto, Canada’s international fair for modern and contemporary art, returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from October 23–26, 2025, celebrating its 26th edition. This year’s ... »
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
October 25, 2025
Free/$10
Experience meaningful ceremony, captivating performances, original artwork, and traditional food—we genuinely cannot wait to create another momentous and memorable Día de los Muertos Celebration with ... »
Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
October 25, 2025
4168452691
$25-$30
Join us for this historic concert featuring all the major bandura ensembles in the Greater Toronto Area! »