A list of free fun family, kids and adult activities and events in Toronto and GTA during October.
For free admissions to Toronto attractions during select days, see Free Family Activities in Toronto & Cheap Ways to Explore Toronto.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026
5146214027
Free
Step backstage and go from everyday to red-carpet ready with the A-LIST Collection by TRESemmé. Indulge in luxurious hair with six prestige-inspired styling products delivering signature fragrance ... »
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Aurora Cultural Centre, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora
August 14, 2025 To October 19, 2025
365 500 3237
FREE
An immersive installation blending music, dance, fiber arts, and visuals, inspired by Persian carpets and growing sprouts. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : FREE ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
September 4, 2025 To October 2, 2025
Free
Explore memory, identity and women’s resilience through the collage artwork of Daria Beer. Join the artist as she celebrates diverse stories using personal and found images, ... »
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University of Toronto Art Centre, 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto,
September 4, 2025 To December 20, 2025
Free
The Art Museum at the University of Toronto presents the powerful new exhibition Earthwork curated by Mikinaak Migwans from Sept. 4–Dec. 20, 2025, at University of Toronto Art Centre (... »
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Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw St., #104-105, Toronto
September 18, 2025 To December 14, 2025
6479250643
Free
Koffler Arts is thrilled to welcome contemporary artist Tracey Snelling for a solo exhibition, INTERGALACTIC PLANETARY (September 18 – December 14, 2025). Through the use of sculpture, photography, video, and installation, ... »
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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/... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay West, Toronto
October 3, 2025 To October 5, 2025
(416) 973-4000
Free
The Toronto Music Garden will be transformed into a celebration of sound and light during a series of free live performances complemented by glowing interactive lights presented ... »
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Various Locations, Ontario
October 4, 2025 To October 5, 2025
Free
Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages are happening across Ontario this October! Join Canada’s largest neighbourhood event series championing accessibility and inclusion for all children this Halloween. Treat ... »
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Made for Me Marketplace , 1586 Dundas Street West, Toronto
October 4, 2025 To October 26, 2025
Free
This October, Made for Me Marketplace (1586 Dundas Street West) will transform into a Witch Market every Saturday & Sunday of the month. Each weekend will feature 12 witchy ... »
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Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, North York
October 4, 2025 To October 18, 2025
4163971341
Free
Celebrating Art, Nature, and Community — Essence of the Garden is a new plein air art exhibition and sale featuring over 70 original artworks created outdoors at Toronto Botanical ... »
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Onsite Gallery, OCAD University, 199 Richmond Street West, Toronto
October 4, 2025
416 977 6000 ext. 265
$0
Join us for an in-depth conversation between artist Rosalie Favell, art historian Michelle McGeough, and Ryan Rice, Executive Director and Curator, Indigenous Art at Onsite Gallery. In ... »
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Koffler Arts, 180 Shaw St., #104-105, Toronto
October 4, 2025
6479250643
Free
You are invited to journey through INTERGALACTIC PLANETARY, the Canadian debut of contemporary artist Tracey Snelling, throughout the night from Saturday, October 4 at 7 PM to Sunday, October 5 ... »
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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 ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
October 8, 2025 To November 6, 2025
Free
Encounter images transformed from many unrelated sources into new and surprising collage artworks. Found papers and objects, painted papers, and digital images shape new visions and dynamic ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
October 10, 2025 To October 11, 2025
Free
Immerse yourself in the luminous wonder of Tastes of South East Asia – Lantern Festival, where culture, cuisine, and community shine bright beneath a canopy of glowing lights. ... »
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Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
October 16, 2025 To November 22, 2025
416.504.3699
Free
Examples of work from two recent sequences of practical research will provide previous production with conceptual and technical coordinates. The works are intended to reflect each other. ... »
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Modern Literature and Culture Research Centre, 415 Yonge Street, Toronto
October 21, 2025
Free
Nearly 120 years after publication, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s red-haired heroine continues to delight and inspire—but the story of her creator remains largely unsung. Join us for ... »
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Ontario's Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
October 23, 2025 To October 30, 2025
416-325-0061
Free - Pre-registration required
During this evening, 1-hour tour, hear all about the spooky happenings at Ontario’s Legislative Building. Learn the stories of the lady in the checkered dress and ... »
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Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St. Toronto
October 25, 2025
416.708.3332
Donations appreciated
Clay & Paper Theatre presents the annual NIGHT OF DREAD, an evening of fearful pageantry, revels and mockery. At this much loved, family-friendly, community event, Torontonians are invited ... »
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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 ... »
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Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
October 31, 2025 To November 1, 2025
4163211351
free
Canada’s biggest and best Halloween block party is BACK! The Village happily presents ‘Halloween on Church Street.’ Brace yourself for the most spine-chilling, jaw-droppingly spectacular Halloween ... »
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Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough
October 31, 2025
Free
Scarborough Town Centre (STC) is leveling up its Halloween with a thrilling activity for families: Trick-or-Treat Trails! On October 31, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, STC invites children aged 12 and ... »
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Free Halloween Events
There are quite a few free Halloween-themed events taking place across the GTA this October. See the free Halloween events list for details.
Various Dates in October @ Various Locations GTA
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I can't believe how many amazing events this website lists!! I had always thought that October and November were the least fun months of the year, and I presumed that there would be few activities to partake in mostly because of the end of summer!
I like how this article discusses a very wide range of activities, including some for folks who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, fun for the individual or for the whole family, and seasonal-only things such as pumpkin picking that you never really think about until it's over! I will definitely give many of these a try!!