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A weekly digest of what’s on in and around Toronto this weekend: Activities, Food Festivals, Exhibitions, Live Music, Live Theatre & Performances, Sports and Festivals in Toronto. A few GTA events are listed.
Contents:
- Live Music, Concerts & Music Festivals
- Theatre & Theatre Festivals
- Sports
- Festivals
- All Other Events – food, tours, markets and more!
Halloween
Most Halloween events are not relisted in the following article.
I. Live Music
EDM Concerts/Concert Tours
Live Concerts & Music Festivals This Month in Toronto
Headliner Concert Tours in Toronto
- L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026 – Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM @ The Danforth Music Hall
- RaiNao – Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM @ The Mod Club
- kwn: wn night only – Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM @ History Toronto
- Cureapalooza V8 Featuring The Sheepdogs! – Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre
- Maddie Zahm – Everything All The Time Tour – Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM @ The Mod Club
- KETTAMA – Friday, October 30 | 8:00 PM @ History Toronto
- Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour – Saturday, October 31 | 7:00 PM @ The Danforth Music Hall
- KETTAMA – Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 PM @ History Toronto
- Dalvin La Melodia Canadian Tour – Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 PM @ Meridian Hall
- Loreena McKennitt – Sunday, November 1 | 1:30 PM @ Massey Hall
- Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder – Wrath Across North America 2026 – Sunday, November 1 | 5:00 PM @ The Danforth Music Hall
- Sleeping With Sirens: An Ending In Itself Tour – Sunday, November 1 | 6:00 PM @ History Toronto
- After – Sunday, November 1 | 7:00 PM @ The Mod Club
- Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour – Sunday, November 1 | 7:00 PM @ Scotiabank Arena
- BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON – Sunday, November 1 | 8:00 PM @ The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto
October 30, 2026
$36.50 + up
Get ready for a spine-chilling musical experience at Candlelight. Our talented musicians will guide you on a petrifying journey through a selection of the most spine-tingling tracks, ... »
Old Mill Toronto Restaurant, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto
October 30, 2026
416-207-2020
$35
Tom Richards—a versatile pianist, trombonist, composer, conductor, and producer known for his innovative approach to jazz and original music. With more than 100 albums to his credit ... »
Cassette, 1214 Queen St W, Toronto
October 30, 2026
Free
Get ready for a Halloween night filled with early 2000s nostalgia as High School Crush brings your favourite pop throwbacks and anthems back to life. The band ... »
Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto
October 31, 2026 To November 1, 2026
416-872-4255
$76.80 - $159.10
The award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Loreena McKennitt will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of her album The Mask and Mirror with a tour in Eastern Canada. This ... »
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto
October 31, 2026
Varies
International fado superstar Mariza returns to Koerner Hall, bringing her unmistakable voice and magnetic stage presence. Known for her soulful voice and the transparency of her lyrics, ... »
George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St, North York
October 31, 2026
$22.50 - $68.50+
Bassist, composer, and singer Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation) presents her highly anticipated new album, Automatic. Refusing to fit into a single genre, Obomsawin performs with an ... »
George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge Street, North York
November 1, 2026
1-800-708-6754
$33 - $86
Orchestra Toronto presents an afternoon centered on three remarkable works composed in 1899, a pivotal year at the threshold of a new century. The program opens with Elgar’... »
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II. Live Theatre and Related Events
Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St West, Toronto
October 27, 2026 To December 13, 2026
$29.00 - $249.00
How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of WWII? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical ... »
The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance, 304 Parliament St, Toronto
October 30, 2026 To November 8, 2026
$30-38
Older & Reckless, Moonhorse Dance Theatre’s acclaimed series celebrating and amplifying dance artists 45+ returns… a little different this time. Two weekends of performances, October 30, 31, November 1 & ... »
Liberty Village Market & CafeToronto, ON, 65 Jefferson Avenue, Toronto
October 30, 2026
4168977177
$13.54 to $20.00
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 ... »
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W, Toronto
October 31, 2026 To November 8, 2026
$66-$288
Shakespeare’s Verona comes to life in bustling street scenes, fierce duels and the tenderness of Romeo and Juliet’s forbidden love as The National Ballet of ... »
Miriam Green Theatre, 5040 Yonge St, North York
October 31, 2026
$50.00 - $120.00+
With more than five million followers and over one billion views across his original content, Darryl brings his distinctive storytelling, humour, and perspective to audiences live and ... »
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, 3291 Stouffville Road, Whitchurch-Stouffville
October 31, 2026
4163882474
$25-$35
Move through the forest. Follow the clues. Uncover the secrets of Bruce’s Mill and the hidden past of Whitchurch-Stouffville. The Haunted Forest – a Murder Mystery Gather ... »
Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto
October 31, 2026
$31 - $40
A MURDER murder mystery – and the 100th performance of an acclaimed Canadian puppet show. Internationally acclaimed puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx returns to Toronto this Halloween for the 100... »
Ongoing Theatre Events
Performing Arts & Theatre in Toronto
- MONKS until November 8 @ Tarragon Extraspace Theatre
- Tales of the Damned: Immersive Theatre Experience until November 1 @ Campbell House Museum
- The Karate Kid – The Musical until November 1 @ Princess of Wales Theatre
III. Sports
Scotiabank Arena, 50 Bay Street, Toronto
October 30, 2026
$62.43 & up
Join the excitement and cheer on the Toronto Raptors at their home court. »
Coca-Cola Coliseum, 45 Manitoba Drive, Toronto
October 30, 2026
$27.09 & up
Witness thrilling AHL hockey action and support the Toronto Marlies at their action-packed home arena. HOW MUCH Tickets : $27.09 & up How to get tickets? Buy Online WHEN &... »
BMO Field, 170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
October 31, 2026
$51.92 & up
2026 Eastern Semi Final - Canadian Football League. »
IV. Festivals
CAMH Auditorium, 1025 Queen Street West, Toronto
October 22, 2026 To November 1, 2026
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 ... »
Victoria University, 91 Charles St. West, Toronto
October 28, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$15-$159
From author conversations to electric readings and intimate masterclasses, the Festival is where stories cross borders, ideas find each other, and readers discover that literature is very ... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
October 29, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$25 to $40
Art Toronto, Canada’s international fair for modern and contemporary art, is celebrating its 27th edition. This year’s edition features two major new exhibitions, Arte Sur, ... »
Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
October 30, 2026 To October 31, 2026
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 ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
October 30, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$13.54 - $43.63
The Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) returns to Toronto from October 29 to November 1, 2026, bringing four days of film, creativity, and community to the city! MIFF celebrates Muslim ... »
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
October 31, 2026
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 ... »
A list of Pumpkin Parades in Toronto. Take your jack-o-lanterns and a candle to the participating locations and give your Pumpkin a second chance to shine and ... »
V. Exhibitions, Food Events, Other Activities & Events
Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St E, Toronto
November 1, 2026
FREE
Last market of the outdoor season, let’s kick off your Christmas shopping in the iconic Trinity Bellwoods Park and make this holiday season unforgettable! Discover unique ... »
St Lawrence North Market, 92 Front Street East, Toronto
November 1, 2026 To December 20, 2026
(416) 483-6471
FREE
A weekly antiques market featuring antiques, art, jewellery, silver, decorative arts, collectibles, books, ephemera and vintage treasures from quality dealers in the heart of downtown Toronto. Join ... »
The Paradise Cinema, 1006 Bloor St. W, Toronto
November 1, 2026
15-20
Cannes Dogs is The Paradise on Bloor’s first ever dog friendly screening event – bring your dog to the cinema on November 1st at 1pm. Each ticket ... »
Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
November 1, 2026
647-214-2085
$5
A festival outlining the positive impacts of a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle on health, animal protection and the health of the planet. Interested in exploring how to ‘live ... »
The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West, Toronto
November 1, 2026
(437) 241-7260
Free
Clocks roll back and nostalgia rolls in at Toronto Sunday Market’s Timewarp Market: Fall Back Edition. Vintage sellers and retro-inspired makers take over The Parkdale Hall, ... »
Canoe Landing Park, 95 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
November 1, 2026
Free
Save your Halloween pumpkin for one more evening to shine! Join us for the inaugural Canoe Landing “Walk of Lights” Pumpkin Parade, a free, family-friendly community celebration ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St., Toronto
November 1, 2026
Free
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: Day of the Dead returns to STACKT for a full-day celebration of Mexican culture, tradition + community. Mariachi sets the soundtrack. Lucha Libre ... »
Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen St W, Toronti
October 31, 2026
FREE
Discover Toronto’s favourite Artisan Market on Queen W, offering an exceptional selection of locally crafted treasures that not only elevate your style but also nurture the ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
October 31, 2026
905-683-8401
$75.18
From spooky Halloween snack tables to sparkling to winter holiday treats, craft a charcuterie board that carries you through the whole festive season. In this hands-on workshop, ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
October 31, 2026
6478326733
$50
Your Saturday plans? Pilates, good vibes, and a little something to take home! 🖤 Join us October 31 for BOLD Pilates x Stackt at Toronto’s STACKT Market! Four ... »
STACKT Market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
October 31, 2026
Free
Wander 40 local vendors and makers stocked with one-of-a-kind Halloween finds, seasonal treats, and handmade goods. Get hands-on with pumpkin carving and candy apple making, snap a photo ... »
Art Museum at the University of Toronto, 15 King's College Circle, Toronto
October 31, 2026 To December 5, 2026
Free
Join TBA Storyteller Maryam Hafizirad for tours at our main partner site, Art Museum at the University of Toronto. Artist and Educator Maryam Hafizirad invites Deaf, hard-of-hearing, ... »
Mita Mita, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
October 31, 2026
Free Admission
This Saturday, October 31, Mita Mita is bringing Día de los Muertos to Toronto’s waterfront for an evening of Latin energy, music and celebration. Overlooking the ... »
Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
October 31, 2026
905-683-8401
$48.88
Enjoy a hauntingly delightful afternoon tea to celebrate this spooky season. Partake in tasty treats made by PMV’s own baking team and learn all about the ... »
OBJX, 100 Symes Road #Unit 200a, Toronto
October 31, 2026
60-65
A Live Art + Culinary Tasting Experience Heaven n Hell is an immersive live art and culinary experience presented by H.O.M.E , where guests watch a ... »
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
October 30, 2026
$62.50+HST
Spend the scariest night of the year with all our creatures of the deep as you explore the depths of the Aquarium while enjoying live music, specialty ... »
2104 Dundas St W, Toronto
October 30, 2026 To November 1, 2026
7188830681
Free
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 ... »
Williams Fresh Cafe, 1250 Brant St, Burlington
October 30, 2026
$50
Enjoy a night out with family or friends to create your own 12″ hand-knitted pumpkin! Learn a new skill and leave the party with happy memories and the ... »
YZD, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto
October 30, 2026 To January 31, 2027
4168734958
$21.90 - $28.90
Back to Pompeii is an immersive exhibition that invites guests to step inside ancient Pompeii. Visitors can walk through a Pompeian house and city street, exploring spaces ... »
Menaggio Ristorante Wine Bar & Grill, 7255 Warden Avenue, Markham
October 30, 2026
$70
The downtown experience…a little closer to home! Join us for the first event from Markham Wine Club @ Menaggio: an evening of natural wine, food and good ... »
St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 14155 Caledon King Townline S., Bolton
October 29, 2026 To December 23, 2026
905-859-8077
FREE
The Sisters Touch of Christmas is an exclusive, fundraising, seasonal Christmas store featuring one-of-a-kind, hand painted ornaments by The Sisters. In addition to festive, gourmet, holiday bakery, ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
October 25, 2026 To December 31, 2026
6478719867
$100 -$150
Create Your Own Signature Perfume – A Unique Experience in Toronto! Looking for a fun and memorable experience in Toronto? Whether you’re planning a romantic date, celebrating ... »
Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
October 24, 2026 To November 1, 2026
9055271158
$24.04 (+HST and online service fee)
With festive horticultural displays, seasonal photo ops, and 15,000+ pumpkins, RBG in Burlington is your must-visit fall destination this October! Daytime visitation available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.... »
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
October 22, 2026 To November 28, 2026
416 504 3699
Free
Sandra Meigs has sustained her painting practice for over 40 years. Through three interconnected bodies of work – Beasts, Clocks and Popeye – she reflects on a lifetime of devotion ... »
YZD, 30 Hanover Rd, North York
October 16, 2026 To January 3, 2027
4372631021
$32
Harry Potter™: Visions of Magic is a self-guided journey exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world through immersive environments brought to life with ... »
ROMALI Jewelry, 1 Promenade Circle, 2nd Floor, Thornhill
October 16, 2026 To October 30, 2026
905-707-6555
$54
Looking for a fun and creative activity in Thornhill? Join us at ROMALI, located inside Promenade Shopping Centre, for a hands-on jewelry-making experience. Explore a colourful selection ... »
Various Venues, Toronto & GTA
October 16, 2026 To November 6, 2026
Free
Carb lovers, rejoice! From slurpable soba and crispy banh mi to pizza, pastries, and beyond, Yelp’s Carb Comeback series is your passport to the GTA’s ... »
Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
October 10, 2026 To October 31, 2026
4166676295
$5.50 - $8.30
Enjoy a self-guided walk in our beautiful mixed hardwood forests to view the fall colours at their best. Join the Kortright Education team to learn about nature ... »
Various, Toronto
October 10, 2026 To November 21, 2026
4167352221
Varies
Now in its fifth year, Burnbrae Farms and TasteToronto are teaming up with 40 of Toronto’s top restaurants, bars, and cafés for a six-week celebration of ... »
Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton
October 3, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$16.00 to $20.00 / ride Plus gate admission
Want to experience fall from a different perspective? Take a chairlift ride up the escarpment and admire the changing colours from above the treetops at Kelso Conservation ... »
Cooper's CSA Farm & Maze, 266 Ashworth Road, Zephyr
October 2, 2026 To October 30, 2026
$24.83
Coopers Corn Maze… In The Dark! NOT A SCARE MAZE: We do not have a “halloween haunt” where you are scared on purpose. We are not responsible ... »
Vaughan Mills, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
Free
Canadian sleep-brand Endy is opening up its first-ever outlet at Vaughan Mills for a limited time this fall! This October, Endy is opening its first-ever outlet at ... »
Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre, 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga
October 1, 2026 To December 1, 2026
$159 - $169
After becoming a sold-out success in Toronto, The Perfect Bite is now coming to Mississauga! In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
September 26, 2026 To December 20, 2026
Free - $30
The Toronto Biennial of Art’s mission is to make contemporary art accessible to everyone. A twelve-week event every two years, the Biennial commissions artists to create ... »
Augusta Coffee Bar & Muse Bistro & Bar, Toronto
September 25, 2026 To December 11, 2026
4165681333
$45.00 - $225.00
Spark Talks™ is an intimate series of expert led conversations exploring relationships, connection and the decisions we make within them. There is no shortage of relationship advice. ... »
Koffler301, 180 Shaw St., #301, Toronto
September 24, 2026 To November 8, 2026
6479250643
Free
In Lessons in Objectology, Gord Peteran transforms familiar objects and materials into inventive artworks that blur the boundaries between furniture, sculpture, craft and contemporary art. His work, ... »
Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
September 20, 2026 To November 9, 2026
(905) 420-2222
$222.40
Step into the past and taste your way through history! In this immersive 8-week cooking workshop, participants will explore the bizarre, bold, and beautiful flavors of bygone ... »
Downey's Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
September 19, 2026 To October 31, 2026
(905) 838-2990
$19.99 to $28.99 +fees
Come join in the FALL FUN at Downey's Farm. Explore the GREAT CORN MAZE ADVENTURE, jump on the Jumping Pillows, rock along with the Skeleton Band, pet ... »
Pingle's Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd. E, Hampton
September 12, 2026 To October 31, 2026
9057256089
$8 to $29
Harvest Fest at Pingle’s Farm is our favourite time of year—and we’d love to share it with you. If you’ve never been, imagine ... »
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York
September 11, 2026 To December 5, 2026
$55
The darkness has returned. Generations after the events of Where Dark Things Dwell, a new chapter unfolds at The Village at Black Creek. When an ancient curse ... »
Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
September 2, 2026 To January 3, 2027
$27 to $38
Visit your Toronto Zoo after dark and journey through an illuminated animal lantern experience! Experience the Zoo after hours as more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lanterns transform the ... »
Downey’s U-pick Farm, 13707 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
August 14, 2026 To October 31, 2026
905 838 4777
Free admission
Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm is a family farm, owned and operated by Greg Downey which grows fruits and vegetables. The farm is open for apple ... »
The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
July 18, 2026 To November 29, 2026
$36.05 & up
Step inside a real 1800s village transformed into Canada’s largest immersive open-world puzzle adventure. Lost & Found invites you to explore 30 acres and 43 historic buildings at ... »
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Love how this is supposed to be “things to do in TORONTO” and most of them are outside of the city…
The Toronto Zoo Drive Thru isn’t free…tickets need to be bought online.
Missed the halal food festival…
I’m so happy Grease the Musical is coming back!!! I’ve seen it twice and loved it, can’t wait to go again! The girl who plays Sandy is EVERYTHING
Serena – its called google. try it
Where are there firework shows tonight 😎 In Scarborough but will travel
Let us give thanks to the TTC for making it impossible to go downtown for any events this weekend. Families gather from all around & have to try & take shuttle buses so full I couldn’t get into 3 in a row. Let’s hope they drive, pollute and congest instead. After all, we have a reputation to maintain.
I thought there would be an event in Toronto on September 25, 2016 to commemorate Glenn Gould’s 84th birthday. I’ve done an internet search and can’t find anything!
There was an event last year – https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/happy-birthday-glenn-gould/
We don’t know about this year. You may contact Glenn Gould Foundation to see if there is anything planned for September.
http://www.glenngould.ca/32-short-films-about-glenn-gould-sept-27-at-hot-docs/ on Sept 27
Went to Swatzone for air gun shooting over the weekend. Was pretty fun and refereshing. Figured might be interesting to be added as a things to do during long weekend.
Looking for fire works tonight, Monday August 1st?
There are fire works Saturday night in Unionville at dusk. It part of the festival. At Too good pond. Also. Jim where do I come for brusketta? Count me in!!!!
Hi in town for the weekend and looking for some great things to do on saturdaynignt. Got any suggestions? Bob
Looking to get serious about ping pong or just want to play some casual matches? Every Sunday SPiN Toronto holds The League where players of all skill levels battle it out on the courts.
Jim, Lesley, and Rowen…I definitely want to hang out with you guys.
Leslie, for the last time, please return my cats.
Dear Jim- is there a seniors discount and can I bring 3 cats?
Anyone can come over to my place, for some netflix and chill. Saturday nights. I’ll make bruschetta.
The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) is pleased to announce that its annual celebration of Music Technology event, IMSTA FESTA, will be returning to Toronto. Hosted by RYERSON UNIVERSITY, the event is set to take place on October the 17th!
Attendance is FREE at http://www.imsta.org
You can also try Archery Dodgeball – where you can use Bows and foam arrows to shoot at your friends and throw battle axes at them. It is a mixture of Paintball, Dodgeball and Archery all-in-on without the paint and pain.
http://www.battlesports.ca/
Where is the list of fireworks around the GTA or better across a Golden horseshoe?
Victoria Day
Canada Day
New Year’s Eve
Avast Mateys’ what about the pirate crew?
The Island Rogue of Centre Island has it’s maiden voyage this weekend as we search for sunken treasure!
A family adventure theatre and cruise!
Join us www,piratelife.ca