25 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Top Picks

Date

About the Event

Location

Fall N' Leaves TO

September 30 - October 30

Fall N' Leaves TO

Celebrate the colourful season at this outdoor food and wine pop-up that features wood-fired food, a pumpkin patch and a giant hay bale sofa.

Fall N' Leaves Pop Up
Legends of Horror

September 30 - October 31

Legends of Horror

Walk around the castle grounds all the way to the deep tunnels underneath the castle to find out what ghoulish creatures lurk around the corner.

Casa Loma
Nuit Blanche 2022

October 1

Nuit Blanche 2022

The overnight contemporary art festival returns for an even bigger event, expanding to neighbourhoods in Etobicoke and North York, in addition to busy downtown and Scarborough.

Multiple Venues

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

Toronto Oktoberfest

September 30 - October 1

Toronto Oktoberfest

Don your best lederhosen and celebrate the German holiday by grabbing a pint of beer and feasting on traditional Oktoberfest eats.

Ontario Place
Late Night Bike Ride

October 1

Late Night Bike Ride

Grab your bikes and helmets and set out for a night bike ride to check out art exhibits around the city.

Multiple Venues
Puppy Love Yoga

October 1

Puppy Love Yoga

Get your daily exercise in as cute puppies run around the class.

Royal Canadian Legion

Art events

Date

About the Event

Location

Psychedelics: The Experiential Exhibition

September 30 - December 30

Psychedelics: The Experiential Exhibition

Check out this experiential art exhibit that will take you on a trip through the long and strange history of psychedelic substances.

Lithuanian House
BAM! Nuit Blanche Night Market

October 1

BAM! Nuit Blanche Night Market

If the overnight event is not enough for you, then make sure to stop by this art market that will feature over 20 artists showcasing some of their best work.

Artscape Wychwood Barns
Trinity Bellwoods Marketplace

October 7

Trinity Bellwoods Marketplace

Roam through the market that will feature the works of over 50 artists selling handmade items from jewellery, home decor and more.

Trinity Bellwoods

Comedy

Date

About the Event

Location

Trevor Noah

September 30

Trevor Noah

Comedian Trevor Noah is set to bring his funny persona to the city as part of JFL.

Scotiabank Arena
Friday Night FOMO

September 30

Friday Night FOMO

Get ready to laugh all night long at this local comedy showcase featuring Faraz Niafattah, Olivia Stadler, Kyle Patan, Jordan Policicchio, and Max Sheldrick.

Free Times Cafe
The Masked Improviser

October 2

The Masked Improviser

Laugh all night long at this comedy show inspired by the hit show The Masked Singer.

Comedy Bar

Dancing

Date

About the Event

Location

RENAISSANCE

September 30

RENAISSANCE

Dance all night long to some of the best hits of the 90s at this themed dance party.

Gladstone House
PANIC: 80s/90's Video Dance Party

October 1

PANIC: 80s/90's Video Dance Party

Wrap your grungiest flannel around your waist and head out to this 80s and 90s-themed dance party.

Cat On Q
60s Soul Party - With It!

October 1

60s Soul Party - With It!

Make your way to this 60s-themed dance party that will be playing all your favourite groovy tunes.

The Piston

Festivals

Date

About the Event

Location

Forever Fest

September 30 - October 2

Forever Fest

Celebrate coming together again at this three-day festival filled with Canadian food, drinks and music. 100% of net proceeds raised at the event will be donated to charity.

Maple Leaf Forever Park
HORROR-RAMA Toronto

October 1-2

HORROR-RAMA Toronto

Don't forget the popcorn when grabbing tickets to this indie horror convention and film festival.

918 Bathurst St.

Halloween and Haunted Events

Date

About the Event

Location

Halloween Nights of Lights

September 30 - October 31

Halloween Nights of Lights

Walk through this immersive light experience that will feature more than 1.5 million lights animated and synchronized to some of your favourite spooky tracks.

CF Sherway Gardens
Martino Manor

September 30 - October 31

Martino Manor

The multi-level horror house will have you screaming the entire time. Plus you'll have to find your way out of the horrifying backyard maze to fully escape the experience.

Martino Manor
The Howland Inn Seance

September 30 - November 27

The Howland Inn Seance

Be prepared to be terrified at this recreation of an authentic Victorian Seance that will have you shaking in fear.

4020 Dundas Street West
Black Lagoon Pop-Up

October 1-31

Black Lagoon Pop-Up

Check out this immersive pop-up cocktail bar that will be decked out in goth-metal decor inspired by goth culture and cult horror.

Black Lagoon Pop-Up

Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location

Escape The Ghost Ship

May 7 - October 31

Escape The Ghost Ship

The escape room takes over a spooky ghost ship sailing across the Toronto Harbour for an immersive escape game that's sure to bring the drama and theatrics.

Toronto Harbour
The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Toronto

July 12 - January 1

The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Toronto

Wander through the 12 rooms that make will you feel like you're on the beloved sitcom series.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light

August 10 - October 30

Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light

Travel back to Ancient Egypt at this immersive exhibit that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb.

Lighthouse Artspace
Toronto International Festival of Authors

September 22 - October 2

Toronto International Festival of Authors

Head out to the last weekend of the annual literary festival where you'll be able to listen, meet, connect and be inspired by some of the world's leading contemporary authors.

Multiple Venues

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Events you might want to check out

Art events

Comedy

Dancing

Festivals

Halloween and Haunted Events

Ongoing events

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