Canada’s Wonderland kicks off its fall season with Oktoberfest on Sept. 11–13 and 18–20, while The Conjuring: Beyond Fear gets an early preview ahead of Halloween Haunt 2026.
Ziploc and Too Good To Go bring the Surprise Seconds Wheel of Sandwiches to Sankofa Square on Sept. 29, featuring Toronto chef Eric Chong.
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns October 14 to 18, 2026, with a Trick ’r Treat 19th anniversary screening featuring Michael Dougherty, four film premieres, and industry events for emerging filmmakers.
Ten GTA cemeteries are becoming an outdoor museum of Toronto history through free public art installations, immersive experiences, and community storytelling.
Old Enough! Season 3 premieres September 27 on TVO, taking young adventurers beyond Toronto and into more Ontario communities while Colin Mochrie returns as narrator.
Cinema Lavazza is bringing a free Italian café experience to TIFF Festival Village from September 10 to 20, with Cold Brew samples, a Luigi photo spot, take-home treats, and a chance to win a year’s supply of Qualità Oro.
Skins Game, the dramatic feature debut from Jon B. Elliott, is now filming across British Columbia with an all-star Indigenous cast. The film follows two young Indigenous men whose unexpected friendship leads them on a cross-border road trip from Vancouver to New Mexico.
Häagen-Dazs and Stella Artois are turning Toronto’s West End into the setting for a playful billboard flirtation, complete with cheeky replies, a mobile ad truck, and a fictional product tease.
Capital Music Week returns to Ottawa from October 2 to10 with more than 100 artists across 25 venues, including Bif Naked, Tyler Shaw, and Jamie Fine.
The Open World Toronto Film Festival celebrates its 11th annual edition from September 25 to 27, 2026, bringing independent films, creative voices, live entertainment, and industry conversations to Kensington Studios.
Discover 4 simple Italian rules for enjoying beer, including the importance of food, the right glass, good company and slowing down to savour the moment.
Squeeze every last drop out of the September sunshine. From the vibrant street food at Taste of the Kingsway and the artistic energy of the Liberty Village Art Crawl to the massive Wu-Tang Clan farewell tour and live-orchestra movie screenings, here are the absolute best things to do in Toronto this week.
Evelyn Chick launches ECP Hospitality, a hospitality-led creative, strategy and production company connecting culinary, beverage, talent, and creative expertise to shape memorable guest experiences.
GORDO and Francis Mercier are heading to Toronto’s Port Lands this September for Taraka, a large-scale electronic music experience from the team behind the city’s Black Coffee showcase.
Agora is opening its second location in Yorkville this September, bringing house-made Greek favourites, counter service, 40 seats, and a backyard “secret garden” to the neighbourhood.
WINNERS and Craig’s Cookies are turning the familiar “accept cookies” prompt into a real-life treat. Starting September 12, shoppers at select WINNERS stores can enjoy a custom cookie with a colourful surprise inside.
Wawa’s iconic Goose Monument has been transformed into a giant keychain for Petro-Canada’s Give A Honk campaign, raising support for family caregivers across Canada.
Offline Market is bringing more than 25 local vendors to Ossington Green P this September for two weekends of back-to-school shopping, vintage finds, handmade goods, live DJs, food, drinks, and ice cream.
Tinder Baldies Boat Party Toronto arrives on September 5 with bald caps, Bald Pong, music, themed bites and cocktails on Lake Ontario.
Oatly is turning 45 Ossington Avenue green this September with its free Matcha-tality Suite, featuring complimentary drinks, bites, live music, matcha-themed manicures, photo moments, and more.
Squeeze every final drop out of summer. From the closing weekend of the iconic CNE and jaw-dropping stunts at BuskerFest to high-speed fighter jets at the Canadian International Air Show, here are the absolute best things to do in Toronto this week.
Don’t let the best month of the year slip by without a plan. From the high-energy aerobatics of the Canadian International Air Show and the star-studded red carpets of TIFF to massive cultural street celebrations and the first signs of sweater-weather pumpkin fun, here is your definitive roadmap to the absolute best things to do in Toronto in September 2026. Discover the exact dates, free event maps, and festival secrets you need to conquer your autumn in the city.
