Toronto and the GTA are always buzzing with exciting events. From music festivals and food fairs to art shows and cultural celebrations, something is happening for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a fun day out with family, a night of live music, or a local market to explore, the options are endless. Check out what’s going on in the city and plan your next outing around one of these exciting events. There’s no shortage of things to see and do in Toronto and the surrounding area.
Find the best family-friendly Halloween events in Toronto and the GTA for 2026 — costumes, treats, pumpkin patches and daytime fun the whole family can enjoy.
Spooky houses, giant skeletons, glowing pumpkins and over-the-top displays — here are the best Halloween decorations around Toronto for 2026.
Plan Halloween 2026 with Toronto’s biggest family events, haunted attractions, parties, light displays and free community traditions.
OSAKA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026 brings international performers, non verbal comedy and Cirque du Soleil casting auditions to Osaka from October 10 to 12.
Plan Halloween weekend with Toronto’s biggest costume parties, museum dance nights, throwback events, nightclub celebrations and a harbour cruise.
Toronto’s Ukrainian Festival returns to Bloor West Village for three days of music, dance, food, vendors and a Saturday parade.
Word on the Street returns to David Pecaut Square September 26–27 with free author talks, family programming, workshops and a book marketplace.
Miznon and KING SAM have teamed up on a $9 beef hot dog in a half-pita, available at Union Station from 3 p.m. on Blue Jays game days.
See what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving in Toronto 2026, including confirmed TTC and GO Transit schedules, library closures, shopping rules and practical planning tips.
Canada’s Wonderland begins its 2026 Halloween season this weekend with Halloween Haunt, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear and family-friendly Tricks & Treats.
Rethink Breast Cancer is opening a month-long Toronto pop-up with workshops, movement classes, a 25-brand collection and community events.
Ahmad Meree turns a citizenship interview into a sharp, personal 60-minute play at Theatre Passe Muraille this October.
Plan your visit to Cavalcade of Lights 2026 at Nathan Phillips Square with confirmed dates, hours, skating details, light displays and TTC tips.
The September 30 Day of Remembrance at Hillcrest Park will centre ceremony, community voices and continued calls for action. Toronto…
Thirty years after The Guvernment opened on Toronto’s waterfront, the former superclub remains a major chapter in the city’s electronic music and nightlife history
Discover 14 must-see Toronto concerts happening in October 2026, featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Gorillaz, the Jonas Brothers, Phoebe Bridgers and more.
Whether you are hunting for dinosaur-sized beef ribs at Etobicoke Ribfest, catching a massive stadium sing-along with Zach Bryan, or exploring the city-wide Toronto Biennial of Art, your calendar is about to get busy. Here are the absolute best things to do in Toronto this week, including a full roster of festivals, concerts, and free community activities.
Opera Atelier opens its 2026/27 Season of Heroes with The Descent of Orpheus at Koerner Hall. The October 22–25 run features Daniel McGrew, Mireille Asselin, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, the Artists of Atelier Ballet and Tafelmusik musicians.
Find Toronto Christmas markets and holiday markets to visit this season, featuring local vendors, festive food, unique gifts, and holiday activities.
Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson attended a Glenfiddich-hosted afternoon celebration at Vinny following Bucking Fastard’s Canadian premiere at TIFF.
Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Florian Zeller joined CineDine’s Bunker reception at PUNCH following the film’s Toronto premiere.
The Endy Ice Box brings free limited-edition Ruru Baked scoops to two Toronto neighbourhoods, with an Elevate mattress trial and giveaway
Toronto’s ravines move into the spotlight this fall with Ravine Days, a city-wide program running from September 26 to October…
