Things To Do in Toronto This Week (October 13-19)

Julie Anne
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Mid-October in Toronto always brings a mix of cooler nights, colourful leaves, and calendars that start filling up fast. To make the most of it, this guide to things to do in Toronto (October 13-19) pulls together the week’s best events and activities. And since some fun is worth a short drive, I’ve also included a few picks just outside Toronto. With so much happening in only seven days, planning ahead will help you avoid missing out.

Please remember to confirm all event details on official websites or social media pages, as things can change last-minute. Keep in mind that free admission could have separate costs for food, drinks, or activities.

20+ Top Things to Do in Toronto This Week (Oct 13-19)

Free Fun Events 

MULTIfest 

Photo via @_multifest, @taskone_avs, and @jpaugurusa / Instagram 

STACKT Market is turning into a digital playground this week. MULTIfest brings together Toronto’s coolest tech-art creators for six days of interactive installations, live visuals, and interactive performances.

  • When: October 14-19, 2025
  • Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://www.multi-fest.ca 
  • Best for: Tech-art fans.

Hellbar: Toronto’s Most Diabolical Halloween Pop-Up Bar 

Photo via @hellbartoronto and @offworldbar / Instagram 

Heaven can wait… so you might love to visit Toronto’s most devilish Halloween pop-up. Offworld Bar has transformed into Hellbar, a fiery lounge serving cocktails like the Seven Deadly Gins and dishes with names that sound like dares. It’s a great pick if you’re looking for things to do in Toronto for young adults this spooky season.

  • When: October 15-November 1, 2025
  • Where: Offworld Bar (739 Queen St West, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission (some events are ticketed)
  • Website: https://www.offworldbar.com
  • Best For: Night-owls and cocktail lovers.

Fall for Dance North Festival 

Photo via Fall for Dance North 

This one blends Afro-fusion, Kathak, ballet, and everything in between. With world premieres, The Royal Ballet, and even an interactive OCAD University program, it’s basically dance, reimagined. It’s one of the standout festivals in Toronto this weekend for anyone who loves the performing arts.

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  • When: October 15-26, 2025
  • Where: Multiple venues
  • Tickets: Free and paid. Click here for paid programming.
  • Website: https://www.ffdnorth.com
  • Best for: Arts lovers

The Well Scavenger Hunt 

Photo via @thewell_to / Instagram 

Feeling competitive? Grab a friend and turn The Well into your playground. Follow the clues, scan QR codes, and score prizes.

  • When: October 15-31, 2025
  • Where: Throughout The Well
  • Price: No purchase necessary 
  • Website: https://thewelltoronto.com
  • Best for: Curious types and low-key adventurers.

Asahi Super Dry Cleaner Pop Up

Photo via @asahisuperdry_ca / Instagram 

Asahi Super Dry has opened a “Dry Cleaner” pop-up on Ossington that hides a Tokyo-inspired speakeasy inside. Expect crisp beers, Japanese street eats from Hanmoto, and DJs spinning till late. it’ s one of the cooler things to do in Toronto this weekend if you love nightlife.

  • When: October 16-18, 2025
  • Where: 45 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
  • Tickets: Free admission. More info here.
  • Website: https://www.asahisuperdry.com
  • Best For: Nightlife lovers and beer enthusiasts.

Olay Super Pitstop 

Photo via The Well 

Olay’s interactive pop-up is where you can learn about their products through pit-crew-themed experiences and meet Canadian racer Samantha Tan. With samples and Instagram moments, it’s a quick stop to consider when searching what is happening in Toronto today downtown.

  • When: October 16-19, 2025
  • Where: The Well (486 Front Street West Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://thewelltoronto.com
  • Best For: Skincare fans and curious shoppers.

The Luxury Cosmetics Mega Sale 

Beauty lovers, the Luxury Cosmetics Mega Sale offers huge discounts (up to 50% off or more!) on all your favourite brands like Estée Lauder, MAC, Clinique, and Too Faced.

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  • When: October 17-19, 2025
  • Where: The International Centre (6900 Airport Road, Mississauga)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://www.internationalcentre.com
  • Best For: Makeup lovers and deal hunters.

MATCHA MATCHA Grand Opening

Photo via @matchamatcha.ca / Instagram

Big news for matcha fans, MATCHA MATCHA is finally opening its doors. And yes, they’re doing BOGO 50% off drinks all weekend.

  • When: October 17-19, 2025
  • Where: 294 Dundas St W, Toronto
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://matchamatcha.ca
  • Best for: Matcha lovers.

POPCORE Grand Opening 

Photo via @popcoretoronto / Instagram 

POPCORE is opening with free tanghulu for the first 50 guests, daily prizes, and exclusive merch. If you love sweet snacks and even sweeter aesthetics, this is your stop.

  • October 17: Grand opening day
  • October 17–19: Special events and giveaways
  • Where: 324 Queen St W, Toronto
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Instagram: @popcoretoronto

Best for: Sweet tooths and merch hunters.

A&W Rooty Pop-Up 

Yes, Rooty the Bear has his own pop-up, and the first 100 guests snag a free goodie bag. Expect giveaways, treats, and nostalgia levels.

  • When: October 18, 2025
  • Where: 659 Dupont St, Toronto
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Instagram: @awcanada 
  • Best for: Foodies and freebies lovers.

Fall Festival 2025 at Queen’s Park 

Crafts, live music, pumpkin patches, and even an inflatable corn maze await at Queen’s Park’s Fall Festival. Don’t forget to snag a free mini pumpkin (first 500 visitors only) and grab a bite at the café between activities. It’s ne of the most wholesome things to do in Toronto this weekend with family.

  • When: October 18, 2025
  • Where: Ontario Legislative Building (111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://www.ola.org
  • Best For: Families and kids.

Bayview Leaside BIA Apple Fest 

Photo via @bayviewleasidebia / Instagram 

Fall and apples are inseparable, and Bayview’s festival proves it. Enjoy pumpkin painting, live music, food samples, and even freebies while supplies last. Yes, pets are invited too.

  • When: October 18, 2025
  • Where: Bayview Avenues from Parkhurst to Davisville 
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://bayviewleasidebia.com
  • Best for: Families

The Bazaar of the Bizarre: Halloween Extravaganza

Photo via @thebazaarofthebizarre / Instagram 

Looking for something that screams “you won’t find this at the mall”? This indie market mixes eerie, artsy, and one-of-a-kind creations, from fashion to crafts, with a spooky twist, perfect if you’re checking out things to do in Toronto for free and love handmade finds.

  • When: October 18, 2025
  • Where: Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St. West, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Instagram: @thebazaarofthebizarre
  • Best for: Shoppers

Toronto Dark Arts Market: Hallowmas Market 

Photo via @torontodarkartsmarket / Instagram 

If your Pinterest board is all black candles and skull décor, this market is your happy place. With 40+ vendors, it’s the perfect spot to grab some spooky treasures before Halloween hits.

Diwali Mela: Festival of Lights 

Forget hibernating because the Diwali Mela at Gerrard India Bazaar is ready to light up your weekend. This free community party is packed with food, music, and performances.

  • When: October 18, 2025
  • Where: Gerrard India Bazaar BIA (1432 Gerrard St E, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://gerrardindiabazaar.com
  • Best for: Families and foodies.

Luminous 2025 

Tired of the same old art shows? Luminous mixes photography, live music, and dance into one glowing, unpredictable experience. Artists riff off each other in real time, so no two nights are ever the same.

Black Lagoon Pop-Up 

If your idea of “seasonal spirit” comes with a cocktail, Black Lagoon has taken over The Walrus Pub & Beer Hall and turned it into Toronto’s creepiest bar for the month. You’ll experience spooky-themed drinks, eerie decor, and tasty snacks. 

  • When: Until November 2, 2025
  • Where: Walrus Pub & Beer Hall (187 Bay St, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://blacklagoonpopup.com
  • Best for: Halloween lovers and cocktail fans.

Copper Canopy 

Photo via Harbourfront Centre 

Need a break from all the pumpkins and ghosts? Head to Copper Canopy and stand under thousands of shimmering copper leaves.

  • When: Until November 16, 2025
  • Where: Ontario Square (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Free admission 
  • Website: https://harbourfrontcentre.com
  • Best for: Art lovers

Paid & Ticketed Things To Do

Toronto Turkey Trot 

Photo via @torontoturkeytrot / Instagram 

Still feeling that pumpkin pie guilt? The Toronto Turkey Trot is the perfect excuse to walk, run, or trot it off while enjoying the fall scenery at Cherry Beach.

  • When: October 13, 2025
  • Where: Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park (1 Cherry St, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Registration starts at $20
  • Website: https://torontoturkeytrot.com
  • Best For: Families, friends, and runners.

The Female Eye Film Festival 

Photo via @femaleeye / Instagram 

Toronto’s getting cinematic with a festival that spotlights women and female-identifying directors from around the globe. From documentaries to animations, it’s six days of fresh perspectives and stories worth sharing.

Fort York After Dark: Lantern Tours 

Photo via @tohistorymuseums / Instagram

Ready for a little history with your chills? Fort York’s Lantern Tours take you through haunted grounds, eerie stories, and flickering lanterns that’ll make your imagination run wild.

  • When: October 16-25, 2025
  • Where: Fort York National Historic Site (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto)
  • Tickets: $25
  • Website: https://www.toronto.ca
  • Best For: History buffs and ghost story lovers.

SOLAR at The Bentway

End your week under a digital sunset. SOLAR is an immersive light show beneath the Gardiner Expressway, where robotic beams mimic the colours of twilight in real time.

  • When: October 16-19, 2025
  • Where: 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://thebentway.ca
  • Best For: Date nights and art lovers.

Paranormal Cirque IV 

Photo via @paranormalcirque / Instagram 

This isn’t your regular circus; it’s Paranormal Cirque. Expect acrobats, illusionists, and creepy characters performing under a black-and-red tent that feels equal parts nightmare and spectacle.

  • When: October 17-20, 2025
  • Where: Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair (500 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke)
  • Tickets: Starts at $35
  • Website: https://paranormalcirque.com
  • Best For: Thrill-seekers and horror fans.

Toronto Fall RV Show & Sale 

Photo by @sicardrv⁠ via @orvdashows / Instagram 

If you’ve been daydreaming about road trips and van life, the RV Show & Sale is your fall adventure preview. Explore everything from luxury motorhomes to compact campers and maybe plan next year’s escape while you’re at it.

  • When: October 17-19, 2025
  • Where: The Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke)
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://rvshowsontario.ca
  • Best For: Travelers and families.

Burger Fest 

Photo via The Well 

Burger Fest is back, featuring mouth-watering creations from Toronto’s best restaurants and Wellington Market vendors. Every bite supports Second Harvest, so yes, you’re technically eating for a cause.

  • When: October 17-November 2, 2025
  • Where: The Well (486 Front Street West Toronto)
  • Price: Varies
  • Website: https://thewelltoronto.com
  • Best For: Foodies and burger fans.

Boo at the Zoo 

Photo via @thetorontozoo / Instagram 

Toronto Zoo’s Halloween event lets you trick-or-treat through the Discovery Zone, meet costumed characters, and groove at the Monster Mash. Plus, special animal enrichments mean the tigers and gibbons are joining the fun, too.

  • When: October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
  • Where: The Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Zoo admission 
  • Website: https://www.torontozoo.com
  • Best For: Families and animal lovers.

Toronto Sauna Festival

Photo by @rich.nixx via @stayunbounded and @torontosaunafest / Instagram

Need a reset before winter kicks in? The Toronto Sauna Festival mixes wellness with a side of a party atmosphere. You’ll enjoy ten different sauna setups, DJs, yoga, cold plunges, interactive booths, and more.

Halloween at Black Creek Pioneer Village 

Photo via @thevillageatblackcreek / Instagram 

Step back in time… and maybe into a witch’s lair. Black Creek goes full spooky mode with trick-or-treating, creepy carnival games, slimy science experiments, and even a fortune-telling booth.

  • When: October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
  • Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village (1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Starts at $21.40
  • Website: https://blackcreek.ca
  • Best for: Families

BooFest 2025

Photo via @assemblyparkvmc and @springfestto / Instagram 

Haunted houses, carnival games, corn mazes, and snacks— BooFest is like Halloween cranked up to 11. It basically takes everything you love about Halloween and tosses it into one giant party.

  • When: October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025 – Assembly Park (80 Interchange Way, Vaughan); October 25-26 – Cloverdale (250 The East Mall, Etobicoke)
  • Tickets: $5 Admission + Rides are separate
  • Website: https://www.boofest.ca
  • Best for: Halloween fans

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 

Photo via @towaterfront42k / Instagram 

This marathon is the city’s excuse to cheer, run, or both. Whether you’re racing 42k or clapping from the sidelines, it brings the whole city together.

Halloween Howl in High Park

Photo via High Park Nature Centre 

Take a woodland hike, meet some bats and owls (the non-scary kind), then roast marshmallows by the fire. Add in Halloween crafts and hot chocolate, and you’ve got cozy spooky-season perfection.

Pumpkin Fest Toronto 

Photo via @pumpkinfestto / Instagram

Take a woodland hike, meet some bats and owls (the non-scary kind), then roast marshmallows by the fire. Add in Halloween crafts and hot chocolate, and you’ve got cozy spooky-season perfection. It’s a solid pick when planning things to do in Toronto today with nature and community spirit.

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party 

Photo via @overheretoronto / Instagram 

LEGO monsters have taken over LEGOLAND and it’s adorable chaos. Kids can brew potions, hunt mini monsters, and build spooky creations, while parents just try not to step on any LEGO pieces.

Casa Loma Legends of Horror 

Toronto’s castle gets creepy after dark. A 2 km walking trail winds through tunnels and hidden corners, mixing history with horror. Bring good shoes… and maybe a brave friend.

Screemers – Halloween Horrors 

Photo via @screemers / Instagram 

Seven haunted mazes. 120 actors waiting to jump out at you. Unlimited midway rides. Honestly, you’ll be screaming one second and laughing the next. You can hit the Vampire Lounge when you need to calm your nerves.

  • When: Until November 1, 2025
  • Where: Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://www.screemers.ca
  • Best for: Thrill seekers

Halloween Nights of Lights 

Photo via @nightsoflightsto and @pumpkinvilleto / Instagram

Over 1.5 million lights synced to your favorite Halloween tracks. Add carnival rides, inflatables, and photo ops, and you’ve got a glowing excuse to stay out after dark.

  • When: Until November 1, 2025
  • Where: CF Sherway Gardens(25 The West Mall, Etobicoke)
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://nightsoflights.ca
  • Best for: Families

Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland 

Photo via @canadaswonderland / Instagram 

The rides are scary enough during the day, but at night? Add fog, haunted mazes, and monsters lurking around corners, and it’s next-level terrifying. AlpenFury in the dark? Brave if you must.

Pumpkinville 

Photo via @pumpkinvilleto / Instagram

This is where Instagram feeds come alive. Over 25,000 pumpkins, candy forests, and massive glowing displays? Your camera roll will love it.

  • When: Until November 1, 2025
  • Where: CF Sherway Gardens(25 The West Mall, Etobicoke)
  • Admission: Free with Halloween Nights of Lights admission 
  • Website: https://www.pumpkinville.ca
  • Best for: Families

Camp Spooky 

Photo via @canadaswonderland / Instagram 

For the kids (and adults who hate jump scares), Wonderland does a daytime version. Costumes, candy, PEANUTS characters, and family rides keep things festive and fun.

DARKFIELD: SÉANCE and FLIGHT 

If haunted houses don’t quite do it for you anymore, try total darkness and surround-sound terror instead. DARKFIELD’s immersive experiences trap you inside shipping containers.

  • When: Until November 9, 2025
  • Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://www.darkfield.live
  • Best for: Adrenaline junkies and brave date nights.

Concerts

Amir Obe 

Photo via @amirobe / Instagram 

For something less spooky and more vibey, Amir Obe hits Toronto with his signature sound. He’s worked with Drake, so you already know the setlist will go hard.

  • When: October 16, 2025
  • Where: Adelaide Hall (250 Adelaide St. W, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://www.amirobe.com 
  • Best for: Concertgoers

Jesse McCartney – The Weightless Tour 

Photo via @jessemccartney / Instagram 

Millennial hearts, Jesse McCartney is back with his Weightless Tour, blending nostalgia with new music. Expect soaring vocals, heartfelt stories, and maybe a few throwbacks that’ll transport you straight to your early-2000s playlists.

Doechii – Live from the Swamp Tour 

Photo by @davidjaelin via @doechii / Instagram 

The Grammy-winning artist behind Alligator Bites Never Heal has been on an unstoppable run, known for her genre-bending sound and wild, high-energy performances. She’s bold, unpredictable, and impossible to look away from.

  • When: October 17, 2025
  • Where: Coca-Cola Coliseum (19 Nunavut Rd, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Website: https://www.iamdoechii.com
  • Best For: Hip-hop fans and concert junkies.

Buika Live in Toronto 

Photo via @buikamusic / Instagram 

Buika blends flamenco, jazz, soul, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into one powerful show at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. It’s passion, energy, and vocals that stay with you.

  • When: October 18, 2025 
  • Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto)
  • Tickets: Click here.
  • Instagram: @buikamusic 
  • Best for: Concertgoers.

Laufey: A Matter Of Time Tour 

Photo via @laufey / Instagram 

Toronto gets a little dreamy this week when Laufey comes to town. Her mix of jazz-pop and diary-worthy lyrics feels like falling in love in slow motion.

Other Events/Activities to Check Out

Looking for More Spooky Season Fun?

This week is packed with Halloween events, but there is even more happening all month long.

For a complete look at all the best haunts and happenings, check out our ultimate guide to the Best Halloween Events & Activities in Toronto This 2025.

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Julie Anne Loquinario

Hey, it’s Julie! Powered by coffee and cuddles from my five feline overlords, I’m always hunting down the best cafés and restos in Toronto and the GTA. When I’m not indulging in my latest food obsession, you’ll find me binge-watching shows or dreaming up my next adventure.

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