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Toronto is packed with things to do this weekend! From Leafs hockey and major concerts to Halloween attractions, food festivals, art events, home shows, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy across the city.
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1. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators
Cheer on the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena as they take on the Ottawa Senators in a Saturday night hometown showdown.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)
When: October 3rd, 2026 (7 pm)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
2. Gorillaz: The Mountain Tour
This October, marking their first extensive North American tour since 2022, the show will feature tracks from their 2026 album The Mountain alongside their classics.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)
When: October 4th, 2026 (7:30 pm)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Date-friendly
3. Halloween Haunt
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a scream-filled Halloween experience with terrifying scare zones, haunted mazes, hundreds of monsters, thrilling night rides, and spooky live entertainment.
Where: 1 Canada's Wonderland Dr (Vaughan)
When: September 25th - November 1st, 2026 (select nights)
Price: Various pass options
Category: Date-friendly
4. Art Month @ STACKT
Explore immersive art, pop-ups, paintings, and giveaways, as well as a Nuit Blanche opening-night celebration, running until 7am.
Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St)
When: October 3rd - 18th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Date-friendly
5. Picklefest Food & Drink Festival
Two days of pickle-filled food, 60+ vendors and creative dishes. This year features the new Brine Drinking Competition, home-pickling contest, and Kids Zone.
Where: Henderson Brewing Co (128A Sterling Rd)
When: October 3rd - 4th, 2026
Price: Starting from $20.95
Category: Date-friendly
6. Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
Celebrating 10 years of terror, explore a haunted trail through tunnels, gardens, and secret passageways filled with live actors, eerie sets, and chilling surprises.
Where: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace)
When: Various dates in October 2026
Price: Starting at $52
Category: Date-friendly
7. Fall Home Show
Get inspired for your next home project at Toronto’s Fall Home Show. Explore the latest trends in renovations, design, décor, and smart living while connecting with 225+ vendors, experts, and industry professionals.
Where: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes’ Blvd)
When: October 2nd - 4th, 2026
Price: Various ticket options
Category: Date-friendly
8. Toronto Sauna Festival
Experience a one-of-a-kind wellness festival featuring immersive sauna experiences, cold plunges, live music, DJs, breathwork, yoga, and recovery activations at Evergreen Brick Works.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave)
When: October 2nd - 4th, 2026
Price: Various ticket options
Category: Date-friendly
9. MULTIfest
Experience a week of immersive art, interactive installations, digital experiences, and creative programming celebrating Toronto’s tech-art scene.
Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St)
When: October 1st - 8th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Date-friendly
10. The Toronto Fall Baby Show
Toronto’s ultimate event for expecting parents and families returns with 200+ brands, expert talks, demos, baby essentials, giveaways, and everything you need for pregnancy, baby, and toddler life.
Where: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes’ Blvd)
When: October 2nd - 4th, 2026
Price: Adult tickets from $18
Category: Family-friendly
11. Haunted ROM Tour
Explore the Royal Ontario Museum after dark on a spooky guided tour featuring eerie stories, hidden secrets, and mysterious moments throughout the galleries.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park)
When: October 3rd, 2026 (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
Price: $5 + general admission
Category: Family-friendly
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