Looking for things to do in Toronto this week? From Halloween festivities and live entertainment to sports, art, and family-friendly activities, there’s plenty happening across the city from October 30th to November 6th, 2026. Here are some of the best events to check out!

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1. Halloween on Church

Toronto’s biggest Halloween street party returns to Church Street, transforming The Village into a wicked celebration with incredible costumes, spooky surprises, and a full street closure for a night of Halloween fun.

Where: Church Street (Carlton St to Gloucester St)

When: October 30th - 31st, 2026

Price: Free admission

Category: Date-Friends

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2. Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic

Watch the Toronto Raptors take on the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena in an exciting NBA Cup showdown.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)

When: October 30th, 2026 (7:30 pm)

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Family-friendly

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3. Halloween Spooktacular at Sankofa Square

Celebrate Halloween in the heart of downtown Toronto with costumes, spooky activities, and special appearances by Bluey, Bingo, and the Toronto Ghostbusters.

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E)

When: October 31st, 2026 (12 pm - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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4. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Celebrate the fair’s 104th year with world-class horse shows, farm animals, rodeo events, local food and family-friendly attractions.

Where: Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Blvd)

When: Opening November 6th, 2026

Price: Ticket options vary

Category: Family-friendly

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5. JOURNEY: Final Frontier Tour

Rock legends Journey will perform iconic hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully,” “Any Way You Want It” and “Separate Ways” at Scotiabank Arena.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)

When: November 4th, 2026 (7:30 pm)

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Date-Friends

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6. Day of the Dead Toronto

Celebrate Día de Muertos with traditional altars, mariachi music, folkloric dancing, live performances, workshops, Mexican food and a local artisan market!

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St)

When: November 1st, 2026 (10 am - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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7. Art Toronto 2026

Canada’s leading international art fair showcases galleries, installations, and artists from around the globe, a must-visit for collectors and culture lovers alike.

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W)

When: October 29th - November 1st, 2026

Price: From $35

Category: Date-Friends

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8. Harvest and Scare Market @ STACKT

Browse local vendors, enjoy pumpkin carving and candy apple making, snap photos at spooky installations, and catch a Halloween movie night.

Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St)

When: October 31st, 2026 (12 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Date-Friends

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9. AFC Toronto Playoff Game

AFC Toronto takes on Ottawa Rapid FC in the first leg of their NSL playoff semifinal at York Lions Stadium, as they compete for a spot in the championship final.

Where: York Lions Stadium (4700 Keele St)

When: October 31st, 2026 (2 pm)

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Family-friendly

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10. Free Friday Night at MOCA

Explore contemporary art during MOCA’s monthly Free Friday Night, featuring Bharti Kher’s Bones exhibition, a site-specific installation by Delcy Morelos, and a sound installation featuring music by Beverly Glenn-Copeland.

Where: MOCA Toronto (158 Sterling Rd)

When: November 6th, 2026 (5 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission with advanced online booking

Category: Date-Friends

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11. Canoe Landing “Walk of Lights” Pumpkin Parade

Bring your carved pumpkins to Canoe Landing Park by 5pm, then enjoy a walk through the illuminated display of glowing jack-o’-lanterns!

Where: Canoe Landing Park (95 Fort York Blvd)

When: November 1st, 2026 (6 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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12. Toronto International Festival of Authors

Celebrate the power of storytelling with author talks, readings, workshops, and literary experiences featuring writers from around the world.

Where: Victoria University, UofT (73 Queen’s Park Cres)

When: October 28th - November 1st, 2026

Price: Various pass options

Category: Date-Friends

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13. Open Door: Indigenous Highlights at AGO

In honour of Treaties Recognition Week, explore prints, drawings, and photographs by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists, and discover hidden gems.

Where: Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St W)

When: November 4th, 2026 (1 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free with general admission

Category: Family-friendly

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14. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Experience an atmospheric candlelit concert featuring haunting soundtracks and spooky classics from The Exorcist, Beetlejuice, Stranger Things, The Addams Family and more.

Where: Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (115 Simpson Ave)

When: October 30th, 2026

Price: Refer to Fever

Category: Date-Friends

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