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Toronto is packed with things to do this week! From concerts and cultural festivals to Halloween attractions, immersive experiences, live sports, spooky pop-ups, and unique markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy across the city.
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1. Diwali Festival of Lights
Canada’s largest Diwali celebration returns with cultural performances, live music, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks show.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W)
When: October 24th - 25th, 2026
Price: Free admission
Category: Date-Friends
2. Halloween at Future
Looking for Halloween plans? Head to Future for their Afterlife Halloween party, featuring world-class lighting, electrifying sounds by Intrinity, and an unforgettable party atmosphere. Come dressed to impress because the best Halloween costume of the night will take home a $1,000 prize!
Where: Future (570 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B5)
When: October 31st, 2026 (Starts at 10 pm)
Price: $30/ticket
Category: 19+
3. John Summit - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR
John Summit is bringing his biggest beats and high-energy house sound to Toronto for an unforgettable arena experience.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)
When: October 25th, 2026 (7 pm)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Date-Friends
4. Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland is getting spooky this fall with Halloween Haunt, an after-dark event featuring haunted attractions, immersive scare zones, creepy characters, and adrenaline-filled rides.
Where: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive (Vaughan)
When: Select nights, Until November 1st, 2026
Price: Pass options vary
Category: Family-friendly
5. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is a new self-guided, multisensory immersive experience featuring interactive wands, projections, and architecture.
Where: YZD (30 Hanover Rd)
When: Running throughout October, 2026
Price: From $28
Category: Family-friendly
6. Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Fans can relive the magic of the band’s legendary Burning Up era as Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas return to the stage for this special tour.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)
When: October 24th, 2026 (7:30 pm)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Date-Friends
7. ROM After Dark: All Hallow’s Eve
This 19+ Halloween celebration at the ROM featuring live music, DJs, dancing, performances, and after-hours museum access.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park)
When: October 30th, 2026 (7:30 pm - 11 pm)
Price: From $40
Category: Date-Friends
8. 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: From $52
Category: Family-friendly
9. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Experience the cult classic on the big screen with a 4K restoration, audience participation, a costume contest, and a special appearance by original cast member Nell Campbell.
Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St)
When: October 26th, 2026 (8 pm)
Price: From $71
Category: Family-friendly
10. Karate Kid - The Musical
A stage musical adaptation combining songs, dance, and acting based on the classic film.
Where: Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King St W)
When: Throughout October 2026
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
11. Bump in the Night: Wolf Howl
Explore the Toronto Zoo after dark with an animal ambassador, interactive wolf presentations, a moonlit hike, and special nighttime feeding at the Arctic wolf habitat.
Where: Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd)
When: October 27th - 28th, 2026 (6:30 pm - 8 pm)
Price: $24 for members; $29 for non-members
Category: Family-friendly
12. Toronto Cocktail Festival
Raise a glass to Toronto’s vibrant cocktail scene with a week of tastings, exclusive events, and guest shifts showcasing top bartenders, mixologists, and creators.
Where: Various venues across Toronto
When: October 23rd - 25th, 2026
Price: Prices vary by event
Category: Date-Friends
13. Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes
Get ready for an exciting football showdown. Expect big touchdowns, roaring crowds, and plenty of action. Grab your crew and cheer on the Double Blue.
Where: BMO Field (170 Princes Blvd)
When: October 23rd, 2026 (7 pm)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
14. Black Lagoon Halloween Pop-Up Bar
Step into a spooky Halloween pop-up bar featuring eerie décor, gothic vibes, and Halloween-inspired cocktails. Guests are encouraged to dress up in costume!
Where: The Drake Hotel Café (1150 Queen St W)
When: October 25th - 28th, 2026 (5 pm - 11 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Date-Friends
15. 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: From $15
Category: Family-friendly
16. Haul-O-Ween Market
Haul-O-Ween Market brings spooky-season shopping to Toronto with a curated lineup of local makers, Halloween-inspired finds, and creepy-cool creations.
Where: The Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St W)
When: October 25th, 2026 (11 am - 4 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
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