25 things to do in Toronto this weekend
Events in Toronto this weekend are all about film festivals and Halloween events.
It's never too early to celebrate the winter holidays as the city will be getting its firstFilipino Christmas market, or head out to Little India for aDiwali celebration.
With so many things to do in Toronto, there's certainly an event for everyone.
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Top Picks
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October 18-23Check out the 23rd edition of the annual film festival highlighting films made by Indigenous creators all around the world.Multiple Venues
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October 22Find some of your new favourite staples for your closet at this massive thrifting event that features a selection of curated vintage and sustainable brands.Parkdale Hall
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October 23A section of the street will be throwing a block party featuring food, drinks, music, vendors and more.
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Events you might want to check out
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October 21Grab your furry best friend and head out to this ghost walk that takes you on a tour of some of the most haunted places in the Distillery District.
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October 22It's never too early to start prepping for the winter holidays. Check out the first Filipino Christmas market that features traditional food, Christmas parols, vendors and many more activities.Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
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October 22How well do you know Halloween? Test your knowledge at this spooky-themed trivia night that will feature clues from all your favourite Halloween movies, series, and pop culture moments.SHAKEYS RESTAURANT
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October 22Get dressed in your best costume and head out to this Halloween-themed bar crawl that will have you stopping in bars all across the downtown core.Multiple Venues
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October 22Head out to Little India to celebrate the festival of lights with live DJs, festive treats, sparklers, a sidewalk sale and more.Gerrard India Bazaar
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October 22-23Check out this two-day fashion pop-up that will feature various sustainable businesses.1196 Queen Street West
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October 23Head out to this curated market that will turn into a Halloween party later that night.BrickBox Studio
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Comedy
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October 21Laugh until it hurts at this comedy showcase featuring local Asian comedians.
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October 23Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is bringing her funny persona to the city.Meridian Hall
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October 23Get ready to laugh as local comedians retell their horror dating stories with the popular dating app.
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Live Music
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October 21Toronto rock band Wine Lips are back in the city for a hometown show at the legendary checker-floored venue.
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October 22Canadian folk singer-songwriter Basia Bulat is back in Toronto to play songs off her latest release The Garden.Danforth Music Hall Theatre
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Movie Screenings
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October 19-23If you're a horror film fanatic then you're going to want to check out this film festival showcasing some of the best indie horror, sci-fi and action movies.Scotiabank Theatre
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October 22Watch the premiere of this documentary of Play De Record, a legendary Toronto record store.Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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October 22-27进入假期spirit by catching a special screening of the 1987 classic horror film.Fox Theatre
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October 23Check out a documentary about multidisciplinary artist Kirk Dunn and her newest installation Stiched Glass. At the end of the Q&A and screening, you'll be able to contribute to her installation.Aga Khan Museum
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October 22-23Don't forget the popcorn when heading out to this film festival that celebrates Canadian women as well as non-binary BIPOC creators.Carlton Cinema
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Ongoing events
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September 30 - October 31The multi-level horror house will have you screaming the entire time. Plus you'll have to find your way out of the horrifying backyard maze to fully escape the experience.Martino Manor
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September 30 - October 31Walk through this immersive light experience that will feature more than 1.5 million lights animated and synchronized to some of your favourite spooky tracks.CF Sherway Gardens
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October 1-31Check out this immersive pop-up cocktail bar that will be decked out in goth-metal decor inspired by goth culture and cult horror.Black Lagoon Pop-Up
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October 8-23Celebrate the fall season during the last weekend of this massive pumpkin-themed festival that features a pumpkin patch, midway rides, games, a corn maze, food, vendors and more.Downsview Park
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Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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