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10 of the best things to do in Toronto this week (October 7 to 11)

Ready for some falltime fun? We sure are and it looks like Toronto is too. We’re going all in with all the fun things to do in Toronto from concerts to marketplaces, museum trips and even musicals, too!

Make the most of this brisk season, grab your hoodies, get your friends and plan your week.

Let’s explore Toronto and all it has to offer.

Wale – Every Blue Moon Tour

Talk about a throwback! Wale will be hitting the stage at The Danforth Music Hall

When: October 8th, 2024 at 7 PM
Where: The Danforth Music Hall
Cost: $28.75+

Artisanal at The Well

From 12 PM to 8 PM, explore the list of handmade goods and small-batch artisanal foods at the Artisanal at The Well. Enjoy live performances from 2 PM to 6 PM as you discover one-of-a-kind treasures.

When: October 10th, 2024 from 12 PM to 8 PM
Where: The Well – Lower Ground, 486 Front St W
Cost: Free to attend

The Toronto Halloween Show

Love spooky season?

One of Ontario’s largest consumer shows for “All Things Halloween” is coming to Toronto to bring “exhibitors and visitors together to celebrate their love of this fun and scary season.”

If you buy tickets ahead of time they’re only $9, otherwise it will cost $13 for entry.

When: October 11th – 13th
Where: The Warehouse Venue at Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd
Cost: $9+ per ticket

Screemers

It’s time to start practising your most blood-curdling screams! Starting October 11th, Screemers will bring your worst nightmares to life with its “7 haunts of horror”.

All under a huge 15,000 sq ft open tent, the Screemers grounds feature realistic props and stage shows to entertain, along with a fully licensed Vampire Lounge.

When: October 11th to November 1st, 2024
Where: Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
Cost: $44.95 plus tax GA; VIP $64.95 plus tax

PumpkinFest Toronto

For four days this October, Downsview Park will host the annual Toronto PumpkinFest, welcoming guests from across the city with delicious eats, fun games and of course, pumpkins!

When: October 11th to 14th from 10 AM to 6 PM
Where: Downsview Park – 35 Carl Hall Road
Cost: $30 pp if purchased online, $35 pp at the door

Black Market

Shop from and support over 100 Black-owned businesses at Toronto’s Black Market. The Stackt Market will be hosting the shopping event featuring fashion, beauty, art, and more.

There will be live performances and food!

When: October 11th to 13th, 2024
Where: Stackt Market – 28 Bathurst St
Cost: Free

Halloween Haunt

Back for its 19th season! Halloween Haunt will have hundreds of monsters, freaky food and drinks, night rides, live shows and 13 haunted attractions.

Venture through seven scare zones and six mazes, including the new Demons of the Deep.

When: Select dates in October
Where: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON
Cost: $44.99+

Ontario Culture Days

The Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts, culture, and heritage that takes place each fall across the province.

This province-wide festival is free to check out and there are tons of events in Toronto

When: Until October 14th, 2024
Where: Various venues in Toronto
Cost: Free

Toronto’s History Museums

Take a trip back in time this fall and check out the many Toronto History Museums open to all who are interested in expanding their knowledge.

Admission is free to all 10 museums like Fort York National Historic SiteSpadina MuseumGibson House, and Scarborough Museum.

There are guided tours and self-guided tours available for all.

Where: See all museums here

Harvest Festival

Ready to celebrate the fall season? The beloved Harvest Festival is coming back to Mississauga this month for two weeks of food trucks, live music and carnival rides. Here’s everything you need to know.

Grab those hoodies, sport some leggings, and wear your UGGS because the Harvest Festival will kick off the brisk season starting September 28th.

Night Market Toronto is behind this event, welcoming all to partake in festive autumn fun.

When: Until October 13th, 2024
Where: Square One – P6 Parking Lot
Cost: Free

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