Who’s ready for an exciting weekend?! Kick off November with some fun festivities in Toronto from concerts to NBA games. Make the most of the next few days and check out these 12 things to do in Toronto this weekend.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is “the largest combined indoor agricultural fair & international equestrian competition in the world.”

The fair starts on Friday with adult general admission priced at $32.50.

When: Friday, November 1st – Sunday, November 3rd
Where: Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $32.50+ per adult

Detour: Beetlejuice

Fox Theatre is bringing a cult classic to the big screen this weekend!

Enjoy the 1988 film “Beetlejuice” with showings on both Friday and Sunday. Friday’s show is at 9:20 PM while Sunday’s is at 1:00 PM.

When: Friday, November 1st & Sunday, November 3rd
Where: Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St E
Cost: $15.24 per ticket

Toronto Raptors games

The Toronto Raptors season is underway and they’ll be playing two back-to-back home games this weekend.

Friday’s meeting will be with the Lakers while Saturday’s game will be the Vince Carter jersey retirement game against the Kings.

Get tickets to either game and enjoy!

When: Friday, November 1st & Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St
Cost: $114.45+ per ticket

Pumpkin Parades 

Every November 1st, participating Toronto parks hold a pumpkin parade!

This is a great way to get rid of your leftover pumpkins as guests bring their best pumpkin carving creations and cast a warm glow over the community.

Find your nearest one here.

When: Friday, November 1st
Where: Various locations around Toronto
Cost: Free

Devonté Hynes X Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Grammy-nominated Devonté Hynes is joining forces with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing selected works from the composer’s classical catalogue.

The performance is on Friday at 8:00 PM and some tickets are still available.

When: Friday, November 1st at 8:00 PM
Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St
Cost: $98.70 per ticket

Disney’s The Lion King

One of the most famous theatre productions kicks off in Toronto on Saturday!

The Lion King will run into the new year at Princess of Wales Theatre and if you want to be there for opening weekend, get your tickets now.

When: Saturday, November 2nd & Sunday, November 3rd
Where: Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St W
Cost: $139+ per ticket

Good Mourning Festival 2024

Open your mind and try something new this weekend.

The Good Mourning Festival invites people “to celebrate the profound communal aspects of mourning.”

Through workshops, food, shopping, art installations, walks and more, this festival creates a space where grief can be expressed, shared and understood.

When: Saturday, November 2nd & Sunday, November 3rd
Where: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave
Cost: Free admission

Borloloy: A Filipinx Market

Head over to the AGO on Saturday for Borloloy, a market featuring 30 Filipinx-owned local businesses.

This free market with have a little of everything including jewelry, candles, prints, clothing, zines, beauty products, housewares, and accessories.

When: Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: AGO, 317 Dundas St W
Cost: Free admission

The Market Market

This pop-up market will be on Queen West on Saturday featuring over 20 vendors!

The market is also dog-friendly so feel free to bring your four-legged friend.

When: Saturday, November 2nd from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: 474 Queen St W
Cost: Free admission

Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market

The Bentway is the place to be for holiday cheer this weekend!

This free outdoor Christmas market will have works from lover 180 local artists, including photography, sculptures, jewellery, fashion and home decor.

When: Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd
Cost: Free admission

Pitbull concert

Pitbull is returning to Toronto!

The singer is performing at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto on Saturday and tickets are still available.

When: Saturday, November 2nd at 8:00 PM
Where: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, 1133 Queens Plate Dr
Cost: $221+ per ticket

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band concert

Music legend Bruce Springsteen will be in Toronto on Sunday.

Ticketmaster is sold out but there are plenty of resale options if you’re hoping to attend.

When: Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St
Cost: Ticket prices vary

Have an amazing weekend filled with all these things to do, Toronto.

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