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Lisa Power
Posted on September 26, 2019
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25 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on September 26, 2019
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Weekend events in Toronto are getting spooky ahead of Halloween as Casa Loma transforms into a huge haunted house. Elsewhere, thousands are expected to gather for the Global Climate Strike and the Ontario Science Centre is opening its doors for free all weekend long.

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • 29Rooms
      September 26 - October 6
      29Rooms
      Refinery29 is bringing its iconic 29Rooms to Toronto for an art maze experience created by international artists that includes phone-free activities.
      Exhibition Place
    • Legends of Horror
      September 27 - October 31
      Legends of Horror
      Trip through the bowels of Toronto's big old mansion as Casa Loma once again turns into a giant haunted house, just in time for Halloween.
      Casa Loma
    • Global Climate Strike
      September 27
      Global Climate Strike
      Thousands of people are expected to rally at Queen's Park in an effort to raise awareness of the climate crisis, followed by a march down University Ave.
      Queen's Park
    • Fried Chicken Fest
      September 28-29
      Fried Chicken Fest
      New this year is this finger lickin' festival, featuring a ton of fried chicken goodies in every flavour, plus lots of other sweet and savoury treats.
      Erindale GO Station
    • Ontario Science Centre Community Weekend
      September 28-29
      Ontario Science Centre Community Weekend
      The Ontario Science Centre is turning the big 5-0 and celebrating with a free weekend of fun that includes free admission and activities.
      Ontario Science Centre
    • Vintage Clothing Show
      September 28-29
      Vintage Clothing Show
      Vintage collectors from all over the country are here to sell handpicked, used designer items like clothing, accessories, handbags, menswear and jewellery.
      Enercare Centre
    • Pedestrian Sundays
      September 29
      Pedestrian Sundays
      It's the second-last PS Kensington of the year and that means bringing a sweater for this day of car-free fun, food, music, games and entertainment.
      Kensington Market
  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Ontario Culture Days
      September 27-29
      Ontario Culture Days
      It's your chance to soak up art, theatre, cinema and dance at Toronto and Ontario cultural centres like the Gardiner and ROM, all without paying a dime.
      Multiple Venues
    • Halloween Haunt
      September 27 - October 28
      Halloween Haunt
      Canada’s Wonderland is turning into a scream park just in time for Halloween, and you better be ready to have your pants scared off by all the monsters.
      Canada's Wonderland
    • KimiKon
      September 27-29
      KimiKon
      Anime fans, unite! This big fan festival is back to celebrate Japanese culture with cosplay, exhibitions, special guests and more.
      Enercare Centre
    • Community Sundays
      September 29
      Community Sundays
      The MOCA is once again opening its doors for a free day of fun in the contemporary art museum with exhibitions all over the space.
      MOCA Toronto
  • Food & Drink
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Oktoberfest
      September 26-28
      Oktoberfest
      Guten Tag! Break out the lederhosen for this huge Oktoberfest celebration with traditional German fare, music and plenty of steins.
      Ontario Place
    • Lady Beer Fest
      September 28
      Lady Beer Fest
      Back again is this festival devoted to women brewers, vendors and artisans with a day of drinks, food, entertainment and a market.
      Wychwood Barns
    • Witchstock
      September 28
      Witchstock
      Witchstock is back to feature a ton of Ontario and Quebec brewers and some international labels, with a whole day of food and drinks.
      Bellwoods Brewery Hafis
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Thom Yorke
      September 27
      Thom Yorke
      After two sold-out and eventful shows with Radiohead last year, frontman Thom Yorke is coming to Toronto for a stop on his solo tour.
      Scotiabank Arena
    • Daniel Casear
      September 29
      Daniel Casear
      This is the second of two shows for Toronto's own R&B star as he returns to perform some of his gorgeous and soulful tunes.
      Budweiser Stage
  • Parties
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Sunnyside 21
      September 28
      Sunnyside 21
      It's the last Sunnyside of the year before the chill sets in and Kenny Glasgow and Art Department are keeping things hot with the house on deck.
      Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe
    • Octo-berfest
      September 27
      Octo-berfest
      Dawn your freshest Lederhosen for Oktoberfest party inside the aquarium with a night of music, food, dancing and beer from local breweries.
      Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
  • Markets and pop-ups
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
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