Special Events

Toronto Special Events Category

Whether it’s a big party or just the weekend, appreciate all of the Special Events our city has to offer!

Weekend Guide
Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, November 14-16

Weekend Guide Sponsored by Toronto Symphony Orchestra The holiday season feels like it’s already arrived, thanks to a very early snowstorm here in the GTA. But it’s perfect (and *jolly*) timing because of all the festive events starting this weekend. So many, in fact, that it’s making our busy event
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November Events
November Event Guide for Toronto and the GTA

November is that in-between month, between Halloween and Christmas, and between the warm Autumn and crisp Winter. But as far as family-friendly events go, it’s still really busy as Halloween happenings are winding down and holiday events are ramping up. (Stay tuned for our Christmas Event Guide coming soon!) So,
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Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX)

Mississauga Comic Expo features an artist alley, exhibitors, workshops, panels, cosplay, tabletop board game demonstrations, video game free-play session, presentations and featured guests. All programs are first come first serve, plus admission is free! Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX) Date: November 14-15, 2025 Time: Friday 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Saturday
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Toronto Game Expo

Toronto Game Expo is an action-packed celebration of gaming at Exhibition Place, with hundreds of vendors selling video games, board games, collectables and art. Check out the free play gaming featuring 30 gaming systems, Kids Zone with colouring pages and a scavenger hunt, claw machines, crafting workshops for teens, board
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Bricks in the Six 2025

Bricks in the Six 2025 is a brick-tastic LEGO Fan Exhibition where you can immerse yourself in a world of colourful bricks and endless creativity. See epic creations made with over 1 Million LEGO® Bricks, participate in fun building challenges, shop from vendors and exhibitors, meet fellow brick lovers and
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Seasons Christmas Show

The Seasons Christmas Show brings the local craft and maker community back together to create a unique shopping experience for guests looking to find gift inspiration. At the show’s signature “Makeful Market”, shoppers are treated to bespoke handmade and eclectic items from local makers, artisans and foodies — plus, your
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Fall Cottage Life Show

The Fall Cottage Life Show is Canada’s largest outdoor lifestyle event, connecting cottaging enthusiasts to the industry’s leading exhibitors with exclusive offers and inspiring seminars by Cottage Life magazine’s editorial team as well as several guest speakers. Again this year, one ticket gets you into both the Fall Cottage Life
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The National Women’s Show

The National Women’s Show is the perfect opportunity to shop, sample food and wine, and indulge in free mini-makeovers with your gal pals! Highlights include the Sip n’ Social Lounge, fashion shows, beauty lounge, live musical performances, and areas dedicated to home design, travel and health & wellness. The National
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Diwali Events
Guide to the Best Diwali Events in Toronto and the GTA

Get ready for Diwali, the festival of lights! At events across the region, you can brighten the night with fireworks, music, food and vibrant colours. Celebrate with our Guide to the Best Diwali Events in Toronto and the GTA! North York Diwali Festival Date: October 10-12, 2025 Venue: Mel Lastman Square,
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Hockey Hall of Fame: Induction Weekend

During the annual Induction Weekend, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes the Class of 2025, becoming hockey’s newest legends: Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara, Alexander Mogilny, Duncan Keith, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker in the Player Category, as well as Jack Parker and Danièle Sauvageau in the Builder Category. Events include
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