Special Events
Whether it’s a big party or just the weekend, appreciate all of the Special Events our city has to offer!
October Event Guide for Toronto and the GTA
đź‘» ooooOOOOOoooh, it’s time for October! It’s time to prepare for Thanksgiving and Halloween, plus Ontario’s comfortable temperatures and brightly-coloured foliage are a sight to behold: you can go for a nice walk in nature (check out our list of Toronto’s hiking trails), go apple picking, and of course, go
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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 23-25, 2026 Venue: Mel Lastman
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BEST Free & Family Weekend Events in Toronto! September 25-27
It’s the last weekend of September, and Fall has officially arrived! Temperatures are still warm this week, but we’re finally saying goodbye to summer humidity and welcoming in some crisp, autumnal breezes. Head outdoors for free festivals and concerts, special events, and more. Looking into October, be sure to keep
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Arcadia Earth Toronto: Date Night at the Museum
Date Night at the Museum returns to Arcadia Earth Toronto, where visitors 19+ can enjoy after-hours access to this popular immersive exhibit. Plus, you can relax with a free welcome drink, plus curated bites, a photo booth, roaming tarot readings and a live DJ. Arcadia Earth Toronto: Date Night at
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Chelsea Hotel Toronto: Nuit Blanche Package and Artist Meet & Greet
As the official host hotel for Nuit Blanche Toronto 2026, Chelsea Hotel Toronto offers art lovers a Nuit Blanche weekend package that comes with complimentary late check-out, underground hotel self-parking, and a ceramic tumbler plus unlimited drip coffee at Branches Deli. Meanwhile, the hotel showcases “Avataq Gathering” by artist Couzyn
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Enchanta Village
Enchanta Village is an enchanted evening fairytale immersive experience at the historic Village at Black Creek. Dress up for the occasion and see hauntingly beautiful musical performances and mysterious entertainment, then shop at an enchanted vendor market, wander through life-size illuminated sculptures and mystical visuals, and dance at an after-dark
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City Parent: Private School Shows
City Parent hosts their annual Private School Shows at two locations: Peel/Halton Region in Oakville and York Region in Richmond Hill. At these free events, parents can find the right educational fit for their child, all in one afternoon. City Parent: Private School Shows Peel/Halton Region Date: September 19, 2026
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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Events in Toronto and the GTA
Each year on September 30, we as Canadians step back to reflect on our country’s past, the tragedy of the Residential School system and its continuing impact on our Indigenous communities. Here are some local and national events, including concerts, films and gatherings taking place this year to mark the
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Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre:Â Indigenous Legacy Gathering
The Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre brings its Indigenous Legacy Gathering to Toronto City Hall’s Nathan Phillips Square for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, where the grand finale takes place on September 30th (Orange Shirt Day). This three-day gathering is a family-friendly event, including a sacred fire,
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Toronto’s Haunted Harbour
Presented by Pirate Life Theatre in partnership with The Haunted Walks of Toronto, set sail with Toronto’s Haunted Harbour, an immersive 90-minute storytelling and boat cruise experience that takes you on a spooky Halloween-themed nautical adventure. Get whisked away to Toronto’s mysterious Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and be captivated by bone-chilling
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