North York Diwali Festival brings communities together to experience the joy of Diwali, the biggest Indian festival. This free vibrant celebration of lights, music, food, and culture includes a main-stage extravaganza, Kids’ Zone and family fun, the Flavours of India food court, live music and community vibes, free interactive workshops,
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The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) presents its annual festival, gathering readers and writers from around the globe at the University of Toronto to celebrate the joy of stories. TIFA invites your imagination to take flight and to discover your favourite story creators through readings, conversations, workshops, performances and
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In a magical weekend of pure magic culture and community hosted by Indo-Canada Arts, Diwali RazzMatazz Mississauga features elaborate food vendors delivering authentic culinary flavours to honour the Diwali festivities. This joyous Diwali celebration is fun for the entire family, with stage programming including Bollywood performances, musical and dance performances,
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Ontario’s Legislative Building hosts the Queen’s Park Fall Festival, a non-partisan free event where families can experience self-guided tours, both on the grounds and inside the historic Legislative Building. After your tour, make sure to visit the outdoor activities, including a pumpkin patch and inflatable corn maze, musical performances and
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Mirvish Productions presents the Canadian Premiere of “Hell’s Kitchen”, the hit musical inspired by the life, music, and New York City community of 17-time Grammy® Award-winning Alicia Keys. Ali is a 17-year-old girl, full of fire and searching for her place in the world, when she meets a musical mentor who
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YZD invites families to its Runway Reels series of free outdoor movie nights set against the unmistakable backdrop of the former runway of Downsview. Each movie starts at sunset, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and pre-show music at 6:30 PM, so get cozy with your loved ones under a
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Bayview Leaside BIA hosts Applefest with lots of FREE activities, including live music, family-friendly entertainment and pet-friendly fun, plus pumpkin decorating
and face painting for the kids. Be sure to explore the local area shops of Bayview Leaside, which also take part in the festivities with giveaways and special deals. Bayview
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Small-town fairs are a traditional way to spend a Fall weekend, especially over the Thanksgiving long weekend. You can get out of the city and enjoy some outdoor time in the fresh crisp air, watch a show, see farm animals and giant pumpkins, go on some rides and eat some
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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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Spooks and surprises await as Casa Loma presents its annual Halloween installation, Legends of Horror, a self-guided tour of the historic building and property, known as “Promenade Theatre”. Families can spend the early hours with younger children at Family Hours, which are less scary, less dark and without live actors.
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