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Mount Pleasant Cemetery · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 29 upcoming dates
Walk through a series of artistic and interpretive installations across ten cemetery sites and several funeral centres. Across the participating sites, visitors will encounter a constellation of experiences, including interpretive panels, meditative spaces, soundscapes, experimental film, symbolic thresholds, and opportunities to leave a message of their own. Cemeteries bring generations into conversation. They hold…
Free
Seeing Sound Exhibit (A Synesthetic Experience) by Pauline Douady
Alliance Française Toronto · Toronto, ON
8:30 a.m. · 6 upcoming dates
French Synesthete artist Pauline Douady transforms sounds, voices, and atmospheres into visual art: drawings, prints, and paintings. The exhibition is enriched with audio content accessible accessible directly on your phone via QR codes, creating a space for pause and inner reflection. For the full immersive experience, don't forget your headphones!
Free
Dancing Blossoms Installation
Clark Centre for the Arts · Toronto, ON
9:00 a.m. · 32 upcoming dates
Delight in Paula Hartmann's Dancing Blossoms, a kinetic installation composed of dozens of delicate paper mobiles suspended in air, evoking the quiet poetry of spring trees swaying in the wind. Crafted from featherlight paper and fine wire, each mobile captures a fleeting moment of bloom, movement, and renewal. About the Artist Paula Hartmann is a Canadian visual artist whose joyful, kinetic sculptures transform…
Free
Ontology Exhibition
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre · Toronto, ON
9:00 a.m. · 10 upcoming dates
In this solo exhibition, Zhan Zhang creates hypothetical paper-based life forms and biotic communities to explore the delicate interplay between visibility, memory and cultural identity. The title “Ontology” refers to the study of being – examining what types of entities exist, how they can be grouped and how they relate to one another. Existence is not static; it is intertwined with absence, memory and what has not…
Free
Turning in the Light Exhibition
Clark Centre for the Arts · Toronto, ON
9:00 a.m. · 18 upcoming dates
Be inspired by Katharine Harvey's new body of work which explores the remarkable architectural fragments preserved at Guild Park. Historic stone carvings rescued from demolished Toronto buildings now coexist with forests, gardens and Lake Ontario. Through vibrant paintings, Harvey reveals layered stories that connect built heritatge, nature and memory, inviting viewers to see the park with fresh eyes. About the…
Free
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
9:30 a.m.
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Falling Into Autumn Long Weekend Dance Jam
National Ballet School · Toronto, ON
10:00 a.m.
Join us at a welcoming dance jam exploring connection, movement, and contact improvisation, with international and local teachers. The first day there is a beginner-friendly workshop, open to all levels. Come explore contact improvisation in a supportive, playful environment, where bodies listen, respond, lift, roll, play and discover movement together as we fall into autumn. Get a full festival pass of just come…
From $10.00 CAD
Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale
Toronto Botanical Garden · Toronto, ON
10:30 a.m. · 7 upcoming dates
Celebrating art, nature and community! Enjoy over 100 original artworks created outdoors by 46 talented local artists at Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens and participate in artist-led workshops and more! This curated, site-specific show invites visitors to experience the Garden through the eyes of the artists who paint here, capturing moments of light, movement, and the essence of the natural world. This…
Free
Richard Avedon: Immortal: Portraits of Aging
The Image Centre · Toronto, ON
11:00 a.m. · 55 upcoming dates
For nearly half a century, celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon confronted one of portraiture’s enduring taboos: aging. From his earliest years at Harper’s Bazaar, Avedon broke with the conventions of idealized celebrity portraiture, revealing the marks of time on his subjects’ faces with unsparing clarity. Bringing together nearly 100 portraits made between the early 1950s and 2004, the exhibition…
Free
Legends of Horror at Casa Loma: Toronto’s Ultimate Halloween Night Out
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m. · 20 upcoming dates
Watch as the iconic castle is transformed into an unforgettable Halloween night out this October. Guests can wander through two kilometres of interactive sets across the castle’s lower gardens, underground tunnels and haunted stables. Encounter classic horror characters, dramatic lighting, 3D projections, animatronics and unexpected scares throughout the journey, then keep the evening going with Halloween-inspired…
From $35.00 CAD
Medium Build Presents The King of Having Fun on Tour
The Concert Hall · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
Medium Build: Before The Show: Medium Build Unplugged Includes: ● One (1) Premium Reserved or General Admission ticket (location displayed at purchase) ● Invitation to a pre-show soundcheck experience with Medium Build, including: - Solo acoustic performance (2-3 songs) - Q&A session ● Exclusive merch item ● Commemorative laminate & lanyard ● Early entry into the venue (where applicable) ● Crowd free merch shopping…
$50.35 CAD
The Linda Lindas
The Danforth Music Hall · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm The Linda Lindas have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Net capacity: 1,480
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Haunted ROM Tour
Royal Ontario Museum · Toronto, ON
Time on the event website · 21 upcoming dates
Discover the haunted history of the Museum as you walk through the very halls where ghosts are said to roam. Uncover eerie tales, hear ghostly whispers, and explore hidden corners where shadows play tricks on the mind. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of art, culture and nature.
From $5.00 CAD
Koto Fall Introductory Class
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Workshop InformationThis workshop consists of 8 classes each being 1.5 hours in length.Class LevelsIntroductory10am - 11:30am*New participants welcome*New participants with Koto experience, please contact harukom@jccc.on.caPlease Note:Age requirement: 15+Some parts of this class might be taught in Japanese. Although basic Japanese understanding is recommended, materials will be provided in English.If you have any…
From $275.95 CAD
Koto Fall Beginner Class 1
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Workshop InformationThis workshop consists of 8 classes each being 1.5 hours in length.Class LevelBeginner Class 1: 12:30pm to 2pmClass 2: 2:30pm to 4pm*Returning participants who took introductory class only*New participants with Koto experience, please contact harukom@jccc.on.caPlease Note:Age requirement: 15+This class is taught mostly in Japanese. As such basic Japanese language understanding is highly…
From $275.95 CAD
Koto Fall Beginner Class 2
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · Toronto, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Workshop InformationThis workshop consists of 8 classes each being 1.5 hours in length.Class LevelBeginner Class 1: 12:30pm to 2pmClass 2: 2:30pm to 4pm*Returning participants who took introductory class only*New participants with Koto experience, please contact harukom@jccc.on.caPlease Note:Age requirement: 15+Some parts of this class might be taught in Japanese. Although basic Japanese understanding is…
From $275.95 CAD
East York Farmers' Market
East York Civic Centre · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 3 upcoming dates
Thank you all for a wonderful opening day! It was so lovely to see everyone again after a very long winter. Here’s to a fantastic 2026 market season full of delicious, local produce and so much more!
Free
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
9:30 a.m.
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"The Moore Sisters: DEEP ROOTS" by Nancy L. Moore and Janet Moore
Riverdale Hub · Toronto, ON
10:30 a.m. · 19 upcoming dates
Two sisters, two perspectives, one creative legacy. Explore a vibrant responses to nature, place and family. The Moore family has always been especially creative, with art and imagination woven into their lives from the beginning. Their father Wayne often painted en plein air, sharing his love of nature and the experience of painting outdoors. Deep Roots brings Nancy and Janet together for the first time to…
Free
The Cabbagetown Farmers Market
Cabbagetown Farmers Market · Toronto, ON
3:00 p.m. · 2 upcoming dates
Nestled in the heart of Riverdale Park West – just outside the gates of Riverdale Farm – we’re proud to be Toronto’s first park market. Every Tuesday, we bring together over 30 incredible vendors from across southern Ontario—from Brant County to Prince Edward County—offering farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food that reflects the vibrant diversity of our city. This isn’t just a market—it’s a weekly…
Free
EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour
The Danforth Music Hall · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Net capacity: 1,480
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Daði Freyr - Too Much Not Enough Tour with BRíET
The Concert Hall · Toronto, ON
8:00 p.m.
Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required)MODO-LIVE, presents... Daði Freyr Too Much Not Enough Tour with BRÍET Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 The Concert Hall Toronto, ON This event is 19 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 19 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By clicking 'Agree and Check Out'., you…
$58.18 CAD
Casa Loma General Admission
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
9:30 a.m.
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Piece by Piece: Mosaics for Seniors at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre · Toronto, ON
9:30 a.m. · 2 upcoming dates
Join Mural Routes for a free multi-session mosaic art workshop series for older adults. Led by mosaic mural artist Cristina Delago, participants will learn mosaic-making techniques, create a personalized artwork to take home, and contribute to a larger community mosaic installation. A final culminating event held on October 23 will take place after workshops are complete to celebrate all participants and what they…
Free