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EarlyON Child and Family Centre (0 to 6 years)
The 519 · Toronto, ON
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Free
After School Club
Jones Library Branch · Toronto, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After School Club is on Oct 13, 2026 at Jones Library Branch in Toronto. Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club every Tuesday and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 6-12. Drop in. No registration required. Snacks are offered during the After School Club for participants. Food may contain or have come into contact with common allergens. Ingredient…
Free
FAMILY WELLBEING PROGRAM
AccessPoint on Danforth · Toronto, ON
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FAMILY WELLBEING PROGRAM is on Oct 14, 2026 at AccessPoint on Danforth in Toronto. Support for parents, caregivers, and extended family members with youth (10-29 years old) at risk of crime or violence. Scarborough participants are eligible for 1-on-1 service navigation supports to build family confidence and improve the youth’s health outcomes. To register: FamilyWellbeing@AccessAlliance. ca WHO: Newcomer families…
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
5:30 p.m.
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
6:00 p.m.
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
6:30 p.m.
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Places That Stayed: Youth Photography Exhibit
East Scarborough Storefront · Toronto, ON
Time on the event website · 46 upcoming dates
Discover Kingston-Galloway-Orton Park (KGO) through the eyes of local youth in this outdoor photography exhibit. Created as part of a youth placemaking and photography project, the exhibit features photographs documenting the places and spaces that make the neighbourhood unique, from familiar gathering spots and busy streets to quiet corners, overlooked landscapes, parks, and community spaces. Installed along the…
Free
The Rainbow Fish Musical
Wychwood Theatre · Toronto, ON
10:00 a.m. · 2 upcoming dates
When Rainbow Fish refuses to share their vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores them anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps the fish learn that it's far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful. Join us for this kids-friendly musical performance and immerse yourself in the ocean!
From $30.49 CAD
Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum
Scarborough Museum · Toronto, ON
11:00 a.m. · 5 upcoming dates
Enjoy fall-themed fun at Scarborough Museum throughout October weekends. Sip a warm drink from the museum kitchen and savour a treat prepared on the historic stove. Spark creativity with family-friendly paper crafts, a scavenger hunt, and seasonal activities designed for all ages. All ages. Drop-In. FREE. All are welcome.
Free
Queen's Park Fall Festival 2026
Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park · Toronto, ON
11:00 a.m.
Visitors can experience the crisp air and beautiful colours on the Legislature's grounds while taking part in a wide variety of family-friendly activities, including the Parliamentary Pumpkin Patch, crafts, inflatables, photo ops, face painting, Zac's Jacks pumpkin carving, fun zones, lawn games, an outdoor market and Almost a Farm Petting Zoo. Live, interactive entertainment for all ages will also be available.…
Free
Haunted ROM Tour
Royal Ontario Museum — Level 1, Gloria Chen Court · Toronto, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Haunted ROM Tour is on Oct 17, 2026 at Royal Ontario Museum — Level 1, Gloria Chen Court in Toronto. 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.…
$5.00 CAD
Country Night featuring The Jim Cuddy Family Band
Variety Village · Toronto, ON
3:00 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience! Led by Canadian musician and Blue Rodeo co-founder Jim Cuddy, alongside his sons, Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley, The Jim Cuddy Family Band will bring an incredible evening of live music and unforgettable performances to Variety Village. Opening the show, cheer on Cheatin’ Hearts as they bring their high-energy line dancing experience. Known across Toronto for creating…
From $100.00 CAD
Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
5:30 p.m.
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
6:00 p.m.
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
6:30 p.m.
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Eglinton Way Farmer's Market
Green P Parking Lot · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 2 upcoming dates
Since 2018, our market has become a staple weekly event dedicated to strengthening and promoting our community, supporting local farms and businesses, and enhancing food security. Find everything from local vendors and live music to fresh goods, handmade crafts, free kids activities and more! With new vendors and musicians, and a new LRT to take people to and from the market, this market looks to be our best yet!
Free
Harvest & Pumpkin Carving at Scarborough Museum
Scarborough Museum · Toronto, ON
12:00 p.m. · 2 upcoming dates
Celebrate the beauty of the harvest season at Scarborough Museum with a family-friendly pumpkin carving experience. Choose your pumpkin, create a unique design, and explore harvest traditions in one of Toronto's most historic settings. Enjoy seasonal refreshments while museum staff share stories about autumn customs, harvest celebrations, and fall traditions from the past. Participants will receive a pumpkin and…
From $15.00 CAD
Downsview Park Community Planting
Downsview Park · Toronto, ON
1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of summer by increasing the biodiversity and natural beauty of Downsview Park. We’ll work together to plant a selection of native shrubs and trees, expand Toronto’s urban forest, and improve the health of our shared environment! This event is perfect for families with kids and adults who are excited to learn more about native tree and shrub species and how to plant them. What you’ll need to know: –…
Free
Halloween Howl 5.0
Pride of Canada Carousel · Markham, ON
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Halloween Howl 5.0 is a free, dog-friendly Halloween event hosted by Markham Dog Alliance, bringing together dogs, their families, and the local community for a fun-filled day of Halloween celebrations. Attendees can enjoy a dog costume parade and contests, photo opportunities at the Pride of Canada Carousel, a vendor market, food and drinks, prizes, and plenty of opportunities for dogs and their humans to celebrate…
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
5:30 p.m.
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
6:00 p.m.
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Legends of Horror - Family Hours
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
6:30 p.m.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
P.C. Ho Theatre at the Chinese Cultural Centre of the Greater Toronto · Toronto, ON
7:30 p.m. · 2 upcoming dates
Join us for William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a Canadian twist, accompanied by Mendelssohn’s famous score. This show brings out the magic of Northern Canada’s woodland and tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest. The ballet is a tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck. This family-friendly short ballet will captivate audiences…
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4th Annual United Way Haunted Garden Walk
Rosetta McClain Gardens · Toronto, ON
10:00 a.m. · 8 upcoming dates
It's spooky season at the Rosetta McClain Gardens. The gardens are transformed into a fun and spooky Halloween experience for families, children and community members to enjoy a self-guided tour. Entry is free but donations of any amount are accepted. All donations collected go directly to the United Way.
Free