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Here is our round-up for things to do in the Toronto Area this weekend
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September 26th to November 1st –Halloween Haunt
With the Halloween season around the corner, Canada’s Wonderland will be fully transformed for a terrifying Halloween celebration, where nothing is as it seems. Expect terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, and specialty food & drink.
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Where: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
When: September 26th to November 1st,
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here
September 27th to November 1st – Pumpkins After Dark Milton
One of the biggest Halloween events in North America, Pumpkins After Dark Milton, returns this Fall to the Country Heritage Park from September 27th to November 1st – Just an hour drive from Toronto.
At this unique and family-friendly experience, guests will embark on a 1km outdoor walkthrough where over 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns come to life after dark! There will be immersive displays, music, and plenty of nostalgic Halloween charm.
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Where: 8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton
When: September 27th to November 1st
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $23. Grab your tickets here
October 9th – Ice Cube
American Rapper Ice Cube performs at the Scotiabank Arena this October
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Where: Scotiabank Arena
When: October 9th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $84. Grab your tickets here
October 10th and 11th – Tastes Of South East Asia IV Lantern Festival
Tastes Of South East Asia IV Lantern Festival is a celebration of the rich art, culture, and cuisine of South, East, and Southeast Asia — while shining a light on a vital cause: fighting human trafficking and child exploitation.
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There will be food vendors, fashion showcases, live music, a DJ, kids’ entertainment, and a variety of fun activities.
Where: Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
When: October 10th and 11th,
Admission: Free
October 10th to November 1st –Screemers
Screemers is a Halloween spectacle featuring seven haunted walkthrough mazes, each with over 120 live actors, all under a massive 15,000 sq ft tent. The tent is packed with eerie props, captivating stage shows, and plenty of entertainment.
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Where: 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
When: October 10th to November 1st
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $39. Grab your tickets here
October 10th and 12th – Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Pouring Workshop
Artbox Studio Gallery hosts a Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Pouring Workshop, allowing attendees to stimulate their senses as they play with glowing colours in our black light art studio. Let loose and express yourself in a fun and fluid way with this satisfying art technique. No experience needed!
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Where: Artbox Studio Gallery, Toronto
When: October 10th and 12th, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $54.95. Grab your tickets here
October 10th to 13th –Pumpkinfest
PumpkinFest Toronto, an epic pumpkin extravaganza, returns to Downsview Park from October 10th to 13th, featuring unlimited midway rides, inflatables, bounce houses, fun carnival games, and tasty local food trucks.
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Where: Downsview Park, Toronto.
When: October 10th to 13th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $30. Grab your tickets here
October 10th to 12th –North York Diwali Fest: Festival of Lights 2025
NYDF (Festival of Lights) is a vibrant celebration of lights, music, food, and culture, uniting communities to experience the joy of Diwali, the largest Indian festival. This free public event showcases the rich heritage of South Asia through live performances, artistic showcases, interactive workshops, and a bustling marketplace.
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Where: Mel Lastman Square, Toronto
When: October 10th to 12th,
Admission: Free
October 11th to 13th – Woodbridge Fall Fair
The Woodbridge Fall Fair offers three days filled with fun and activities for the whole family. There will be live music, fair food, midway & games, and lots of fun stuff to do
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Where: 100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge
When: October 11th to 13th,
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $15. Grab your tickets here
October 12th – Adam Sandler
American Comedian, Adam Sandler, brings the laughs to the Scotiabank Arena this October
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Where: Scotiabank Arena
When: October 12th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $95. Grab your tickets here
October 12th – Miku Toronto – Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving celebration
Miku Toronto hosts a one-day-only Thanksgiving Japanese Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet on Sunday, October 12th. This exclusive lunch event invites guests to celebrate the season with an indulgent menu featuring Miku’s signature creations and Aburi favourites.
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The buffet will include a premium raw bar with chef-selected sashimi, seared tuna tataki with truffle ponzu, and shrimp cocktail with yuzu cocktail sauce; an extensive sushi station with Aburi Oshi, nigiri, and maki; and kitchen highlights such as prime rib carving, roast turkey with sage apple stuffing, make-your-own ramen, chicken karaage, Atlantic miso yaki, and panko-breaded oysters.
Where: 105-10 Bay St., Toronto
When: October 12th, 12:00 pm – 3:;00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $35
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.