Share This Article
Here is our round-up for things to do in the Toronto Area this weekend
Table of Contents
Runs till November 9th – DARKFIELD Toronto
Two internationally acclaimed experiences, SÉANCE and FLIGHT, utilize complete darkness, 360° binaural audio, and precisely timed physical and environmental effects to create psychologically charged alternate realities, perfect for Halloween lovers and thrill seekers.
Where: Stackt Market, Toronto
When: Runs till November 9th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $22. Grab your tickets here
November 4th to 30th – The Christmas Market(Play)
A Crow’s Theatre commission from Dora Mavor Moore Award–winning playwright Kanika Ambrose (our place, Truth), The Christmas Market is a radical and deeply felt new play set against the shimmering bustle of a snowy holiday market.
View this post on Instagram
Far from home, three Caribbean migrant workers carve out a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar—and often unforgiving—landscape. In the quiet moments between shifts, they discover unexpected friendship—forging unshakeable bonds through their humour, grit, and shared determination to survive their first Canadian winter.
Razor-sharp, funny, and unflinching, The Christmas Market is a powerful exploration of community resilience and the hope created by found family.
Where: Studio Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave
When: November 4th to 30th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $67. Grab your tickets here
November 5th and 6th – ProFusion Expo 2025
Canada’s largest photo and video event returns this November to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Guests will have the opportunity to see the most influential photographers, filmmakers, and content creators come together to connect, create, and stay ahead of the curve.
View this post on Instagram
This year, guests should expect:
- Canadian-premiere product launches from the world’s most innovative brands
- Exclusive hands-on access to next-generation cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and post-production tech
- Master-level insights from the industry’s leading imagemakers and storytellers
- Peer networking with the creative minds shaping the future of the craft
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, North Building – Hall B, Toronto
When: November 5th and 6th
- November 5th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- November 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Register here
November 5th to 15th – The 29th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Running from November 5th to 15th with events across downtown Toronto and online across Canada from November 10th to 23rd, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival presents Asian cinema, featuring pan-Asian filmmakers and media artists, in Toronto.
View this post on Instagram
Where: Various Locations in Toronto
When: November 5th to 15th
Admission: Priced. Grab your tickets here.
November 6th –ArtAttack! at Buddies in Bad Times
One of Toronto’s most anticipated and outrageous art auctions, ArtAttack! Buddies in Bad Times returns this November, offering art aficionados and guests the opportunity to purchase work by over 50 significant visual artists.
View this post on Instagram
Where: Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander Street, Toronto
When: November 6th, 6:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here
November 6th – The Beaches – No Hard Feelings Tour
Canadian Rock Band, The Beaches, performs at the Scotiabank Arena this November
View this post on Instagram
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: November 6th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $38. Grab your tickets here
November 6th – Lil Tecca: The Dopamine Experience
American rapper Lil Tecca performs at REBEL this November
View this post on Instagram
Where: REBEL, Toronto
When: November 6th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $79. Grab your tickets here
November 6th to 8th – CineFAM Film Festival
CineFAM Film Festival is back, celebrating limitless imagination and daring, original films by Canadian women and non-binary creators of colour! Join them to celebrate the journey through this year’s theme: Threads of Identity.
View this post on Instagram
Where: The Hub inside Dundas West Studio, 837 Dundas St. W., Toronto
When: November 6th to 8th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $22. Grab your tickets here
November 6th to 9th – Toronto Sports Card Expo
Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo is Canada’s largest and longest-running show for all cards & collectibles, including sports, entertainment, and Pokémon/TCG, returns to the Toronto Area. Meet guests and get autographs from hockey, football, baseball, and other sports legends.
View this post on Instagram
Where: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga
When: November 6th to 9th
- November 6th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- November 7th, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- November 8th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- November 9th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $15. Grab your tickets here
November 7th to 16th – The Royal Agricultural Fair
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the largest indoor agricultural fair & international equestrian event in the world, will return to Toronto from November 7th to 16th, providing a fantastic spectacle over 10 days.
View this post on Instagram
This epic celebration and showcase of Canada’s finest agricultural products, livestock, and horsemanship will showcase the very best in Canadian agriculture, food, equestrian competitions, and more!
Where: Exhibition Place, Toronto
When: November 7th to 16th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $37. Grab your tickets here
November 8th – Annual Apple Pie Contest
The Trinity Bellwoods on Dundas BIA is bringing its annual Apple Pie Contest and Fundraiser back to Collective Arts Toronto Taproom & Café (777 Dundas St. West) on Saturday, November 8th, to celebrate fall’s sweetest dish.
View this post on Instagram
There will be apple pies made by home bakers, former contestants from The Great Canadian Baking Show (Chi Nguyễn, Lauren Tjoe, and Camila Garcia Hernandez), as well as from local businesses, including Harry and the Heels Donuts and Wanda’s Pie in the Sky.
Where: Collective Arts Toronto Taproom & Café, 777 Dundas St. West, Toronto
When: November 8th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
November 8th to 10th – Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Hockey Hall of Fame is set to welcome hockey’s newest legends, the Class of 2025, this November
View this post on Instagram
Where: Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto
When: November 8th to 10th
Admission: Priced. Grab your tickets here.
November 8th and 9th – Fall Art Show and Sale
The Art Guild of Scarborough hosts a two-day celebration of juried art.
View this post on Instagram
Where: Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough
When: November 8th and 9th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
November 8th and 9th – Gardiner Museum Reopening Weekend
The Gardiner Museum is officially reopening with a fully transformed ground floor, marking the Museum’s most ambitious capital project in two decades. This transformation includes the following highlights: a new gallery for Indigenous ceramics, an intergenerational ceramics gallery, a new entrance hall, a makerspace, and a new community learning centre.
View this post on Instagram
Where: The Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto
When: November 8th and 9th
Admission: Free
November 8th to December 31st – EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace Holiday Market
This holiday season, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto invites guests and locals alike to experience the magic of the city’s most luxurious holiday destination with the debut of the Holiday Market at EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace. This enchanting market will transform EPOCH’s outdoor terrace into a vibrant winter wonderland, complete with festive décor, a curated seasonal menu, and holiday experiences designed to capture the spirit of the season. Guests can access the market conveniently through the hotel’s main entrance or directly via the EPOCH entrance.
View this post on Instagram
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto
When: November 8th to December 31st,
- Thursdays to Saturdays, 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
November 9th – Old Book and Paper Show
The GTA’s ONLY old paper and antiquarian book show, back this November.
Where: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Sakura Way (formerly Garamond Court), Toronto
When: November 9th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $12
November 8th and 9th – ÖFUURË Toronto Pop-Up Shop
ÖFUURË brings African-inspired fashion to Toronto with their pop-up on Queen Street West.
View this post on Instagram
Where: 938 Queen Street West, Toronto
When: November 8th and 9th,
- November 8th, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
- November 9th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 9th – Remembrance Race
The Remembrance Run is held at Humber Bay Park East in Toronto, ON. A special event where we come together to honor and remember loved ones in a fun and active way!
Runners of all skill levels are welcome to join Stride on this day of remembrance. All proceeds of the race go to the Royal Canadian Legion.
Where: 225 Humber Bay Park Rd W
When: November 9th, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Admission: Free