Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this weekend, September 27th to 30th

September 27th and 28th – Toronto Oktoberfest

Toronto Oktoberfest is the city’s largest and most authentic Oktoberfest celebration. This epic Oktoberfest will feature polka music, authentic Schuhplattler dancers, German rock and cover bands, an Oktoberfest cabaret show, appearances by the one and only HEINO, DJs, contests, games, and more!

There will also be a wide selection of quality German and European beers and spirits, and Toronto’s favorite food vendors will serve up Oktoberfest classics and modern twists on Bavarian fare. Non-alcoholic, vegan, and gluten-free options will also be available.

FREE 1L GERMAN BEER STEINS – For the first 500 attendees per session.

Where: Downsview Airport Lands, 123 Garratt Blvd, Toronto

When:

• September 27th, 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
• September 28th, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• September 28th, 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $40. Grab your tickets here.

September 27th and 28th – RAW Toronto presents TRANSCEND

The TRANSCEND showcase is a celebration of local creativity. Enjoy live music, performances, a fashion show, hair and makeup demos, and explore unique art and handmade treasures. Every ticket purchased directly supports an artist and gains access to both nights

Where: Parkdale Hall, Toronto.

When:

• September 27th, 7:00 pm
• September 28th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $34. Grab your tickets here.

September 28th to October 31st – Halloween Nights of Lights and Pumpkinville(Toronto)

Ell’ Events Inc hosts its immersive Halloween walkthrough experience, the Halloween of Nights and interactive pumpkin fun fair experience, Pumpkinville this Halloween season.

Halloween of Nights is an immersive Halloween walkthrough experience featuring installations with more than 1.5 million LED and RGB lights animated and synchronized to your favourite Halloween tunes. At the end of the beautiful light trail, guests will experience Pumpkinville, a fun fair featuring larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures, dozens of photo op’s, pumpkin houses and village inside of a candy forest all made with over 25,000 REAL pumpkins.

Whether you’re seeking one of a kind pumpkin sculptures, a pumpkin patch in the city, striking nighttime lights display, midway rides and games, or an outdoor pumpkin-themed experience with dozens of fall themed instagramable memories.

Where: CF Sherway Gardens, 25 West Mall

When: September 28th to October 31st

Nights of Lights

• Thursday to Sunday, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Pumpkinville

• Thursday to Friday, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

• Saturday to Sunday, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $21. Grab your tickets here

** Suitable for all ages

September 28th – Odumodublvck Live In Toronto

Nigerian rapper and singer will perform in Toronto for the first time.

Where: 888 Yonge Street, Toronto

When: September 28th, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here.

View event information  (Concert)

September 29th – Toronto Garlic Festival

Toronto Garlic Festival is a celebration of all things garlic with a full day of food, wine, beer contest, film, and live music

Where: Davenport Road and Dupont Street

When: September 29th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission: Free.

View event information  (Cultural Festival)

September 29th and 30th –  Black Women Talk Tech: RoadMap to Billions

Roadmap to Billions is an annual tech conference tailored for Black women tech entrepreneurs, founders, and supporters. Attendees will hear from the brightest minds in tech and business, forge deep, meaningful connections, and meet with like-minded professionals.

Where: EAST ROOM, 50 Carroll St, Toronto

When: September 29th and 30th, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $149. Grab your tickets here.

View event information  (Tech Talk)

September 30th – Sunrise Ceremony by Na-Me-Res

Na-Me-Res, Toronto’s non-profit Indigenous organization, hosts its third annual Day of Remembrance gathering at Hillcrest Park on Monday, September 30th, to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This community gathering will feature a sunrise ceremony, sacred fire, traditional drumming, and speeches that will honor the victims, survivors, and families impacted by residential schools in Canada and reignite calls for action on reconciliation.

The Sunrise ceremony is a free-to-attend community event, open to everyone seeking to reflect on, honor, and better understand the diverse history of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.

Where: Hillcrest Park, 950 Davenport Rd, Toronto (Christie St. & Hillcrest Dr.)

When: September 30th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Admission: Free

View event information (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event)