• Monarch Movie Night in the Hub

    Downsview Park 70 Canuck Avenue, Back door (near greenhouses), Toronto, ON, M3K 2C5, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Join us in The Hub on Thursday October 1st for Nick de Pencier's Four Wings and Prayer. Four Wings and a Prayer is a documentary that follows the incredible journey of the Monarch butterfly. It explores their remarkable migration from Canada to Mexico and the mystery of how they travel thousands of kilometres each year to survive. Join us for a documentary screening, popcorn, and […]

    Free
  • Doors Open Brampton at PAMA

    Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives 9 Wellington St. E, Brampton, ON, Canada

    Doors Open at PAMA is your invitation to explore the spaces and collections that bring our community’s history to life. We’re opening the doors for you to come in to explore, connect and create with us. Featuring: Behind the scenes tours of the Archives, Museum storage and Art Gallery vault. Visit the new exhibition Cameras in Focus and get hands-on with the collection. Get messy in the […]

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  • Blanc Nuit

    Multiple Venues in the GTA Toronto, ON, Canada

    Toronto’s free all-night celebration of contemporary art transforms public spaces into extraordinary landscapes from 7 p.m. on October 3 to 7 a.m. on October 4. For the 20th anniversary, the 2026 theme, Tomorrow’s Memories (opens in new window), looks back to the artists, curators, communities and places that defined Nuit Blanche and hold its histories. This milestone edition offers both a reckoning and a reimagining, […]

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  • Kids Craft & Play — Erin Mills Town Centre

    Kids Craft & Play — Erin Mills Town Centre
    Erin Mills Town Centre 5100 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    Join us for Kids Craft & Play at Erin Mills Town Centre during Thanksgiving Weekend, October 10–11, 2026. This family-friendly festival features kids activities, arts and crafts, interactive games, local vendors, festive entertainment, food and community experiences. Families can enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Erin Mills Town Centre with activities designed for children and parents. Saturday, October 10, 2026 — 9:30 AM–9:00 PM Sunday, October […]

    Free
  • Storytime At The Park

    Storytime At The Park
    Downsview Park 70 Canuck Avenue, Back door (near greenhouses), Toronto, ON, M3K 2C5, Toronto, ON, Canada

    NEW PROGRAM ALERT! The Downsview Park Education Team is excited to launch a new free outdoor program for families, with sessions offered in English and French! Families will enjoy: 📖 Interactive read-alouds of beloved books 🎨 Themed activities 🌳 Nature exploration 🍎 A light snack 😊 For children ages 3 to 9 and their accompanying adults   👉 Free registration at the weblink below. We […]

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  • Family Sunday: Artist Residency Guest

    The Robert McLaughlin Gallery 72 Queen St., 72 Queen St., Oshawa, ON, Canada

    This month we are joined by artist in residence Lana Yuan. In the lobby, we will be creating abstract mosaic collages. Use coloured paper against a black background to make it pop! Suitable for ages 3+ Adult supervision is required in all gallery/ studio spaces. Free admission, no registration required. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is a proud participant in Ontario Power Generation’s Power for Change […]

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  • Halloween Howl 5.0

    Pride of Canada Carousel – Downtown Markham 8080 Birchmount Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Halloween Howl 5.0 is a free, dog-friendly Halloween event taking place on October 18, 2026, at the Pride of Canada Carousel in Downtown Markham. The event invites dogs and their owners to enjoy a festive day filled with Halloween fun, including a dog costume parade, costume contests, photo opportunities, a local vendor market, and themed photos at the carousel. Attendees can dress up their furry […]

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  • TD Diwali Activation

    TD Diwali Activation
    TD Queen and Bay 394 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    On October 24 and 25, the branch will feature diya-inspired design, interactive experiences, brand ambassadors and customer participation, creating a visual cultural moment alongside the Festival of Lights celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square. The activation is designed to celebrate Diwali while connecting with Toronto’s newcomer communities and highlighting TD’s commitment to supporting customers through important life moments in Canada. Media are invited to visit the […]

    Free
  • 18th Annual Pumpkin Giveaway

    Halloween Events

    Free Family Fun!! Join us for another year of free pumpkins, face painting, hot dog BBQ and good fall fun! Buy some yummy baked treats at our bake sale or try your luck for one of the raffle prizes all in support of Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity (net proceeds).

    Free
  • Bloor West Halloween Fest

    Bloor West Village Bloor West Village, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Get ready for a day of Halloween fun as Bloor West Village Halloween Fest returns on Saturday, October 24! This free family event brings Halloween activities, entertainment and seasonal fun to locations along Bloor Street West. Dress up in your favourite costume and explore the neighbourhood, with activities including: Trick-or-Treat Trail at participating businesses Village-wide scavenger hunt and activities Costumed characters, games and music Pumpkin […]

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  • Pickering Fall Fling

    Pickering Fall Fling
    Millennium Square Pickering Waterfront, Pickering, ON, Canada

    Fall Fling celebrates all things Fall with pumpkin painting, photo stops, fall décor, miniature train rides, Halloween costume contests, trick-or-treating, hands-on crafts, and local artisans in the vendor market.

    Free
  • Eglinton Way Farmer’s Market

    Eglinton Way Farmer’s Market
    125 Burnaby Blvd 125 Burnaby Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The 9th Annual Eglinton Way BIA Farmers' Market Season Opens June 7th! 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! This year, our kids area will be even bigger, […]

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  • City of Brantford Halloween Fun Fair

    Bell Homestead National Historic Site 94 Tutela Heights Road, Brantford, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Get into the Halloween spirit at the Bell Homestead’s Halloween Fun Fair! Families can make a Halloween craft to take home and try their hand at fun, old-fashioned Halloween-themed games. Home-baked goodies and refreshments will also be available for purchase from The Exchange Café. Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Time: 12:00–4:00 p.m. Location: Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Road, Brantford, ON Admission: […]

  • Nature Connection: Spooky Forest Fun

    Downsview Park 70 Canuck Avenue, Back door (near greenhouses), Toronto, ON, M3K 2C5, Toronto, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Halloween costumes are welcome at this spooky fall program. We will explore the forest, thinking about all the things that creepy crawl and scare us! This program is great for all ages, as we face our insect fears and learn all about the magical forest world. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not permitted at this program. […]

    Free
  • Jr. Forest Explorers

    Jr. Forest Explorers: Celebration of Light and Sunshine
    Downsview Park Discovery Centre 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Connect little ones with nature at Jr. Forest Explorers! Designed for children ages 18 months to three-and-a-half years, this 90-minute outdoor program encourages curious kids to explore, play and get their hands dirty through fun, hands-on activities. Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Sessions take place entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray […]

    Free
  • Boo Bash

    Museum on the Boyne 250 Fletcher Crescent, Alliston, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Get ready for some Halloween fun at the Museum on the Boyne! Kids can enjoy spook-tacular activities, make a Halloween craft, paint a pumpkin, complete a scavenger hunt and go trick-or-treating around the museum. A fun evening of Halloween activities for kids of all ages! Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. Ages: All ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult […]

  • Fall Info Fair

    Burlington Lions Club Hall 471 Pearl St, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Come and discover the many exciting year-round events managed by the Halton Outdoor Club. We offer hiking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, cycling and paddling, keeping you active outdoors with like-minded people. Enjoy single events, day trips, extended trips, and skill development. Try the first two events on us!

    Free
  • St. Jacobs Market Halloween Kids Day

    St. Jacobs Farmers Market 878 Weber St N, Woolwich, Ontario, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Come One, Come All! Our Halloween Kids Day at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market is a free event open to families, friends, and anyone who wants to enjoy a joyous Halloween celebration in a safe and welcoming environment. We encourage everyone to participate, so spread the word and bring your friends along for a frightfully delightful day!Don't miss this incredible Halloween Kids Day at St. Jacobs […]

  • FREE Halloween Fun at Langstaff Market

    Langstaff Market 1300 Langstaff Rd, Vaughan, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    🎃👻 LOOKING FOR FREE HALLOWEEN FUN IN VAUGHAN? 🍬 Bring the kids and join us for Halloween at Langstaff Market on Saturday, October 31! We're hosting a fun-filled community Halloween celebration with something for the whole family! ✨ Here's what's happening: 🎃 FREE pumpkin decorating 🍬 Trick-or-treating with FREE treat bags for kids 🎨 Bracelet making & colouring stations 📸 Fun Halloween photo opportunities 🎸 […]

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  • Halloween in Clarkson Village

    Clarkson Village BIA Lakeshore Rd. W. from east of Southdown Rd. to Meadow Wood Rd, Mississauga, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Halloween in the Village Halloween in the Village returns to Clarkson Village on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun. Dress up in your favourite costume and head to the Village for activities, entertainment, treats and a few spooky surprises. Families can enjoy: Bouncy castles Trackless train Games Face painting Live performances Tricks and treats Halloween surprises This year, the celebration […]

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  • Halloween on Main

    Main Street Stouffville Main Street Stouffville, Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Get ready for a spooktacular day in the heart of Stouffville! Main Street will come alive with family-friendly Halloween fun. Bring the whole family for activities, costumes, and fun along Main Street. Participating businesses will be handing out candy while supplies last - so don’t forget your treat bags. 📅 Date: Saturday, October 31 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Main Street, […]

    Free
  • Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum

    Free Sundays at the Bata Shoe Museum
    Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Explore thousands of years of footwear history for FREE at the Bata Shoe Museum! Every Sunday, families can discover fascinating shoes and artefacts from around the world while exploring the museum's permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Free admission is available thanks to KPMG, and advance ticket reservations are recommended.Explore thousands of years of footwear history for FREE at the Bata Shoe Museum! Every Sunday, families […]

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  • Canoe Landing “Walk of Lights” Pumpkin Parade

    Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre 45 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto,, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Save your Halloween pumpkin for one more evening to shine! Join us for the inaugural Canoe Landing “Walk of Lights” Pumpkin Parade, a free, family-friendly community celebration bringing together local schools, families, and neighbours! Discover special pumpkin patches featuring creations by local schoolchildren, alongside a glowing trail of carved and decorated pumpkins contributed by the community. 🎃 Bringing a pumpkin? Give your Halloween pumpkin one […]

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  • Held & Heard: Rewriting the Perinatal & Postpartum Story

    Burnhamthorpe Community Centre 1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    This free event is dedicated to breaking the silence around perinatal mental health. Moms, dads, partners, and caregivers are all welcome. Because no parent should navigate this journey alone. Parenthood is one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it can also bring unexpected challenges, questions, and emotional ups and downs. Held & Heard: Rewriting the Prenatal & Postpartum Story is a free community event created […]

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  • Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum

    Saturday Family Fun at Bradley Museum
    Bradley Museum 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    Drop in for a relaxed afternoon of crafts and games that are perfect for kids and parents alike. It’s all about fun, creativity, and connection—no lessons, no stress, just a great way to spend the day together. Enjoy outdoor games beside the barn and table games and a craft in the barn. Adult supervision is required, but no pre-registration is needed—just drop in and let […]

  • Diwali Mela: Festival of Lights

    Gerrard India Bazaar Gerrard Street (E), Toronto, between Coxwell Ave. and Glenside Ave., Toronto, ON, Canada

    Celebrate Diwali at Gerrard India Bazaar's annual Diwali Mela! This free outdoor celebration brings the neighbourhood to life with festive music, dancing, sparklers, delicious food and plenty of holiday cheer. Enjoy a live DJ, explore the colourful shops and restaurants along Gerrard Street, browse sidewalk sales and discover traditional treats, gifts and decorations. Bring the family and experience the sights, sounds and flavours of this […]