Things to do this weekend in Toronto: October 18 to 20
Published October 17, 2024 at 3:27 pm
October is cooling down but things to do are heating up as we get into the heart of the fall season. There are events you can attend where you can eat food, shop, see performances and even get your scare on as we creep closer to Halloween.
October 18
Live Music Series – Y2K
If 2000s music is your jam, you won’t want to miss this free performance by an acoustic duo.
When: Oct. 18 – 8 p.m.
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free
Justin Timberlake – 2024 The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
One of the world’s biggest stars rocks a huge venue at this stop on his global tour.
When: Oct. 18
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: Starting at $112
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Hear the music from one the season’s most popular movies at this concert.
When: Oct. 18 to 19
Where: Roy Thomson Hall
Cost: Starting at $55
The Witches Road
Shop female-led vendors at this festive fall market on the Danforth.
When: Oct. 18 – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Danforth
Cost: Free to attend
October 19
Feeling 22: A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift
Get psyched for Taylor Swift to come to town with this live tribute event playing her songs.
When: Oct. 19
Where: The Rec Room
Cost: Starting at $30
Skeledance
Multiple floors will be filled with costumed party-goers for this lively Halloween party. Expect live bands, DJs and even fortune tellers.
When: Oct. 19 to 20
Where: Revival
Cost: Starting at $25
Bayview Leaside BIA AppleFest 2024
There are fall activities for the whole family like face painting and pumpkin painting at this festival celebrating autumn.
When: Oct. 19
Where: Multiple venues
Cost: Free to attend
Good Friends Market
All kinds of vendors come together at this super cute market with lots of different makers.
When: Oct. 19 and 20
Where: 952 Queen St. W.
Cost: Free admission
The Welcome Market Halloween Market
Sip and shop local vendors selling vintage and handmade items. Great for finding Halloween costumes!
When: Oct. 19 and 20
Where: 938 Queen St. W.
Cost: Free admission
Hungry Monsters Plant Market
Botany gets into the spirit of the season at this market for carnivorous plants and creepy crawlies.
When: Oct. 19 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Allan Gardens
Cost: Free admission