October Events Toronto 2026 — Verified Fall, Halloween & Free Picks

Verified October 2026 events

Each listing uses current organizer, venue, BIA, or organizer-controlled ticketing evidence. Open the canonical guide for conditions, paid extras, and last-checked notes. For broader Halloween planning, read the Toronto Halloween 2026 flagship guide.

• Riverside Family Halloween Fest & Dog Costume Party — Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Free admission · Joel Weeks Park
• Halloween on Church — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · See the official event website for current admission information · Church Street between Gloucester Street and Carlton Street
• BooFest Cloverdale — October 17, October 18, October 24 & October 25, 2026 · $5 admission; children under 18 months free · Cloverdale
• Kreate Harvest & Scare Market — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Free admission · STACKT Market · Community Lane
• Haul-O-Ween Market — Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Free admission · The Parkdale Hall
• Allenby Pumpkin Giveaway — Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Free · Allenby Junior Public School
• Anga's Fall Fun Fair — Saturday, October 3, 2026 · From $12; current regular general admission is advertised at $15 · Anga's Farm & Nursery
• Riverside Vintage Crawl — Fall Edition — Friday, October 2, 2026 · Free to browse; RSVP available for perks and details · Queen Street East participating locations
• Halloween Howl in High Park — October 25, 2026 · $15 per person; choose one session · High Park Nature Centre – Forest School
• The Midnight Arcana: A Slumber Party Séance — Saturday, October 31, 2026 · $25 early bird, $35 general, or $65 VIP before HST and ticket fees · Two of Hearts Chapel
• Downtown Yonge Fall & Halloween Display — Monday, October 5, 2026 · Admission details not stated by the organizer · College Park and 777 Bay Plaza
• The Burton Experience: Academy of Dark Arts — Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Paid; current ticket prices vary by selected date and time · Café Nicole at Novotel Toronto Centre
• Halloween Spooktacular at Sankofa Square — October 31, 2026 · Admission details not stated by the organizer · Sankofa Square
• PumpkinFest Toronto 2026 — October 9, October 10, October 11 & October 12, 2026 · Advance: adult $14.99 + HST, child ages 2–12 $29.99 + HST, or family pass for 2 adults + 2 children $84.99 + HST through Oct 8 at 11:59 PM. Festival-day prices are $19.99 adult, $34.99 child and $99.99 family pass. Children 23 months and under enter free; their ticket excludes rides and inflatables. · Downsview Park
• Apollo Presents: Nikolina at TBA – 131 McCormack — October 30, 2026 · Paid tickets; check Resident Advisor for current price and availability · TBA – 131 McCormack
• Spooky Village 2026 – Richmond Hill — Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Free; registration is strongly encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome · Historic Village of Richmond Hill; check-in at Flex Space Inc.
• Howl-O-Ween Unleashed 2026 — October 25, 2026 · Free; advance registration is encouraged but not required · Festival Terrace at Downsview Park

October Toronto Concerts

• The Lazys with The Bloodshots & One In The Chamber — SUN OCT 4 · 7:00 PM · Hard Luck Bar · Ends 11:00 PM · 19+ · photo ID required · CA$26.94–CA$41.86 including fees

Free interactive art at STACKT Market — Upcoming. [W]HOLE by Jordan Shaw is listed for October 1–8, 2026, daily 9 a.m.–11 p.m. at Courtyard 1. Read the canonical event guide and official-source notes.