Can’t believe we’re already halfway into October! Thankfully, there’s still lots of fall stuff to enjoy. From farmers markets to spooky experiences, Toronto has plenty to offer this week. To help you plan, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Toronto. Get ready for a fun-filled week.
Here are 10 things to check out.
Rain or shine, you’re covered… literally! The Underpass Park Farmers Market is nestled underneath the Eastern Avenue overpass. Here you can find local vendors, prepared foods, drinks, a neighbourhood lounge, and even live music. You’ll want to purchase all the local goods, from fruits and veggies to drinks, skincare products, dog treats, and more. Be sure to admire the amazing street art while you’re there!
When: Last day Oct. 16, 2025
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Underpass Park — 29 Lower River St.
Cost: Free
Opera Atelier is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the return of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Elgin Theatre. According to organizers, this production is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide.
“The Magic Flute is Mozart’s greatest popular success. It tells the tale of a prince, Tamino, who is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from her nemesis, Sarastro. Accompanied by the incorrigible birdman Papageno and aided by a magic flute, Tamino ventures into Sarastro’s kingdom and soon finds that all is not as it seems,” shares organizers.
Tickets are still on sale!
When: Oct. 15-19, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Elgin Theatre – 189 Yonge St.
Cost: $68+
To celebrate the launch of PlayStation’s Ghost of Yōtei, they have partnered with OpenTable and Chef Kazuki Uchigoshi at Miku Toronto to present an exclusive four-course tasting menu. The curated menu is inspired by the regions of Northern Japan, which inspired the game and characters of Ghost of Yōtei.
You can book a reservation now until Oct. 26, 2025.
When: Oct. 14-17, 2025
Time: Seatings 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Miku Restaurant, 105 – 10 Bay St.
Cost: $98 plus tax
Make your way to The Bentway from Oct. 16 to 19 for a one-of-a-kind experience. SOLAR will transform the city’s concrete underpass into a radiant art experience — a large-scale installation by world-renowned Italian artist Quayola.
When: Oct. 16 to 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: The Bentway – 250 Fort York Blvd.
Cost: $10+
Toronto’s scariest haunted attraction returns for the spooky season! Are you ready to face your fears?
When: Oct. 16 and 17, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to late
Where: 7 McIntosh Ave., Etobicoke, Ont.
Cost: $25+
Grab your pals and hit up The Drake on a Wednesday night for some trivia. Join host Aaron Brown, who will ask questions about anything from celebrity chaos and offbeat geography to foodie lingo and themed curveballs — no topic is off-limits. The game starts at 7 p.m.
The top team scores a $100 Drake gift card, while second-place winners walk away with a rotating prize. Try the $45 dinner prix fixe before, during, or after the game.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: Game starts at 7 p.m.
Where: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. W.
Cost: $5 per person
Halloween season in Toronto is incomplete without this beloved theatrical experience. The annual Legends of Horror at Casa Loma returns this October for a supernatural event that’ll give you nightmares!
When: Until Nov. 1, 2025
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace
Cost: $45+
Are you as ready as we are? Halloween Haunt will take place on select nights from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1. This year will feature six haunted mazes, seven immersive scare zones, and thrilling night rides.
And of course, don’t miss out on the new interactive experience, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear.
When: Until Nov. 1, 2025
Where: Canada’s Wonderland – 1 Canada’s Wonderland Dr.
Cost: $55+
Screemers, Toronto’s original haunted experience, is back for 2025, and this year, there will be seven terrifying mazes, over 120 actors, rides, and plenty of food trucks.
When: Until Nov. 1, 2025
Where: Assembly Park – 80 Interchange Wy.
Cost: $39.95+
Experience the joys of the spookiest holiday of the year, all under one roof… or rather, parking lot. Halloween Nights of Lights returns this September with a thrilling light show, a pumpkin pop-up and a brand-new haunted maze.
When: Until Nov. 1, 2025
Time: Thursdays to Sundays from 5 p.m. to late (including Thanksgiving Monday)
Where: Sherway Gardens parking lot – 25 The West Mall
Cost: $13.99+
Have an amazing week, Toronto!
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