October 24, 2026 | 11 Free Events in Toronto Today

A perfect Saturday to go out and enjoy. The weekly newsletter is out. Here are today's picks:

Catrinas Festival
College Park | 11a-8p (parade at 4p)

This is one not to miss. The largest gathering of Catrinas in Canada, rooted in Día de los Muertos tradition. Expect Mexican food, local artisans, beautifully constructed altars, live music, and the Catrinas Parade through College Park at 4p.

Diwali Festival of Lights
Nathan Phillips Square | 12p-10p

Even though Diwali is a few weeks away, here's another largest in Canada. Two days of culture, performances, and will culminate in fireworks tomorrow night.

Rent A Rake In High Park
High Park Nature Centre Forest School | 10a-4p

High Park's Nature Centre is lending out rakes so we can relive the childhood fun of playing in a pile of leaves. One rake per group, 45 minutes on the clock, free stickers in it for you, but leave those for the kiddos.

The Good Mourning Festival
Evergreen Brick Works | 10a-3p

A two-day festival at Evergreen Brick Works taking an honest look at grief, death, and mourning in ways that feel human. Today is focused on Together in Griefwith conversation, workshops, and live performance centred on how we hold loss and support each other through it. Sunday shifts into Día de los Muertos, with the Mexican Folk Ballet, sugar skull decorating, face painting, an artisan market, and ofrendas honouring those who've passed.

Daniel's Art Supplies Closing Sale
Daniel's Art Supplies | 10a-7p

Daniel's Art Supplies is closing after 42 years, and today is the last day. Daniel is working through a collection of rare and vintage art supplies and needs help moving it. Cash only, all sales final, doors close at 7p.

Greektown Outdoor Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Alexander The Great Parkette | 6p-8p

Hocus Pocus on a big screen at the right time of year. It may be warming up, but bring a blanket or hand warmers and something warm to drink.

Home Movie Day 2026
TIFF Learning Studios, 3rd Floor | 6p-9p

Archival students screen the home movies you bring in. If you've got 16mm, 8mm, Super 8, or VHS sitting in a box somewhere, dig them out.

Trick or Trees Planting Event: Masseygrove Park
Masseygrove Park | 10a-1p

A Halloween-themed tree planting at Masseygrove Park, adding native species to the urban canopy.

Malvern Branching Out
Neilson Park, Scarborough | 1p-4p

Free native trees and shrubs to take home, plus garden-fresh food, goldenrod tea, and goldenrod jelly to sample.

Soup and Seeds 2026 - The Winnowing Part 7
Toronto Plant Market | 10a-2p

Join the hands-on work of cleaning more than 60 species of native plants from the Toronto Seed Orchard. There's also a papermaking activity using milkweed fluff, and apparently lunch.

the mindful miles #121
Coffee & All That Jazz | 8a-10:30a

A few km through High Park with whoever shows up. Rain or shine, strangers welcome.

Art Exhibits
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
10a-5p | Lillian H. Smith Library | Set Phasers

Outdoor Movies
6:30p-10p | YZD Runway | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) | Last one!

Farmers' Markets
8a-1p | 550 Bayview Ave | Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market
8a-1p | Wychwood Barns | The Stop's Farmers Market
9a-1p | Baird Park | Junction Farmers' Market
10a-2p | Allan Gardens | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market