fall markets | Oct 9 - Oct 15 2026
hey locals, we're 3 weeks from Halloween and a long weekend is a few days off. Find your favourite friendsgiving table, get your costumes ready and catch some interesting events in your city this week. If you missed out on Nuit Blanche last week, you've got til the end of the weekend to see the extended projects. There are book launches, movie nights, a stop the genocide protest, and everything in between.
1. Fall Harvest Market
Oct 9-12 · Fri 5p-10p, Sat-Sun 12p-10p, Mon 12p-8p | Sugar Beach | Free
Sugar Beach with over 40 food and drink vendors, pumpkin bowling, axe throwing, marshmallow fire pits and get your fall photos by the water, which is the real draw. The festival is fine, but it's just a great reason to get to the lake.
2. Sofar Sounds
Thu, Oct 15 · 7:30p-9p | Secret location on Rogers Road | free with donation
This usually isn't free and it's worth going to. The exact location comes out on Wed. Get registered. Three artists, an intimate room, local snacks, and a donation to the Food Bank. Another show on the 27th if you can't make this one.
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3. Nuit Blanche Extended Projects
until Oct 10 · 11a-7p | Old City Hall | Free
If you didn't get a chance to see everything on the weekend, some of the highlights are sticking around until Oct 10. Old City Hall is open 11a-7p, except Thursday when it's open from 5p-10p.
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UFO | Brandon Vickerd
I Miss You: T.Dot Memories | Francesca Nocera & Ayo Leilani
Museum of Lost Things | Rhonda Weppler, Trevor Mahovsky
Simile Aria | Maggy Hamel-Metsos
At The Edge of Remembering | Par Nair
Other Locations
Chelsea Toronto Windows | Avataq Gathering | Couzyn van Heuvelen
College Park Courtyard | 6p-2a | Deep Reverie | Bitbrainz
Meridian Centre | 1p-6p | Network Growth | Jordan Shaw
North York Centre | 8a-2a | The Wishing Boat | Negar Pooya
4. Book Launches This Week:
Mobilizing Data for Justice: Toronto Launch
Fri, Oct 9 · 6:30p-8:30p | Another Story Bookshop | Free
An interesting conversation in our AI data heavy era.
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Lantern and Madness Belongs to the People
Sat, Oct 10 · 3p-5p | Tranzac Club | Free
Two books, one afternoon at the Tranzac. Sanna Wani's Lantern and Jody Chan's Madness Belongs to the People get their Toronto launches together and it's on the weekend.
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5. Runway Reels Drive-in Movies
Fri-Sat, Oct 7-8 · 5:30p-10p | YZD Runway | Free
Free drive-in movies on the old Downsview runway, with a pre-show live performance starting at 6:30 before the film rolls at sunset. Nirvana The Band The Movie, & Shrek 2 are this weekend's lineup.
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6. Jams and Jellies No. 7
Sat, Oct 10 · 6p-9p | Samara Brewing Co. | Free
If you've been before, you know the vibe. If you haven't, it's a good enough excuse to find out. But, expect good music and an even better atmosphere.
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7. Verbena Torontonica
Sun, Oct 11 · 10p | Tranzac Club | Free
A Thanksgiving celebration, Verbena style. That means cumbia-led (Colombian music) and communal. Bring something to share for the potluck, and expect the dancing to outlast the food. Starts at 10, so you can get your family time in and still enjoy this.
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8. The Dance Club 002
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:30p-4:30p | Downtown Toronto | Free
After all the run clubs, here's one for dance. It's only the second one, but expect it to be fun and social. Spots are limited and registration is required, so don't leave it too late.
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9. Ravine Days Stewarding
Sun, Oct 11 · 11a | Highland Creek Park | Free
A day out at Highland Creek Park with short talks woven in.
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10. Mural Sticker Making
Sun, Oct 11 · 2p-4p | Sisters Laneway | Free
Sisters of Shred, Queer Skate Toronto and La Pupila are collaborating on a mural in Sisters Laneway. And your ideas could help pull it all together. All supplies and wheat paste are provided. Bring whoever you want.
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11. Pineway Park Tree Planting
Wed, Oct 14 · 10a-12p | Pineway Park | Free
Enhance our urban tree canopy by planting native trees and shrubs at Pineway Park. Tree planting is always a good day out.
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12. So Special by Just Jenneh
Fri, Oct 9 · 10p-2a | Ace Hotel Toronto | Free
Just Jenneh takes over Evangeline for a late set rooted in R&B but ranging well beyond it.
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13. Hallowmas Market
Sat, Oct 10 · 11a-5p | Ground Control | Free
Stuff that leans toward the strange and seasonal is expected here so if you're already in Halloween mode, this is the market for it.
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14. Thanksgiving Market
Sun, Oct 11 · 11a-4p | The Parkdale Hall | Free
One more market to close out the week. Local makers, seasonal goods, and the general pleasantness of a Sunday market when the city is in a long-weekend mood.
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PROTEST | March for Palestine: End the Genocide
Sat, Oct 10 · 3p | Sankofa Square | Free
A march marking three years since the start of Israel's genocide on Gaza, organized as part of an international day of action. Gathering at Sankofa Square, the march calls on the Canadian government and its allies to end their support for the ongoing attacks on Palestinians, Lebanese, and Iranians. Don't be the Ed Sheeran at the end of this.
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Ongoing Events
Lassonde Art Trail: Art + Nature Tour | Sat, Oct 10 · 12p + 2p | Biidaasige Park
Question Everything Trivia | Mon, Oct 12 · 5:30p-7p | CIBC Square
Question Everything Trivia | Wed, Oct 14 · 7p-9p | Courage Cookies at Stackt
Art Exhibits
Fri-Thu 8a-6p | Ascent Gallery | Ritual / Still
Fri-Tue, Thu 9a-4p, Wed 9a-8p | Clark Centre For The Arts | Multiple Exhibitions
Fri-Thu 10a-5p | Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery | Canvas Chronicles
Fri-Thu 10a-5p | University Of Toronto Art Museums | U of T Art Museum
Fri-Thu 10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
Fri-Thu 12p-5p | Onsite Gallery | Returning to Ourselves + Michael Massie
Outdoor Movies
Oct 9 · 6:30p-10p | YZD Runway | Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Oct 10 · 6:30p-10p | YZD Runway | Shrek 2
Farmers' Markets
Oct 9 · 2:30p-8p | Scadding Court Centre | Thorncliffe Community Market
Oct 10 · 8a-1p | Wychwood Barns | The Stop's Farmers Market
Oct 10 · 8a-1p | Brick Works | Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market
Oct 10 · 9a-1p | Withrow Park | Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Oct 10 · 9a-1p | Baird Park | Junction Farmers' Market
Oct 10 · 10a-2p | Allan Gardens | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Oct 13 · 3p-7p | Trinity Bellwoods Park | Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market
Oct 14 · 2p-6p | Montgomery's Inn | Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market
Oct 15 · 2p-7p | Black Creek Community Farm | Black Creek Farm Stand & Market
Oct 15 · 3p-6p | Flemo Farm | Flemo Farmers' Market
Oct 9 · 2:30p-7p | Burguess Park | Women Community Bazaar
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