the fall | Sep 25 - Oct 1 2026

It's officially a new season but events haven't slowed down on weekends. When it does slow down, it's actually a nice change to be able to focus on the one or two things you really want to do.

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1. Toronto Garlic Festival

Sun, Sep 27 · 10a-5p | Allan Gardens | Free

If you have to celebrate one ingredient, can you do better than garlic? And where better in the city than Allan Gardens. It fills up with Ontario growers selling direct, garlicky food in every direction, and the kind of events that you'd come up with late at night as a joke (Garlic Breath Contest, Vampire Costume Contest).

@torontogarlicfestival on Instagram: "Ontario garlic is in full bloom at Allan Gardens It's official — the 15th Annual Toronto Garlic Festival is coming to the historic Allan Gardens, a 12-acre green oasis in the heart of Toronto. Sunday Sept 27, 2026 10 am to 5 pm Rain or Shine. This one's shaping

3,162 likes, 59 comments - torontogarlicfestival on August 26, 2026: "Ontario garlic is in full bloom at Allan Gardens It's official — the 15th Annual Toronto Garlic Festival is coming to the historic Allan Gardens, a 12-acre green oasis in the heart of Toronto. Sunday Sept 27, 2026 10 am to 5 pm Rain or Shine. This one's shaping up to be our best yet. Join thousands of visitors across Allan Gardens park for a full day of Ontario garlic farmers, garlicky food from local makers, and desserts made with Ontario garlic (yes, really 🍮) and Garlic themed crafts, all available for purchase from our v

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2. Word On The Street

Sat, Sep 26 11a-6p, Sun, Sep 27 10a-5p | David Pecaut Square | Free

David Pecaut Square is too small for this event, which used to take over the streets around Queen's Park, but it's still an event that anyone who loves books likes to come to. There are great talks, author events, and books everywhere.

The Word On The Street Toronto – Canada’s Largest Literary Festival

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3. Community Planting Event

Sat, Sep 26 · 10a-12p | High Park Nature Centre | Free

High Park is putting native grasses and wildflowers in the ground and wants company. Have your hand be a part of what grows in High Park. Bring water and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

Community Planting Event in Toronto’s High Park

Learn about the importance of native species for our ecosystems, while also helping our green spaces in Toronto’s High Park thrive.

High Park Nature Centre

4. An Evening With Ins Choi from Kim's Convenience

Mon, Sep 28 · 7:30p-9:30p | Book Bar | Book Purchase Req'd ($20)

Ins Choi, the playwright behind Kim's Convenience, is launching his new book Son of a Preacherman at Book Bar alongside a conversation with Hannah Sung. It's not technically free, but you do get a copy of the book.

An Evening With Ins Choi

Join us to celebrate the launch of Son of a Preacherman - the latest work from playwright and creator of Kim’s Convenience, Ins Choi.

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5. Francophonie en Fete Festival

Fri-Sun Sep 25-27 · Fri 4-10p, Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11a-6p | The Bentway | Free

A full weekend of French music of all genres, good food and a great location.

Francophonie en Fête, Francophone Music Festival in Toronto

Francophonie en Fête Music Festival, Toronto, September 24th to October 3rd 2020. Toronto’s Favourite Francophone Music Festival.

Francophonie en fête

6. Celebrating Osaki Washi

Thu, Oct 1 · 1p-4p | The Japanese Paper Place | Free

An afternoon with artists working in Seichosen and Seikosen washi. 6 artists will be demonstrating. A cool event to drop-in on.

Celebrating Osaki Washi: Exhibition and Demonstrations

Artist demonstrations on Seichosen and Seiksosen Washi accompanied by an exhibition of finished work on the same papers.

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7. Graze The Meadoway

Sun, Sep 27 · 10a-3p | The Meadoway, Thomson Memorial Park | Free

Goats and sheep are being brought in to graze sections of The Meadoway at Thomson Memorial Park as part of an experiment in sustainable meadow maintenance. Goats and sheep in a Toronto park just sounds amazing.

Graze The Meadoway!

Join us in The Meadoway and discover how goats and sheep can support sustainable long-term meadow maintenance in the City!

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8. Monarch Movie Night in the Hub

Thu, Oct 1 · 7p-8:45p | Downsview Hub at Downsview Park | Free

Downsview Park is wrapping up its monarch season with a free outdoor documentary movie (Four Wings and a Prayer).

Monarch Movie Night in the Hub

Explore Downsview Park through a free nature program // Explorez le Parc Downsview dans le cadre d’un programme nature gratuit

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9. Book Talk: Women, Talking

Wed, Sep 30 · 7p | TYPE Books Junction | Free

Zahra Ebrahim and Jane Farrow follow up the official launch with this discussion. If you missed it, it's going to be a great conversation with two writers who have an interesting perspective.

Upcoming Events

Shop online or visit one of three locations. Queen West: 883 Queen St W. The Junction: 2887 Dundas St W. & Forest Hill: 427 Spadina Rd.

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10. Open Mic: 100,000 Poets For Change

Sun, Sep 27 · 7:30p-10:30p | Free Times Cafe | Free

The Toronto chapter of 100,000 Poets For Change holds its open mic once a year. I didn't even know there were 100,000 poets, but go see a few on a Sunday evening.

OPEN MIC: 100,000 Poets For Change

The Toronto chapter of 100,000 Poets For Change is hosting an open mic with incredible headliners!

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11. Kamiphony by Cybele Young

Fri-Sun, Wed 12:30p-5p Thu 12:30p-8p | Koffler Arts | Free
Artist Walkthrough | Sun, Sep 27 · 3:15p-4:15p

A room of kinetic paper machines that perform small, repetitive actions accompanied by light and sound from Governor General's Award winner Cybèle Young. Go see the artist walkthrough, where she'll cover the uselessness concept, the personal weight of the work, and what her great-uncle composer Colin McPhee had to do with all of it. But if you just want to see the art, it's on until December.

Kamiphony | Cybèle Young | Koffler Arts

Koffler Arts welcomes Governor General’s Award winning artist Cybèle Young to the Koffler Gallery for the international debut of her…

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Artist Walkthrough: Cybèle Young | Koffler Arts

Sunday September 27 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM REGISTER HERE Join Cybèle Young for an artist walkthrough…

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12. September Photo Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · 2p | Biidaasige Park / Old Fire Hall 30 | Free

A community photo walk starting at Biidaasige Park, organized in the spirit of Melissa Auf der Maur's nineties rock photographs currently at the AGO. Analog photography is the thread, but no particular skill level is expected and cameras are optional. Go explore the park that everyone should see this year.

Toronto Analog Friends on Instagram: "We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the @agotoronto and inspired by Melissa Auf der Maur’s “My ’90s Rock Photographs,” we are organizing a series of events throughout the run of the show. In a world that is becoming digital first, we want to r

325 likes, 10 comments - torontoanalogfriends on September 2, 2026: "We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the @agotoronto and inspired by Melissa Auf der Maur’s “My ’90s Rock Photographs,” we are organizing a series of events throughout the run of the show. In a world that is becoming digital first, we want to remind you that community and art can still be made in tangible ways. Join us to nerd out about analog photography or just to meet fellow community members. Our first collaborative event will be held on Saturday, September 26, at Biidaasige Park at 2pm. We will meet at

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13. Scarborough Birdwatching

Sun, Sep 27 · 9:30a-12p | Morningside Park | Free

Morningside Park sits in good territory for fall migration with two time slots: early birds from 9:30a to 11a, later birds from 11a to noon. Binoculars are available if you RSVP ahead.

Regenesis Scarborough on Instagram: "Missed our last birdwatching event? Don’t worry, we’ve planned three more 🐦🪶 Get ready for fun observing local and migrating birds with friends and at no cost! Binoculars are still available to those who RSVP at the link in bio 👓 📍Morningside Park (meet at parkin

139 likes, 1 comments - regenesisscarborough on September 20, 2026: "Missed our last birdwatching event? Don’t worry, we’ve planned three more 🐦🪶 Get ready for fun observing local and migrating birds with friends and at no cost! Binoculars are still available to those who RSVP at the link in bio 👓 📍Morningside Park (meet at parking lot) 📆 Sunday, September 27th 📍Rosetta McClain Gardens (meet at washrooms) 📆 Saturday, October 3rd 📍Bluffer’s Park (meet at parking lot) 📆 Sunday, October 11th 🕒 Early Birds: 9:30AM - 11AM 🕒 Later Birds: 11AM - 12:30PM Hope to see you there! #regenesis #birds #campu

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Ongoing Events

I've written about these in previous weeks, but they are worth going to, so I'm making a small list in case anyone has forgotten. I'll link to the post about it if you're looking for more info.

Public Pier | Fri-Sat Sep 25-26 - Fri 6-11p, Sat 1-11p | Marina Quay West
Question Everything Trivia | Mon, Sep 28, 5:30p-7:30p | CIBC Square
Question Everything Trivia | Wed, Sep 30, 7p-9p | Courage Cookies, Stackt
Public Art Tour: Dundas St W | Sep 26, 11a-12:30p | Scratching on the Surface
Critical Mass Bike Ride | Fri, Sep 25, 6p | High Park
Roller Skate Trail | Fri Sep 25, 5p-9p, Sat-Sun Sep 26-27, 1p-8p | The Bentway
Island Vibes Market | Fri-Sat, Sep 25-Sep 26 · Fri 5-8p, Sat 1-8p | Fairbank Station

Art Exhibits
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-Sat 10a-6p | Craft Ontario Gallery | Hitoko Okada
Daily | Lillian H. Smith Library | 40th Anniversary of Franklin
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | She Said Gallery | Welcome Home
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | Montgomery's Inn | People and Places
Fri-Thu 11a-5p | Museum Of Toronto | The T.O. You Don't Know
Fri-Thu 24 hours | Harbour Square Basin | Global Convenience
Sat-Thu 11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
Fri-Thu 11a-4p | Gibson House Museum | Community Mural
Sun 12p-5p | Bata Shoe Museum | Free Sundays

Farmers' Markets
Sep 25 · 2:30p-8p | Scadding Court | Thorncliffe Community Market
Sep 26 · 8a-1p | Wychwood Barns | The Stop's Farmers Market
Sep 26 · 8a-1p | 550 Bayview Ave | Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market
Sep 26 · 9a-1p | 725 Logan Ave | Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Sep 26 · 9a-1p | Baird Park | Junction Farmers' Market
Sep 26 · 10a-2p | Allan Gardens | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Sep 27 · 8a-1p | Burnaby Blvd Green P Lot | Eglinton Way Farmers' Market
Sep 27 · 9a-2p | Greenwood Park | Leslieville Farmers' Market
Sep 27 · 11a-4p | Fairbank LRT Station | Afro Caribbean Farmers' Market
Sep 28 · 3p-7p | Sorauren Park | Sorauren Farmers' Market
Sep 29 · 3p-7p | Trinity Bellwoods Park | Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market
Sep 29 · 3p-7p | Riverdale Park West | Cabbagetown Farmers' Market
Sep 30 · 2p-6p | 4709 Dundas St W | Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market
Sep 30 · 3p-7p | Runnymede Church | Annette Village Farmers' Market
Sep 30 · 3p-7p | Borden & Bloor | Bloor Borden Farmers' Market
Oct 1 · 2p-7p | Black Creek Community Farm | Black Creek Farm Stand & Market
Oct 1 · 4p-7:30p | 29 Lower River St | Underpass Park Farmers Market

Fitness
Fri, Sep 25 · 6a-7a | Neo Coffee Bar | Curre Club
Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30p | Sugar Beach | Neon Run 5K
Sat, Sep 26 · 9a-10a | Downsview Park | parkrun 5K
Sat-Sun, Sep 26-27 · 10a-11a | Trillium Park | Yoga
Sat, Sep 26 · 11a-12p | Toronto Music Garden | Yoga
Sun, Sep 27 · 9a-10:30a | Revive Wellness Club | Social Walk
Sun, Sep 27 · 4:20p-5:20p | Beavertails Harbourfont | Ravers Run Club 5K
Tue, Sep 29 · 1p-2p | Art Gallery, Columbus Centre | Gentle Hatha Yoga