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Lisa Power
Posted on October 10, 2019
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25 things to do in Toronto this Thanksgiving weekend 2019

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on October 10, 2019
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Thanksgiving weekend events in Toronto for 2019 are stuffed with fun things like the arrival of a 50-foot inflatable pumpkin and a beer festival. The city's scariest downtown scream park is back and it's the last Flower Market of the season. Music, film, parties and sales are on, too. 

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Rendezvous with Madness Festival
      October 10-20
      Rendezvous with Madness Festival
      Mental health is at the centre of this festival that explores the issue through dance, theatre, visual art, performances and music.
      Multiple Venues
    • Night Owl Festival
      October 11-14
      Night Owl Festival
      Night Owl fest is back with a stellar lineup of indie rock acts from all over North America, including Thee Oh Sees, of Montreal, No Joy and lots more.
      Multiple Venues
    • Screemers
      October 11 - November 3
      Screemers
      A staple of Halloween in Toronto, get ready to be chased through a horror maze by chainsaw-wielding murderers and creepy monsters.
      Better Dead Centre
    • Toronto Flower Market
      October 12
      Toronto Flower Market
      The last flower market the season is on with growers and producers from the city and beyond dropping by with fresh, seasonal bouquets and plants.
      CAMH
    • Pumpkinfest
      October 12-14
      Pumpkinfest
      The fall festivities are in full-effect at this fest with a day of outdoor activities, food, shopping and a huge, 50 foot inflatable pumpkin.
      Downsview Park
  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • The Funhouse: A Haunted Experience
      October 9 - November 2
      The Funhouse: A Haunted Experience
      Toronto's art maze is getting spooky as The Funhouse turns into a haunted house in time for Halloween with new rooms and experiences.
      The Funhouse Toronto
    • Mandela
      October 10 - January 5
      Mandela
      Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life and legacy are being retold at this new exhibition that follows his struggle for freedom and equality.
      Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts)
    • Devilish Desires
      October 12
      Devilish Desires
      Just in time for Halloween, this new expo is all about the strange and the unusual with performances, shopping and a museum for oddities.
      Poveiros Community Centre
    • HaroldFest
      October 14-20
      HaroldFest
      Toronto’s only longform improv festival is back with a week of performances and workshops featuring top comics from around the country.
      Multiple Venues
  • Food & Drink
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • VegHeads Market
      October 13
      VegHeads Market
      Fresh, local vegetarian food, drink and products galore are on at this big market that also includes entertainment, like an eco-friendly fashion show.
      Artscape Wychwood Barns
    • Brewer's Backyard
      October 14
      Brewer's Backyard
      Brewer's Backyard is back to celebrate Turkey Day with local brewers dropping by to serve up fresh suds, plus food, games, activities and more.
      Evergreen Brick Works
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Film
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Parties
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Friday Night Live
      October 11
      Friday Night Live
      Party it up inside the museum as the ROM pays homage to Canadian artists with a night of music, drinks, food and lots of Canadiana.
      Royal Ontario Museum
    • Quavo
      October 12
      Quavo
      Quavo of Migos is dropping by to help Rebel celebrate three years of live music and memorable parties with a night of both.
      Rebel
    • Mi Casa Su Casa
      October 13
      Mi Casa Su Casa
      Things are getting sweatier than a turkey this long weekend with a huge Latin party and a night of hot beats. Cover is free with a non-perishable food item.
      El Convento Rico
  • Shopping
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Forever 21 Liquidation Sale
      October 8 - November 30
      Forever 21 Liquidation Sale
      Forever 21 locations are closing in Toronto and across Canada, but not before a massive liquidation sale with thousands of items on sale for as low as $2.
      Multiple Venues
    • PUMA Warehouse Sale
      October 9-13
      PUMA Warehouse Sale
      Stock up on the latest PUMA gear at this big sale with apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women and kids up to 80 per cent off.
      International Centre
    • Winter Parka Sale
      October 10-13
      Winter Parka Sale
      Over 3,000 parkas in different styles are available from designer brands, plus carts, denim, jackets, dresses, bags and sneakers to get you ready for fall.
      8432 Leslie Street
    • Buscemi Sample Sale
      October 11-13
      Buscemi Sample Sale
      Save up to 70 per cent off Buscemi's stylish sneakers, backpacks and accessories as the luxury brand slashes prices up to 70 per cent off.
      8432 Leslie Street
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