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20 things to do in Toronto this October
October is a month of transition in Toronto, where the fall atmosphere starts creeping in and the city transforms into a colourful place full of activities that take advantage of this crisp and comfortable season.
Events for October 2022 are all about festivals like Venus Fest and PumpkinFest, exciting art experiences like Nuit Blanche, and ghostly affairs like Casa Loma's Legends of Horror.
With so many things to do, there's an event for everyone this month.
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Events you might want to check out
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September 30 - October 30Head out to this cozy outdoor food and wine pop-up that features a pumpkin patch, wood-fired food, a massive hay-bale sofa and live music.Fall N' Leaves Pop Up
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September 30 - October 31Walk through this immersive light experience that will feature more than 1.5 million lights animated and synchronized to some of your favourite spooky tracks.CF Sherway Gardens
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September 30 - October 31Walk around the castle grounds all the way to the deep tunnels underneath to find out what ghoulish creatures lurk around the corner.Casa Loma
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September 30 - October 31The multi-level horror house will have you screaming the entire time. Plus you'll have to find your way out of the scary backyard maze to fully exit the experience.Martino Manor
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October 1The overnight art festival returns for an even bigger event, expanding to neighbourhoods in Etobicoke and North York, in addition to busy downtown and Scarborough.Multiple Venues
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October 1-2Get into the spooky season by grabbing tickets to this indie horror convention and film festival.918 Bathurst St.
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October 1-31Check out this immersive pop-up cocktail bar that will be decked out in goth-metal decor inspired by goth culture and cult horror.Black Lagoon Pop-Up
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October 7Roam through the market that will feature the works of over 50 artists showcasing some of their best work.Trinity Bellwoods
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October 2Put on your best lederhosen and celebrate the German holiday by downing a cold pint of beer and traditional Oktoberfest eats.
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October 5Rapper Jack Harlow is making a stop in the city as part of his Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour.Coca-Cola Coliseum
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October 6 - December 4Will you be this season's diamond of the ball? Put on your best dress and head out to this Regency-style ball that will be full of music, dance, performances, and interactive experiences.Cinespace Studios
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October 8-23Celebrate the fall season at this massive pumpkin-themed festival that features a pumpkin patch, midway rides, games, a corn maze, food, vendors and more.Downsview Park
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October 14-16Discover new music at this annual festival that will feature both Indigenous and Canadian artists, along with immersive art installations at a new venue.468 Queen St. W.
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October 14-17Head out to this film festival that will be showcasing short films on food and culture. Stick around for the featured workshops, talks and curated snacks.Multiple Venues
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October 16Celebrate the city's Nigerian community and head out to this festival for traditional cuisine, art, music, dance, and vendors.Royal Event Center
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October 18-23Celebrate Indigenous creators with 17 feature films and over 100 short films. There will be both in-person and online screening available.Multiple Venues
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October 19-23The annual film festival will be filled with screenings of some of the best indie horror, sci-fi and action movies.Scotiabank Theatre
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October 26The musical based on the popular Tina Fey movie is set to make to make its debut in Toronto this fall.Princess Of Wales Theatre
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October 27-30The annual art fair will feature over 90 galleries from across Canada and the world with hundreds of pieces taking over the convention centre.Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Lead photo byMatt Forsythe
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