October 17 / 2025: This weekend.
Toronto has a wide variety of events, festivals, conventions, movies, concerts, and activities taking place this weekend and into the week, offering something for everyone. Here is a comprehensive list and tables with all details and current information sourced from major Toronto event and entertainment calendars.
Major Events, Festivals, and Things to Do
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Toronto Chocolate Festival
A city-wide celebration running throughout October, featuring tastings, workshops, demos, dinners, and charity events. Locations vary, free to mid-range pricing for special events. -
Female Eye Film Festival (Oct 14–19)
Spotlights female filmmakers. Screenings and panel discussions in the downtown area (see festival website for venues). Tickets: typically $15–$25 per film/panel. -
Toronto After Dark Film Festival (Oct 15–19)
Showcases horror, sci-fi, and cult films. Main screenings at Scotiabank Theatre. Pricing: $15 per screening; festival passes available. -
Fall for Dance North (Oct 15–26)
Dance performances at Bluma Appel Theatre, Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance, and OCAD U – The Great Hall. Tickets from $18; some performances and workshops may be free. -
Bits & Pieces Art Exhibition (Oct 8–Nov 6)
Collage art exhibit at Toronto galleries. Free admission. -
Canada Literature Festival (Oct 16–20)
Mississauga Celebration Square, includes author readings and food vendors. Free entry. -
Grow & Tell: Build Your Own Hydroponic Garden
CSI Annex; hands-on workshop. Entry: $25. -
Oktoberfest at The Pilot and GLB Brewpub (Oct 17–18)
Fall beers, live music. Free admission; food/drink purchase extra. -
Anvil at The Phoenix Concert Theatre
Live music, tickets usually $30–$50 depending on section. -
Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall Edition
Multiple venues with vintage vendors; Free event. -
Monster Mash (Oct 24)
Downtown Yonge District, dance party, spooky attractions. Entry: $20. -
Haunted ROM Scavenger Hunt
Royal Ontario Museum; family-friendly. Entry: ROM admission, $23 adult/$14 child.
Major Movies Playing in Toronto (Weekend)
| Movie Title | Genre | Theatre | Anime/Box Office | Price (Approx) |
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| The Boy and the Heron | Anime/Drama | Scotiabank Theatre | Anime | $15 |
| Saw XI | Horror | Cineplex Yonge-Dundas | Box Office | $15 |
| Dune: Part Two | Sci-Fi | TIFF Bell Lightbox | Box Office | $19 |
| My Neighbor Totoro (Re-release) | Anime | Japanese City Cinema | Anime | $14 |
| The Creator | Sci-Fi/Action | Cineplex Queensway | Box Office | $14 |
| Toronto After Dark Festival Films | Horror/Sci-fi | Scotiabank Theatre | Festival | $15 each |
Major Concerts and Performances
| Artist/Show | Venue | Date/Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil | The Phoenix Concert Theatre | Oct 18 8:00 PM | $30–$50 |
| Whitney Cummings (Comedy) | Winter Garden Theatre | Oct 17–19 | $35–$60 |
| Rick Mercer (Comedy) | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Oct 18 | $60 |
| Bee Gees Tribute (“Night Fever”) | Old Mill Toronto | Oct 18 | $45 |
| TV On the Radio | History | Oct 17 | $49 |
| Kehlani | Cabana Pool Bar | Oct 18 | $60 |
| Freetown Collective | Massey Hall | Oct 19 | $42–$56 |
| Major League DJZ | Cabana Pool Bar | Oct 19 | $55 |
| Ado (J-Pop/Anime) | Scotiabank Arena | Oct 19 | $68–$110 |
| Ken Carson | Coca-Cola Coliseum | Oct 20 | $55 |
| Fujii Kaze (J-Pop) | Danforth Music Hall | Oct 21 | $75 |
| Harvest Justice Theater | Aki Studio | Oct 15–18 | $25 |
| Fall for Dance North | Multiple Venues | Oct 15–26 | $18–$45 |
Additional Things to Do This Week
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Open Studio DIY Chocolate Painting (Oct 17–18): Liberty Village; chocolate art workshop, $10 per person.
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Retro Flix ’N Chill VHS Movie Night: Groove Bar & Grill; free entry, vintage movie screenings.
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Nuit Blanche installations: Some continue past the original night in select galleries; free entry.
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Toronto Coin Expo: Toronto Public Library – Reference Library; Canada’s largest coin show and auction, $6 daily.
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Sushi Making 101: See-Scape (venue), $5–$25.
Each event and activity listed includes accessible locations throughout downtown Toronto, with most venues reachable by TTC, rideshare, or cab. Pricing varies, with many festivals offering free programming or entry with paid add-ons.
For updated movie times and additional screenings, check Cineplex, TIFF, and Toronto After Dark’s own sites this weekend.
For concert tickets, official artist or venue sites will offer current pricing and seating.
For more events and event-specific details, see Toronto’s major events calendars, which update continuously throughout the week.
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