Fall is upon us, and with the change of season comes a bunch of exciting events in and around the city for you to enjoy. Here are some of the top fall events in Toronto to help you and your family get into the cooler months.
Just For Laughs
September 22 to 30
Get your pass for this festival and enjoy shows by Amy Schumer, Katya, Trevor Noah, and John Mulaney, among many others. With this year’s events featuring an interactive pass-based ticketing and reservation system, it’s never been easier to book what you want!
Toronto International Festival of Authors
September 22 to October 2
Connect with Canada’s biggest and longest-running festival of literacy and some of the world’s best contemporary authors. While the event is being held at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, there are also online offerings to take advantage of.
Ontario Garlic Week
September 23 to October 2
For the foodie, don’t miss out on Garlic Week at city restaurants! This cross-cultural celebration teams area chefs with local farmers and of course, consumers of this delicious herb!
The Virtuosity of Blackness 6.0
September 24
This showcase highlights some of the city’s best and up-and-coming Black artists. Its goal is to support local artists and encourage creativity and networking. With more than 35 performers, there is plenty to experience!
Forever Fest
September 30 to October 2
Canadian food, drinks, and music. What else do you need? With 100% of the net proceeds going to the Legacy of Hope, why not attend, connect with others, and taste some delicious food and hear great music?
Halloween Haunt
September 30 to October 30
It’s not fall without Halloween! This captivating festival exhibits over 1.5 million LED and RBG lights with enchanting animations. These lights are also paired with some haunting and freaky sounds and music.
Nuit Blanche
October 1
This popular all-night festival has now expanded to Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough. You now have even more options to enjoy the city’s celebration of contemporary art! Take in as much as you can from sunset to sunrise. You’ll see works from local, national, and international artists all on display.
HORROR-RAMA Toronto
October 1 to 2
It’s an Indie horror film convention, the only one in the city! You’ll see performances, and meet celebrities, artists, vendors, and enjoy panels of experts during this 30-hour festival. Don’t miss out if you’re a horror film aficionado!
Poutine Festival
October 14 to 16
Head up to the Street Eats Market at Scarborough Town Centre to celebrate the ultimate Canadian comfort food. You’ll have many choices available to taste some different interpretations of this delicious Canadian classic.
ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
October 18 to 23
With 100 shorts films organized into 13 programs and 17 feature films, there is plenty of great Indigenous content to sit back and watch. Ticket packages are now on sale with individual tickets up for grabs on October 1. And, don’t forget TD Bank’s contribution, which includes free entry on Friday, October 21!
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
November 4 to 13
2022 is the 100th anniversary of this iconic event, titled, “A Century of Champions”. Make sure to attend the Royal Horse Show, one of the world’s top equestrian events. A win here in any event gives these athletes international recognition, so be prepared for intense competition!
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
November 9 to 20
Join Asian artists from North America, Asia, and around the world for this celebration and showcase of Asian cinema. You’ll see videos and films in a public forum to grow appreciation for this art.
There are many more fall events in Toronto that you can attend. For a full list, click here.
