Festivals coming up in Toronto in October 2024

Fall is officially here, and Halloween is this month! There are many festivals happening to celebrate October, scary and otherwise. Eat, drink, dress up in costumes and enjoy all kinds of entertainment.

Toronto Coin Expo

Rare coins, banknotes and jewelry can be found at this huge show with over 40 dealers.

When: Oct. 4 and 5
Where: Toronto Reference Library

Picklefest

Picklepizza, kimchi and sauerkraut will all be on offer at this celebration of the beloved pickle.

When: Oct. 5 and 6
Where: Henderson Brewing

NostalgiaCon Toronto

There’ll be celebrity guests including Kenny vs. Spenny as well as vendors and retro video games at this event.

When: Oct. 5 – noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Enercare Building C

GLB Beer Week Oktoberfest

Live music, games, Oktoberfest eats and of course German-style beer will all be on tap for this fest.

When: Oct. 5 – noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Great Lakes Brewery

Cask Days Beer Festival

This will be the 18th year for this festival of cask beer, with over 40 casks on offer from more than 30 Ontario breweries.

When: Oct. 11 to 13
Where: Bar Volo, 17 Nicholas St.

Planet in Focus International Film Festival

This year is the 25th anniversary of this festival showcasing films focusing on our environment.

When: Oct. 15 to 20
Where: Paradise Theatre and Centre for Social Innovation, 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 101

Next Stage Festival

Six pieces by different artists in different genres will take the stage for this festival.

When: Oct. 18 to 29
Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

North York Diwali Fest

Expect music and dance performances, Indian cuisine and light displays at this celebration.

When: Oct. 19
Where: Mel Lastman Square

Toronto Tango Experience

This tango festival will have DJs, workshops and dancing for days on end.

When: Oct. 24 to 27
Where: United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.

Halloween Food Truck Festival

More than 10 trucks will be serving food and drink for this festival, and there will be live music to keep the energy up as you chow down.

When: Oct. 26 to 27
Where: Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave.

Riverside Halloween Fest

The local community comes together for this festival that includes DJs, treats, a pumpkin patch, a haunted house and a dog costume contest.

When: Oct. 27 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Riverside Common Park and Joel Weeks Park