Things to do this weekend in Toronto: November 1 to 3

Halloween may technically be over one day before the weekend begins, but you’ll still be able to carry the scares over into the beginning of November. There are also lots of other fun activities and festivals happening as a new month starts.

November 1

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

This huge annual event kicks off this weekend with lots of cute animals, food competitions and more.

When: Nov. 1 to 10
Where: Exhibition Place
Cost: $32.50 for general admission

Pumpkin Parade

Bring a pumpkin or just take in a pathway of Jack-O-Lanterns at the park during this event, then stick around to toss the pumpkins into green bins.

When: Nov. 1
Where: Trinity Bellwoods
Cost: Free

Scarborough Bluffs Pumpkin Parade

Admire the community’s lighted pumpkins at this annual community event.

When: Nov. 1
Where: Sandown Park Community Ice Rink
Cost: Free

Railpath Costume Parade

Everyone including kids and pets is invited to dress up in costume for this community walk over to the Carlton Park Pumpkin Parade.

When: Nov. 1
Where: Wallace Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Cost: Free

Buffer Festival

All things digital video are celebrated at this festival with workshops and appearances. You can also meet creators and network.

When: Nov. 1 to 2
Where: Paradise Theatre and Drake Hotel
Cost: $129.99 for a full festival pass

November 2

The Good Mourning Festival at Evergreen Brick Works

Find workshops, art, shopping and food at this festival celebrating Dia de los Muertes.

When: Nov. 2 to 3
Where: Evergreen Brick Works
Cost: Free

Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market

Over 180 artists and artisans will be present at this market where you can get a head start on holiday shopping.

When: Nov. 2 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: The Bentway
Cost: Free

Borloloy: A Filipinx Market

30 Filipinx business owners will be selling candles, jewelry, prints, accessories, zines and clothing at this vendor market.

When: Nov. 2 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario
Cost: Free

St. Barnabas Annual Christmas Market

Get a head start on Christmas shopping at this market with local artisans selling items like jewelry and home baked goods.

When: Nov. 2 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Barnabas on the Danforth, 361 Danforth Ave.
Cost: Free

November 3

Ecofair Toronto 2024

Over 50 environmental non-profits and vendors will be present at this fair, and there will also be EV car and e-bike test drives, activities for kids, a silent auction and food, and you can bring electronics and canned goods for donation.

When: Nov. 3 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Wychwood Barns
Cost: Free