MOTIVATION TORONTO / THE CITY GUIDE
A locally curated guide to Toronto events for October 30–November 1, 2026: books, art and family activities, with organizer links to plan your visit.
Weekend edition · October 30–November 1, 2026. Details checked October 26, 2026. This is a selected guide, not a complete city calendar.
From neighbourhood Halloween walks and family museum activities to art, books and an evening in the Village, explore our selected plans below. Each listing links to practical details and its official source.
DateOct 28 – Nov 1 · Times vary by session
LocationVictoria University, University of Toronto · University district
Author conversations, readings and workshops across a five-day literary festival.
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DateOct 29 – Nov 1 · Check opening hours
LocationMetro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building · Downtown
A gallery fair with national and international exhibitors in downtown Toronto.
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DateNov 1 · Noon–4 p.m.
LocationBata Shoe Museum · Bloor–St. George
Halloween crafts, a museum scavenger hunt and footwear activities for all ages.
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DateOct 30 – Oct 31 · Fri 8 p.m.–midnight · Sat 5 p.m.–midnight
LocationChurch & Maitland streets · Church–Wellesley Village
Costumes, drag performances and a two-night Halloween stage show in the Village. Beer garden: 19+.
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DateOct 31 · From noon · contest noon–4 p.m.
LocationQueen Street West, Bathurst to Gladstone · West Queen West
A neighbourhood Halloween wander with trick-or-treat stops, window displays and costumes.
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DateOct 31 · Noon–5 p.m.
LocationSankofa Square · Yonge–Dundas
A daytime costume outing with Halloween activities and appearances by Bluey, Bingo and the Toronto Ghostbusters.
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DateOct 30 – Nov 1 · During museum hours · check schedule
LocationToronto Railway Museum · Roundhouse Park
Pumpkin-train crafts, a scavenger hunt and Halloween prizes among Toronto’s railway exhibits.
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DateSep 26 – Dec 20 · Nightly at 10 p.m. · ongoing exhibition
LocationSankofa Square screens · Yonge–Dundas
Catch Julien Creuzet’s outdoor digital artwork on the square’s screens during a late-evening city walk.
Details & tickets ↗Confirm hours, ticket availability and accessibility with the organizer. Prices and schedules can change. Our listings distinguish the event dates from the date we checked the source.
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