Halloween may be over, but there’s still a handful of activities happening in Toronto. Here’s what’s happening.
Now Toronto has compiled a list of nine things to warm up your weekend this Nov. 6-8. Here’s what to check out in the city.
FRIDAY
Forest Bathing at the Garden
Location: 777 Lawrence Ave. E.
Connect with nature on a guided forest therapy walk. Before the weather starts to fall, enjoy a slow pace outdoor forest bathing walk to awaken your senses and connect with nature. Venture on the 1.5 kilometres of paved pathway, lawns and bare ground, and at times uneven terrain, inclines and declines.
At the end, partake in seasonal tea, snacks and taste honey harvested at Toronto Botanical Garden. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and costs $35 plus fees and taxes on Eventbrite.
French Wine and Canadian Cheese Tasting
Location: 1475 Gerrard St. E.
Travel to France without the flight. Enjoy an evening pairing six different French wines alongside six Canadian cheeses inspired by French classics.
Enjoy a wine-ful evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for $75 on Eventbrite.
Ritviz’s Kurta Saree Dance Party – Diwali
Location: 888 Yonge St.
Ahead of Diwali’s main celebration on Nov. 8, enjoy the vibes dancing your heart out wearing a Saree or Kurta. Enjoy beats from South Asian nostalgia to electronic sound, as well as bold festive fashion, food, culture, and energy.
The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. and costs $69.96 on Eventbrite.
SATURDAY
Tequila & Tiaras: Bingo & Drag Brunch
Location: 745 Queen St. W.
Celebrate beloved Drag Queen Dahlia Doll’s birthday at this Drag and bingo event. From cocktails to bingo cards and prizes worth nearly $1,000, there’s a lot of fun to be had.
Each ticket includes one bingo card, additional cards are sold at the event. $10 for one, $15 for three and $25 for four. Each additional bingo card comes with a raffle ticket to win the large prize.
Doors open at 12, with the show and bingo starting at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $20 plus fees on Eventbrite.
Asian Comedy All-Stars
Location: 334 Queen St. W.
Checkout an all-asian comedy show lineup. From headliner Ken Pham who’s amassed over 10 million views on TikTok for unique mind-reading and gimmicks, to host Darren Leo from Canada’s Got Talent all the way up to the finale, to Leonard Chan in Just For Laughs, Jennifer Hsiung, Rush Kazi and Abhi Pamnani, get ready for a conversational style of cheeky observations and tons of laughter.
The event runs from 7 to 9:15 p.m. and costs $20 plus fees on Eventbrite.
International Runway Show & Pop Up Shop
Location: 205 Spadina Ave.
Step into the world of fashion at this international runway show and pop-up shop. From emerging designers to boutique brands, beauty businesses and local entrepreneurs, get ready to update your style.
The event runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and costs $45 plus fees on Eventbrite.
SUNDAY
Heated Twilight Drag Bingo Brunch
Location: 1184 Queen St. W.
Ahead of Heated Rivalry’s second season coming out in 2027, attend a Drag bingo brunch combining the beloved Queer hockey drama with the classic movie Twilight. Expect Drag queens, brunch, hockey chaos, pop culture references, and full of trivia. Come dressed up.
The event runs from 12 to 3 p.m. and costs $20 plus fees on Eventbrite.
Distillery Tour & Tasting
Location: 90 Cawthra Avenue, Unit 100
Taste a variety of gin and vodka at this distillery tour and tasting. The Nickel 9 $25 tour starts with a welcome cocktail, followed with guided tastings of their premium Northern Temple Vodka and Hidden Temple Gin. For additional tastings, there’s the plus tour available for an additional $10 and the premium tour available for an additional $20.
General tickets cost $25 plus fees on Eventbrite, with the event running from 3 to 4 p.m.
Sapphic Fall Formal
Location: 967 College St.
Join a sapphic dress-up dance party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance the night away at the event and enter their best dressed competition for the chance to be crowned fall formal royalty. All sapphic, trans, queer, nonbinary, 2S and gender non-conforming folks welcome. The event is Pay What You Can, but the recommended amount is $15. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
