Another week has come and gone, and suddenly… IT’S THE WEEKEND! Scared? Spooked? Not really – we’re pretty excited for this upcoming weekend because there’s plenty to do in Toronto to keep us busy. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of a few things you need to check out this weekend.
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
Saturday brunch plans are here! Chotto Matte has launched a new brunch experience featuring a decadent menu, catering to both sweet and savoury profiles.
The menu includes eats such as the Millionaire Loaded Tots, which are piled high with truffle Parmesan, glazed bacon and guacamole; Nikkei Avocado Toast brightened with shichimi, feta and pickled onion; and Buttermilk Pancakes topped with maple-glazed plantain and blueberries.
The new Shibuya Toast is also a mouthwatering addition. It’s a thick toast with cinnamon-honey butter, custard cream and caramelized banana, finished tableside with a flash of flame.
When: Saturdays
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chotto Matte — 161 Bay St.
Cost: Varies
“Follow an expert guide through shadowy history, hearing stories shared by staff who know the grounds best,” share organizers. “Guests will gain access to exclusive sites, including Scadding Cabin (Toronto’s oldest surviving building) and the iconic Horse Palace.”
When: Fridays, until Oct. 30, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Tour begins at General Services Building – 2 Manitoba Dr.
Cost: $15
Exhibition Place and Hotel X Toronto have partnered with The Haunted Walk, to bring an immersive paranormal investigation experiences. Groups will have the chance to take part in exclusive after-hours access to explore Stanley Barracks, a historic and reportedly haunted building.
If you love a good scare, tickets can be purchased online
When: Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Where: Stanley Barracks – 115 Princes’ Blvd.
Cost: $54.99 plus fees
Honey is transforming into the ultimate late-night spot with a new lounge concept, bringing DJs to Portland Square every Friday and Saturday night.
DJ Darren Luistro will bring the King Street Cool every Friday night, while Razaq El Toro is hosting an epic “tea party” on Saturdays. Expect late-night energy and specialty spiked tea cocktails.
When: Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 8 p.m. to late
Where: Inside Portland Square, 600 King St W, 3rd floor
Cost: Free
The Drake Hotel is in the Halloween spirit, bringing a creepy-as-hell cocktail experience, Black Lagoon, to the popular destination until Oct. 31. Industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, have returned to transform The Drake, and 34 acclaimed bars across North America into eerie Halloween destinations.
When: Daily until Oct. 31, 2026
Time: 5p .m. to 11 p.m.
Where: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. W.
Cost: Free to attend
Running every October for the past decade, the event transforms the hilltop castle-mansion into a spooky maze plucked straight from your nightmares.
The hour-long loop runs through the property’s extensive gardens and eerie-on-the-best-of-days tunnels, which are packed with ghoulish scenes and scare actors poised and ready to pounce when you least expect it.
When: Oct. 7 to 11, then every day from Oct. 14 to Oct. 31
Time: Legends of Horror – Family Hours from Friday to Sunday at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m.; Regular hours starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Casa Loma – 1 Austin Terr.
Cost: Starting at $35 plus fees.
Free to attend on Sundays, the Bata Shoe Museum displays over a thousand shoes and related artifacts, sharing the fascinating history behind them.
Secure your tickets ahead of time or at the door.
When: Every Sunday
Time: From noon to 5 p.m.
Where: 327 Bloor St. W.
The fall season is slowly starting to creep in, Toronto. That means crisp morning air, hues of orange and red, and lots — and I mean LOTS — of pumpkins. Halloween Nights of Lights and Pumpkinville returns this month and is set to illuminate the night sky with over 1.5 million dazzling lights, midway rides, seasonal eats, and more than 15,000 real pumpkins.
When: Select dates until Nov. 1, 2026
Time: Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 11 p.m.
Where: CF Sherway Gardens, Outdoor Parking Lot — 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke, Ont.
Cost: Adults – $21.99+fees; Child – $16.99+fees
Halloween Haunt is back at Canada’s Wonderland with unforgettable thrills like The Conjuring: Beyond Fear immersive attraction and horrifying mazes. “Face your fears in terrifying scare zones and haunted mazes, encounter hundreds of monsters, enjoy thrilling night rides and sinister live shows,” shares CW.
When: Select nights until Nov. 1, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to late
Where: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Dr., Vaughan, Ont.
Cost: Tickets start at $45 plus applicable taxes and fees
All 10 of the Toronto History Museums have free admission at all times.
According to the City of Toronto, this is “to provide everyone an opportunity to fully participate in cultural heritage and spaces.”
The museums include:
Have a fabulous weekend Toronto.
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