# Things to Do in Toronto This Weekend \(Oct 16–18\) \| WonderKit

Things to do in Toronto this weekend, Oct 16–18: restaurants, family and date-night picks. Local guide refreshed daily. Updated Oct 14.

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This weekend in Toronto: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Updated: Oct 14, 2026

A live Toronto, Canada guide: events, restaurants, and things to do — updated daily.

## Happening Today

Wednesday night live music and stage performances around the city

### BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
Multi-instrumentalist and sonic chameleon Beck brings his genre-bending catalog to the historic acoustics of Massey Hall.
- Venue: Massey Hall
- Location: Downtown, Toronto
- Date: 2026-10-14 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Music Lovers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/beck-ride-lonesome-tour-toronto-ontario-10-14-2026/event/10006482FCD9247C

### Toronto FC v Orlando City SC
Catch an autumn MLS match under the crisp night air down at Exhibition Place.
- Venue: BMO Field
- Location: Exhibition Place, Toronto
- Date: 2026-10-14 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Sports Fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/toronto-fc-v-orlando-city-sc-toronto-ontario-10-14-2026/event/10006444E13B9854

### Legends of Horror
Wander through the tunnels and gardens of Toronto's historic castle as it transforms into an immersive theatrical Halloween experience.
- Venue: Casa Loma
- Location: Midtown, Toronto
- Date: 2026-10-14 7:00 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Thrill Seekers
- Link: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/legends-of-horror-casa-loma-tickets/15025603?REFERRAL_ID=tmfeed

## This Weekend in Toronto, Canada

Maple Leafs puck drops, indie tours, and autumn sounds for the weekend ahead

### Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres
Hockey season is officially in full swing at Scotiabank Arena as the Leafs take on their divisional rivals.
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Location: Downtown, Toronto
- Date: 2026-10-15 7:00 PM
- Cost: $$$$
- Best for: Hockey Fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/toronto-maple-leafs-vs-buffalo-sabres-toronto-ontario-10-15-2026/event/100064FECCD7F7C9

### BUNT. - In The Toronto Round
An intimate 360-degree electronic music and live production experience at Leslieville's premier concert hall.
- Venue: History Toronto
- Location: Leslieville, Toronto
- Date: 2026-10-15 8:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Music Lovers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/bunt-in-the-toronto-round-toronto-ontario-10-15-2026/event/100064D8D44E139C

### Carly Pearce - Honest Woman: Up Close
An intimate acoustic-leaning performance by the acclaimed country artist inside a historic east-end theater.
- Venue: The Opera House
- Location: Riverside, Toronto
- Date: 2026-10-15 7:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Music Lovers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/carly-pearce-honest-woman-up-close-presented-by-conundrum-wines-toronto-ontario-10-15-2026/event/10006326E17A2497

## Eat & Drink

Cozy neighborhood spots and seasonal autumn flavors

### Allavy
Warm up with comforting, hearth-cooked Middle Eastern small plates and freshly baked flatbreads in a cozy dining room.
- Location: West Queen West, Toronto
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Food Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Allavy%20West%20Queen%20West%2C%20Toronto

### Bar Raval
An iconic wooden-paneled Gaudi-esque pintxos bar pouring crisp Spanish cider and serving exceptional tinned seafood and morsels.
- Location: Little Italy, Toronto
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Social Drinkers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Bar%20Raval%20Little%20Italy%2C%20Toronto

## New & Notable

Fresh exhibits and seasonal happenings across town

### Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibitions
Escape the brisk October air and spend an afternoon exploring world-class biodiversity and cultural galleries.
- Location: Annex, Toronto
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Curious Minds
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Royal%20Ontario%20Museum%20Special%20Exhibitions%20Annex%2C%20Toronto

### High Park Autumn Canopy Walk
Witness peak mid-autumn crimson and gold oak leaves across Toronto's most famous historic green space.
- Location: High Park, Toronto
- Cost: $
- Best for: Nature Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=High%20Park%20Autumn%20Canopy%20Walk%20High%20Park%2C%20Toronto

## Quick Escape

Weekend road trips within a two-hour drive of the city

### Prince Edward County Autumn Harvest Trip
Drive two hours east to explore cool-climate wineries, roadside apple stands, and crisp lake breezes before the winter chill sets in.
- Location: Prince Edward County \(2 hrs east of Toronto\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Couples & Friends
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Prince%20Edward%20County%20Autumn%20Harvest%20Trip%20Prince%20Edward%20County%20(2%20hrs%20east%20of%20Toronto)

### Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage Weekend
Stroll down 19th-century Victorian streetscapes, tour historic local vineyards, and sample fresh butter tarts just 90 minutes down the QEW.
- Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake \(1.5 hrs south of Toronto\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Weekend Travelers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Niagara-on-the-Lake%20Heritage%20Weekend%20Niagara-on-the-Lake%20(1.5%20hrs%20south%20of%20Toronto)

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