Fall for autumn this October
The crisp fall air is a great time to explore your city, whether you’re into hiking, shopping or just strolling along sidewalk. In the lead up to Halloween, Toronto is a great source for adventure both ghoulish and fun.
Let’s take a look:
International Festival of Authors
Oct. 22 to Nov. 1 — Eleven days of readings, interviews, lectures, round-table discussions, public book signings and a number of special events. For more info, see website.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
Oct. 15 to 23 – If you’re into horror, sci-fi, action and cult cinema this is your festival. This nine-day event screens about 50 new feature films and shorts at the Scotiabank Theatre on Richmond St. W. Enjoy Q & As and social events with filmmakers and the much-loved Zombie Night which sees fans dress as the undead. See Toronto After Dark for details.
Art Toronto
Oct. 23 to 26 – Gaze thousands of artworks from modern masters to contemporary art as well as photography and video at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street W. See Art Toronto for more detail.
Toronto Ghost Walk
Until Oct. 31 — This two-hour walking tour introduces you to the haunted and terrifying history of Toronto’s downtown. Beginning at the University of Toronto, the tour points out where actual murders took place and tells tales of ghosts who are said to haunt their respective homes and buildings.
Pumpkinland and Harvest Festival
Sept. 24 to Oct. 31 – A sea of orange awaits you at this festival that honours fall’s most showy squash. Enjoy tractor-drawn wagon rides, mazes and other Halloween themed fun. Head to Whittamore’s Berry Farm near Steeles Ave. East in Markham. See Whittamore’s Berry for more details.
Screemers
Until Oct. 31 – Meant to horrify and frighten this Halloween tradition takes over the CNE grounds with haunted houses, mazes, monsters, creatures and much more scary stuff. Don’t forget to check out the Vampire Lounge, the Slasher Wax Museum in addition to an arcade and carnival rides. Click here for more details..
Toronto Chocolate Festival
Oct. 17 – Nov. 8 – From a chocolate high tea to a chocolate show at Roy Thomson Hall to the annual chocolate ball, this 10th annual event has something for every cocoa lover. See Toronto Chocolate Festival for more details.
Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen
Oct. 30 – Jan. 24 – The TIFF Bell Lighbox presents this exhibit featuring the personal collection of Andy Warhol. Get a glimpse of the artist’s celebrity obsession thanks to his collection of Hollywood artifacts and memorabilia, artwork, film, video and photographs.
