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50 Years of Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery Exhibition - 50th Anniversary
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 50 upcoming dates
Discover the history of art at the Etobicoke Civic Centre with artifacts, prints, images and paintings from City of Toronto’s Fine Art, Artifact and Archival collections. Celebrate the present by witnessing a commissioned piece by early career artist Lise Round. Envision the future with new designs of the updated Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery.
Free
Canvas Chronicles
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 3 upcoming dates
Every brushstroke tells a story in the Federation of Canadian Artists Toronto exhibit. This collection captures the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and moments in time, weaving technical skill and personality into complex visual narratives. The adventurous members invite you to engage with their inspired works—art that stirs imagination, reveals process, and celebrates the stories behind each creation. Reception:…
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Ritual / Still Without Shelter
Ascent Gallery · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 10 upcoming dates
Visual perceptions of the human gaze are analysed in this dual exhibit created by James Rose and Emmanuel Udeh. Rose depicts various forms of body modification to demonstrate how physical changes can have a sacred, transformative, spiritual effect that exceeds the body’s limitation. Udeh creates technically skilled, conceptually grounded drawings that balance realism with imagination; quiet yet powerful visual…
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Yesterday. Today. Forever.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 22 upcoming dates
Walk through a series of artistic and interpretive installations across ten cemetery sites and several funeral centres. Across the participating sites, visitors will encounter a constellation of experiences, including interpretive panels, meditative spaces, soundscapes, experimental film, symbolic thresholds, and opportunities to leave a message of their own. Cemeteries bring generations into conversation. They hold…
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Ontology Exhibition
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre · Toronto, ON
9:00 a.m. · 3 upcoming dates
In this solo exhibition, Zhan Zhang creates hypothetical paper-based life forms and biotic communities to explore the delicate interplay between visibility, memory and cultural identity. The title “Ontology” refers to the study of being – examining what types of entities exist, how they can be grouped and how they relate to one another. Existence is not static; it is intertwined with absence, memory and what has not…
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A Translucent City: Collective Memories of the Future
Urbanspace Gallery · Toronto, ON
10:00 a.m. · 64 upcoming dates
What do cities remember? How do our stories, relationships and experiences shape the places we call home? Drawing on community conversations, storytelling, a Sharing Circle and arts-based research, this evolving exhibition, featuring illuminated textile maps, documentary film and opportunities for public participation, explores how people connect to place and imagine urban futures. Visitors are invited to return…
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Mini Mission: The Haunted Edition
Pocket Planet Canada · Toronto, ON
10:00 a.m. · 13 upcoming dates
Something strange is lurking around this Halloween! Take on the mission and search for 16 all-new animated scenes inspired by iconic Halloween movie, TV and pop culture moments. Follow the visual clues and see how many you can find. Suitable for all ages. Miniature scenes are designed to be fun and playful rather than frightening. A few pop-up haunted house-style displays can be avoided. Parents and caregivers are…
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Richard Avedon: Immortal: Portraits of Aging
The Image Centre · Toronto, ON
11:00 a.m. · 48 upcoming dates
For nearly half a century, celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon confronted one of portraiture’s enduring taboos: aging. From his earliest years at Harper’s Bazaar, Avedon broke with the conventions of idealized celebrity portraiture, revealing the marks of time on his subjects’ faces with unsparing clarity. Bringing together nearly 100 portraits made between the early 1950s and 2004, the exhibition…
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Newcomers Seniors’ Program: Arts and Crafts (Age 55+)
AccessPoint on Jane · Toronto, ON
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Newcomers Seniors’ Program: Arts and Crafts (Age 55+) is on Oct 19, 2026 at AccessPoint on Jane in Toronto
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SHACKLED: A Horror Movie Escape Game
Trivia Escape Rooms · Toronto, ON
2:00 p.m. · 28 upcoming dates
Think you know your horror movies? Now you’ll have to prove it, all while one of your team members are literally chained to the wall. This October, Trivia Escape Rooms is bringing back its fan-favourite horror experience, SHACKLED: A Horror Movie Escape Game, for one month only. Players will enter a twisted study of horror, where their knowledge of classic slasher films is just as important as their ability to solve…
From $26.00 CAD
After School Club
Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Library Branch · Toronto, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After School Club is on Oct 19, 2026 at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Library Branch in Toronto. Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids, and have fun! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. Note: Snacks are offered during the After School Club for participants. Food may contain or have come into contact with common allergens. Ingredient lists will be…
Free
Let's Explore Art! (6–8 yrs)
Central Branch · Richmond Hill, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6–8 years Young artists are invited to get messy, experiment, and create using a variety of materials. Each week, we’ll dive into a different technique—from pastels to mosaics, or something completely new. Try different techniques, learn new skills, and unleash their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
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Legends of Horror at Casa Loma: Toronto’s Ultimate Halloween Night Out
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m. · 13 upcoming dates
Watch as the iconic castle is transformed into an unforgettable Halloween night out this October. Guests can wander through two kilometres of interactive sets across the castle’s lower gardens, underground tunnels and haunted stables. Encounter classic horror characters, dramatic lighting, 3D projections, animatronics and unexpected scares throughout the journey, then keep the evening going with Halloween-inspired…
From $35.00 CAD
Sylvan Esso
History Toronto · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
This is a LEGAL AGE 19+ event. Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org This is a LEGAL AGE 19+ event. Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org Net…
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
7:30 p.m.
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
8:00 p.m.
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
8:30 p.m.
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
9:00 p.m.
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
9:30 p.m.
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Legends of Horror
Casa Loma · Toronto, ON
10:00 p.m.
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Haunted ROM Tour
Royal Ontario Museum · Toronto, ON
Time on the event website · 14 upcoming dates
Discover the haunted history of the Museum as you walk through the very halls where ghosts are said to roam. Uncover eerie tales, hear ghostly whispers, and explore hidden corners where shadows play tricks on the mind. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of art, culture and nature.
From $5.00 CAD
Planter by Deanna Armenti
High Park · Toronto, ON
Time on the event website · 99 upcoming dates
A temporary public art installation, Planter is an eco-sculpture inspired by the amorphous shapes of old growth forest nursery logs. Planter is one of three sculptures installed across Toronto for a project entitled Ecogenders. These three installations collaborate with their respective ecosystems to decay and regrow into the land. They are sites of transition and, in this way, outposts of possible gender expansive…
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"The Moore Sisters: DEEP ROOTS" by Nancy L. Moore and Janet Moore
Riverdale Hub · Toronto, ON
10:30 a.m. · 13 upcoming dates
Two sisters, two perspectives, one creative legacy. Explore a vibrant responses to nature, place and family. The Moore family has always been especially creative, with art and imagination woven into their lives from the beginning. Their father Wayne often painted en plein air, sharing his love of nature and the experience of painting outdoors. Deep Roots brings Nancy and Janet together for the first time to…
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