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The weekend continues, Toronto!
And in true Toronto fashion, there are a ton of awesome events happening that are worth checking out.
Remember, a little cloudly weather shouldn’t dampen your Sunday, so be sure to head outside and check out these great events happening around the city.
Wolverine Warehouse Sale
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What: There’s a huge Wolverine Worldwide warehouse sale happening near Toronto today. Shop from brands like Saucony, Keds, and Sperry to name a few, in addition to Levy Canada, who will be selling hundreds of winter coats for great prices.
When: Now until October 14
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 400 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket
Price: Free admission
The Disruptors by Samuel Adams
What: This pop-up shop features four innovative Canadian small businesses, each of which were hand-selected by the beer company for breaking the mould and carving new paths, just like Jim Koch did in 1984 when he created Samuel Adams Boston Lager. Retailers include Loch, Xpand Laces, Soft Focus, and 8.1.2.
When: Now until October 14
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: 324 Queen Street West
Price: Entry is free
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Escape Room
What: To celebrate the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Activision and Captive Experiences bring you the “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Escape Room,” a head-to-head elimination escape experience you can play for free. 16 players per game, four teams, multiple rooms… but only one team gets to the Blackout Room.
When: Now until October 14
Time: 1 pm to 7 pm
Where: Captive Escape Rooms, 502 Adelaide Street
Price: Free
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
What: Come and enjoy nine nights of all things horror, sci-fi, action, and cult at the 13th annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival. This year’s festival will feature new independent pieces from across North America, Europe and Asia, and big box office feature films.
When: Now until October 19
Time: 7 pm to 12 am
Where: Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond Street West
Price: $159 for the entire festival
World Press Photo Exhibit
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What: Come and experience this incredible global exhibition presenting the best visual journalism of the past year. Here you’ll find the most compelling photos in stunning high-quality Canon prints.
When: Now until October 23
Time: 9 am to 9 pm
Where: Brookfield Place, Allen Lambert Galleria, 181 Bay Street
Price: Admission into the exhibit is free
14th Annual Art Walk
What: Over 50 businesses will feature the works of local artists. Works will be displayed in storefront windows and establishments along Yonge Street between Lawrence Avenue and Yonge Boulevard. The public will then be invited to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” for Best Merchant Display.
When: Now until October 24
Time: Runs all day
Where: Along Yonge Street between Lawrence Avenue
Price: Free
Halloween Haunt
What: Canada’s Wonderland is transforming from theme park to scream park during its annual Halloween Haunt, which kicks off for its 14th season this Saturday. Experience the thrilling park rides, and then the chills of 20 terrifying haunted attractions and shows.
When: Select nights from now until October 31
Time: From 7 pm to midnight on select nights
Where: Canada’s Wonderland
Price: Tickets start at $32.99
Witchfest North
What: Come out and celebrate Witchfest North, a Toronto festival celebrating women in the arts who identify as Witches, Wiccans, and Pagans but open for all to attend and participate.
When: Now until October 31
Time: Times vary by day/event
Where: Various venues throughout the city
Price: Free to attend
Cinesphere Fall Film Series
Ontario Place, Cinesphere
What: Toronto’s Cinesphere theatre at Ontario Place will be screening several iconic films over the next few months as part of its fall and winter programming. Cinesphere will screen a number of iconic films including Top Gun in IMAX 3D, followed by Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Alien, Aliens, Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Blade Runner 2049 in IMAX, The Fifth Element and Die Hard.
When: Now until December 23
Time: Showtimes vary by day
Where: Cinesphere at Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd West
Price: $15 for adults
Spiders: Fear & Fascination
What: This summer, the ROM welcomed a new exhibit, Spiders: Fear & Fascination and trust us, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. The exhibit explores the hunting, burrowing, and weaving world of these eight-legged creatures and will feature more than 400 live and preserved spiders, cutting-edge interactive experiences, and new scientific discoveries.
When: Now until January 2019
Time: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Where: The Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park
Price: $32 for adults
Drop, Swap & Shop
What: Reduce your waste, contribute to the sharing economy and connect with your community at this cool event. Drop off items you no longer need or want, get one ticket per item you drop off (up to 15 items max), and swap those tickets on Sunday for new items to take home.
When: October 14
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Avenue
Price: Free admission
The Leslieville Flea at Ashbridge Estate
What: The Leslieville Flea returns to Ashbridge Estate this Sunday. Spend the afternoon shopping from a curated selection of vintage and handcrafted goods from a number of local vendors.
When: October 14
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen Street East
Price: Free
Yoga and Wellness Show
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What: Learn, teach, shop, practice, discuss and enjoy all things associated with yoga and a healthy, active lifestyle.
When: October 14
Time: 10:15 am to 5:45 pm
Where: Enercare Centre, Exhibition grounds, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Price: Regular admission is $10
Parkdale Flea: Spooky Edition
What: Parkdale Flea Market aims to bring together some of the best and most unique products that Toronto has to offer. Featuring vendors ranging from antiques, vintage, collectibles, local Artisans, and designers.
When: October 14
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Northern Contemporary Gallery, 1266 Queen Street West
Price: Admission is free
Vegan Oktoberfest
What: Oktoberfest isn’t always about the meatiness of a sausage. Vegans can join in the fun too. Try some of Vegan Oktoberfest’s famous vegan schnitzel and black-eyed pea sausages. Products are also served on biodegradable dinnerware to keep it environmentally friendly.
When: October 14
Time: Noon
Where: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West
Price: Admission is $5
Toronto Catering Showcase
What: 12 of Toronto’s top caterers will show their stuff at the Toronto Catering Showcase. Follow that up with drinks, music, and wine and there’s no way people can’t have an amazing time. Dine with catering names such as Oliver & Bonacini, the Food Dudes, Encore, and many more.
When: October 14
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: The Globe and Mail Centre
Price: Admission is $55 to $80
Sneaker Con Toronto
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What: Calling Toronto sneakerheads: The world famous Sneaker Con is heading north of the border this month. This weekend, Sneaker Con will be setting up shop at Toronto’s Enercare Centre, where it will provide a huge space for vendors and attendees to buy, sell, and trade some of the most sought-after footwear in the game.
When: October 14
Time: 12 pm to 7 pm
Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Tickets: Available online from $30 per person
8th Annual Ossington Village Alleyway Party
What: Ossington Village is hosting and alleyway party this Sunday. Guests are invited to bring food to throw on the barbecue, bring drinks enough to share and enjoy the games, live music and clothing and book swap.
When: October 14
Time: 2 pm to 9 pm
Where: Argyle and Foxley alleyways
Price: Free to attend
Brewmaster BBQ Dinner
What: No vegan or vegetarian guests! Brewmaster BBQ feast is all about meat and gluten-filled beer. This event is a collaboration between Lisa Marie and Big Rock Brewery and features beer-infused barbeque masterpieces. Whole smoked chicken, southern-style starters, and much more.
When: October 14
Time: 7 pm
Where: 638 Queen Street West
Price: Admission is $75
WATERLICHT
What: This large-scale light installation illustrates the universal power and poetry of water and will have its Canadian premiere in Toronto this weekend. Waterlicht is a dream landscape created through the imaginative use of LEDs, special software, and lenses. Larger-than-life, cascading waves of blue light will soar underneath the Gardiner Expressway, simulating a virtual flood and calling attention to rising water levels along Toronto’s shoreline.
When: October 14
Time: 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard
Price: Free to attend
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