Halloween Haunt

When: October
Where: Canada’s Wonderland
Web: www.canadaswonderland.com

Canada’s Wonderland will be yet again transformed into a spooky town this October. Experience thrill rides, scary mazes and creepy masks with your walk through the park. Channelling the upside-down from Stranger Things, you won't want to miss this!

Nuit Blanche

When: October 5
Where: Across Toronto
Web: www.toronto.ca

For one night, Toronto streets will be transformed by hundreds of artist into a place of wonder and beauty. This year’s theme is Continuum, exploring the ever-moving city and the shift between day and night and continuum of experience and ideas. Almost 90 art projects will be scattered around the streets of Toronto available for viewing and admiring. Accompanying them will be special Nuit Talks, featuring in-depth conversations with featured artists and curators.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival

When: October 17 – 25
Where: Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
Web: torontoafterdark.com

Hush Hush

When: October 19
Where: Toronto Reference Library
Web: whygive.tplfoundation.ca/hush-hush

Toronto International Festival of Authors

When: October 24 – November 3
Where: Harbourfront Centre
Web: festivalofauthors.ca

Toronto Festival of Authors celebrates its 40th anniversary. They strive to connect writers with their readers and like-minded individuals. This year, they will feature authors and participants from over 30 countries, featuring in panel discussions, one-on-one interviews, readings, anniversary parties, book signings, theatrical and musical presentations and more.

Legends of Horror

When: October
Where: Casa Loma
Web: legendsofhorror.ca