things to do in toronto thanksgiving weekend

10 things to do in Toronto this Thanksgiving weekend

Things to do in Toronto this Thanksgiving weekend include watching a Bavarian cabaret show while sipping on German beer, getting all dressed up for a skeleton-themed dance party, and jamming out to your favourite hits at a concert

Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend. For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the week, and be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings. 

  • Events you might want to check out
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    About the Event
    Location
    • October 6
      Blues sensation and ten-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt is ready to rock out at Toronto's Massey Hall, making her Canadian return after 5 years as part of her Just Like That tour.
    • October 6-7
      Meet new friends at a Bavarian communal table as you sip on refreshing German beer before watching a fun cabaret show! The first 500 people to arrive will get a free beer stein at this two-day festival celebrating all things Oktoberfest.
      Garrison Common
    • October 7
      Grab your besties and get ready for a night out at Scotiabank Arena to sing along to your favourite tunes. Drake and 21 Savage will be bringing down the house as part of their It's All a Blur tour.
      Scotiabank Arena
    • October 7
      90s kids, bring back your deep side parts, black eyeliner, and skinny ripped jeans for a night of dancing to nostalgic emo hits. Make sure to arrive on time for a fun drag performance by Toronto's emo queen, Helena Poison.
      Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
    • October 7
      Sing along to throwback hits like 1996 or learn a new tune (or two) from their new album as English indie rock band The Wombats take over the Phoenix Concert Theatre stage this weekend.
    • October 7
      New York Times best-selling writer and comedian Phoebe Robinson will have you laughing all night as she graces the Danforth Music Hall stage with her bold comedic chops.
    • October 7
      If you are looking for something less traditional to do this Oktoberfest, head over to Mascot Brewery for a pop-up marketplace, live music and, of course, some tasty cold beer. Tickets start at $10.
    • October 7
      Put on your coolest costume and start this spooky season with a bang at this dark electro dance party at Revival with an unstoppable DJ lineup that will keep you groovin' all night long.
    • October 8
      Witness the magic of legendary rock band Queen as Adam Lambert teams up with the iconic music group once again, bringing the band's classic rock tunes to Scotiabank Arena.
      Scotiabank Arena
  • Ongoing events
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Toronto Oktoberfest


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