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CAFTCAD Wardrobe Sale on Saturday, November 8, 2025 If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto this weekend, one of the best picks is the CAFTCAD Wardrobe Sale happening on Saturday, November 8. It’s a rare chance to browse clothing and accessories straight from the closets of film, television, and theatre costume professionals. CAFTCAD is the Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design. It’s a professional association that supports the people who create, design, build, and source the wardrobes you see on screen and on stage. Members include designers, buyers, stylists, cutters, tailors, and costume builders across Canada.

CAFTCAD Wardrobe Sale on Saturday, November 8, 2025

If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto this weekend, one of the best picks is the CAFTCAD Wardrobe Sale happening on Saturday, November 8. It’s a rare chance to browse clothing and accessories straight from the closets of film, television,…

Earth’s Cultivators: The Wyrmwell Free Exhibition at the Etobicoke Civic Centre The Art Gallery at the Etobicoke Civic Centre is presenting Earth’s Cultivators: The Wyrmwell until November 27, 2025. The exhibition features illustration, portraiture, and ceramic sculpture by emerging Toronto-based artists. Admission is free. About the Exhibition The show comes from Wyrmwell Studios and highlights work by four local artists: Shevon Lewis, Kima Lenaghan, Amy Thomson, and Misbah Ahmed. The mix of mediums—drawing, portraiture, and sculptural ceramics—offers a look at how each artist approaches ideas of craft, character, and transformation. Why Visit This Free Exhibition The Etobicoke Civic Centre gallery is free to visit and easy to reach, making it a convenient cultural stop for anyone exploring local art.

Earth’s Cultivators: The Wyrmwell is now on at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, a free exhibition featuring a collection of figure drawing and original artworks by @aathomsonart @kimalenaghan @misb_h and @shevjlewis. Show runs from Nov. 1 - Nov. 27 at 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke.

Last Day for Eataly’s Restaurant Fest in Toronto Today is the final day of Eataly’s Restaurant Fest, where you can enjoy a prix fixe menu for $26. It’s a great way to start a feast, with the starters and main dishes included and sides and desserts available at an extra cost. Tiramisu is pictured above, and everything else is below… polenta, burrata, supplì, mozzarella carrozza and gnocchi. Not pictured: the rich chocolate budino and the bottle of Nero d’Avola red. What is tiramisu? Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa.

Today is the final day of Eataly’s Restaurant Fest, where you can enjoy a prix fixe menu for $26. Tiramisu is pictured here, a classic Italian dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa...

Toronto World Series Watch Party Guide: Transit, Traffic and Where to Watch Tonight Downtown Toronto is expecting a huge crowd tonight as fans head to World Series watch party events across the city, including the in-arena gathering at Scotiabank Arena. To help people get in and out of the core, the TTC has added extra service on its busiest lines. If you’re heading to a World Series watch party Toronto is hosting tonight, here’s what to know about transit, traffic and where to watch the game. TTC Service Changes for World Series Night The Toronto Transit Commission is boosting subway service on its two busiest lines.

Toronto World Series Watch Party Guide: Transit, Traffic and Where to Watch Tonight

Downtown Toronto is expecting a huge crowd tonight as fans head to World Series watch party events across the city, including the in-arena gathering at Scotiabank Arena. To help people get in and out of the core,…

Budweiser Stage New Name: Toronto Concert Venue Has Been Renamed RBC Amphitheatre Toronto’s Budweiser Stage has a new name. Effective immediately, the waterfront concert venue is officially called RBC Amphitheatre. This Budweiser Stage new name marks the start of a major transformation for the venue. Live Nation and RBC announced the change on October 28, ending seven years under the Budweiser banner and three decades of beer-brand sponsorship overall. The venue first opened in 1995 as the Molson Amphitheatre, became the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in 2010, and switched to Budweiser Stage in 2018. RBC Amphitheatre is heading into a major rebuild as part of the province’s broader redesign of Ontario Place.

Toronto’s Budweiser Stage has a new name! Effective immediately, the waterfront concert venue is officially called RBC Amphitheatre. Live Nation and RBC announced the change on October 28, ending seven under the Budweiser banner and three decades of beer-brand sponsorship overall...

VEG ER for Pets Is Opening Soon in Etobicoke: A New Emergency Clinic on North Queen A new VEG ER for Pets Etobicoke location is on the way, and it’s moving into a spot many of us pass through all the time. The emergency clinic is opening in the plaza on North Queen with the Walmart, right across from Sherway Gardens, in the former Bowrings space beside the new Paris Baguette. For pet-owners in the area who’ve had to scramble for help after hours, having emergency care this close to home will be a real relief. I already like knowing it’s going to be there.

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Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market 2025 at The Bentway November 1st is one of our favourite days here at Toronto Scoop (it’s a wedding anniversary… if you know you know)! It also feels like the real start of the festive season in Toronto, and this year it begins with the return of the Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market. Now in its 11th year, this one-day outdoor market takes over The Bentway on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM. More than 140 artists and makers will be there with handcrafted jewelry, art, home décor, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market 2025 at The Bentway

Toronto Scoop Mural Project: Cycling Through the City, A Mural by 88  If you’ve ever passed the RE/MAX Ultimate Realty building at 836 Dundas Street West, you’ve likely noticed the striking mural of a woman riding a bicycle, her basket overflowing with tiny houses. Painted by Toronto-based mural artist 88 (@the80eight) in 2018, it’s still remarkably vibrant years later. The bold lines and graphic style bring a burst of colour and motion to Dundas West, a lasting reminder of how public art can brighten everyday city life. You can follow the artist and see more of his work on Instagram at @the80eight.

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Queen’s Cross Food Hall at the Eaton Centre Queen’s Cross is the Eaton Centre’s new food hall and it’s a nice update to the Eaton Centre experience. It’s definitely not the kind of mall food court most of us grew up with. Designed and run by Oliver & Bonacini, it opened on April 24, 2024, on the south end of the lower level. The space has about a dozen vendors, a bar, and plenty of seating. It’s a mix of fast-casual restaurants that look and feel more like stand-alone spots than a typical lineup of food court counters.

Queen’s Cross Food Hall at the Eaton Centre

Blue Jays World Series Watch Parties at the Rogers Centre: Oct. 27 & 28 Can’t make it to Los Angeles for the World Series? You don’t have to miss out. Rogers announced Thursday that it will host watch parties at the Rogers Centre (SkyDome) for Games 3 and 4, when the Blue Jays take on the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Tickets are $15 and all net proceeds go to the Jays Care Foundation. Tickets can be purchased through the Rogers Centre box office or online. Gates open at 7 p.m., with first pitch at 8 p.m. ET. Blue Jays World Series Schedule Game 1: Friday, Oct.

Blue Jays World Series Watch Parties at the Rogers Centre: Oct. 27 & 28

Can’t make it to Los Angeles for the World Series? You don’t have to miss out. Rogers announced Thursday that it will host watch parties at the Rogers Centre (SkyDome) for Games 3 and 4, when the Blue Jays take on the Dodgers…

Things to Do on Halloween in Toronto: Convivium’s Masquerade Party A Sophisticated Take on Halloween in Toronto If you want your Halloween plans to lean more toward mystery than mayhem, Convivium’s Masquerade Party might be just the ticket. On Friday, October 31, the downtown restaurant and cocktail bar is hosting an elegant Halloween celebration that trades costumes for masks and chaos for style. Guests are invited to step into the candlelit space at 83 Yonge Street from 9 PM to 2 AM, where two DJs will be spinning throughout the night. Expect welcome treats, themed cocktails, and plenty of atmosphere. The dress code calls for your most refined masquerade look, with intrigue and polish over pumpkins and props.

Things to Do on Halloween in Toronto: Convivium’s Masquerade Party

A Sophisticated Take on Halloween in Toronto If you want your Halloween plans to lean more toward mystery than mayhem, Convivium’s Masquerade Party might be just the ticket. On Friday, October 31, the downtown restaurant and…

Park Lawn GO Station Project on Hold as Developer Rethinks Plans Toronto has seen several condo projects stall recently in the west end, including the Grand Central Mimico development, which was tied to the Mimico GO Station, and the Cloverdale Mall condos. Now the proposed Park Lawn GO Station and the surrounding Humber Bay Shores development are facing delays. We first told you about the station after attending a community meeting in the spring of 2023. The project, which is meant to help ease traffic in the growing neighbourhood, is now on hold as the developer reviews its plans.

Park Lawn GO Station Project on Hold as Developer Rethinks Plans

Toronto has seen several condo projects stall recently in the west end, including the Grand Central Mimico development, which was tied to the Mimico GO Station, and the Cloverdale Mall condos. Now the proposed Park Lawn GO Station…

Can You Still Buy Toronto Blue Jays World Series Tickets? What Prices Look Like Now Are Blue Jays World Series Tickets Still Available? The Blue Jays are heading to the World Series, and they’ll have home-field advantage in the best-of-seven matchup against the LA Dodgers. Game 1 is set for Friday night at Rogers Centre (forever the Dome to us) followed by Game 2 on Saturday. With all the excitement, plenty of fans are wondering if they can still buy tickets for these games. The short answer is yes... but they’re not easy to get, and prices are high. Blue Jays Primary Tickets: Mostly Sold Out…

Can You Still Buy Toronto Blue Jays World Series Tickets? What Prices Look Like Now

Are Blue Jays World Series Tickets Still Available? The Blue Jays are heading to the World Series, and they’ll have home-field advantage in the best-of-seven matchup against the LA Dodgers. Game 1 is set for Friday…

Free Concerts in Toronto This Fall: TO Live’s Sound Break Series, Oct. 23–Dec. 18

TO Live is launching Sound Break, a series of free lunch hour concerts in Toronto running every Thursday at 12 p.m. from October 23 to December 18. The performances take place at Meridian Arts Centre, Meridian Hall,…

Toronto Scoop Mural Project: Jimmy Chiale on College Street Walking along College Street, I came across a striking mural by Jimmy Chiale, a Paris-born, Toronto-based artist known for his bold colours and layered, abstract faces. His work often blends emotion, movement, and geometry, giving Toronto’s walls a sense of rhythm and life. Chiale moved to Toronto in 2006 and has since created murals throughout the city, especially in the west end. This one, painted on the side of a brick building, shows his recognizable style… sharp lines, vivid greens and purples, and a portrait that feels alive within the swirling patterns. Murals like this have become a familiar part of College Street’s creative landscape, adding a burst of energy to its laneways and side streets.

Toronto Scoop Mural Project: Jimmy Chiale on College Street

Walking along College Street, I came across a striking mural by Jimmy Chiale, a Paris-born, Toronto-based artist known for his bold colours and layered, abstract faces. His work often blends emotion, movement, and geometry, giving…

The Toronto Taboo Show: Adult Lifestyle and Wellness Expo 2025 The Toronto Taboo Show is wrapping up this weekend at The International Centre in Mississauga. This adults-only event brings together adult lifestyle, sexual wellness, and entertainment in one weekend experience. Visitors can explore a curated marketplace of vendors offering lingerie, toys, wellness products, and lifestyle accessories. Live entertainment includes DJs, stage performances, and other acts that keep the energy high throughout the weekend. For those looking to learn, the show also features seminars and workshops on sexual wellness, intimacy, and relationships, led by industry experts. The Toronto Taboo Show Event Details:

The Toronto Taboo Show: Adult Lifestyle and Wellness Expo 2025

The Toronto Taboo Show is wrapping up this weekend at The International Centre in Mississauga. This adults-only event brings together adult lifestyle, sexual wellness, and entertainment in one weekend experience. Visitors can explore a…

A Good Italian Meal in Barrie at The Italian Eatery If you’re spending time in Barrie and in the mood for a good Italian meal, The Italian Eatery is a relaxed spot that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The focus here is on simple, traditional cooking… fresh pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts made in-house. The homemade sauces are rich and flavourful, the kind that taste like they’ve been simmering on the stove all afternoon. There’s also a small market where you can pick up imported ingredients, frozen meals, and baked goods to take home. Whether you’re visiting Barrie for the day or just passing through, The Italian Eatery is a relaxed, low-key spot that does things simply and well.

A Good Italian Meal in Barrie at The Italian Eatery

If you’re spending time in Barrie and in the mood for a good Italian meal, The Italian Eatery is a relaxed spot that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The focus here is on simple, traditional cooking… fresh pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and…

Spirit of Halloween Locations Toronto: Where to Find Them in 2025 Spirit of Halloween stores are open again across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, making it easy to shop in person for Halloween costumes, accessories, and decorations. The locations tend to change from year to year, as the stores pop up in vacant retail spaces, so it’s always a good idea to check before you go. Here are the confirmed Spirit of Halloween locations in Toronto for 2025 Toronto 2221 St. Clair Avenue West (near Runnymede Road, former Rexall) 415 King Street West (east of Spadina Avenue, former LCBO) 1654 Avenue Road (near Lawrence Avenue West, former Lil Niblets)

Spirit of Halloween Locations Toronto: Where to Find Them in 2025

Spirit of Halloween stores are open again across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, making it easy to shop in person for Halloween costumes, accessories, and decorations. The locations tend to change from year to year, as the…

Diwali Celebrations in Toronto: Diwali Mela-Festival of Lights 2025 on October 18 Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant celebrations in Hindu culture. It marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Traditionally celebrated with candles, fireworks, festive meals, and family gatherings, Diwali has grown into an important cultural celebration in Toronto, bringing communities together for music, food, and local traditions. Free Toronto Diwali Festival: Diwali Mela-Festival of Lights 2025 at Gerrard India Bazaar This year, the Diwali Mela-Festival of Lights 2025 takes place at Gerrard India Bazaar, at 1432 Gerrard Street East, near Coxwell and Greenwood stations.

Diwali Celebrations in Toronto: Diwali Mela-Festival of Lights 2025 on October 18

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant celebrations in Hindu culture. It marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Traditionally celebrated with candles, fireworks, festive…

All You Can Eat Sushi Toronto: Nobu Launches Luxurious Sunday Brunch Buffet Our most memorable travel dining experience was years ago at Nobu in New York — the kind of night that stays with you. Perfect sushi, incredible service, and, as a fun bonus, Salma Hayek sitting just a few seats away. Fast forward to now, and Toronto has its own Nobu. And it’s introducing something new we love oh so much: an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet. Starting October 19 and running every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the $110 brunch includes unlimited Nobu-style sushi, plus salads, a chef’s carving station, desserts, and discounted cocktails.

All You Can Eat Sushi Toronto: Nobu Launches Luxurious Sunday Brunch Buffet

Our most memorable travel dining experience was years ago at Nobu in New York — the kind of night that stays with you. Perfect sushi, incredible service, and, as a fun bonus, Salma Hayek sitting just a few seats away. Fast…

Halloween Drive-Through Light Show 2025: Spooktacular Light Show in Ajax Tonight we wanted a drive-through experience after last night’s visit to Halloween Nights of Lights, and the Spooktacular Light Show in Ajax was just the thing. You drive in off Kingston Road and follow a 2-km route filled with over two million lights — glowing pumpkins, friendly characters, 2D and 3D displays, and tunnels synced to Halloween music on 97.1 FM. Then at the end, you can park and get out to explore more and take photos. The weather couldn’t have been better for it — crisp, clear, and perfect for a fall night out.

Halloween Drive-Through Light Show 2025: Spooktacular Light Show in Ajax

Tonight we wanted a drive-through experience after last night’s visit to Halloween Nights of Lights, and the Spooktacular Light Show in Ajax was just the thing. You drive in off Kingston Road and follow a 2-km route filled…

Halloween Nights of Lights 2025: Our Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition We always make time to walk through Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville over Thanksgiving weekend. It’s one of those outings that instantly gets us in the Halloween spirit — glowing pumpkins, spooky scenes, and endless twinkly displays that make everything feel a little bit magical. The weather was perfect this year for wandering through it all under that waning full moon, just days after the supermoon earlier in the week. Below are a few photos from our visit to the Sherway location, held in the northwest parking lot. Nights of Lights 2025 Locations:

Halloween Nights of Lights 2025: Our Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition

We always make time to walk through Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville over Thanksgiving weekend. It’s one of those outings that instantly gets us in the Halloween spirit — glowing pumpkins, spooky scenes, and endless…

Tired Moms Club: Moore Printss Pops Up at the Mimico Fall Fest I was lovingly given a Tired Moms Club shirt from Moore Printss, and it’s so soft and comfy I’ve barely taken it off since. The design is part of the shop’s updated Mama Collection, created by Ainsley, a Cambridge, Ontario–based maker who turned her quiet late-night design sessions into a thriving small business. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MoorePrintss (@mooreprintss) Ainsley started Moore Printss as a creative outlet after realizing she didn’t really have a hobby. In those rare calm moments after the kids went to bed, she found joy in designing while watching TV instead of endlessly scrolling social media.

Tired Moms Club: Moore Printss Pops Up at the Mimico Fall Fest

I was lovingly given a Tired Moms Club shirt from Moore Printss, and it’s so soft and comfy I’ve barely taken it off since. The design is part of the shop’s updated Mama Collection, created by Ainsley, a Cambridge, Ontario–based maker…

What’s Open and Closed Toronto Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 So What’s Open Today In Toronto? Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 13, 2025, which is a statutory holiday across Ontario. That means most government offices, banks, and major retailers will be closed, but there are still plenty of places open if you’re planning family activities, a dinner out, or a quick grocery run. Toronto is buzzing with family gatherings, outdoor fun, and last-minute errands. The weather has finally taken on that crisp fall feel — perfect for a walk through the park, a cozy meal, or some seasonal sightseeing. If you’re wondering what’s open and closed this Thanksgiving weekend, here’s what you need to know to plan your long weekend in the city.

What’s Open and Closed Toronto Thanksgiving Weekend 2025

So What’s Open Today In Toronto? Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 13, 2025, which is a statutory holiday across Ontario. That means most government offices, banks, and major retailers will be closed, but there are still plenty of places…

Where to Buy Mooncakes in Toronto (For Mid-Autumn Festival 2025) If you’re searching for where to buy mooncakes in Toronto, you’re right on time. With Mid-Autumn Festival coming up, bakeries, supermarkets, and dessert shops across the Greater Toronto Area are stocking their shelves with mooncakes. Whether you prefer traditional lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk or want to try something creative like matcha or custard, here’s your go-to local guide. What the Mid-Autumn Festival Is All About Mid-Autumn Festival is one of East and Southeast Asia’s most cherished holidays. It celebrates the harvest, the full moon, and family reunion. The festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which usually lands in late September or early October.

Where to Buy Mooncakes in Toronto (For Mid-Autumn Festival 2025)

If you’re searching for where to buy mooncakes in Toronto, you’re right on time. With Mid-Autumn Festival coming up, bakeries, supermarkets, and dessert shops across the Greater Toronto Area are stocking their shelves with mooncakes.…

Cloverdale Mall Condos Cancelled: Here’s What We Know Cloverdale Mall condos cancelled: Etobicoke residents wonder what’s next for the mall after redevelopment plans fell through.

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Davenport Named One of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods in 2025 Davenport Lands on Time Out’s List of the World’s Top Neighbourhoods Time Out is that guide we all turn to when we’re exploring a new city or even rediscovering our own. It started in London in 1968 as a small listings magazine and has grown into a global platform covering the best food, culture, and things to do in cities around the world. While it used to be available in print, it’s now mostly digital, with curated content on its website and app. The first time we used a Time Out guide was in New York.

Davenport Named One of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods in 2025

Davenport Lands on Time Out’s List of the World’s Top Neighbourhoods Time Out is that guide we all turn to when we’re exploring a new city or even rediscovering our own. It started in London in 1968 as a small listings magazine and…

Ontario Speed Camera Ban: What Do We Think? I drove by the Parkside Drive speed camera the day after it had been ripped down for the seventh time in less than a year. The whole stretch was clogged with construction crews, cameras, and media, traffic squeezed into one lane while the pole lay on the ground again. That Parkside camera, right by High Park, has become Toronto’s most famous, or infamous, speed trap. Since it was installed after a tragic crash in 2021, it has issued more than 69,000 tickets and pulled in over $7 million in fines. But it has also been cut, dragged, toppled, and even tossed into a pond.

Ontario Speed Camera Ban: What Do We Think?

I drove by the Parkside Drive speed camera the day after it had been ripped down for the seventh time in less than a year. The whole stretch was clogged with construction crews, cameras, and media, traffic squeezed into one lane while the pole lay on the…

Toronto Scoop Mural Project: The Heart Of Toronto… Kensington Market If you’ve been reading Toronto Scoop for awhile, you’ll know how much we love murals. Through the Toronto Scoop Mural Project we’ve documented thousands across the city, and some of our favourites are in Kensington Market. This striking piece in the neighbourhood really captures the creative spirit that makes Kensington so distinctive. It’s the kind of mural where you notice new details each time you pass by. Have you come across it on your walks through the market?

Toronto Scoop Mural Project: The Heart Of Toronto… Kensington Market

If you’ve been reading Toronto Scoop for awhile, you’ll know how much we love murals. Through the Toronto Scoop Mural Project we’ve documented thousands across the city, and some of our favourites are in Kensington Market. This…

The Toronto Vintage Show Continues Today at the Queen Elizabeth Centre It’s day two of the Toronto Vintage Show at the Queen Elizabeth Centre. Yesterday was full of amazing finds, and today promises even more as fresh pieces continue to come out. We even met shoppers who made the trip from Rochester for the show. No surprise—this is the largest vintage sale in Canada, with vendors bringing carefully curated collections from across the country. We met amazing vendors from Ottawa, Calgary, London… each bringing their own style and a real passion for sharing their finds. Our tip: go early. The booths fill quickly and it can get a little tight once the crowds arrive, but it’s worth it to take your time and explore before the best pieces are gone.

The Toronto Vintage Show Continues Today at the Queen Elizabeth Centre

It’s day two of the Toronto Vintage Show at the Queen Elizabeth Centre. Yesterday was full of amazing finds, and today promises even more as fresh pieces continue to come out. We even met shoppers who made the trip from…