Nuit Blanche is back in Toronto and that means you can experience art all night long among hoards of people in the streets of the downtown. Eating poutine, playing ping pong and getting scared before Halloween are just a few of the things you can get involved in this weekend. Check out our full list of top things to do this weekend.
1. Nuit Blanche Toronto
FYI: That huge ball in front of city hall is part of @iDirectorX‘s Nuit Blanche project. Come check it out this Saturday at #nbTO16! pic.twitter.com/PEdajDzYnx
— Norm Kelly (@norm) September 27, 2016
Walk the streets of Toronto and see some innovative art installations around the city for Nuit Blanche Toronto. This annual art event is back for its 11th year and will showcase artworks all night long.
Location: Multiple venues Date: Oct. 1 Time: sunset to sunrise Cost: Free
2. SPiN Toronto turns five
.SPiN_Toronto turns 5 this Friday! https://t.co/wwK9OEB28f pic.twitter.com/JhkdMW4VMH
— TorontoNews (@torontonews3) September 29, 2016
Play ping pong all night long at SPiN Toronto while listening to futuristic music and viewing art installations. The table tennis bar is celebrating five years of business with this event. There will be a DJ and free ping pong, of course.
Location: SPiN Toronto Date: Sept. 30 Time: 9 p.m. Cost: Free
3. Eleventh Annual Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship
The world’s largest poutine eating contest is going down in #Toronto! https://t.co/QLvaQK8F6m #dhtofood pic.twitter.com/Ko3qxblFkQ
— Daily Hive Toronto (@DailyHiveTO) September 3, 2016
Try your luck at eating as much poutine as you can at Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship. Brace yourself for three different eating competitions: amateur, professional and a charity challenge. Smoke’s Poutinerie will also be giving out free poutine all day at Dundas Square. Aside from poutine eating there will also be entertainment, prizes and games.
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square Date: Oct. 1 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free
4. Toronto Vintage Clothing Show
Huge vintage clothing show in Toronto this weekend https://t.co/Ft4nA4Qh5V #toronto pic.twitter.com/TdtPyRlikb
— Toronto News Now (@torontonewsnow) September 28, 2016
Find some unique clothing pieces to liven up your closet at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. Try on retro designer handbags, accessories and jewelry that will take your look to the next level.
Location: Heritage Court (west end of Enercare Centre) at Exhibition Place Date: Oct. 1 and 2 Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $10 cash only
5. Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland
What you can’t see will haunt you! Your nightmares come alive at Halloween Haunt starting September 30. https://t.co/0ArCojqYZ4 #CWHaunt pic.twitter.com/CrZjvMtdOF
— Canada’s Wonderland (@WonderlandNews) September 22, 2016
Get into the Halloween spirit at Halloween Haunt as it kicks off this weekend. Ride roller coasters and scream through spooky mazes every Friday and Saturday night in October.
Location: Canada’s Wonderland Date: Friday and Saturday nights in October Time: 7 p.m. to midnight Cost: $31.99 when booked online; $45.99 at the gate
6. Toronto Oktoberfest
Dust off your lederhosen and get ready to grab a stein. Toronto Oktoberfest happens this weekend! https://t.co/xHg2DNaaZm @TOOktoberfest pic.twitter.com/fh5uGs2rhc
— toronto.com (@torontodotcom) September 27, 2016
Get your lederhosen on and head out to Toronto Oktoberfest. Celebrate Oktoberfest with European and German beer as well as traditional food and music. There will be also be a keg tapping event event Friday night. Saturday’s festivities include a carnival during the day and the Ein Prosit Party in the evening.
Location: Multiple venues Date: Oct. 1 Time: Friday 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 11:30 a.m. to midnight Cost: General admission $22-$25 online; $30 at the door
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