Arguably, Toronto is entering the best season yet: Fall.
As the leaves change colour and the air becomes cooler, Toronto's waterfront remains the place to be. This season, expect exciting festivals, art exhibitions, and unique events.
Get ready for an unforgettable fall season this year!
Fall Festivals & Major Events on Toronto's Harbourfront
Mark your calendars for these events that are here for a limited time only!
Water/Fall Festival
This new festival is the centrepiece of Toronto's fall season.
Organized by a collective of waterfront programmers and artists, the festival celebrates the changing season, creativity, and community.
The festival will host harvest markets, free concerts, interactive art installations, and more.
When: September 28-29 & October 4-5
Where: Across the Eastern and Western Waterfront
Nuit Blanche 2025
Toronto's famous all-night contemporary art festival is taking over the city. This year's theme, “Translating the City,” explores Toronto’s unique identity and its intersections of culture, language, identity and place.
Checkout the Nuit Blanche installations on Toronto's waterfront:
Silos Projections
Presented by OCAD University and the European Union in Canada, watch as the Canada Malting Silos come to life as a dancer ripples across the video projection canvas.
When: Saturday, October 4, 7PM – 7AM
Where: 9 Eireann Quay
Documentary Screening: A Lake Story
On September 27-28, hundreds of canoes paddled across Toronto’s eastern waterfront, and during Nuit Blanche, you can watch a documentary of how A Lake Story came together and was brought to life.
When: Saturday, October 4, 7PM – 7AM
Where: Harbourfront Centre - 235 Queens Quay W
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Find a spot to cheer on the thousands of runners who are sprinting across the city and along Toronto’s harbourfront!
When: October 18-19
Where: Toronto
The Power Plant Art Gallery
The Power Plant will present two new solo exhibitions from artists Jeneen Frei Njootli and Lucy Raven. Their works will explore themes of land relations and histories of representation. Stay tuned for an announcement on the opening party!
When: November 7 - March 22, 2026
Where: 231 Queens Quay W
Toronto's Haunted Harbour Tours
Set sail on a spooky adventure in Toronto’s Haunted Harbour with Pirate Life! Enjoy an immersive 90-minute storytelling and boat cruise experience that whisks you away on a spooky season nautical adventure.
Set foot on a haunted island and take an up-close look at Toronto’s mysterious Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.
When: Friday-Sunday, September 26 - November 1
Where: 1 Queens Quay E
The Second City
Enjoy a show with non-stop laughter and entertainment. The Second City is renowned as the world’s premier comedy theatre with live improv and sketch comedy.
The Second City offers Toronto some of the best entertainment in the city, and with a delicious restaurant at the theatre, you can enjoy dinner and a show!
When: Friday-Sunday
Where: 110 Harbour St
Museum of Toronto – Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball
It’s your last chance to visit the Museum of Toronto’s ‘Home Game’ exhibition. Learn how basketball has become a part of Toronto’s culture and DNA.
When: On until October 12
Where: 235 Queens Quay W
KidSpark
Located at Harbourfront Centre, KidSpark is an interactive space designed for kids presented by The Ontario Science Centre. It offers a playful, educational experience focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. It’s the perfect spot for families looking for an indoor activity on a chilly fall day.
When: On until January 4, 2026
Where: 235 Queens Quay W
SOLAR - The Bentway
Under the Gardiner Expressway, The Bentway continues unveiling great public art programming.
This fall, they'll host "SOLAR," a light installation with hundreds of synchronized beams, creating an amazing dance of light and shadow.
When: October 16-19
Where: 800 Fleet St
