It's the first weekend of fall, and it's supposed to be sunny and warm. Get outside and enjoy the weather with festivals, live music and more.
European Day of Languages 2014
Are you planning a trip to Europe soon? Drop in on the annual European Day of Languages hosted by the Council of Europe and attend a free language class.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26
Location: Goethe-Institut Toronto, 100 University Ave., North Tower, second floor
Cost: Free
Manhunt Toronto: The Beach
Are you still a kid at heart? Participate in a city-wide manhunt game this Friday night, a game that is similar to tag or cops and robbers.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Location: Southwest corner of Lee Avenue and Queen Street
Cost: Free
Hogtown Hoedown
Put your dancing shoes on and head down to Toronto's Dovercourt House for a night live music and square dancing.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd., third floor
Cost: Details available online
Midnight MRKT
Billed as Toronto's "sexiest" night market, this pop-up styled event will feature live music, lots of street food and goods for local retailers.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 27
Lcation: 461 King St. W.
Cost: $5 at the door
Toronto Kids Festival 2014
Kids can watch live music, performances, dance competitions, singing contests and more.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
Location: Mel Lastman Square
Cost: Free
Evergreen Urban Rodeo
Country meets city. Dine on local, sustainable food and drinks prepared by Canada's top chefs, then take a ride on a mechanical bull and try your luck at carnival games.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
Location: Evergreen Brick Works
Cost: Admission is $150
Canada's Baking and Sweets Show
Calling all dessert fiends: This three-day event will showcase the latest food trends, and host a number of competitions and sweet classes.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28
Location: Toronto Congress Centre, 680 Dixon Rd.
Cost: Details available online
JFL42: Toronto's Comedy Festival
The second weekend of Toronto's very own comedy festival, featuring a number of high-profile comedians including Seth Meyers and Lena Dunham, continues at various venues across the city.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28
Location: Various venues
Cost: Details available online
Apple picking
Soak up the fall sunshine and fill up on healthy snacks. Sample apple cider, browse the pumpkin patch and pick your favourite brand of apple.
Date: Any time throughout the fall.
Location: Applewood Farm Winery, 12416 McCowan Rd. in Stouffville
Cost: Cost varies
Small World Music Festival
A 10-day festival brings the sounds of Serbia, India, Trinidad, Germany, Pakistan and more to Toronto.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 5
Location: Multiple venues across the city
Cost: Prices vary by event
Did we miss any great events? Share yours in the comments section below.
