October 2026 Senior Activities in Oakville, Mississauga & Toronto
Senior-friendly events across Oakville, Mississauga, Etobicoke & Toronto Midtown – curated monthly by Livia Care.
October brings a rich mix of harvest festivals, art shows, museum exhibitions and the last farmers' markets of the season to the Greater Toronto Area. The neighbourhoods we serve are alive with experiences that are meaningful for older adults and their families. Here is our curated guide for October 2026.
Oakville
Acorn Fest | Friday-Saturday, October 2-3 (Fri 5-10pm, Sat 12-5pm) | Towne Square, Downtown Oakville | A downtown fall celebration with live entertainment, local shopping and Canada's giant 8-foot acorn. | Free
JAM Roots & Rhythms Festival | Saturday, October 3, 12pm | Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park | A lakefront celebration of roots and world music, part of the national Culture Days weekend. | Free
World of Threads Festival | Ongoing through January 17, 2027 | Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville | An international exhibition of contemporary fibre and textile art, featuring 192 artists from 22 countries. | Free
Oakville Civitan Farmers' Market | Every Saturday through November 28, 8am-1:30pm | Dorval Crossing, 240 North Service Rd W, Oakville | Fresh local produce and artisan goods supporting community charitable causes. | Free
Mississauga – Port Credit, Lorne Park & Mineola
Lakeshore Art Trail | Friday-Sunday, October 16-18 (Gala Fri 6:30-9pm; Show Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm) | Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga | A juried art show and sale celebrating local fine art talent, with artist meet-and-greets and live demonstrations. | Free (gala ticketed)
Lakeview Farmers' Market | Sundays 9am-2pm (Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25) | Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E | Fresh local produce, handcrafted goods and live music in a lakeside setting. | Free
Etobicoke & Toronto West
Humber Bay Shores Farmers' Market | Final Saturdays, October 3 & 10, 9am-2pm | Humber Bay Park West, Etobicoke | Local produce and artisan goods in a scenic lakefront setting, closing out the season. | Free
Lantern Tours at Colborne Lodge: The Unexplained | October 27-30, 7:30, 8 & 9pm | Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, High Park | A guided lantern-lit evening tour through the historic 1837 home's lesser-known stories. | $25 + HST
Sorauren Farmers' Market | Every Monday, 3-7pm, year-round | Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Ave | A neighbourhood favourite for fresh produce, baked goods and artisan finds. | Free
Toronto Midtown – Forest Hill, Rosedale & Casa Loma
Eglinton Way Farmers Market | Final Sundays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 8am-1pm | 125 Burnaby Blvd at Eglinton Ave | Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan finds serving the Lawrence Park, Bedford Park and Lytton Park communities, closing out the season. | Free
BEES: A Story of Survival | Final days, through October 18, daily 10am-5:30pm | Royal Ontario Museum | An immersive exhibition on the science and wonder of bees, in its closing weeks. | $9 surcharge on general admission; free for members.
At Livia Care, we believe that a vibrant, connected life at home is one of the greatest gifts we can support. When professional, compassionate care is in place, families are freed to focus on the moments that matter most. To learn more about how Livia Care serves families across these neighbourhoods, visit www.liviacare.ca.
Published by Livia Care | Toronto's Premium Home Care Provider | www.liviacare.ca | Updated monthly.
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