Top events this weekend in Toronto, November 13 to 15
From a European film festival to a Filipino food fair, Toronto has a full weekend of public events, plus a National Ballet opening and the Distillery Winter Village in its second day.
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Toronto's weekend of November 13 to 15 has public events across the city, from a free film festival and a no-cost Filipino food fair to a National Ballet opening and a rare book fair at the waterfront.
Friday, November 13
European Union Film Festival
The European Union Film Festival Toronto screens films from across Europe through November 26. On Friday evening, the festival presents two films at the Alliance Française Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road.
At 6:00 pm: Hidden People, a Slovenian comedy directed by Miha Hočevar, running 97 minutes. At 8:30 pm: Our Girls, a Dutch drama directed by Mike van Diem, running 103 minutes.
General seats are free on a first-come, first-served basis. You can reserve a seat in advance for $10. The festival runs through November 26 with films from EU member countries. The full schedule is at euffto.com.
National Ballet of Canada: Emergence / Silent Screen
The National Ballet of Canada opens its double bill Emergence / Silent Screen on Friday evening at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West. Friday's performance is at 7:30 pm. Running time is 1 hour 50 minutes with one intermission.
Tickets start at $57. Rush tickets at up to 50 percent off go on sale at 11:00 am on each performance day at the box office. Standing room is $12, also available from 11:00 am. Book at national.ballet.ca or call 416-345-9595. The production runs through November 20.
Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE
The Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE continues at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm. The festival runs from November 12 to 15.
Tickets range from $51.50 to $231.50 in person. A livestream option is available at $20.50 per show. Book at torontoburlesquefestival.ca or through Showpass.
Saturday, November 14
The National Ballet has two Saturday performances: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Four Seasons Centre.
Kain Tayo sa Paskuhan Village
The second annual Kain Tayo sa Paskuhan Village, a Filipino Christmas food and artisan fair, runs Saturday at the Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West. Doors open at 9:45 am and the event runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is free.
Up to 50 vendors will offer traditional Filipino Christmas food, including bibingka, puto bumbong and lechon. The fair also includes harana (Filipino serenading), parol-making workshops and live entertainment. Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged.
Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair
The Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair opens Friday at 5:00 pm but Saturday is its main day, running from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm at OCAD U Waterfront, 130 Queen's Quay East. Dealers exhibit rare books, maps, prints and manuscripts. Admission is $20 with weekend-long re-entry. Advance tickets at tabf.abac.org.
Toronto Zoo Holiday Marketplace
The Toronto Zoo's Holiday Marketplace runs Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The indoor and outdoor market features artisan vendors from local and surrounding communities. Admission is included with zoo admission. On Sunday November 15, free photos with Santa are available at the zoo's front entrance as part of the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan. Details at torontozoo.com.
Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery Winter Village, in its second day, is open in the Distillery District. On Friday and Saturday, retail is open from 10:00 am and cabins from 11:00 am. Santa, elves and carollers are on site from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Entry is free before 4:00 pm; after 4:00 pm, tickets start at $16 plus HST and must be bought in advance at thedistillerywintervillage.com. Children 9 and under are free.
Sunday, November 15
The National Ballet has one Sunday performance at 2:00 pm at the Four Seasons Centre.
The Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair runs Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm at OCAD U Waterfront, 130 Queen's Quay East.
The Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE closes Sunday with two shows, at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, headlined by Lovey Goldmine.
Getting around this weekend
UP Express train service between Union Station and Toronto Pearson Airport is suspended Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15. The last UP Express from Union Station runs at 11:00 pm on Friday November 13, and the last from the airport at 11:39 pm Friday. Metrolinx is operating GO buses between Union Station Bus Terminal and Pearson Airport Terminal 1 during the suspension. TTC Route 900 Airport Express runs from Kipling Station on the Bloor-Danforth line. Service resumes Monday November 17.
As of Friday morning, TTC had no planned subway or LRT closures for this weekend.
Before you go
Confirm times and admission on each event's own page before you travel, as details can change. The National Ballet recommends arriving early for rush tickets. The Distillery Winter Village requires advance online tickets for entry after 4:00 pm and has no onsite box office.
Questions this story answers
What is happening in Toronto on Friday November 13, 2026?
The European Union Film Festival screens two films for free at the Alliance Française Spadina Theatre on Spadina Road: Hidden People (Slovenia) at 6:00 pm and Our Girls (Netherlands) at 8:30 pm. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis, or you can reserve a seat for $10 in advance. The National Ballet of Canada opens Emergence and Silent Screen at 7:30 pm at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West. The Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE continues at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street, with shows at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm.
What is the Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE and when does it run?
The Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE runs from November 12 to 15, 2026, at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm. Sunday shows are at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, with the finale headlined by Lovey Goldmine. Tickets range from $51.50 to $231.50 in person; a livestream is available at $20.50 per show. Tickets are available through Showpass and at torontoburlesquefestival.ca.
What is the National Ballet's Emergence and Silent Screen and how much are tickets?
Emergence and Silent Screen is a double bill by the National Ballet of Canada. It runs at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, with performances this weekend on Friday November 13 at 7:30 pm, Saturday November 14 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday November 15 at 2:00 pm. Running time is 1 hour 50 minutes with one intermission. Tickets start at $57. Rush tickets at up to 50 percent off go on sale at 11:00 am on the day of each performance. Standing room tickets are $12, also from 11:00 am. Book at national.ballet.ca or call 416-345-9595.
What is the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair and how much does it cost?
The Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair runs Friday to Sunday at OCAD U Waterfront, 130 Queen's Quay East. Hours are Friday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Admission is $20 with weekend-long re-entry. Advance tickets are available at tabf.abac.org. Dealers exhibit rare books, maps, prints and manuscripts.
What is Kain Tayo sa Paskuhan Village and where is it?
Kain Tayo sa Paskuhan Village is a free Filipino Christmas food and artisan fair at the Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West. It runs on Saturday November 14 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with doors opening at 9:45 am. Up to 50 vendors offer traditional Christmas dishes including bibingka, puto bumbong and lechon. The fair also includes harana (Filipino serenading), parol-making workshops and live entertainment. Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged to secure a spot.
What is at the Toronto Zoo this weekend?
The Toronto Zoo is running its Holiday Marketplace on Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The indoor and outdoor market features local and regional artisan vendors. Admission is included with zoo admission. On Sunday, free photos with Santa are available at the zoo's front entrance as part of the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan. Visit torontozoo.com for details.
Is the UP Express running this weekend?
UP Express train service between Union Station and Toronto Pearson Airport is suspended on Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15 to support construction on the Kitchener line. The last train from Union Station runs at 11:00 pm on Friday November 13, and the last from the airport at 11:39 pm Friday. Metrolinx is running GO buses between Union Station Bus Terminal and Pearson Airport Terminal 1 during the suspension. From Kipling Station, TTC Route 900 Airport Express also serves the airport. Service resumes Monday November 17.
Is the Distillery Winter Village open this weekend?
The Distillery Winter Village opened on Thursday November 12 and runs through January 3, 2027. On Friday November 13, retail is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and cabins from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Entry is free before 4:00 pm; after 4:00 pm, tickets start at $16 plus HST and must be bought online in advance at thedistillerywintervillage.com. Children 9 and under are free. Santa, elves and carollers are on site from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
- National Ballet of Canada — Emergence / Silent Screennational.ballet.ca
- European Union Film Festival Toronto — programeuffto.com
- Toronto Burlesque Festival REVERIE — ticketstorontoburlesquefestival.ca
- Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair — tabf.abac.orgtabf.abac.org
- Kain Tayo sa Paskuhan Village — Eventbriteeventbrite.ca
- Toronto Zoo Holiday Marketplacetorontozoo.com
- UP Express suspension — Insaugainsauga.com
- Distillery Winter Villagethedistillerywintervillage.com
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