# Toronto Weekend Guide: Royal Winter Fair and City Events Major cultural events return to Toronto alongside significant transit and road infrastructure closures. - **Source:** [CityNews Toronto](https://toronto.citynews.ca) - **Published:** 2026-11-05 - **Topic:** [culture](https://brifing.si/c/culture) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/e5900f2e-8e18-4d35-860e-2df12ad7e2fd ## Royal Winter Fair Returns The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Exhibition Place from November 6 to 15. This annual event showcases agriculture, local food, and livestock through various competitions and educational shows. Visitors can participate in daily rodeos, interact with farm animals at the petting zoo, or view intricate butter sculpture displays throughout the venue. ## Diwali Celebration in Little India The Gerrard India Bazaar hosts a Diwali Mela this Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Located at 151 Hiawatha Road, the event features live DJ performances, sparklers, and various food vendors. Sidewalk sales will also be available for attendees looking to celebrate the festival of lights within the local community. ## National Womens Show Highlights The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is hosting the National Womens Show this weekend. The event focuses on lifestyle, offering attendees food and wine samples alongside healthy living tips. Guests can also participate in cooking demonstrations and mini makeovers, with a full list of exhibitors currently available for review on their official website. ## Maple Leafs Weekend Schedule The Toronto Maple Leafs play two home games at Scotiabank Arena this weekend. They face the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, followed by a match against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Both games begin at 7 p.m., and while tickets remain available, the inventory is currently limited for both scheduled matchups. ## Scarborough Fall Art Exhibition The Art Guild of Scarborough is holding its Juried Fall Art Show and Sale. Local artists will display original works across various mediums, all of which are available for purchase by the public. Admission, parking, and refreshments are provided free of charge, offering a community-focused cultural experience for those interested in local art. ## Subway Line 2 Disruptions TTC subway service on Line 2 will be suspended between St George and Broadview stations this Saturday and Sunday. Shuttle buses will replace train service to accommodate planned track work throughout the weekend. Regular subway operations are scheduled to resume on Monday morning at 6 a.m. for all daily commuters and travelers. ## GO Transit Service Adjustments GO train service on the Lakeshore East and Stouffville lines is suspended this weekend due to construction. Buses will replace trains, though specific stations like Rouge Hill, Guildwood, and Kennedy GO will have no service. Stouffville line buses will operate directly to Union Station Bus Terminal after serving stops up to Unionville. ## Gardiner Expressway Construction Impact Long-term construction on the Gardiner Expressway continues to affect traffic flow in southern Etobicoke. Westbound lanes between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue are reduced from four to three. Furthermore, eastbound lanes will remain narrowed until December 2026, requiring drivers to stay updated via local traffic reports for potential delays and route changes. ## Sources covering this story - https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/05/weekend-need-to-know-royal-winter-fair-returns/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._