Halloween 2026
Halloween in Toronto
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 45 ideas
- 21 nights out
- 12 costume parties
- 20 for families
- 9 free
Don't miss
Halloween on Church Street Party
Night of Dread Parade and Pageant
ROM After Dark: Trick or Treat
Saturday 24 October
Children's Pumpkin Carving at Allan Gardens
Kids and families are invited to carve mini jack-o'-lanterns. Pumpkins and carving equipment are supplied. Costumes are welcome. Parental supervision is required. Brings a bag for your pumpkin.
Catrinas Festival Toronto - Día de los Muertos
A family-friendly cultural celebration bringing the traditions of Día de los Muertos to Toronto. Features colorful Catrina costumes and parade, live music and mariachi performances, traditional Mexican folkloric dancing, Mexican food and treats, face painting, cultural artwork, and artisan vendors. Activities are festival highlights; final program and schedule should be confirmed with organizers. Saturday runs until 8 PM, Sunday until 6 PM.
Halloween at The Village
Black Creek Pioneer Village transforms into a village of monsters. Families can explore monster houses, visit the Witches' Lair, the Enchanted Library, catch a Slimy Science Show, enjoy trick-or-treating through five heritage buildings, creepy carnival games, and Halloween crafts. Daytime family activities.
FamilySource: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Night of Dread Parade and Pageant
Clay and Paper Theatre presents its annual Night of Dread, an evening of fearful pageantry, revels, and mockery in Dufferin Grove Park. Torontonians are invited to confront their fears through a parade, music, masquerade, dance, giant puppets, fire spinners, stilt walkers, and live music. The evening includes the announcement and symbolic banishment of the 'Fear of the Year', followed by a concert and bonfire.
Family
Lantern Tours at Fort York: After Dark
Illuminated solely by a lantern, tour-goers will hear eerie tales, learn about the bloody Battle of York and a haunted lighthouse. Explore a military burial ground and creepy 200-year-old buildings while learning about paranormal mysteries. The tour starts at the West Gate of Fort York National Historic Site and runs until 9:30 PM.
Halloween Covers Show
The 11th Annual Halloween Covers Show at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, featuring tribute performances to artists like David Bowie, My Chemical Romance, The Ramones, Radiohead, Hole, Fall Out Boy, Deftones, and KISS. Doors open at 7:30 PM. All ages welcome.
Family
Sunday 25 October
Howl-O-Ween Unleashed
A free Halloween afternoon at Downsview Park with dog photo stations, a Toronto Dog Moms vendor market, and dog treats and pet accessories. Advance registration is encouraged.
CostumeFamilyFree
Evergreen Brick Works Day of the Dead Parade
Part of the Good Mourning Festival, this parade celebrates Día de los Muertos with rituals, performances, crafts, and food. The Mercado is free to enter, with optional costs for sugar skull decorating ($30) and face painting ($5-$20).
FamilyFreeSource: Silent H
Riverside Family Halloween Fest & Dog Costume Party
A family-friendly Halloween festival that includes a dog costume party. Free admission.
CostumeFamilyFree
Wednesday 28 October
Children's Pumpkin Carving at Allan Gardens (Midweek)
Kids and families are invited to carve mini jack-o'-lanterns. Pumpkins and carving equipment are supplied. Costumes are welcome. Parental supervision is required. Brings a bag for your pumpkin.
Thursday 29 October
Lantern Tours at Fort York: After Dark (Repeat Dates)
Illuminated solely by a lantern, tour-goers will hear eerie tales, learn about the bloody Battle of York and a haunted lighthouse. Explore a military burial ground and creepy 200-year-old buildings while learning about paranormal mysteries. The tour starts at the West Gate of Fort York National Historic Site and runs until 9:30 PM.
Armageddon Kickoff Halloween Weekend
An influence & Friends event at GRETA Bar YYZ, a massive two-floor arcade bar and entertainment venue on King West, marking the kickoff to Halloween weekend.
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Friday 30 October
Baddies Freak Fest
The 5th Annual Baddies Freak Fest at Empirex Toronto (formerly Nuvo Toronto). Expect a fully decorated venue with festivities running until 3:00 AM. For bottle service or inquiries, message directly.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical concert under the gentle glow of candlelight. Program includes spooky classical music and film scores like 'Thriller', 'The Exorcist' theme, 'Stranger Things' theme, 'Beetlejuice' theme, 'The Addams Family' theme, and 'Halloween' theme. There is also an 8:45 PM session.
boom 97.3 Totally 80's Halloween Costume Party
An annual Halloween costume party with an 80s theme, featuring a $2500 prize for Best Costume. Advance tickets are recommended. Doors open at 9:00 PM. 19+ event.
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TAKEOVER HALLOWEEN with SCHROTTHAGEN
A Halloween takeover event featuring SCHROTTHAGEN.
Night outSource: Resident Advisor
INBLACK Halloween Night / Escape Room Special Edition
INBLACK offers seven Halloween experiences across four locations (Toronto, Markham, North York). Selected experiences receive special Halloween treatments with live actors, additional scares, and seasonal twists. Non-horror options are also available. Experience availability and pricing vary.
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Saturday 31 October
Halloween Pumpkin Carving at STACKT Market
An afternoon of pumpkin carving and spooky fun, suitable for kids, families, and all ages. Pumpkins and materials are available while supplies last. Adult supervision is required for children. A Halloween market also runs throughout the day. Ends at 3:30 PM.
FamilyFreeSource: STACKT Market
Día de Muertos Dance Festival
A unique dance festival celebrating Mexico's Day of the Dead, featuring Latin artists, residencies, commissions, and live performances. The immersive production asks the audience to move around the building (inside and outside). Performers may come into close proximity. Features Marigold Flower Craft and Ofrenda Reflection from 6-7 PM, Immersive Performances from 7-8:30 PM, and a Dance Party & Reception with live DJ from 8:30-10 PM. Funded by the Toronto Arts Council.
Halloween on Church Street Party
Toronto's biggest free Halloween street celebration. Six blocks of Church Street (Carlton Street to Gloucester Street) become pedestrian-only festivities with live street DJs, drag performances, patio pop-ups, themed cocktails, and thousands of costumes. Local shops, restaurants, and bars stay open late. Runs until midnight.
Night outCostumeFreeSource: Todotoronto Events Instagram
ROM After Dark: Trick or Treat
An adults-only Halloween party (19+) at the Royal Ontario Museum. Infusing nostalgic fun with scary thrills, the museum transforms with eerie projections, larger-than-life inflatables, live performances, electrifying DJ sets, food, drinks, and non-stop dancing. Costumes encouraged (no masks, weapons, or props). Ticket includes one complimentary drink. Museum galleries open until 11:30 PM.
Night outCostumeSource: Ontario Festivals
King West Halloween Crawl
A Halloween club crawl across 5 King West clubs, offering entry with one wristband and no cover. Runs until 2:00 AM.
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Toronto Club Crawl
A Halloween club crawl across 4 downtown clubs, offering entry with one wristband and no cover. Runs until 4:00 AM.
Night outCostumeSource: Trick or Drink
Halloween: Chapter 4
The nightmare returns for the 4th consecutive year of sold-out Halloween events. Features 3 rooms with 3 different sounds and a costume contest. Doors open at 9:30 PM.
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Club Hell Halloween Party
A one-night Halloween party at a secret downtown Toronto nightclub. The venue address is revealed to ticket holders the night before (Oct 30). Features Hip Hop, R&B, and Top 40 music. Costumes are encouraged. 19+ event. Runs until 2:00 AM.
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Nightmare on King Street
An unforgettable Halloween experience expecting over 1000 people. Features 3 floors with 3 different sounds (Latin hits/Reggaeton, Portuguese/Funk, Top 40/Club Anthems). Runs until 5:00 AM.
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Ayc Presents: the Masc-querade Ball
A Halloween Masc-querade Ball presented by AYC.
Night outCostumeSource: Resident Advisor
Yoyaku x Rhythm: Halloween Special
A special Halloween event by Yoyaku and Rhythm.
Night outSource: Resident Advisor
Steve Lawler - Halloween
A Halloween event featuring DJ Steve Lawler.
Night outSource: Resident Advisor
Sunday 1 November
Day of the Dead Toronto
Toronto's biggest Día de Muertos celebration, featuring ofrendas (altars), mariachi music, folkloric dance, and a candlelight closing ceremony. Runs until 8:00 PM.
FamilyFreeSource: Silent H
Post Halloween Pumpkin Parade
Bring your carved jack-o'-lanterns to Berczy Park for a post-Halloween send-off. Pumpkins will be displayed on the park's stage before being composted by the City of Toronto. All ages are welcome. Runs until 7:30 PM.
FamilyFreeSource: Old Town Toronto
Día de los Muertos Workshops
Workshops for papel picado (perforated paper banners) and sugar skull decorating.
FamilySource: Silent H
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed as a Christian holiday but is not a public holiday in Toronto or Canada. Businesses and offices will maintain normal operating hours. Some individuals may visit cemeteries or attend church services to commemorate the saints.
All season
Lantern Tours at Colborne Lodge: The Unexplained
Explore the dimly lit Colborne Lodge, visit the gravesite of John and Jemima Howard, and learn about true tales of paranormal activities and ideas of death and the afterlife. Tours take place indoors and outdoors with three sessions daily at 7:30 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM.
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland transforms into a 'scream park' with haunted mazes, scare zones, night rides, and live shows. The 2026 season includes 'The Conjuring: Beyond Fear' immersive attraction. Recommended for guests 13 and older.
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Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
Casa Loma's 10th-anniversary event features a self-guided 2 km theatrical horror route through the castle's gardens, underground tunnels, and stables. Expect classic horror characters, projections, animatronics, dramatic lighting, and live entertainment. Family Hours (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM on select dates) are available with no live actors. Extended hours until midnight on Halloween weekend. Standard hours run until late.
Screemers
Toronto's original Halloween event returns with seven walk-through mazes and 120 live actors under a 15,000-square-foot tent. Features a 'Midway of Madness', 'Vampire Lounge', and a brand-new 'Disassembly Park' scare zone. Located in Vaughan. Operating nights and hours are listed on the official ticket page.
Night outFamilySource: northofvaughan Instagram
Haunted Hollows Scream Park
An outdoor, live-action Halloween experience with a continuous immersive haunted trail, live scare actors, a Haunted House of Horrors (8 scenes, wheelchair accessible), Haunted Mini Putt, Oddities Museum, Sinister Sideshow, Night Market, Carnival Games, Hellfire Pizza, and carnival concessions. Located just north of Newmarket in East Gwillimbury. Prices vary by date. Open select nights until November 1.
FamilySource: To Do Canada
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville
An ultimate fall experience featuring over 1.5 million dazzling lights, new scenes, photo moments, 15,000+ real pumpkins, midway rides, carnival games, interactive attractions, seasonal food, and live entertainment. Bigger and more interactive for 2026, suitable for all ages.
FamilySource: Child's Life
Lantern Tours: Macabre Tales at Todmorden Mills
Hear creepy stories from the 1890s to present day, accompanied by a tour of the historic Helliwell House and the Cottage. Attendees can then warm up with a beverage at the Brewery Building. Tours take place from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.
Thornhill Woods Haunted House: The Witch's Curse
The 20th Anniversary features an all-new walk-through haunted house experience, 'The Witch's Curse', with immersive sets, twists, and scares. The yard haunt and cemetery display are free. The walk-through costs $10 per person (not recommended for children under 13). All proceeds are donated to Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan. Open until 9 PM nightly.
FamilyFree
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 14 Oct