Toronto, it’s time to get your haunt on! Tons of spots around the city are embracing the spooky season with Halloween-themed pop-ups, immersive experiences, and performances.
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, many festivities are extending from Friday night all the way through to Sunday, giving you more time to savour a spooky experience. While some popular events like ROM After Dark or Tales of the Damned are already sold out, there are still plenty of haunted happenings available for you to plan the perfect Halloweekend.
Here are 13 Toronto events to check out this Halloween weekend!
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Legends of Horror
An iconic, after-dark immersive experience returns to Casa Loma this spooky season. At Legends of Horror, guests embark on a journey through the castle’s most haunted spaces, from the underground tunnels and hidden chambers to areas rarely open to the public. Stop for a drink at the Captain Morgan bar before continuing the experience, complete with live performers, special effects, and 3D projection mapping. More info.
When: On until October 31
Where: Casa Loma
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Halloween at The Revue
Revue Cinema has been screening classic horror flicks and spooky favourites all month long, and Halloween weekend will be no exception! See films like Sorceress, House of Wax, and The Blair Witch Project in the lead-up to Halloween weekend. Then from October 30-31, enjoy a stacked lineup of films: The Crow, The Devils, Halloween, Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, and Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. More info.
When: On until October 31
Where: Revue Cinema
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Halloween Haunt
Canada’s Wonderland has once again transformed into a scream park filled with thrilling experiences. Face your fears with haunted mazes, thrilling night rides, and scare zones, plus The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, an immersive horror experience. From carnival mayhem to eerie sea creatures to a haunted corn maze, there are all kinds of horrors waiting to be discovered. More info.
When: On until November 1
Where: Canada’s Wonderland
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Halloween Nights of Lights + Pumpkinville
The ultimate two-part fall experience is back in the city! At Nights of Lights, journey through a display of more than 1.5 million dazzling lights, including a 22-foot-tall glowing pumpkin. Then, dive into Pumpkinville for a taste of all things fall—including a 5,000-square-foot haunted maze, fall-inspired treats, midway rides and carnival games, line dancing, pumpkin decorating and carving, and many more seasonal activities, all while surrounded by more than 15,000 real pumpkins. More info.
When: On until November 1
Where: CF Sherway Gardens
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The Burton Experience: Academy of Dark Arts
This immersive Halloween pop-up will take you into a world of dark magic, interactive challenges and potion-making. In this 90-minute adventure, journey through a mysterious academy full of bubbling cauldrons, peculiar characters, and enchanted objects. Along the way, learn to create a potion of your own, take part in movie-inspired trivia and challenges, and capture it all with spellbinding photo moments. More info.
When: October 23-25, 29-31
Where: Café Nicole, Novotel Toronto Centre
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Rose’s Ghost Stories
Explore the many ways that people have celebrated, feared and communed with the dead at Rose’s Ghost Stories, an immersive theatrical experience at the historic Winchester Street Theatre. At this playful, atmospheric, and genuinely unsettling event, audiences will move through the building, encountering a series of live performances, unexpected encounters, stories, and rituals. More info.
When: October 29-31
Where: Winchester Street Theatre
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Dark Waters
Something spooky is stirring beneath the surface. This themed Halloween night invites you to explore Ripley’s Aquarium after dark, surrounded by creatures of the deep sea and roaming actors. Your ticket includes free treats, access to tarot readings, live pumpkin carving, and fun photo-ops throughout the evening! More info.
When: October 30
Where: Ripley’s Aquarium
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Halloween on Church
Costume up for Canada’s biggest Halloween bash! Taking over six blocks of Church street for two nights, this is the city’s ultimate celebration of all things spooky. Take in tons of epic costumes as the street comes alive, plus enjoy drag performances, musical artists, and a special Dolly Parton tribute. More info.
When: October 30 & 31
Where: Church Street, between Gloucester and Carlton streets
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Halloween Extravaganza
Let’s do the time warp again! What better way to celebrate Halloween than a rewatch of this cult classic in a theatre full of fellow fans? To complete the experience, Toronto’s own shadow cast, Excited Mental State, will be on stage performing their own satirical version of the film. Dress up as your favourite character, sit back, and enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show! More info.
When: October 30 & 31
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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Halloween HauntUP
This free outdoor event promises Halloween-themed fun for the whole family (including your pets!). Head over to Halloween HauntUP for a costume parade complete with a marching band, face painting, live music and buskers, giveaways, treats, games, and a sidewalk sale. Plus, if you think your costume is a winner, enter one of the three costume contests (for adults, kids, and pets). More info.
When: October 31
Where: 20 Castlefield Ave
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Halloween Spooktacular
Come dressed in your Halloween best for a day of spooky, family-friendly fun in the heart of the city. Don’t miss special appearances from The Toronto Ghostbusters and Bluey and Bingo, and a whole host of Halloween activities and festive fun. More info.
When: October 31
Where: Sankofa Square
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The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery
Gather your flock for The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery! A murder is committed amongst a family of crows, and a determined detective is on the case. This puppet-fuelled, pun-filled comic whodunit features six characters all performed by a single actor. Returning for one night only, this special Halloween night show will mark the milestone 100th performance! More info.
When: October 31
Where: Factory Theatre
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Toronto Ghost Tours
Spend your Halloween weekend wandering around the city, listening to the chilling stories of Toronto’s most haunted locations. The Haunted Walk offers several different tours across the city, including the University of Toronto, the Distillery District, Evergreen Brick Works, the Village at Black Creek, a boat cruise around the Toronto harbour, and a special event that will take you beneath the CN Tower! Find a spooky experience that speaks to you and learn more about the city’s haunted history. More info.
When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
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