Bwoohahahahaha! Yes it’s that time of year when many ghoulish Torontonians and Tim Burton aficionados go all out with macabre decorating and creepy costume making. But did you know that the city itself serves up its own hair-raising menu of spooky activities throughout the month of October? Discover Toronto has curated an extra ghoulish selection of 11 of the most chilling Halloween-inspired activities happening in the city this month. Let’s check them out – if you are ready for a good scare that is:
October 4–November 2, 2024
Brave the terror of Etobicoke’s Martino Manor, one of Toronto’s scariest haunted houses. Venture inside the manor and navigate through its spine-chilling outdoor maze. This cash-only attraction is perfect for those seeking a night of pure fear.
2. Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
October 15 – November 2nd
Explore Casa Loma’s 2 km theatrical trail that winds through the castle’s darkest, never-before-seen spaces. Legends of Horror immerses you in a promenade-style experience that will have you questioning every shadow and sound.
3. Ghost Tours at Evergreen Brick Works
October 16 – October 21st
Fact meets fiction on this ghost tour at Evergreen Brick Works, where you’ll learn about the historic landmark’s haunted past. Listen to eerie tales that will leave your imagination running wild long after the tour ends.
4. Ghosts of The Village at Black Creek
October 17 – October 21, 2024
Dive into the paranormal at Black Creek Pioneer Village, one of the city’s most active ghost sites. Join us for a night of spine-tingling ghost stories in a truly creepy historic setting. Paranormal enthusiasts won’t want to miss this.
5. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
October 19 – October 31, 2024
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Toronto. Get your tickets now to discover a haunted evening of classical compositions at the Metropolitan Community Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
6. Dark Waters at Ripley’s Aquarium
October 25, 2024
Dance with the creatures of the deep at Ripley’s Aquarium’s Halloween event, Dark Waters. Enjoy live DJ sets, eerie photo-ops, and specialty cocktails in an undersea world filled with mysterious marine life.
7. Scream Whistle at Steam Whistle Brewing
October 26, 2024
Step right up to SCREAM WHISTLE, a carnival-themed Halloween bash at Steam Whistle Roundhouse. Sip on themed drinks while surrounded by the eerie atmosphere of a haunted circus—if you dare!
8. Día de los Muertos Take Over at SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar
October 31, 2024
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar inside the W Hotel Toronto. This culinary experience, led by award-winning chefs, will feature a six-course tasting menu paired with exclusive cocktails in honor of the festive occasion.
October 31, 2024
Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village becomes the ultimate Halloween block party! Join thousands of costumed revelers as the streets shut down for Canada’s largest Halloween celebration. Show off your best costume, dance to your favorite tunes, and revel in the night’s eerie excitement.
10. Horror, Gore and Spooky Sci-Fi at Revue Cinema
Pregame your Halloween celebrations at the Revue Cinema, where you can get spooked by some of the most iconic horror and sci-fi cult classics, including the Do You Like Gore? slasher retrospective and Drunken Cinema screenings with cocktails by local fave Shameful Tiki Room. Fact: these frightening films will give scary movie fans the best kind of nightmares.
Now this is a really fun date idea or a cool thing to do with the whole family as long as they don’t get spooked too easily! Discover Toronto’s haunted past on this self-guided ghost tour. Lace up your shoes and explore eerie sites like the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Old City Hall, and Queen’s Park, once home to the University Hospital for the Insane. Start at Union Station and head to the Royal Ontario Museum, or walk the route in reverse, uncovering spooky tales and paranormal history along the way.
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