Halloween is here, and Toronto has the best events for you to make the most of. We leave you our best recommendations.

Halloween at the Zoo

The Toronto Zoo invites you on October 29 and 30 in your favorite costume to enjoy the fall decorations and discover the Halloween theme. Plus, you can enjoy the #NoTricksJustTreats foodtruck located at the main entrance.

You can buy the tickets here. Children under 12 wearing orange and black costumes or dresses in honor of the Year of the Tiger receive a 50% discount.

Program

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Halloween Food Truck Festival

This is the second year this festival has been held and you can enjoy food, drink, kids activities, costumes, sweets and shows.

It takes place at Variety Village located at 3701 Danforth Avenue, Toronto. Admission is free, however, a $5 donation is requested to support Variety Ontario for people with disabilities.

Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dread Night Parade

This is the 23rd edition of Toronto’s famous Halloween event hosted by Clay and Paper Theatre. Due to renovations at the Dufferin Grove Park Skating Rink, the park event which includes an unforgettable bonfire will not take place this year and will be replaced by the parade.

The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. All performers will first congregate along Crawford Street before taking off in the Night of Dread parade from Christie Pits in Dovercourt Park. Check all the details here.

Program

Saturday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Howl-O-Ween by the River

This is an event for the whole family, including pets, where they can dress up and enjoy all the activities at Riverside Common Park located at 657 Queen E, Toronto.

Admission is free and there will be pumpkin decorating, live music, local food and drink, photo props, local vendors and more.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pumpkin Festival at Kingsway

It takes place in the courtyard of Our Lady of Sorrows Church located at 3055 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke. Participants can dress up and there will be activities for decorating pumpkins, making crafts, as well as face painting and treats.

There will also be a pumpkin and costume contest. It’s an event for the whole family. Check all information here.

Program

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to all the Halloween activities and events, we also leave you our recommendations for The day of the Dead in Toronto.

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