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Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Toronto is ready for one of its biggest Halloween weekends yet!
From massive street parties and haunted attractions to Latin celebrations, spooky markets and family-friendly activities, there’s something happening in practically every corner of the Greater Toronto Area.
And the celebrations don’t end on October 31.
With Día de los Muertos taking place on November 1 and 2, Toronto’s Latin American community has even more reasons to celebrate.
Whether you’re looking for a wild night out, something fun with the kids or a unique cultural experience, Toronto Latinos has you covered.
Here are 20 things to do in Toronto and the GTA from Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1, 2026.
📍 The Warehouse Event Venue, Downsview Park, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 Check ticket for door times
🎟️ Ticketed event – click here
Halloween meets reggaeton at Barrio de los Muertos!
Toronto’s Latin party scene is getting together for a Halloween celebration filled with Latin music, incredible costumes and nonstop dancing.
Expect reggaeton, Latin hits, great energy and a crowd that knows how to party.
If your Halloween soundtrack includes Bad Bunny, Karol G, Feid and Rauw Alejandro, this is where you want to be.
📍 Church Street, between Carlton and Gloucester, Toronto
📅 Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31
🕒 Friday: 8 p.m.–midnight | Saturday: 5 p.m.–midnight
🎟️ FREE
One of Toronto’s biggest Halloween traditions returns for two nights.
The Church-Wellesley Village transforms into a massive outdoor celebration featuring outrageous costumes, drag performances, live entertainment and DJs.
Thousands of people are expected to take over the neighbourhood.
The best part? Admission is completely free.
The Witches’ Brew Beer Garden is restricted to guests aged 19 and older.
📍 Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
📅 Friday, October 30
🕒 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
🎟️ Approximately $40 + fees | 19+
The Royal Ontario Museum is trading quiet galleries for Halloween nightlife.
ROM After Dark features DJs, live performances, themed activities and after-hours access to museum exhibitions.
It’s a fun alternative to traditional nightclubs and a great excuse to dress up.
📍 King Street West, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 From 9 p.m.
🎟️ Paid admission
Can’t decide which Halloween party to attend?
Why not visit several?
The King Street Halloween Club Crawl allows participants to experience multiple nightlife venues using one wristband.
Expect costumes, dancing, DJs and plenty of Halloween energy.
Perfect for groups of friends looking to explore Toronto’s downtown nightlife.
📍 STACKT Market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
📅 Sunday, November 1
🕒 Starting at noon
🎟️ FREE
One of the weekend’s must-visit cultural celebrations!
STACKT Market is hosting a major Día de los Muertos festival celebrating Latin American culture through music, food, art and community.
The festival includes live mariachi performances, Mexican lucha libre wrestling, DJs, face painting, local vendors and cultural installations.
Visitors can experience traditional elements of Día de los Muertos while enjoying a lively celebration in the heart of Toronto.
The festival is promoting an anticipated attendance of more than 8,500 people.
For Toronto’s Latin American community, this is an especially meaningful way to celebrate heritage and honour loved ones.
📍 Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
📅 Sunday, November 1
🕒 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
🎟️ FREE
Toronto’s iconic Nathan Phillips Square is hosting a Día de los Muertos celebration.
The event brings Mexican traditions into the heart of the city with cultural performances, mariachi music, traditional altars known as ofrendas, workshops and an artisan marketplace.
Día de los Muertos is about celebrating life while remembering family and friends who have passed away.
It’s a beautiful opportunity for Toronto residents to learn more about Mexican culture.
📍 Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 3:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
🎟️ Suggested donation
Celebrate Mexican heritage through traditional music, art, food and cultural activities.
This community-focused celebration introduces visitors to the meaning behind Día de los Muertos while creating a welcoming environment for families and people of all backgrounds.
📍 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
📅 Select nights through November 1
🕒 Check selected date
🎟️ Paid admission
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a terrifying Halloween playground.
Expect haunted mazes, scare zones, frightening characters and select rides operating after dark.
This is one of the GTA’s most popular Halloween experiences, particularly among teenagers and young adults.
📍 Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
📅 October 30–31
🕒 Evening entry, with select hours extending to midnight
🎟️ Paid admission
Toronto’s historic castle becomes the setting for one of the city’s most atmospheric Halloween experiences.
Visitors explore a spooky route filled with theatrical performances, special effects and frightening characters.
The castle’s Gothic architecture makes the experience even more memorable.
📍 Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
📅 October 30–31
🕒 7 p.m.–midnight
🎟️ Approximately $55 + HST
Looking for something genuinely terrifying?
Screemers brings multiple haunted attractions, live scare actors and midway rides together for one frightening experience.
Located at Assembly Park in Vaughan, it’s a popular destination for horror fans who enjoy intense Halloween attractions.
📍 585 Queens Quay West, Toronto
📅 October 30–November 1
🕒 Evening departures; advance booking required
🎟️ Paid admission
Halloween on the water?
Toronto’s Haunted Harbour offers a spooky boat experience featuring ghost stories, eerie waterfront scenery and tales connected to Toronto’s mysterious past.
The experience includes a journey toward the Toronto Islands and the historic Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.
It’s a unique option for couples or groups looking for something different.
📍 CF Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
📅 Through November 1
🕒 Friday: 5–11 p.m. | Saturday: Noon–midnight | Sunday: Noon–11 p.m.
🎟️ Paid admission
Halloween Nights of Lights features an illuminated walking trail with colourful displays, pumpkins and interactive installations.
Pumpkinville adds rides, games and family-friendly entertainment.
It’s an excellent option for families with younger children or couples looking for a Halloween date night.
📍 Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen Street East, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 Daytime activities
🎟️ FREE
The Beaches neighbourhood is celebrating Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating and a family-friendly parade.
Local businesses and community organizations come together to create a fun afternoon for children and families.
Dogs in Halloween costumes are welcome at the celebration, too!
📍 Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 Noon–5 p.m.
🎟️ Check organizer for admission details
Downtown Toronto is hosting a daytime Halloween celebration featuring activities for children and families.
Expect costume fun, pumpkin painting, games and special character appearances.
A great option for parents looking for something to do before evening trick-or-treating.
📍 Streetsville Village, Mississauga
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
🎟️ FREE
Mississauga’s historic Streetsville neighbourhood is getting into the Halloween spirit.
Families can enjoy trick-or-treating at participating businesses, costumes and activities throughout the village.
Bring a candy bag and get ready for a fun morning!
📍 Clarkson Village, Mississauga
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
🎟️ Family-friendly community event
Clarkson Village is hosting a Halloween celebration featuring bouncy castles, games, face painting, live performances and trick-or-treating.
It’s another great option for Mississauga families.
📍 20 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 Daytime
🎟️ FREE
Uptown Yonge’s Halloween HauntUP returns with a community celebration featuring costume contests, live entertainment and family activities.
There are activities for adults, children and even pets.
📍 11 Grenview Boulevard North, Etobicoke
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
🎟️ FREE
The Kingsway is hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration with costume contests, live entertainment, crafts, face painting and trick-or-treating.
A great way to spend Halloween morning without spending money.
📍 STACKT Market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕒 Market from noon | Short films at 6 p.m.
🎟️ FREE
STACKT Market is hosting two Halloween experiences in one location.
During the afternoon, the Harvest & Scare Craft Market features local artisans selling handmade products, seasonal decorations, accessories, candles and baked goods.
Later that evening, visitors can enjoy a free Halloween short-film screening featuring creepy and supernatural stories.
Perfect for anyone who wants Halloween entertainment without going to a nightclub.
📍 Various parks across Toronto and the GTA
📅 Sunday, November 1
🕒 Mostly evening; varies by location
🎟️ FREE
Halloween doesn’t end on October 31!
Several Toronto neighbourhoods host pumpkin parades on November 1, inviting residents to display their carved jack-o’-lanterns one final time.
The result is a collection of glowing pumpkins lighting up local parks and community spaces.
It’s a fun, free way to close out Halloween weekend.
From haunted castles and massive costume parties to family festivals and Día de los Muertos celebrations, Halloween weekend offers something for everyone.
For Toronto’s Latin American community, the weekend is particularly special.
Events such as Barrio de los Muertos and the Día de los Muertos festivals at STACKT Market and Nathan Phillips Square showcase the growing presence of Latin culture in Toronto.
Whether you’re dancing to reggaeton, exploring haunted attractions or celebrating with family, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the weekend.
Happy Halloween, Toronto! 🎃💀
Event dates, hours, ticket prices and availability may change. Check with organizers before attending.
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