The Greater Toronto Area is transforming into a ghoulish spectacle this Halloween season. From terror-filled haunted houses to zombie-apocalypse-themed attractions to nostalgic wagon rides contests and pumpkin crafts—there’s something to celebrate for every age group. Therefore, enjoy our collection of the top 16 Halloween events in Toronto.
Check out our list of the most anticipated Halloween events, attractions and pumpkin patches in the Greater Toronto Area.
Toronto: Halloween Events in Toronto for Kids
Casa Loma – Legends of Horror
- Location: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: September 30, 2022, to October 31, 2022
- Time: Family Hours (less scary 6 pm to 7:30 pm), standard hours 7 pm – late
- Ticket Price: $35 – $55
- Ages: All ages. However, children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Walk through one of Canada’s oldest historic castles. During your walk you’ll experience an interactive and immersive theatrical interpretation of all the classic horror fiends. This tour is a self-guided 2km walk starting in the gardens and through the castle tunnels into spaces never before seen by the public.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery Tours
- Location: Historical Plaque – Mount Pleasant Cemetery 1639 Yonge St Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 30, 2022
- Time: 11 am
- Ticket Price: Free
- Ages: All Ages
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Join your tour guide around the gates of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. After that, head on a tour through the graveyard, a National Historic Site Of Canada, and the final resting place of over 168,000 people. Consequently, the tour will focus on those who passed away from murder, tragedy and under suspicious circumstances.
Haunted High Park – Colborne Lodge After Dark Lantern Tour
- Location: Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 26, 2022 – October 28, 2022
- Time: 7 to 8 pm or 9 to 10 pm
- Ticket Price: $17.70 +HST
- Ages: Recommended for ages 12 and older. As a result, aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
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Take a chilling tour through the grounds of Colborne Lodge, the 19th-century home of John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. During the tour, you’ll explore Victorian ideas of life and death and hear a ghost tale. Above all, make sure to dress warmly – the event is outside!
Halloween At The Village
- Location: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 15, 22, 29, & 30 2022
- Time: 11am – 4pm
- Ticket Price: $18 – $22 + HST
- Ages: All Ages
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Come and visit the Black Creek Pioneer Village for some good old-fashioned fall and Halloween fun! You can learn about the gruesome secrets of 19th-century medicine with the village doctor, participate in experiments during the slimy science show, build a monster mask, survive a petrifying puppet show and more!
Boo at the Toronto Zoo
- Location: 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 22, 23, 29, 30 2022
- Time: Open hours 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Ticket Price: $13.50 – $22.20 – 50% off zoo admission for kids (12 & under) in costumes or wearing orange and black in honour of the Year of the Tiger
- Ages: All Ages
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The animals at the Toronto Zoo want to see you! Boo at the Zoo is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season, Firstly, enjoy Fall decor with spooky walk-through at the Amur and Sumatran tigers. After that, pause for photo opportunities. Finally, take part in the Critters and Costumes Parade!
Bump In The Night – Wolf Howl
- Location: 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 27 & 30 2022
- Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
- Ticket Price: $15 – $20
- Ages: Recommended for ages five and up
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A classic Halloween event in Toronto is Bump in the Night, at the Toronto Zoo. For example, at this event you attend the zoo and join them in the evening, after the sun goes down, to learn about nocturnal creatures and how they thrive in the dark. For example, you can take a moonlight hike to “communicate” with the arctic wolves in the zoo!
Fort York After Dark: Lantern Tours
- Location: 100 Garrison Road – Fort York National Historic Site, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 28 – 31, 2022
- Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
- Ticket Price: $13.27 + HST (pre-registration required)
- Ages: Recommended for ages 12 and up
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Explore a national historical site. During your visit you’ll hear the tales of why the lighthouse is haunted. Also, you’ll learn and what happened during the bloody Battle of York. Finally, walk to two military cemeteries by the light of a lantern.
Trick R Treat
- Location: National Event Venue – 1000 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: October 29, 2022
- Time: 9pm – 2am
- Ticket Price: $38.18 – $54.06
- Ages: All Ages
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The 15th annual Trick R Treat party returns! This all-ages event always sells out, so get your tickets now! Subsequently, the National Event Venue will transform into a haunted candy shop. Finally, There will be music, prizes for the best costumes and candy!
Halloween At The Farm
- Location: Black Creek Community Farm 4929 Jane St Toronto, Ontario
- Dates: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Time: 1pm – 4pm
- Ticket Price: Free
- Ages: All Ages
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Join Black Creek Community Farm for Halloween fun for the whole family. Firstly, you can bring a costume for the costume swap and leave with a new-to-you costume to wear! Secondly, there will be a Jack-O-Lantern carving station. As a result, for $5, you get a pumpkin, light and tools (pre-purchase online to guarantee your spot). Finally, food and drinks will be available to purchase as well at this Halloween event in Toronto
Burlington: Halloween Events That are Perfect for Kids
The Great Pumpkin Trail
- Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario
- Dates: October 21 – 23 & 28 – 30 2022
- Time: Timed tickets starting at 5:30 pm
- Ticket Price: $16 – $20 + HST
- Ages: All Ages
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Come and walk the pumpkin trail, where you’ll see hundreds of Jack-o-Lanterns along the way. You’ll also enjoy live entertainment, pumpkin-themed activities, and fall treats. Ages 0-3 are free but still require a ticket.
Most importantly we should note that most of the trail includes rough terrain. As a result, only a quarter-kilometre loop of the Pumpkin Trail is entirely wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly.
Caledon: Halloween Activities Your Family Can’t Miss
PumpkinFest at Downey’s Farm Market
- Location: 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, Ontario
- Dates: September 17 – October 31, 2022
- Time: 9:30am – 5pm
- Ticket Price: $17 (weekdays) $22.99 (weekends)
- Ages: All Ages
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Let your kids pet the farm animals, find their way in a corn maze and more! There are many things for kids to do during the fall and Halloween seasons at Downey’s. Additional activities only available during the market’s Pumpkinfest include: live entertainment, duck races, zip lines, unlimited wagon rides, a pedal cart track and more!
Note that tickets must be bought online in advance and are not available at the door.
Vaughan: Spooky Events Ideal for Families
Canada’s Wonderland Camp Spooky
- Location: Canada’s Wonderland – 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, Ontario
- Dates: Weekends September 24 – October 30, 2022
- Time: 10am – 5pm
- Ticket Price: Included with park admission
- Ages: All Ages
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Camp Spooky in Canada’s Wonderland is a family-friendly daytime event! Because of this, you’ll find trick-or-treating, live shows with Charlie Brown & his friends, a kid’s costume parade, plus all your favourite rides. You can also decorate your own pumpkin to take home for an extra charge.
Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt
- Location: Canada’s Wonderland – 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, Ontario
- Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, September 23 – October 30, 2022
- Time: 7pm – 12am
- Ticket Price: Starting at 54.99 + HST
- Ages: For older children. As a result, recommended for ages 12 and up.
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For those with older kids who enjoy a good scare, Halloween Haunt is a specially ticketed event, turning the theme park into a scream park! To clarify, you’ll love wandering through the scare zones and mazes. On the other hand, you might choose to listen to live music and performances. Finally, you can go through the haunted attractions – if you dare!
Milton: Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Pick A Pumpkin At Andrews Farm Market
- Location: 9365 10 Side Road, Milton, Ontario
- Dates: Everyday
- Time: 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm Weekends & Holidays
- Ticket Price: $15 + HST, Children under 5 are free
- Ages: All Ages
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If you are looking for classic Fall fun, look no further than Andrews Farm Market! Firstly, come pick your own pumpkin, wander the walking trails, and take a wagon ride. Then your kids will love the playground, animal corral, straw mountain climb, and miniature straw maze. Finally, enjoy a BBQ lunch and ice cream. As a result, it sounds like the perfect family day!
Pumpkins After Dark
- Location: Country Heritage Park – 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario
- Dates: September 23 – November 5
- Time: Varies by date
- Ticket Price: $17.95 – $21.95 Family pack for 2 adults & 2 children $74.80
- Ages: All Ages
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Canada’s award-winning Halloween event is back in 2022 as a walk-through event. Firstly, enjoy wandering through 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Secondly, see if you can spot famous movie and pop culture icons, classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs, dragons and more. There are also live pumpkin carving demonstrations, fall treats and more.
Richmond Hill: Kid-friendly Halloween Activities and Events
Spooktacular Light Show
- Location: Meadowvale GO Station – 95 Newkirk Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Dates: September 23 – October 31, 2022
- Time: 7pm – 10:30pm
- Ticket Price: $24.95 – $34.95 per car load
- Ages: All Ages
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Drive through this spooktacular light show featuring over 2 million lights. During your drive, you’ll see family favourite characters and cruise through a pumpkin-filled tunnel. Finally, make sure to tune into the dedicated radio station for all the Halloween hits! Since you’ll stay in your vehicle, this event is also pet friendly.
