There’s tonnes to do in Toronto this weekend and we’re sure many of you are planning a two day Halloween hop. Here are some things to do in Toronto for the Halloween lovers and haters.
1. Go watch scary classics at The Royal Cinema. Art deco theatre, a screening of Poltergeist, Little Italy awaiting you for post movie food and drink, you can’t go wrong. Check their lineup here.
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2. thresholds – Get your art on with this exhibition of OCAD grad students’ works. It’s an investigation into “the contingencies of human experience and expression through various forms and formats of art, media and design.” Opening reception Thursday, October 30.
3. Go eat at Nana. We’re huge fans of Khao San Road. This new Trinity Bellwoods spot is KSR owner Monte Wan’s new baby. And all the west enders rejoiced. Added bonus, BevLab is creating the Thai inspired drink menu.
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4. The big one: HALLOWEEN – everywhere you turn this weekend, there’s going to be Halloween celebrations. A few of our picks are below.
Death to T.O. IV – Cover bands of Black Sabbath, The Jesus Lizard, Hot Snakes, Beastie Boys, Metallica, The Doors, Tears for Fears, Eminem, and on and on, costumes, booze. This is going to be a sweaty good time. (Silver Dollar, Comfort Zone)
Queer as Fuck‘s Halloween edition should be a fun party. This is Toronto’s LGBTQ+ comedy show. (The Steady)
Torontonians old and new know about this one – the Church Street Halloween Block Party is an annual event that happens in The Village. Dress however you want and strut your stuff on Church St from 9-11 pm. Added bonus, this one’s free.
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For the mellower Halloween enthusiast, check out the Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade. It’s pretty self explanatory. But get this, over 2,000 pumpkins are expected to roll in. And guess what, this one’s free too.
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The 5th Annual Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 90’s Party. Yes this is real. Yes it’s awesome. ($25, Sound Academy)
Gladstone’s Halloween Extravaganza: Decades of Dance. I mean, little explanation is necessary. It’ll be a sweaty, sexy, artsy, fun night. The music spans the 50’s to 00’s and in typical Gladstone form you know there’s going to be singing along, the perfect hit of cheesiness and all around fun. ($35, The Gladstone)
Believe it or not, this is just a sampling of Toronto’s Halloween offers. Check out blogTO’s great roundup here.
For the love of all things spooky, please Instagram your weekend shenanigans. If you don’t have a costume yet, don’t panic. Here are a few last minute costume ideas.
Have a super Halloween, all!
