By Jessica Lam on
Toronto is a Halloween lover’s city. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, thrills and chills with a bit of a spooky edge—or a full-on, spine-tingling, hair-raising frightfest, visit the 6ix for haunted houses, family Halloween events, Halloween parties and more. There’s something for everyone, from pumpkin spice to absolute fright!
With an emphasis on fall fun (not frights!), these Toronto Halloween attractions are appropriate for all ages.
The younger sibling to Canada’s Wonderland’s immersive Halloween Haunt, Tricks and Treats (select dates, September 26–November 1, 2026), is a solid draw for families with little kids. The amusement park’s fall festival features costume contests, trick-or-treat stations, kid-friendly rides, and live shows with the Peanuts gang.
The immersive True Tales of Toronto Harbour audio tour takes place from a Lake Ontario boat cruise. You’ll don headphones to hear Warren Hoselton (your narrator, who was a Toronto parks supervisor for 23 years) spill the tea on Toronto harbour’s most infamous stories and legends.
Floating on the lake at night can be a spooky or relaxing experience, depending on whether you listen to the scary stories or let the gentle waves rock you to sleep.
Lace up your walking shoes and discover Toronto from a new and eerie perspective on this self-guided ghost tour. You’ll learn about the spirits lurking at iconic Toronto institutions like the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Old City Hall and Queen’s Park (which used to be the site of the University Hospital for the Insane in the 19th century). You can start at Union Station and make your way to the Royal Ontario Museum, or walk the other way around.
This easy-peasy tour lets you control the pace, the stops and the time of day you venture out, making it a ghost tour that’s frightfully intriguing, but not scary.
Want more ghost tours? Try Ghost Walks at Exhibition Place.
Don your scariest costume for this wicked block party in Church-Wellesley Village. The main drag turns into a pedestrian-only thoroughfare on the night of the 31st as it hosts Canada’s largest Halloween party. Dress to impress, toast the scary season and show off your best “Thriller” dance moves in Toronto’s bustling 2SLGBTQI+ headquarters.
The family-friendly fun starts at 6 p.m., but expect things to get wilder as the night goes on (until 2 a.m.).
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If you can brave a jump scare or two, these Halloween attractions will spice up your pumpkin season. Most are suitable for ages 13 and up, but check event websites for more details.
Tiptoe through bone-chilling scare zones, go on thrilling night rides and immerse yourself in sinister live shows at the annual Halloween Haunt (select dates, September 25–November 1, 2026) at Canada’s Wonderland. You can experience six creepy mazes this year, including “Dark Ride,” where you’ll get to explore an abandoned carnival attraction.
With its scare zones, mazes, live actors, entertainment, silly Halloween carnival food (and hair-raising roller coasters!), Canada’s Wonderland is a top Halloween attraction each year.
Meander your way down a terrifying 2 km (1.24 mi) trail, passing through an immersive theatrical experience complete with scary character actors, leading to the famed castle’s lower gardens and darkest tunnels.
The best thing about Legends of Horror (select dates, October 3–31, 2026) at Casa Loma is it’s only as scary as you want: if you’ve got younger children (or sensitive folks) in your group, you can book an earlier experience, which takes place without actors.
Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the historic Village At Black Creek after dark? This circa-1860 country village is home to 40 historic buildings, 10 gardens and an array of heritage farm animals.
Visit after dark to experience a ghost and paranormal activity walk, the Enchanta Village dark symphony (October 2 & 3, 2026), or try your hand at the live escape game (through December 2026)—all in the dark of night!
These hair-raising Toronto Halloween events and attractions aren’t for everyone. With ample frights, convincing ghouls—plus Halloween cocktails, beer gardens or dance parties—they’re for adventurous souls ages 19+.
Brave your way through west end Etobicoke’s spine-chilling Martino Manor (select dates, October 2–November 1, 2026), one of Toronto’s scariest haunted houses. You’ll get to explore inside the terrifying haunted house, spooky outdoor maze, and interact with the interactive horror sets designed for social media ops. New for 2026: The Funeral Parlour.
TIP: It’s a cash-only attraction, so be sure to hit up an ABM on your way over.
Prepare for a night of full-throated terror at Screemers, one of the longest-standing Halloween attractions just north of the Greater Toronto Area.
Gather the gang and navigate your way through seven creepy haunted mazes (with 120 character actors eager to scare the living daylights out of you), and go on unlimited rides on the Midway of Madness.
Afterwards, toast the frightfully good times with witchy brews and bloody good drinks at their fully licensed Vampire Lounge.
Kick off your Halloween celebrations at the Revue Cinema, where you can get spooked by some of the most iconic horror classics this month, including a Scream and Scream 7 double feature (October 23, 2026), The Blair Witch Project (October 29, 2026), and Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (October 31, 2026).
Don’t miss the month’s Drunken Cinema screenings, which are accompanied by cocktails by the local fave Shameful Tiki Room. Fact: these frightening films will give scary movie fans the best kind of nightmares!
Spend the day in laidback Roncesvalles Village before walking over to the Revue.
Now’s the time to start planning your Halloween trip to Toronto. Here’s what you need to know.
Transportation: Most Toronto events and attractions are accessible by public transit (TTC). For a fee, drivers can park their vehicles in municipal parking lots, private lots, and on city streets (check signage).
Costumes: For much of October, basic costumes can be found in chain stores and thrift shops. If you’re looking for something special, try these Toronto costume and cosplay shops.
Tickets: Visit event and attraction websites for ticketing information. Advance tickets are your best bet as many events sell out, especially on weekends.
—This story has been updated with new details since it was first published in October 2023.