Family Activities and Events for Halloween in Toronto
October 31st is just around the corner, and there’s no shortage of frightful fun happening for Halloween in Toronto this year! Whether you’re looking for a spooky good time, a not-so-scary adventure, or a festive way to celebrate, the city is packed with Halloween events that are perfect for families. From pumpkin patches to ghostly walks, here’s a roundup of the best family-friendly Halloween events in Toronto.
Spooktacular Family Fun to Celebrate Halloween in Toronto
Pumpkins After Dark
Where: Country Heritage Park, Milton (just outside Toronto)
When: Until Thursday October 31
Pumpkins After Dark is a magical walk-through experience featuring over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and illuminated sculptures. Wander through spooky pathways filled with glowing pumpkins shaped like dragons, movie characters, and more. It’s a visual treat for all ages and an ideal way to celebrate Halloween without the scares. Plus, there are live carving demonstrations, food trucks, and photo opportunities throughout the trail!
Casa Loma’s Legends of Horror
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace
When: Until Thursday October 31st
Casa Loma’s Legends of Horror is an immersive walk-through experience set in the grand, historic castle and its spooky gardens. While it offers some thrills, this event is suitable for older kids and teens who love a good scare. Walk through the shadowy tunnels, dark forest paths, and eerie indoor spaces filled with actors portraying classic horror figures. For a slightly less scary experience, visit during twilight hours when the lighting is softer, making it a good balance for adventurous families. It’s recommended to visit during Family Hours (5pm–6:30pm) for younger children as it’s earlier in the evening so it will be less dark and there are no live actors.
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville
Where: Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
When: Until Thursday October 31st
If you’re looking for something a little more magical than spooky, Halloween Nights of Lights is an immersive, drive-thru event featuring over 1.5 million LED lights set to music. This year, it’s even bigger and better, with new displays and an expanded walk-through Pumpkinville area featuring inflatable rides, pumpkin patches, and food trucks. It’s an ideal Halloween event for younger children who may not be ready for the scares but still want to experience the festive fun!
Boo at the Zoo
Where: Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road
When: Saturdays and Sundays: October 19/20 and October 26/27
This Halloween, head to the Toronto Zoo for Boo at the Zoo, a family-friendly event with trick-or-treating stations throughout the zoo. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes as they explore the animal exhibits, play games, and participate in spooky-themed activities. The event includes pumpkin-carving demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, and interactive animal experiences. It’s a perfect way to combine some Halloween fun with a visit to one of Toronto’s top attractions.
Halloween at the Village at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
When: Saturdays and Sundays: October 19/20 and October 26/27
Take a step back in time and experience a historical Halloween at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Help with grisly experiments during the Slimy Science Show, using gooey concoctions to bring a pumpkin to life! And enjoy trick-or-treating among the heritage buildings, then spill your guts to The Village doctor while learning about messy medicine. It’s a fun-filled day for families looking for a bit of old-fashioned Halloween fun.
Spooky Lagoon: Haunted Harbour Tours
Where: Toronto Islands (Board from Queen’s Quay Terminal)
When: Fridays – Sundays until October 31st
For families who enjoy a bit of mystery, Spooky Lagoon’s Haunted Harbour Tours offer a unique and eerie way to celebrate Halloween. Hop on a pirate-themed boat tour that explores the haunted history of the Toronto Islands. With pirate actors telling ghostly tales and eerie sights around the islands, it’s an exciting way to enjoy the spooky season with older kids. The tour is just the right mix of fun and spooky without being too frightening. Recommended for ages 8+
Ghost Walks at Fort York
Where: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd
When: Friday October 18, Saturday October 19, Thursday – Saturday October 24-26
Learn about Toronto’s haunted history with a Ghost Walk at Fort York. Led by historical interpreters, these family-friendly tours take you through the eerie grounds of the fort after dark, sharing ghostly tales from the past. This event is suitable for kids 12 and up who love a good story, and it’s a great way to mix history with Halloween thrills.
Halloween Boo Barn at Riverdale Farm
Where: Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester St
When: Saturday October 19 & Sunday October 20 from 10am – 3pm
Riverdale Farm is hosting a boo-tastic event for younger children that combines the beauty of autumn with the spirit of Halloween. Kids can come in costume, explore the farm, and enjoy Halloween-themed activities like crafts, face painting, and games. It’s a gentle introduction to Halloween fun and perfect for families with little ones who may find other events too overwhelming.
Halloween Haunt & Camp Spooky at Canada’s Wonderland
Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
When: Select nights until Saturday November 2
For families with older kids and teens looking for heart-pounding thrills, Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland is the place to be. The park is transformed with haunted houses, spooky mazes, and scare zones filled with costumed actors ready to give you a fright. While this event is not recommended for young children, it’s ideal for families who love a good scare and a night of thrilling fun. Camp Spooky is your best bet for festive Halloween fun without the nightmares.
Halloween in Toronto offers something for every family, from gentle pumpkin-themed events for younger kids to thrilling haunted experiences for the bravest teens and parents. Whether you’re looking for spooky stories, glowing pumpkins, or festive trick-or-treating, there’s a Halloween event waiting for you and your little ghouls. So grab your costumes, head out into the night, and enjoy all the spook-tacular fun Toronto has to offer.
