Halloweekend is officially here: so get ready for a weekend full of themed activities and other fun things to do for those scared of these events.
Now Toronto has compiled a list of nine things to spook up your weekend this Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Here’s what to check out in the city.
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FRIDAY
American Psycho: A Hitch Theatre Company Production
Location: 67 Pottery Rd.
If you’ve already watched all the scary Halloween movies but still want a spooky viewing, drop by the theatre adaptation of American Psycho. This daring musical tells the story of a young and attractive Wall St. banker with taste and desires. He may be spending his days in chic restaurants and exclusive clubs, but his nighttime activities are dark and his mask of sanity slips.
The play runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and costs $40 on Eventbrite.
Toronto Halloween Onesie Run Rave: 5K + Recovery @ NRG Haus
Location: 171 E. Liberty St.
Scared of the Halloween festivities? Get ready to run away from the monsters with this Halloween onesie run 5K run rave, followed by a sauna and cold plunge recovery at NRG Haus. From 7 to 8 p.m., get ready to run alongside waterfront for free, or just over $20 for silent-disco headphones, alongside other runners. Halloween costumes are encouraged, as well as glow sticks, reflective gear, face paint and more.
Finish your night at NRG Haus at a discounted rate if you message the Silent Disco Party on Instagram – and don’t forget your swimsuit. For more details and to rent the optional headphones, visit Eventbrite.
Goth Zombie Prom – Devil’s Night Dance Party – DJ Lazarus
Location: 1279 Queen St. W.
Get ready for a zombie prom takeover from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Friday night. Event organizers encourage you to pull out your best formal wear and zombie makeup (or for zombie makeup to be applied at the event if you don’t have any at home.)
Expect a photo booth, free zombie snacks around the bar, goth darkwave post-punk industrial EBM music, zombie-themed brain juice cocktails served in a blood bag, and a crowning ceremony for the best zombie King and Queen with a $200 cash prize. Tickets for the 19-plus event cost $15 plus fees on Eventbrite.
SATURDAY
Marble Slab Creamery, Empress Walk – Insider Tour
Location: 5095 Yonge St., Unit A12A
If you’re looking for the treat without trick-or-treating, check out Empress Walk’s Marble Slab Creamery’s insider tour. Starting at 5 p.m., attendees will get a behind-the-scenes tour on how to make ice cream.
From the cold slab station to making waffle cones, get ready to become an ice cream guru for $54.95 on Eventbrite.
Botanical Drypoint Printmaking
Location: 777 Lawrence Ave. E.
Take a break from the Halloween festivities at a botanical drypoint printmaking event. From 1 to 4 p.m., join a hands-on workshop where participants will be creating an edition of five original prints using the drypoint printmaking technique – no dangerous acids involved.
Bring an apron or wear old clothes to avoid messing up your clothes, bring a pair of dishwashing gloves, and get ready for a creative afternoon. The event costs $75 plus fees and tax on Eventbrite.
Before The Serial Killer – A Sip and Scholar Lecture Night
Location: 40 Hanna Ave.
In the midst of Halloween season, Sip and Scholar is doing a lecture night dissecting everything from werewolves, vampires, and everything that comes before serial killers. Taking place at Liberty Village’s Left Field Brewery from 7 to 11 p.m., Dr. Peter Vronsky will tell all about unexplainable supernatural killings.
Your $39.19 ticket includes a drink, and an educational night. Expect a Halloween afterparty starting at 9:30 p.m. with DJ Stevie Kicks.
SUNDAY
The Woman Who Could Read The Minds of Dogs: Dog-Friendly Screening
Location: 1006 Bloor St. W.
Share your love for dogs alongside other dog lovers – and your dog. Toronto’s Paradise Theatre is hosting Cannes Dogs, its first-ever dog-friendly screening event on Sunday, Nov. 1. View The Woman Who Could Read The Minds of Dogs, a 78-minute indie film about an aspiring dancer from Madrid working as an au pair for a New York City family as she searches for their missing dog. Tickets are listed starting at $15, and the event starts at 1:30 p.m.
Caribbean Jazz Lounge Toronto
Location: 536 Manning Ave., Lower Level
Get ready for a night filled with jazz and your favourite Caribbean and Afro songs. Think dim amber lighting, cocktails and the sound of a saxophone playing Wizkid. If there are any songs you need to hear live, you can submit it here. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. and costs $20 plus Eventbrite fees.
Friends of Roxy – A Queer Comedy Fundraiser
Location: 489B Church St.
Spend an evening laughing at comedian jokes at the cost of a donation for people living with HIV/AIDS. From 8:30 to 10 p.m., attend a Queer comedy fundraiser for a night of laughter, mingling, and even a possible meet-cute. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
