Sat 19 – Sun 20 Oct
Halloween weekend in a working farm
Photo credit: Riverdale Farm, Facebook
- Pumpkin carving (tools provided)
- Crafts
- Face painting
- Spooky Boo Barn
- 11.30am Daily farm demo at the Lower Francey Barn
This is a cash-only event and all proceeds support the farm. Suggested donation for pumpkin carving is $5 per pumpkin. Donations of non-perishable food items suggested to enter the Boo Barn.
Location:
The following are not allowed on the farm:
- dogs
- bicycle
- in-line skates
- foot scooters
- ride toys
- vehicles
Location: Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St)
Date: Sat 19 & Sun 20 Oct
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Price: Free
Age: All
An immersive theatrical experience
Audience walk at their own pace through a 2km trail commencing in the lower gardens & winding its way through tunnels& dark spaces never before open to the public.
Family hours:
- Recommended for younger children
- Less frightening as it’s less dark
- 5pm – 6.30pm
- No actors
Parental discretion is advised. Children 16 and under must be accompanies by an adult. Strollers are not permitted. Tickets purchased onsite are first come, first served and admission is subject to capacity.
Location: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace)
Date: Fri 18 Oct – Sat 2 Nov
Time: Family hours 5pm – 6.30pm, Standard hours 7pm til late
Price: Family hours $45 online, $50 onsite. Standard hours $55 online, $60 onsite
Age: All
Duration: 1+hr
Family-friendly activities on the grounds of & inside the Legislative Building
| 11am – 4pm | Self-guided tours of the Legislative Building Inside |
| 11.30am – 12.15pm | Musical performance Outside |
| 12pm – 3pm | Roaming juggler Outside |
| 12pm – 3pm | Face painting Inside |
| 12.30pm – 3.30pm | Stilt walker and hoop zone Outside |
| 12.30pm – 1.15pm | Musical performance Outside |
| 2pm – 2.30pm | Line dancing Outside |
| 3pm – 3.30pm | Samba musical performance Outside |
| 4pm | Last entry to the Legislative Building |
Fall-themed crafts for kids also included. After the Legislative Building tour, check out the pumpkin patch outside. No registration required. Visitors must go through security screening to enter the building for a tour.
Location: Queen’s Park (111 Wellesley St W)
Date: Sat 19 Oct
Time: 11am – 4pm
Price: Free
Age: All
4. Zoo Boo
Halloween-themed afternoon
- Bouncy castle
- Mask-making
- Pumpkin games
- 12pm – 2pm: Llama feeding for $2 (weather permitting)
- Come in costume
Rain or shine event.
Location: High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)
Date: Sun 20 Oct
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Price: Free
Age: All
5. Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Activate Creature Power!
A kids’ stage show
- The Kratt Brothers will be live on stage & the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen.
- Based on the family hit TV series.
- No Live animals*
*source: Ticketmaster reviews
All patrons require a ticket of admission.
Location: High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)
Date: Saturday 19 Oct
Time: 1pm & 4.30pm
Price: $39.50 – $174 plus applicable fees
Age: All
Runtime: 85min in total which includes a 20min intermission (validate with venue)
Don’t forget to check event accounts/websites for any changes.
