Halloween Events for Grown-Up Guys and Ghouls
All Hallows Eve at Black Creek
Friday October 30th & Saturday October 31st 2009
After hosting family events during the day, Black Creek turns up the creep factor with true ghost stories, a haunted maze, Victorian mourning customs, illusions, fortune-telling, mind reading and more. New for 2009 - pumpkin beer from the Black Creek Historic Brewery!
• 7pm-11pm, $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $6 parking
Halloweek on Church Street
October 24th, 25th, 28th, 30th, 31st 2009
Halloweek in Toronto's Queer Village has plenty to offer for families during the day and adults in the evening. Everything culminates in the outdoor Block Party on Saturday night. Some events are free and others require tickets in advance - check the website for details.
Harlettes Monster Mash Bash VI
Thursday October 29th, 2009
The Harlettes Burlesque and Vaudeville Troupe perform along with live bands and DJs at The Revival Bar. Costumes are not only welcome, but they'll get you $5 off at the door.
• 8pm, $15
Halloween Cruises
Looking for something a little different? Try taking to the water!Jubilee Queen Cruises Halloween Cruise
Saturday October 31st 2009
Costumes are optional are on this cruise, but there will be a prize for best costume of the night. Enjoy a DJ, drinks and finger food while you cruise the Toronto harbour.
• Boarding 7:00pm, departs 8:00pm, docks at midnight
• $37.95 plus tax & gratuities
Previously both Toronto Dinner Cruises and Nautical Adventures have also hosted Halloween cruises - keep an eye on their websites for 2009 updates.
Halloween Parties & Fundraisers
Grand Halloween
Friday October 30th, 2009
New last year, the Grand Halloween at Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place returns for 2009. Details for this year's event are still thin, but in 2008 a costume code was in effect with $1000 prizes and a trip to be won.
• 9pm-4am, 19+ ID required
• Early bird tickets $20 until October 1st
Monster's Ball (Clubzone.com info)
Saturday October 31st, 2009
Three rooms with DJs offering mashup house, house, hip hop, and club anthems, plus catered hors d'oeuvres.
• 9pm-2am, 19+ ID required
• $40 (first 500), $50 (500 - 1000), $60 (after 1000)
Halloween at Toronto Nightclubs
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, you can spend the night at any Toronto nightclub you please, safe in the knowledge there'll be a party. But not all of them will have the costume contests and theme events that can really make the night. To browse through the dozens of club parties already planned for October 31st 2009, check the Toronto Halloween listings on ClubZone.com
Details TBA for 2009:
The Slaughter House (Costume mandatory fundraiser supporting Seneca College's Students Crossing Borders Foundation and the United Way in 2008)
Cinnamon Hearts and Saucy Tarts (Burlesque troupe who performed a halloween-themed show in 2008)
Fashion sCares
The Fashion Cares Gala in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto will return in 2010.
