Top Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Toronto That Won't Scare the Kids • Over Here Toronto

If your kids love Halloween but not the spooky surprises, this year’s plans are going to be a hit. Between pumpkin trails, costume parades, and themed family festivals, the city’s packed with ways to celebrate without the jump scares. And this guide to top family-friendly Halloween events in Toronto that won’t scare the kids rounds up the best low-fright fun for the whole crew. A little adventure? I’ve also included a few options just outside Toronto.

To avoid any surprises, it’s best to double-check the official pages for the latest updates. Plus, while admission is free, you may need to cover separate costs for food, drinks, and activities, or be required to RSVP.

Your Guide to the Best Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in Toronto

Theme Park & Adventures

Camp Spooky

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This amusement park is keeping things light this spooky season with Camp Spooky Wonderland, a daytime celebration filled with candy trails, costume parties, and PEANUTS characters doing their best Halloween impressions — all before Halloween Haunt Wonderland takes over at night.

When: September 27-November 2, 2025
Where: Canada’s Wonderland (9580 Jane St, Vaughan)
Tickets: Click here.
Website: https://www.canadaswonderland.com

(Side note: If you’re curious about the park’s scarier side, Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt 2025 is where the big thrills happen — just not for little ones! Be sure to check the Halloween Haunt schedule, Halloween Haunt price, and Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt hours before heading out.)

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party

LEGO monsters have invaded LEGOLAND, and they might be too adorable to fear. Between potion brewing, monster scavenger hunts, and a 4D movie, there’s plenty to keep the kids busy (and you amused).

When: Until October 31, 2025
Where: Legoland Discovery Centre Toronto (1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan)
Tickets: Click here.
Website: https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com

Light Shows & Outdoors

Halloween Nights of Lights

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A tunnel of twinkling lights synced to Halloween music and your kids squealing “whoa” every few seconds? That’s Halloween Nights of Lights. With carnival rides, photo ops, and zero scares, it’s the kind of night that leaves you feeling festive instead of frazzled.

When: Until November 1, 2025
Where: CF Sherway Gardens(25 The West Mall, Etobicoke)
Tickets: Click here.
Website: https://nightsoflights.ca

Pumpkinville

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This place takes “pumpkin patch” to a whole new level with 25,000 pumpkins, glowing sculptures, and photo ops straight out of a fairy tale. It’s one of those events where your camera roll will thank you.

When: Until November 1, 2025
Where: CF Sherway Gardens(25 The West Mall, Etobicoke)
Admission: Free with Halloween Nights of Lights admission
Website: https://www.pumpkinville.ca

Fall Farm Adventures

Halloween Boo Farm

A free weekend packed with pumpkin carving, crafts, and a “Boo Barn” that’s cute enough to charm even the shyest kids. Bring a food donation and your carving skills — it’s one of the sweetest things to do in Toronto for free this Halloween.

When: October 25-26, 2025
Where: Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester Street, Toronto)
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://riverdalefarmtoronto.ca

BooFest

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This one’s the Halloween edition of a county fair — all treats, no tricks. Between corn mazes, carnival games, and enough snacks to fuel an army of mini vampires, it’s the definition of family fun.

October 18-19 & 25-26: Assembly Park (80 Interchange Way, Vaughan)
October 25-26: Cloverdale Mall (250 The East Mall, Etobicoke)
Tickets: $5 Admission + Rides are separate
Website: https://www.boofest.ca

Pumpkin Fest Toronto

If your crew’s in the mood for a full weekend of fall fun, Pumpkin Fest Toronto is the move. Enjoy giant pumpkin patches, carnival rides, inflatable slides, and enough snacks to keep everyone happy.

When: October 10-13, 2025
Where: Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto)
Tickets: Click here.
Website: https://www.pumpkinfesttoronto.com

Interactive Family Fun

Little Canada Halloween Mini Mission

How about entering a miniature world of spooky surprises? Hunt for hidden Halloween scenes, collect clues, and solve a silly riddle — it’s a small-scale adventure that feels big on fun.

When: October 18-31, 2025
Where: 10 Dundas St. East, Toronto
Tickets: Click here.
Website: https://little-canada.ca

Halloween Howl in High Park

Some Halloween fun comes with fresh air and a campfire glow. At High Park’s Halloween Howl, families learn about owls, bats, and spiders before roasting marshmallows under the trees.

When: October 19, 2025
Where: High Park Nature Centre (440 Parkside Drive, Toronto)
Tickets: $15
Website: https://highparknaturecentre.com

Saturday Cooking Workshop – Creepy Confectionaries

Kids get to play pastry chef for the day in this Halloween-themed candy workshop. They’ll make candy apples, eyeball gummies, and chocolate bars — and yes, taste-testing is encouraged.

When: October 25, 2025
Where: 100 Westmore Dr Suite-15, Etobicoke
Tickets: $75
Website: https://rookstocooks.ca

Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is bringing spooky sounds and fun to the stage. Designed for ages 4–10, this relaxed concert mixes ghoulish grooves and silly costumes with live orchestral fun.

When: October 26, 2025
Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St, Toronto)
Tickets: Click here.
Website: https://www.tso.ca

Halloween at Black Creek Pioneer Village

It’s not every day you get to enjoy witchcraft lessons, pumpkin science, trick-or-treating, and puppet shows. Black Creek’s Halloween celebration is as interactive as it gets, and even the “scary” stuff is more giggle than gasp.

When: October 18-19 & 25-26, 2025
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village (1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto)
Tickets: Starts at $21.40
Website: https://blackcreek.ca

Community & Neighbourhood

Riverside Halloween Fest

Joel Weeks Park turns into a mini Halloween carnival with free pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and even a doggie runway. Yes, it’s one of the most cheerful, free family friendly Halloween events in Toronto.

When: October 26, 2025
Where: 10 Thompson Street Toronto
Tickets: Free admission. RSVP here.
Website: https ://riverside-to.com

Pumpkinfest at the Kingsway

This one’s for families and their four-legged members. There’s a pumpkin decorating contest, trick-or-treating, and prizes for the best pet costumes.

When: October 25, 2025
Where: 7 Jackson Avenue, Toronto
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://thekingsway.ca

Bloor West Village Halloween Fest

Bloor West goes all out with a community-wide trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin decorating, and a free Halloween photo station. It’s festive, family-friendly, and the perfect finale to your Halloween lineup.

When: October 25, 2025
Where: Bloor West Village
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://www.bloorwestvillagebia.com

Finished with the family fun and ready for some serious screams? When it’s time to turn up the terror, check out our blog, Your Guide to the Spookiest Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours in Toronto.

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