Add some variety to your 2013 Hallowe’en in Toronto or the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) by choosing from these great events and Hallowe’en ideas. The prices range from free and do go up from there.

Don’t worry if there are too many things to do on the same day; Hallowe’en is one of the favourite annual events in Western civilization. You can catch some other annual Toronto Hallowe’en events next year.

Free and Clear People-Watching for the 2013 Hallowe’en in Toronto

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Let’s start with the obvious: you can walk around for free, and see kids in costumes. Or head downtown and see adults in costume; whether in the Church & Wellesley area or the Entertainment District.

But you should really fork out the money for a decent costume for yourself. If you’re going to watch others, let others stare back. Just be sure you’re out when everyone else is, too. The parties and special events centre on the Oct. 25-27 weekend, with most on Saturday Oct. 26, 2013. But I expect children to go Trick-or-Treating on Thursday Oct. 31, since that’s the official and traditional Hallowe’en date.

Pay What You Can for 2013 Hallowe’en in Dufferin Grove Park

The “Night of Dread 2013” parades through Dufferin Grove Park on Sat. Oct. 26, 2013. The organizers, Clay and Paper Theatre, invite you to meet and mingle starting at 4pm. The parade itself starts at 6pm; but more stationary events resume at 7:30pm.

Dufferin Grove Park is on Dufferin Street, a short block south of Bloor. The parade route starts at the north end of the park, at Dufferin Park Ave. and Gladstone Ave. The parade heads north to Bloor, east to Concord Ave., south to College St., west to Dovercourt Road, north to Dewson St., west to Havelock St., and into the park. The total distance is just over two and a half kilometres.

Do dress in your best Hallowe’en costume for this parade. The official Play and Paper Theatre web site suggests a $10 donation or pay what you can for this fun evening.

Walk with Ghosts in Black Creek Pioneer Village for 2013 Hallowe’en

Spend more money but get some terrific value at Black Creek Pioneer Village’s “Black Creek Ghost Walks“. They offer three different tour s and two starting times for a 90-minute guided tour. Wear your walking shoes, bring a flashlight and camera, and enjoy.

You have to buy your tickets online to reserve your start time; and be sure to get there ahead of time! They’ve already sold out “Ghost Tales and Historic Ales” by press time (late on Oct. 24, 2013); but at this moment you can still experience the “Haunted Village” and “Death in Victorian Times”.

The street address is 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, but the useful directions include: “the north-west corner of the York University campus”, “one block east of Jane St., turn south off Steeles Ave. onto Murray Ross Parkway”. Or take the 60 Steeles West bus.

(Added Oct. 26, 2013): The Toronto Zombie Walk

My apologies for forgetting the annual Toronto Zombie Walk; someone must have eaten my brains.

The 2013 Zombie Walk in Toronto starts at Nathan Phillips Square on Oct. 26. Start lurching at lunch time, noon, but the parade itself begins at 3pm. Non-zombie costumes are welcome; Toronto does celebrate diversity, after all. If you just want to watch, the route includes Bay Street north past College (actually Grenville), and back south on Yonge Street. The post-parade show begins at 5pm.

The Zombie Walk raises funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Have a heart and support a zombie.

The official Toronto Zombie Walk web site provides lots more details, including a helpful guide to some of the Zombie Krewes in the press releases.

(Added Oct. 27, 2013): Zombies Run in Toronto

And how did I miss the Running Dead event? You could have signed up as a human for a 5Km run; or as a zombie to chase those tasty humans through Riverdale Park at 450 Broadview Avenue, Toronto. (It’s the St. Matthews Clubhouse building, north of Gerrard St. East, between Riverdale and Langley).

They promise a muddy obstacle course, with the zombies taking a “flag football” approach to “attacking” the humans. Fun and fitness…what’s not to love?

Or just go to the park and watch for free. The Zombie Run sold out in 2013.

They throw a post-apocalyptic party, prohibit weapons or physical zombie/human violence, provide make-up for zombies who are not blessed with naturally decayed features, and support the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

2013 Hallowe’en Events in the GTA

Various GTA communities offer 2013 Hallowe’en events and ongoing autumn activities for families.

Children ages 3-10 can enjoy the Spooktacular Parents’ Night Out in Richmond Hill on Oct. 26. There’s a prize for best costume, as well as crafts, games and activities for this children’s Hallowe’en party.

If you dare, venture into the “Extreme Haunted House for Charity” on Taunton Road. They claim to have moved from 386 to 300 Taunton Road West. The parties run Oct. 17 through Nov. 2; prices vary depending on the day. Their daytime show (noon to 6pm) may be suitable for young teens; but the evening show from 7pm should be pretty intense. They advertise wheelchair accessibility but note that loud music, strobe lights, dim areas and artificial fog make for tripping hazards. Personally, I’d love to get some reviews from readers.

Finally for this article, “Creepy Kortwright” runs at the Kortwright Conservation Centre from 6-9pm on Oct. 25 and 26. Call 416-667-6295 to book your tickets; children must have an adult to lead around. The location is 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, Ontario.

These, and many other events that are almost all kid-friendly, are listed on the official “Ongoing GTA Fall Festivals 2013” web page.

You’ve probably seen advertising for Canada’s Wonderland with the “Holiday Haunt”. Pay your money and have your fun. I trust Wonderland makes itself available without further mention from this blog.

(Added Oct. 26, 2013): While researching another topic, I found the Oakville Zombie Walk 2013 planned for Oct. 26. Gather at 4pm at Lakeshore Road and Park Avenue, near the south-west entrance of New Central Public School, then march into Oakville at 4:30pm.

Alternatives for 2013 Hallowe’en Events in the GTA and in Toronto

I’ve already written about “Dog Costume Halloween Parades in Toronto and the GTA 2013“, so you can get your canine companion into the Hallowe’en spirit.

Finally, whether you plan to host a Hallowe’en party or simply take care of your health despite your children’s candy, check my “Halloween Ideas for Healthy Eating with Pumpkin“. You’re carving a Jack O’Lantern anyway; make some good use of that tasty squash and its seeds.

Looking for More Annual Events or a Holiday in Toronto Canada?

You can find more annual events for your vacation in Toronto Ontario; or for local residents wanting things to do in Toronto this weekend.

Ideas for a Toronto Vacation or Staycation

This blog mentions a variety of annual Toronto events that I find interesting, especially if they are free or frugal.

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