City of Toronto History Museums: Halloween Events

City of Toronto’s History Museums are hosting family-friendly Halloween events again this year, including crafts, musical performances, historical tours and ghost stories! While some special events incur a fee, some activities are free or with a suggested donation. Plus, remember that all Toronto History Museums offer free general admission all through the year!

Family Halloween Fun

October Weekends at Scarborough Museum
When: October 5-27, 2024
Head over to the Scarborough Museum for Fall and Halloween-themed fun on weekends throughout October, including warm drinks and a treats fresh from the museum’s kitchens, plus family-friendly Halloween-themed crafts and games all month long!

Roll for Fun at Scarborough Museum
When: October 19 & 26, 2024
Scarborough Museum also has a family-friendly gaming adventure! Best suitable for players ages 8-13 (accompanied by an adult over 18), the game strengthens math, critical thinking, and improvisation skills, with a fantasy theme on October 19 and a Halloween-themed game on October 26.

Spirited Weekends at Todmorden Mills
When: October 19-27, 2024
Todmorden Mills hosts families for free light-hearted Halloween fun, including tours, drop-in crafts, seasonal treats and dress-up fun, and historical games and toys.

After Dark Series (Ages 12+)

After Dark Tours: The Unexplained at Colborne Lodge
When: October 23-31, 2024
Join a chilling tour at Colborne Lodge in High Park to visit gravesite, and explore ideas about the afterlife and paranormal activities.

After Dark Tours: Lantern Tours at Fort York
When: October 17-26, 2024
Go back in time at Fort York for their After Dark lantern tour to hear chilling tales of the historic buildings and grounds. This year’s theme is “Lurking in the Shadows”.

After Dark Tours: The Dearly Departed at Spadina Museum
When: October 24-31, 2024
In the evenings, The Dearly Departed nighttime experience explores death and spiritualism at Spadina Museum through stories of the departed.

After Dark Tours: Montgomery’s Inn Lantern Tours
When: October 25-26, 2024
In the Old Town of Islington, uncover eerie tales about the past inhabitants of the Inn and explore the historic house and the Islington burial ground, connecting with Toronto’s past in new and spooky ways.

After Dark Spirit Tours at Todmorden Mills
When: October 25-26, 2024
Delve into the rich history of Todmorden Mills in the Don Valley, while remembering those who have passed on, in this captivating outdoor-immersive theatrical experience that explores grief and honour across diverse cultures.