In case you needed a reminder: the Riverside Family Halloween Fest is this weekend! Who’s ready for a spooktacular afternoon in the neighbourhood?
On Sunday, October 26th (11am-3pm), all the fun of the Riverside Family Halloween Fest is happening at Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St).
Like every year, it’s going to be filled with exciting activities for the whole family (including the doggos!), such as face painting, local vendors and the much anticipated Dog Costume Party!
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Before we partake in all the Halloween fun this Sunday, we’ve got a few reminders to make sure you make the most of the Riverside Family Halloween Fest:
Plan your day.
We’ve got a lot happening in a four-hour event, so we suggest coming early or at least planning what you want to do (especially if you want to get those free treats first) as quantities of freebies are limited.
Prepare your costumes.
We’re not just expecting you to come in your spookiest ensemble, your dogs too! We love it when people fully embrace the spirit of Halloween and go all out with their costumes. If you don’t have a costume yet, why not check out vintage clothing shops in Riverside?
Tell your family and friends.
Help us spread the word! Bring your family, friends, neighbours, the whole gang! There’s something for everyone here. The best part? Admission is free!
Bring your dogs.
Everybody is welcome and we mean EVERY BODY! There will be plenty of dog-friendly fun to be had at Riverside Family Halloween Fest such as free dog treats (limited quantities!), photo booth by Fetch’n Pet Photography and more!
RSVP.
Let us know you’re coming. When you pre-register, you can get event deets and other important updates straight to your inbox. Get your free tickets HERE — and if you’re planning on entering your furbabies to the Dog Costume Party, register HERE!
Be sure to check @riverside_bia on Instagram and the Riverside Blog so you’re always updated on fun programming in the neighbourhood like the Riverside Family Halloween Fest! See you all on Oct. 26th!
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We acknowledge and thank the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and FedDev Ontario for support of this event as part of the ‘Riverside Ramps it Up’ project through the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Fund 2025.