Costume Parties Toronto

👻 Ghost Tour of Queen West & Yonge Street 🌙

# 👻 Ghost Tour: Queen West & Yonge Street 🌙 ### Restless Spirits, Strange Stories & Toronto After Dark The thing about ghosts is… **they don’t always stay where they died.** Sometimes they linger in places they loved. Sometimes they remain where unfinished business keeps them tethered. And sometimes, apparently, they just really like a particular chair. On this walking tour, we'll explore some of the stranger stories connected to **Queen West and Yonge Street** — from hospitals and theatres to music halls, historic buildings, and some rather unexpected places. Some of these people met their fate on these streets. **Most didn't.** Ghosts are funny that way. This is a **curated storytelling experience**, combining Toronto history, local legends, and some of the city's more unusual ghost stories. And don't worry — we're not going inside the buildings. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside the **Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts** and make our way east toward Yonge Street. Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * 🔫 **Don't play with guns… again** * 🙏 **“This is my hospital,” said the Nun** * 🎶 **The spirit who stayed for the music** * 🪑 **Who sat in that chair?** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and Toronto legends We'll finish at **Yonge-Dundas Square**. The walk will take approximately **90 minutes**, depending on the pace of the group. We'll remain outdoors throughout the experience and will **not be entering any buildings**. *** ## 🌙 A Little About the Experience This isn't simply a walk where someone points out a few supposedly haunted buildings. I've researched the stories, developed the route, and brought the different pieces together into a single experience. Some stories are rooted in Toronto history. Some have been passed down as local legends. And some leave you wondering whether there might actually be something to them. **You can decide what you believe.** 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** Outside the **Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Yonge-Dundas Square** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos — if you're brave enough. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone interested in Toronto's strange history * 🎭 Theatre and music lovers * 🕯️ People who enjoy local legends and unexplained stories * 🚶 People looking for something different to do in the evening * 😂 Anyone who likes being a little scared without taking it too seriously You don't have to believe in ghosts. You just have to enjoy a good story. *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the ghosts.** **Stay for the stories.** **Leave wondering what you just heard.** 👻🌙

The Friday Night Laser Tag, Mix and Mingle Party!

Hello everyone, Plan to start your weekend off with an amazing evening of **Friday Night** **Laser Tag** (inside Play Time Bowl); while making lots of new connections, friends and sharing lots of laughs too! \*Joined by my other groups so we can certainly anticipate a fabulous, fun turn out! \*Dinner menu and reserved seating for us when we arrive (so bring your appetite and fun energy :) Event details below Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) meetup.com/soulcity/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Details:** **The Friday Night Laser Tag, Mix and Mingle Party! (At Playtime Bowl)** ***(with lots of Socializing Before & After)*** \*No experience required\* -A fun, well organized event with lots of socializing, mingling and of course playing Laser Tag! -This event is co-ed for all ages (tends to be mid 20s to early 50s crowd) (All ages over 19 welcome though) -Bring along your friends too if you like or come on your own; either way it's a blast -Free Parking all around the venue (Play Time Bowl) as well \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 30 dollars (HST is included) (Includes co-ordination of event, Mix, Mingling & Laser Tag) \*Cash only when you arrive please or by e transfer in advance to: steveflemming11@gmail.com \*10 dollars if you wish to just take part in the all night mix and mingle \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Please arrive between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm**\- so I can get everyone registered when you arrive **Where to find us?** (You will see me (Steve Flemming) (and the group) when you walk in through the front entrance in the main bar/seating area \*We will have a small mix and mingle to settle in and get to know each other before we begin the laser tag :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Friendly Reminders:** Located just south of 401 and just off of Dufferin (on west side) \*Parking is Free (located on both sides of building) Closest subway station is Yorkdale Mall -10 minute walk from the mall subway station \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡

# 👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡 ### Toronto's Haunted Fairgrounds, Dark History & One Building I Don't Like Being Near The Exhibition Grounds have spent more than a century hosting crowds, celebrations, soldiers, shows, and some of Toronto's biggest events. But underneath all that history is a darker side. The Exhibition Grounds are said to be **one of the most haunted places in Toronto** — and I'll be honest: **this is the one place on my ghost walks that genuinely scares me.** There's something about the atmosphere here. Some buildings have an energy that feels different. And when you know what happened in them, it's hard not to look at them a little differently. On this evening ghost walk, we'll explore the grounds and hear stories of **soldiers, settlers, performers, animals, tragedies, and people who may never have completely left.** This isn't just about trying to scare you. It's about discovering the strange history hiding underneath one of Toronto's most familiar landmarks. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside **Medieval Times** and make our way across the Exhibition Grounds toward the Princes' Gates. Along the way, we'll hear stories connected to: * 🏚️ **The General Service Building** * 💀 **The Stanley Barracks** — the building that genuinely creeps me out * 🐎 **The Horse Palace** * 🏠 **Scadding Cabin** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and haunted corners of the grounds We'll finish at the **Princes' Gates**. We'll keep a steady walking pace and **will not be entering any of the buildings**. *** ## 🕯️ Why This One Is Different I've done a lot of ghost walks around Toronto. **This is the one that actually makes me uncomfortable.** Maybe it's the history. Maybe it's the buildings. Maybe it's simply knowing what happened here and then standing there after dark. Whatever it is, the Exhibition Grounds have always felt different to me. So come prepared for some genuinely creepy stories — and maybe a few moments where we all wonder whether we should really be standing there. 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** In front of **Medieval Times** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Princes' Gates** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos And maybe… don't wander off by yourself. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone fascinated by Toronto's darker history * 🕯️ Fans of the strange and unexplained * 🎡 People who want to see the Exhibition Grounds differently * 🚶 Anyone looking for something unusual to do on an evening out * 😈 People who like being scared — at least a little You don't have to believe in ghosts. **You just have to be willing to walk into the dark with us.** *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **And try not to look too closely at the buildings.** 👻

The Second Annual "Halloween, Wear those costumes and be Seen" Party

🎃🍂 Halloween Day: The Fall Colours of High Park & Ghost Stories 👻

# 🎃🍂 Halloween Day: The Fall Colours of High Park & Ghost Stories 👻 ### Fall Colours, Spooky Stories & A Little Halloween Fun It's Halloween — so why should the ghosts get to have all the fun at night? Join us for a **Halloween Day walk through High Park**, where we'll enjoy the fall colours while stopping along the way for some of the park's stranger, spookier, and downright weird stories. High Park has a long history of ghost stories and local legends. From stories connected to the **War of 1812** — yes, *that* War of 1812 — to tales of mysterious deaths and people who may not have completely left the park behind, there's plenty of history to make an ordinary fall walk a little more interesting. But don't worry. **This isn't a terrifying ghost hunt.** It's Halloween in the middle of the day. 👻☀️ Think **fall colours, creepy stories, a few laughs, and just enough spooky atmosphere to make you look over your shoulder once or twice.** 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Do We'll walk through **High Park**, stopping at different locations along the way while I share stories connected to the park's history and ghostly legends. Along the way we'll: * Enjoy the fall colours 🍂 * Explore some of High Park's most interesting locations * Hear stories of ghosts, legends, and strange events 👻 * Learn a little about the park's history * Take photos and enjoy the scenery 📸 * Have some Halloween fun along the way 🎃 We'll keep a steady walking pace, with regular stops for storytelling. The walk will remain **outside throughout** — there is no entry into buildings. *** ## 🎃 Halloween Day — So Let's Have Some Fun This isn't meant to be a serious paranormal investigation. It's a **Halloween walk**. Some stories are creepy. Some are strange. Some might make you wonder whether there's actually something going on. And some are just a good excuse to tell a spooky story while walking through the fall leaves. **You don't have to believe in ghosts.** You just have to enjoy a good story. *** ## 🍁 Fall Weather & Expectations This is an outdoor walk, so please dress appropriately for the weather. High Park can be cool and damp in late October, so bring a warm jacket and wear comfortable walking shoes. We'll be walking at a steady pace, with stops along the way for stories and photos. *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** High Park sign on the west side at Bloor Street West & High Park Avenue 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **11:00 AM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes.** **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶 **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** Back where we started *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated, guided storytelling experience**, rather than one of our regular group walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and developed specifically for this experience. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Warm fall jacket or layers 📸 Camera or phone 🎃 Halloween spirit And if you want to wear a costume... **I'm certainly not going to stop you.** 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This is great for: * People who love Halloween 🎃 * Anyone who enjoys ghost stories * Fall-colour enthusiasts 🍂 * History buffs * People looking for something different to do on Halloween Day * Anyone who enjoys a good story and a few laughs * People who want to meet new people while exploring Toronto You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the fall colours.** 🍂 **Stay for the ghost stories.** 👻 **Leave with a new connection — if the ghosts don't get you first.** 🎃

👻 Ghost Tour of Old Toronto And Dinner🌙!

# 👻 Ghost Tour of Old Toronto 🌙 ### Haunted Hotels, Dark History & The Ghosts of Downtown Toronto has a long history — and some of it is considerably darker than the history books make it sound. Join us for an evening walk through **Old Toronto**, where we'll uncover stories of haunted hotels, gruesome executions, mysterious deaths, and some of the stranger legends that have become part of the city's history. We'll walk through the downtown core as the city settles into the evening, stopping along the way for stories about the ghosts, tragedies, and unusual events connected to the streets and buildings around us. And yes, we'll even explore **why Toronto has a long-standing fear of clowns.** 🤡👻 This isn't simply a walk through downtown. It's a **curated storytelling experience** that looks at some of Toronto's history from a decidedly darker perspective. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside the **Royal York Hotel** and make our way through Old Toronto toward the **Hockey Hall of Fame**. Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * 🤡 **Why Toronto doesn't like clowns** * 🏨 **The ghosts of downtown's historic hotels** * 💀 **Gruesome executions and forgotten tragedies** * 🔫 **A deadly reminder of why you should never play with guns** * 👻 **Restless spirits and strange encounters** * 🕯️ And much, much more… We'll remain outside throughout the experience and **will not be entering the buildings**. *** ## 🕯️ A Little About the Experience This is one of our **curated ghost walks**, rather than a regular social walk. I've researched the stories, developed the route, and brought together some of the stranger pieces of Toronto's history to create an evening experience that is part history, part ghost story, and part “what the hell happened here?” You don't have to believe in ghosts. **You just have to enjoy a good story.** 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** In front of the **Royal York Hotel** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Hockey Hall of Fame** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone interested in Toronto's history * 🕯️ Fans of the strange and unexplained * 🤡 People brave enough to learn about Toronto's clown problem * 🚶 Anyone looking for something different to do in the evening * 😂 People who enjoy being a little creeped out without taking it too seriously *** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **Leave looking at Old Toronto a little differently.** 👻🌙 *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **Leave looking at Old Toronto a little differently.** 👻🌙

Fall Family Art Workshop - Halloween

Halloween Social and Paint Night - National Social

A friendship social — not a dating event. Most guests come solo. ✨ **[Get My Ticket →](https://nationalsocialnetworking.com/tickets?city=toronto)** [https://nationalsocialnetworking.com/tickets?city=toronto](https://nationalsocialnetworking.com/tickets?city=toronto) Our hosts run the room. They'll introduce you and fold you into a group — no standing on the edge with a drink. 💬 Hosted mingling 🎭 Come alone — most people do 👕 Smart casual 🍹 Please order one item from the venue 📅 **[All Toronto Events](https://nationalsocialnetworking.com/tickets?city=toronto)** *Gratuity may be added automatically by some venues.*

Halloween Hangover Mixer

Haunted Halloween Costume Party - LAGO CAFE - DINNER DANCE - DRESS TO IMPRESS!!

Calling all creatures of the night!! Come out and join La Dolce Vita Group (LDVG) for a Halloween Costume Party at Lago Cafe! Get ready for a night of awesome tunes and frightful fun!! Wear your best costume and prepare for a night of howling fun! **Pre-set menu is: $30.00 - PAYABLE AT THE DOOR** **Event cost is: \* *$5.00 - via etransfer*** [mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com](http://mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com***) **Click on link below:** \*\*[https://www.lagocafe.ca**](https://www.lagocafe.ca**) **STEPS:** How Our New Process Works: **\- reserve your spot ASAP\!** 1. **RSVP to Join Waitlist**
 When you RSVP, you'll be added to our waitlist, which is your way of expressing interest in joining us. 2. **Secure Your Spot**
 E-transfer $5.00 to: [mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com](http://mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com)
. Include the event name in your message. If your email name differs from your Meetup profile, please let me know. 3. **Confirmation**
 Once payment is received, I'll move you from the waitlist to "going" - spots are secured in order of payment received. 4. **Event Capacity**
 When maximum capacity is reached, RSVPs will close. Please stay on the waitlist as spots may open due to cancellations. 5. **Manage Your RSVP** If plans change, please remove yourself from the waitlist to allow others the opportunity to join. IF YOUR PLANS HAVE CHANGED, PLEASE PROVIDED 48 HOURS NOTICE. TWO OR MORE "NO SHOW" OR LESS THAN 48 HOURS NOTICE WILL RESULT REMOVAL FROM THE GROUP. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **POSITIVE GROUP POLICIES** * **Meet Someone New:** Every meetup is a chance to make a new friend! We encourage everyone to sit with someone different each time. * **Open Seating** * Seats are first come, first serve - no saving seats. This helps everyone feel welcome and included. * **Warm Welcome** * If you see someone new or alone, invite them to join your table or conversation. * **Positive Vibes Only** * We celebrate kindness, encouragement, and support in all our interactions. * **Respectful Listening** * Everyone's voice matters. Listen with respect & curiosity. Let's make every meetup a chance to expand our circle of friends. A smile and a hello can make someone's day - let's be that person for each other. Trying something new can be scary - thank-you for being brave and open to meeting new people! We are all here to connect, so let's make sure no one feels left out! Warmest Regards Mirella

THUG Equinox-kickoff edition!

As a **special-edition\* THUG event**, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Houdini Usergroup event on Monday September 21, to kick off the week of Equinox! Stick around Tuesday and Wednesday for workshops, presentations and physical interaction of the like-minded! We will of course be having presentations Monday night as well -- covering RBDs and COPs -- AND there will be a special giveaway! Pick up an H22 tshirt and your very own FLIP plushy :)) Please RSVP so we get enough food+drink for everyone. Else... we'll see you there! For Tuesday and Wednesday registration, click [here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-hive-equinox-tickets-1996727885857?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=181bf58c2b) to register. \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- *\*we will return to Thursday default setting; Monday only for this occasion!* \*\*presentation schedule of speakers will be posted in due time :)

SPELLBOUND: Goth Darkwave Post-Punk Video Dance Party w/ Boy Harsher Spotlight

Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents Tickets ONLY $10: https://spellboundboy.eventbrite.ca Sat Sept 19 - SPELLBOUND Video Dance Party. GOTH / DARKWAVE / POST-PUNK / INDUSTRIAL w/ Boy Harsher Spotlight \*\*WIN a pair of tix to see Boy Harsher on Sept 30\*\* SPELLBOUND is Canada's ONLY dark music video dance party. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Goth A.F. Contest $100 prize + custom trophy to the most gothed up patron. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Saturday Sept 19, 2026 SPELLBOUND Video Dance Party w/ Boy Harsher Spotlight GOTH / DARKWAVE / POST-PUNK / INDUSTRIAL Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto Doors 9pm - Dance Floor 10pm - 19+ Event $10 advanced: https://spellboundboy.eventbrite.ca $15 at the door INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/1570807651417101/ (Please INVITE your friends) SPELLBOUND is a goth multimedia dance experience with classic and fresh dark music videos. SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks