Riverside Family Halloween Fest & Dog Costume Party

Riverside is Toronto’s authentic urban neighbourhood. Spanning 10 vibrant tree-lined blocks along Toronto’s historic Queen St. East from the iconic DVP Bridge to just east of the world famous De Grassi Street, and south including Baseball Place Lane and East Don Roadway. Located between Corktown and Leslieville, Riverside is just 2.5 km from Toronto’s downtown core and accessible via streetcar, bike, car or by foot.Riverside is home to historic sites, over 4 acres of parkland, 2 community centres, public art installations, festivals, schools, The Broadview Hotel, The Opera House, plus over 130 eateries, boutiques and services including trendy restaurants featuring award-winning chefs, health & wellness experts, original fashion, and local artisan spaces. Come explore Riverside!

Riverside BIA, Toronto

Join us Sunday, Oct 26 for Riverside's Annual Halloween Fest! Enjoy Free Pumpkin Patch, Treats, Face Painting, Dog Costume Party, and more!

Joel Weeks Park

Riverside BIA Events 2025

Experience Toronto's Riverside community events from spring to winter. Enjoy live music, unique activities, delicious eats, and small business shopping.

Get your costumes ready for the spook-tacular annual Riverside Halloween on Sunday, October 26th!Our festival features free kids activities from 11am-3pm including pumpkin decorating, treats, haunted house, DJ tunes, face painting, vendors and more! There’s also free fun for your dogs, including a dog costume contest with judging and prizes, treats, free photobooth, vendors and more fun. It's ALL happening in Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson Street, steps north of Queen Street East).---For Dog Costume Contest SIGN UP - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJFGtiXy5nWhZc90-zfexuHyBcBNOqIG1q6VwIsdENxFs5QA/viewform?usp=dialog" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJFGtiXy5nWhZc90-zfexuHyBcBNOqIG1q6VwIsdENxFs5QA/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a>---WHAT'S HAPPENING​​Lots of FREE activities await:<ul><li>Pumpkin patch - grab a free pumpkin​​ and/or a free​ cookie/ cupcake and DECORATE (while quantities last!)</li><li>Halloween Photobooth​ by Fetch n' Pet Photography (for the whole family!)</li><li>Crafts/activities with the Queen/Saulter Toronto Public Library Branch</li><li>Glitter tattoos​ and Cotton Candy by Nasim (limited quantities available!)</li><li>Face-painting by Laura and Ariel</li><li>​DJ​ Stevie Kicks with Halloween music to groove​ to!</li><li>​Take a selfie with our big format Halloween displays!</li></ul>​Visit and shop Halloween finds with lots of incredible local ​business vendors ​- hand baked goods, artisan​ products, fun Halloween activities and more!PLUS​ for the pooches:<ul><li>12pm Dog Costume Contest with judging and prizes! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJFGtiXy5nWhZc90-zfexuHyBcBNOqIG1q6VwIsdENxFs5QA/viewform" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJFGtiXy5nWhZc90-zfexuHyBcBNOqIG1q6VwIsdENxFs5QA/viewform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SIGN up your pet​ HERE</a></li><li>Free dog treats (while quantities last)</li><li>​Local Dog Vendors ​with Halloween goodies and products &amp; Organizations</li><li>Free to attend but gladly accepting new or gently used dog toys and supplies to be donated to Toronto Humane Society!</li></ul>​More surprises await!---*Please note:-we cannot guarantee free items as quantities are limited.-the free tickets provide access to the Event and any free activities therein. This ticket does not entitle the bearer to any free items/services from vendors within the market that are not advertised as such at the event.

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