Spooky season is upon us, and Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you’re planning to attend a Halloween party, take little ones trick or treating, or simply can’t resist the urge of getting dressed up, it’s time to start planning your costume. As much as we all love a spook-filled Halloween costume, we can’t deny the appeal of wanting to feel your most chic and stylish on the holiday dedicated to dressing up – even while pretending to be someone (or something) else. In other words, if you don’t want your Halloween costume to disrupt your aesthetic Instagram feed, these are the costumes for you.
Look ultra chic this Halloween in these costumes!
Galinda & Elphaba
With the new Wicked film coming out not long after Halloween, it feels extra relevant to dress up as Galinda or Elphaba this year! Either of the characters works as stand-alone costumes, but would be even more recognizable as a duo! It’s giving Yin and Yang vibes.
Bridgerton
Get super glam this Halloween by dressing up as a character from the iconic Regency-era show, Bridgerton. All you need is a dress with an empire waist, some statement costume jewellery, and an elegant updo. Add a crown to channel your inner Queen Charlotte.
1920s Flapper
One of the most chic and stylish costumes to date is dressing up as a 1920s flapper. Join us in a brief history lesson. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a flapper was a “fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behaviour.” They were known for wearing “short” dresses (at the time, knee-length), sporting a bob haircut, and enjoying a good time.
Fairy
~ She was a fairy ~ Fairies or faeries, have been a classic Halloween costume choice for seemingly all of time. You may have even dressed up as a fairy for Halloween in childhood! The theme of fairies has flourished over the years and has become reimagined as an entire aesthetic (i.e. Fairycore). If you want to look cute but still dressed up, you can’t go wrong with a mini dress, wings, and a flower crown.
Carrie
Okay, so you want to be a little scary and chic this Halloween. Carrie is your girl (and we’re not talking Bradshaw. Although, her character also makes for a great costume). Essentially, get ready like you’re about to attend prom, and then accessorize with fake blood. It’s fool-proof.
The Joker
Who knew dressing up as The Joker could be so chic? For this costume, it’s really all in the hair and makeup – you don’t even need to shop for a costume! Get some green hair paint (temporary, of course), and then have fun with creating a Joker-esque makeup look. (Editor’s note: I did this costume last Halloween, and it was super fun).
Black Swan
Is there a costume more chic than the Black Swan, herself? Take ballerina-core to the next level this Halloween and dress up as the infamous Black Swan – bonus points if you have a friend who wants to be the still chic, but more innocent, White Swan.
Mia Wallace
Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction is such an easy costume to put together, yet is still so recognizable with the help of a chic black bob wig and a fake nosebleed. The rest of the costume you likely already have in your closet!
Betty Boop
Take notes from Olivia Rodrigo and dress up as the iconic Betty Boop for your next costume party! With a mini red dress, a heart garter, and face-framing curls, everyone will know who you are. She’s the definition of glam, if you ask us.
Poison Ivy
IRL, Poison Ivy is so not chic – but for Halloween? The chicest. We don’t make the rules. There’s nothing chicer than saying “Don’t touch me” in the form of a costume.
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According to our calendars, it’s officially spooky season! It’s time to binge all of your favourite scary movies, visit your local pumpkin patch, and, of course, decorate your home for Halloween. As much as the holiday of ghosts, vampires, and witches is short-lived, it remains to be one of our favourites to decorate for! Because what other time of year is it socially acceptable to adorn your space with cobwebs, skeletons, and tombstones? Whether you want to fully embrace the “spooky” in “spooky season” or are looking to achieve a more whimsical vibe for Halloween, there’s no shortage of decor items to shop.
Halloween decor to shop:
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Halloween is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t decorated for the occasion yet, there’s still some time to do so! Stores still have plenty of Halloween decor to shop, and you can even expect to find some on sale as we’re nearing October 31st. It’s the perfect time to shop just in time for this Halloween, and you can save the decor in preparation for next year! It’s a win-win. From spooky-themed home decor to frightening outdoor decorations great for scaring your neighbours, these stores have it all.
Shop for Halloween decor at these 9 stores!
Spirit Halloween
The meme-worthy Halloween store, Spirit Halloween, has pop-ups all over the place for the season. It’s stocked up with a ton of Halloween costumes as well as some truly terrifying decorations. If you’ve ever visited, you know what we mean. As soon as you enter the store, you’re usually visited with animatronics designed solely to spook you. It also has a range of Halloween props, lights, and both indoor and outdoor decor.
Home Depot
The Home Depot Canada takes Halloween seriously with collections of skeletons, inflatables, animatronics, lawn displays, and more! Check out its giant animated Jack Skelligton here! If spooky isn’t your vibe for Halloween, it also has a ton of fall-harvest decor to shop.
Dollarama
Want to shop Halloween decorations on a budget? Head over to your local dollar store and shop away! Dollarma has an array of smaller decor items, such as cobwebs, foam gravestones, spooky door displays, and more!
Walmart
Walmart sells pretty much everything you could think of, so of course, it also has plenty of Halloween decorations to go around. The next time you’re shopping at Walmart, check out its Halloween decor section, which includes items like skeletons, pumpkins, light displays, etc.
Michaels
Whether you want to DIY your Halloween decor or buy it whole, Michaels has you covered. Its decorations feel slightly more on the elevated side; for example, check out this floral and skeleton wall accent (which is already on sale btw)! So, if you love Halloween but don’t want your space to look like a horror movie, head over to Michaels.
It’s My Party
Support local this Halloween at It’s My Party, located on Danforth in Toronto! The store is stocked with various Halloween items, including decor, of course. As its a local shop, you may even find something that no one else has, giving your Halloween decor a unique flare.
Theatrics Plus
Theatrics Plus, located on Yonge Street in Toronto, carries costumes and decor all year round, and seems to amp it up even more for the Halloween season! If you’re looking to support local, this is another store worth checking out!
Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire isn’t just for the handy people out there, it actually has a ton of decor options, including Halloween items. The store has a variety of options, big and small, perfect for spookifying your space. From fog machines to lawn and tree decor, Canadian Tire has it.
Party City
Get into the spooky spirit and visit Party City for anything you could need in preparation for Halloween. Not only does Party City have costumes, candy, and party supplies, but it also has a lot of great decor items, too! From elevated Halloween decorations to haunting decor, you can find it all while walking the isles of Party City.
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Toronto has all kinds of history, including the darker kind. So naturally, it has its fair share of haunted locations and ghost stories to be told, too. And what better time to go on a haunted ghost tour than pre-Halloween? Spooky lovers, you’re in luck. There are a ton of guided ghost walks and tours in and around Toronto for you to explore before Halloween that are sure to get you in the ‘holiday’ spirit.
Get spooked at these 8 ghost tours
Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour
You may know and love Toronto’s Distillery District for its shopping and food, but did you know it has a morbid past? In this ghost tour, you’ll be led by a costumed guide to explore the district by lantern light and learn about the haunted locations within the Distillery District and the supernatural occurrences said to have happened there.
Toronto’s Haunted Harbour
If you enjoy ghost stories and boat tours, this is the ghost walk, or should we say sail, for you! During this immersive 90-minute experience, you’ll go on a nautical adventure in Toronto’s Haunted Harbour, set foot on a haunted island, and take an up-close look at Toronto’s mysterious Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. All while hearing about chilling tales of ghost ships, shipwrecks, and monsters lurking below the surface.
Campus Secrets and Spectres – University of Toronto Ghost Tour
Get educated on the spooky secrets of the University of Toronto during a 75-minute ghost tour. As you explore the grounds, you’ll learn everything from tragic love stories gone horribly wrong to stories of restless spirits haunting the school.
Ghosts of the Village at Black Creek
Black Creek Pioneer Village has real-life ghost stories waiting to be told on a 75-minute tour after the sun goes down. During the ghost tour, you’ll follow your guide’s lantern around the spooky village and learn about the Woman in Yellow, haunted happenings, and more!
Niagara on the Lake
If you’re willing to go on a little drive out of the city, Niagara on the Lake has a ghost tour worth visiting. It is known as Canada’s most haunted town, after all. The tour features stories of memorable haunts and dark histories in the biggest battlefield of the War of 1812.
Hermitage Ruins
About an hour away from Toronto is The Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster. Known for its haunted past, ghost hunters and lovers of all things spooky are known to visit this spot. The Hermitage Ruins ghost walk begins at the rarely opened Gatehouse, abandoning light for a dark exploration through the haunted woods.
Original Haunted Walk of Toronto
Experience a whole new side of Toronto during the Original Haunted Walk of Toronto. You’ll get to explore some of the creepiest places in the city while learning the spooky stories of crime, mystery, and the supernatural behind familiar Toronto spots.
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site
Cemeteries already give creepy vibes, even if there aren’t scary stories involved. But at Beechwood Cemetery, there is no shortage of stories to be told. From the dark history of the cemetery to ghost stories of those who rest there, at this haunted walk, you’re sure to get spooked.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those who love all things spooky! And if that happens to be you, we have just the market for you to visit this month.
For two full weekends (October 21st and 22nd as well as October 28th and 29th), The Welcome Market will be hosting a spooky Halloween market featuring over 35 vendors!
The vendors will be selling everything from vintage clothing to houseware goods, and everything in between.
If you’re wondering, “What’s so spooky about that?” well, just like last year, the market is expected to have an assortment of Halloween-themed items available to shop. Such as handmade candles, thrifty Halloween costumes, and other handmade goods with a spooky flare.
That’s not all, though! The organizers have also advertised that there will be some “scary-good” Halloween cocktails to sip on! Who doesn’t love a little sip and shop?
The Welcome Market is proudly a Woman, POC-owned and operated organization with a passion for supporting local, small businesses, as reflected in its talented vendors.
Entry is free, so head over to 939 Queen West on the last two weekends in October, during the hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Psst. Pets are welcome, too)!
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It’s officially spooky season! Which means all kinds of Halloween festivities are happening this month in and around Toronto! Halloween isn’t just for the kids, either. There are so many adult-friendly things to do to celebrate the spookiest time of the year. From actual scary haunted houses to ghost tours around the city, we’ve rounded up the best activities to indulge in spooky season – the right way.
Here’s where you can get spooked this month!
Halloween Haunt
Every year, it’s pretty much mandatory to go to Canada’s Wonderland’s infamous Halloween Haunt! The theme park turns into a scream park filled with Halloween attractions, including haunted houses, multiple mazes, thrilling rides and roller coasters, and hundreds of monsters strolling around waiting to scare you. Get your tickets for Halloween Haunt here!
Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
Every year in the month of October, the Casa Loma castle gets transformed into an immersive theatrical experience known as Legends of Horror. Throughout the hour+ experience, guests are immersed in a variety of sets throughout the gardens and chambers below the castle, including tunnels and spaces never before open to the public! From now until Halloween, Legends of Horror will be happening daily, and you can get your tickets here.
Toronto Ghost Tours
Toronto is full of history, so naturally, there are plenty of ghost stories to be told throughout the haunted locations in the city. The Haunted Walk has a ton of different ghost tour options that you can choose from here, all ranging in price and length.
Hanes Corn Maze – After Dark
About an hour drive from Toronto is Hanes Corn Maze in Dundas. Although it isn’t really a haunted attraction, walking through the maze at night with some friends can definitely get pretty spooky. The maze itself is made of 20 acres of 12-foot-tall cornstalks; be sure to bring a flashlight!
Escape Manor Escape Room
What better time to participate in a scary escape room than October? Escape Manor in Toronto currently has six escape rooms available to book, including Death Row, The Asylum, and Devil’s Advocate – all of which sound especially spooky. You can check out the rooms and book here!
Pumpkins After Dark
Okay, Pumpkins After Dark isn’t particularly scary, but nonetheless, it’s totally worth a visit during the Halloween season! The event, located in Milton (under an hour away from Toronto), features over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins in displays. This year, there will also be fall treats to enjoy, as well as live pumpkin-carving demonstrations! Get your tickets here.
Martino Manor Haunted House
Martino Manor Haunted House is like no other. It’s a 3-story haunted house filled with authentic Victorian and Depression Era decor. It also has an outdoor maze featuring a well house, mausoleum, morgue, chapel, and solarium! That’s not all though. Throughout Martino Manor, there are live actors, cutting-edge animatronics, and film-quality set design. Prepare to get scared!
Screemers
Sceemers is celebrating 30 years of haunting this year, so its safe to say they know what they’re doing. At Screemers you’ll find seven haunted mazes, over 120 live actors, the Midway of Madness Ride, and food trucks! You can find tickets for different dates here!
Fear Farm
Fear Farm, located at Snyders Farm is a must-visit with friends during the Halloween season! You can enjoy its world-famous hayride and visit the six of its “haunts”. The hayride includes actors, live-action, and a spooky atmosphere. There’s also plenty of food and drinks to enjoy at the farm, so you’re sure to leave feeling full and spooked.
Hallowalk at Friday Harbour
Enjoy a chilling night of luxurious fun during Hallowalk at Friday Harbour Resort, just an hour north of Toronto! You will get to go on a journey through Friday Harbour’s Nature Preserve, travelling through the woods along a path adorned with spooky decor and themed zones. The event runs from October 13th to 15th, 20th to 22nd, and 27th to 30th. If you decide to go on October 28th, there will also be an After Dark party at the Lake Club to celebrate Halloween! For more info, click here.
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Believe it or not, Halloween is around the corner and will be here before we know it! If you haven’t put any thought into your costume yet, we get it. But unless you want to show up to your Halloween festivities in some cat ears and eyeliner whiskers (no hate here), it’s probably time to start planning a costume. Whether you want to go full out or play it more casual – we’ve gathered some of the best Halloween costume inspiration to help you decide!
There are so many great costumes to choose from!
Barbie
With the Barbie movie having premiered this year, we expect to see a lot of Barbie-themed costumes this Halloween! You can opt to go as Traditional Barbie or get creative and go as one of the many other Barbies featured in the movie (Weird Barbie would be iconic)! You can even make it a couple costume and go with someone as Barbie and Ken.
Wednesday Addams
Wednesday Addams has always been a classic (and great) Halloween costume. And it’s not all that difficult to pull off! Put on a chic black Wednesday-esque outfit, throw in 2 braids, and finish off the look with some dark eye makeup, and you’re pretty much set.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is not-so-arguably the most well-known celeb out there. Her recognizable looks make for great costumes. You can play it simple by wearing a 22-themed t-shirt stating one of its famous lines, such as “not a lot going on the moment,” or go more elaborate with something very bedazzled, paired with a red lip to tie it all together. Bonus points if you can get someone to dress up as Travis Kelce to go with you!
The Little Mermaid
The live-action The Little Mermaid premiered this year, so naturally, we expect to see some Ariels swimming along the consume parties this Halloween! You can have a lot of fun putting together an Ariel costume. The main things you’ll need are a mermaid-like skirt and a shell bra top. The rest is essentially hair and makeup!
Tinkerbell / Fairy
You can never go wrong with a classic Tinkerbell or fairy costume if you want to look cute but still festive on Halloween! Find some fairy wings, a mini dress, and sparkles (ahem, pixie dust), and that’s pretty much all you need!
Red Riding Hood
Another Halloween classic. Little Red Riding Hood! Everyone will know who you’re dressed up as, and you can easily make the costume yourself or shop in-store if getting crafty isn’t your thing.
Angel / Devil
The ultimate yin and yang Halloween costume has to be an angel and devil duo. You can obviously choose one and wear it solo as well, but this costume holds the most power when it’s worn with your bestie. Especially if you two happen to give off yin and yang energy.
The Office Characters
Any and all of The Office cast members would make for a great Halloween costume that anyone worth knowing would understand (kidding, kind of). We’re loving this Dwight and Angela duo!
Medusa
Name a monster more cool-looking than Medusa. We’ll wait. If you want to look scary yet still feel kind of cute, Medusa is the way to go. In our opinion, the best Medusa costumes are hand-made, so if you’re crafty, this one’s for you! Create a snake crown and consider investing in some creepy contacts, and the rest will fall into place.
The Princess Diaries
A fun, notable Halloween costume is Mia from The Princess Diaries! It was announced that we can expect a Princess Diaries 3 in the future, so what better time than now to dress up as such? The main elements of the costume are a wedding-like dress, tiara, and of course, headphones.
Pulp Fiction
Last but not least, coincidentally, another Mia costume! Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction is such an easy costume to put together yet is still so recognizable with the help of a chic black bob wig and a fake nosebleed. The rest of the costume you likely already have in your closet!
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Stop what you’re doing and head on over to your local Timmies right now. Tim Hortons has now launched a Timbits Trick-or-Treat Bucket that’s full of—you guessed it—Timbits!
The bucket is filled with your choice of 31 Timbits since the spooky holiday is on October 31 (how clever).
You can purchase the totally adorable bucket on its own for just $3.99 or grab it with the donut holes for $9.99.
These are only available while supplies last, so we suggest grabbing one as soon as possible.
Pair this fun treat with one of Tim’s fall drinks which of course includes Pumpkin Spice for the ultimate autumn combo.
Enjoy!
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Spooky season is here! A Halloween market is headed for Toronto this weekend, and if you love ghosts and ghouls, you definitely can’t miss it.
From October 15-16, stop by The Welcome Market Halloween pop-up at 501 Queen Street West from 11 am- 6 pm.
You’ll get to browse over 30 vendors which will have booths throughout both floors of the pop-up space.
There will be handmade accessories, vintage clothing, cool home decor, and more in which some vendors will have limited-edition Halloween items.
Shops you’ll find at the market include Oh That’s Neat, Coven, and Tales From Her Crypt.
The Welcome Market is a woman and POC-owned and operated organization that aims to create curated retail pop-up experiences for small businesses in Toronto.
Check out its Instagram to find out more about all of the events happening!
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We’ve got you covered for the best Halloween event this season! Haunted Cinema is a brand new drive-in spot at Ontario Place from October 26 to 31.
Catch all-time fave Halloween movies like Goosebumps and Scream, but with a spooky catch.
As soon as the film starts playing, actors will disperse between the cars and create a haunting experience.
The actors will mimic what’s happening on-screen by popping up beside your car to get you fully immersed and feel like you’re in the movie.
for the spookiest experience of all, be sure to book a later show.
Purchase your tickets online now to secure your spot.
The Halloween drive-in is happening for five days only, so don’t hesitate!
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