A Month of COSTUMES – A listing of all the Geeky Halloween events in Toronto!
So you may not be a cosplayer, but if you’re putting effort into your Halloween costume why not show it off to a few audiences? And Toronto’s geekery scene gives you a chance to do just that.
Many of October’s events are either costume friendly OR actively seeking people in costumes. Check them out here:
October 8th
Toronto’s own Zombie-Clown! What’s more Halloween than that?
8:30-11 Mullet’s Late Night Talk Show Spooktacular $10
Social Capital Theatre – 154 Danforth Avenue
Come in Costume!
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October 11th
11-8pm Bazaar of the Bizarre FREE
Pia Bouman School for Ballet – 6 Noble Street (Queen west of Dufferin)
Come see performances and vendors and facepainting and more! Costumes are welcomed!
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October 13th
Hungry for some HORROR-ible Trivia?
7:00 WooHoo Simpsons’ Trivia – COSTUMED EDITION ($5/team)
Cadillac Lounge – 1296 Queen Street West (Just west of Dufferin)
$5/team (teams up to six) Come to the Tree House of HORROR and put those hours and hours of Simpsons’ “Research” to good use and win prizes and glory!
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OCTOBER 17th-18th
Calling all Horror Fans!
Horror-Rama
Hyatt Regency (370 King Street West near Peter)
Tickets Weekend $45 (Saturday $30 or Sunday $25)
Join Fangoria & Anchor Bay as they celebrate all things HORROR! With panels, guests, dealers rooms and cosplay is encouraged!
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October 17th
10pm – 4 am Wastelanders 2: Post Apocalyptic Costume Rave $5 (before 11) $10 after
Nocturne – 550 Queen Street West
Party like it’s the end of the world! Cosplay welcomed (and prizes available) many DJs will help you dance the night away.
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October 24th
Twas the week before Halloween and do you wish to battle? Or banter?
8pm-11 Lightsaber Battle – reserve your lightsabre in advance $10
Location to be announced – come as a Jedi, come as a Sith! Join the battle!
Pre-buy and reserve your lightsaber at the link, or bring your own.
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8pm-??? Ladies Night at the Comic Shop – Featuring One Million Comix! Free!
531 Yonge Street (Between College and Wellesley)
This is a ladies only* (LBT friendly) event where you can embrace your geeky side, find out about new comics, share your opinions on the upcoming video games, drink an adult beverage or two and wear your geeky outfits!
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October 30th
Rue Morgue Something Wicked This Way Comes 18th Annual Halloween Celebration $25
Opera House – 735 Queen Street East (east of Broadview)
Dancing, entertainment, and of course the Midnight Costume Contest!
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HALLOWEEN ITSELF: OCTOBER 31st
Snail’oween
8pm-2am Silver Snail 19+ Snailoween Party $25 in advance
Andrew Richards Design – 571 Adelaide Street East
Brought to you by both The Silver Snail and GEEKPR0N, Toronto’s largest, geekiest, greatest Halloween Party is back with snacks, cash bar, and $2000 worth of prizes for the array of amazing costumes that attend!
To celebrate the launch the new Captain Canuck webseries there will be a special prize for Best Capt Canuck costume!
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6:30-9 FanFiction The Show: Harry Potter style $15
The Comedy Bar – 945 Bloor West (west of Ossington)
Watch comedians perform Fanfiction inspired by the world of Harry Potter! Come dressed as your favourite witch or wizard.
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9pm – 2 am Zombie Prom $30 in advance $40 at the door.
Palais Royale – 1601 Lakeshore Blvd
Halloween Dress Code in effect so dress to impress or infect!
DJ Johnny B. Goode will be spinning the tunes, costume contest, free zombie makeup, glam photos, and appetizers.
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10-3am SubSpace: Zombies vs Zombie Slayers $20 before midnight $30 after.
Opera House – 735 Queen Street East (east of Broadview)
Fetish Halloween Ball with a focus on the undead! Performances, DJs, and amazing costumes!
Fetish/theme dress code in effect.
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10- 3 am HYBRID: Halloween $5 before 11 $10 after
Round Venue – 152a Augusta Avenue (Kensington Market)
Audio and Visual Interactive Event with 3 DJs
Prizes for best costume. Come dance Halloween away!
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