Enjoy free Halloween fun at Toronto Reference Library on October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Slime decorating, carnival games, prizes and more.
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Free Halloween Fest at Toronto Reference Library at a glance
October 31, 2026 · 11 AM–1 PM · Toronto Reference Library — Activity Room, First Floor · 789 Yonge Street
Toronto Reference Library hosts a free, all-ages Halloween Fest on October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drop-in event includes spooky slime decorating, carnival games, a photo booth and a costume raffle. No registration is required; prizes are not guaranteed.
What's actually free?
event admission
spooky slime decorating
carnival games
photo booth
Limited or conditional
Prize quantities, activity capacities and raffle conditions are not published. Do not promise guaranteed prizes or unlimited supplies.
Costumes are optional; they provide a chance to participate in the raffle, not a guaranteed prize.
Accessibility accommodations require advance request; Toronto Public Library asks for at least two weeks' notice.
Free Halloween activities
The Toronto Public Library event listing describes an all-ages, family-friendly open house with a photo booth, spooky slime decorating and carnival games for prizes.
Visitors who come in costume have a chance to win one of several raffle prizes. Raffle prizes are awarded by chance and are not guaranteed to every attendee.
Date, time and admission
The drop-in event is Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Activity Room on the library's first floor.
Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and no advance registration is required. Activity capacity, prize quantities and raffle conditions have not been published; participation and prizes may be subject to availability.
Accessibility and contact
Toronto Public Library says live or automated captions, sign-language interpretation, intervenor services and attendant services can be requested at least two weeks ahead through its accessibility-events page.
For event questions, contact the library's Innovation and Youth Services Department at trlinnovationhub@tpl.ca or 416-393-7007.
Before you go
Arrive during the scheduled two-hour event and check the official Toronto Public Library listing for last-minute changes. Costumes are optional; wearing one gives visitors a chance to participate in the raffle, not a guaranteed prize.
Frequently asked questions
Is Halloween Fest at Toronto Reference Library free?
Yes. Toronto Public Library lists it as a free, all-ages drop-in event. No registration is required.
What activities are planned?
The library lists a photo booth, spooky slime decorating and carnival games for prizes. Visitors in costume can enter a raffle for a chance to win one of several prizes.
Are raffle prizes guaranteed?
No. The raffle offers a chance to win, and the library has not published prize quantities or raffle conditions. Prizes are not guaranteed to every attendee.
Who can attend?
The event welcomes all ages and follows a family-friendly participation policy.
Where and when is the event?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the first-floor Activity Room at Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8.
Do visitors need to register or wear a costume?
No registration is required. Costumes are optional, though the library invites visitors to wear one for a chance to win a raffle prize.
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Event details
Categories: FREE STUFF · Family & Kids
When: · 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
Where:
Toronto Reference Library — Activity Room, First Floor, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
Cost: Free admission
About the event
Free Halloween Fest at Toronto Reference Library
Looking for a free way to celebrate Halloween in Toronto? Toronto Reference Library is hosting an all-ages, family-friendly Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The two-hour drop-in event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library's first-floor Activity Room. No advance registration is required.
What can you do for free?
Customize spooky slime, try carnival-style games for prizes and take a commemorative photo at the event photo booth.
Visitors who come in costume have a chance to win one of several raffle prizes. Raffle prizes are awarded by chance, not guaranteed to every attendee. The library has not published activity capacities, prize quantities or raffle conditions, so participation and prizes may be subject to availability.
Where and when is it?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Activity Room on the first floor of Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8.
Accessibility and visitor tips
Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and no registration is required. Costumes are optional; wearing one gives visitors a chance to participate in the raffle.
Toronto Public Library says live or automated captions, sign-language interpretation, intervenor services and attendant services can be requested at least two weeks in advance through its accessibility-events page. Check the official library event listing for last-minute updates.
For event questions, contact the Innovation and Youth Services Department at trlinnovationhub@tpl.ca or 416-393-7007.
Frequently asked questions
Is Halloween Fest at Toronto Reference Library free?
Yes. Toronto Public Library lists it as a free, all-ages drop-in event. No registration is required.
What activities are planned?
The library lists a photo booth, spooky slime decorating and carnival games for prizes. Visitors in costume can enter a raffle for a chance to win one of several prizes.
Are raffle prizes guaranteed?
No. The raffle offers a chance to win, and the library has not published prize quantities or raffle conditions. Prizes are not guaranteed to every attendee.
Who can attend?
The event welcomes all ages and follows a family-friendly participation policy.
Where and when is the event?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the first-floor Activity Room at Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8.
Do visitors need to register or wear a costume?
No registration is required. Costumes are optional, though the library invites visitors to wear one for a chance to win a raffle prize.
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Official sources and Toronto discovery
Toronto Public Library event details — Checked against the official Toronto Public Library event page on October 26, 2026. Event activities, date, time, venue, free admission and drop-in/no-registration status match the organizer listing.
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