Free Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Prize at Parliament Street Library Toronto
Kids ages 4–12 can enjoy a free Halloween scavenger hunt at Parliament Street Library in Toronto through October 31, 2026, with a small prize for completing the hunt.
Promotional artwork supplied for the activity; it is not a photograph of the actual library event.
Spooky Scavenger Hunt at Parliament Street Library at a glance
October 1–31, 2026 · During branch hours; prize-distribution hours are not separately confirmed · Toronto Public Library — Parliament Street Branch · 269 Gerrard Street East
Children ages 4–12 can find hidden Halloween pictures in Parliament Street Library's main-floor children's area through October 31, 2026, and receive a small prize for completing the hunt. Prize types and quantities are unspecified.
What's actually free?
Halloween picture scavenger hunt in the main-floor children's area
A small prize for completing the hunt; prize type and quantity are unspecified
Limited or conditional
Prize type, quantity and inventory are unspecified; do not promise a particular item or guaranteed availability.
The listed branch hours do not confirm separate staffed prize-distribution hours.
Check the official branch page for exceptional schedule changes.
Find the hidden Halloween pictures
The free scavenger hunt takes place in the main-floor children's area at Parliament Street Library. Children ages 4–12 search for spooky pictures around the space.
Children can receive a small prize after completing the hunt. The library has not named the prize, published quantities or specified individual participation limits.
Visit during branch hours
The activity runs October 1–31, 2026, during branch operating hours. For October 26–30, the supplied branch schedule is 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; on Saturday, October 31, it is 9 a.m.–5 p.m. These are branch hours, not a separately confirmed prize-distribution schedule.
Location and visitor notes
Toronto Public Library's Parliament Street Branch is at 269 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3. The activity is on the main floor in the children's area.
The scavenger hunt is free. The reviewed event description does not specify a registration requirement or advertise a purchase requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Parliament Street Library scavenger hunt free?
Yes. It is a free activity at the library.
What ages is the hunt for?
The Toronto Public Library listing identifies children ages 4–12.
How do children earn the small prize?
Children can receive a small prize after completing the hunt. The library has not named the prize, stated its quantity or specified individual participation limits, so no particular item or guaranteed inventory should be expected.
When can families visit?
The hunt runs through October 31 during Parliament Street Branch operating hours. The listed branch hours for October 26–30 are 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 31 is 9 a.m.–5 p.m. These are branch hours, not separately confirmed staffed prize-distribution hours.
Where is the scavenger hunt?
It takes place in the main-floor children's area at Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3.
Do visitors need to register or buy anything?
The reviewed event description does not specify a registration requirement or advertise a purchase requirement.
Promotional artwork supplied for the activity; it is not a photograph of the actual library event.
Event details
Categories: FREE EXPERIENCES · Family & Kids
When: · All day during branch hours; prize-distribution hours are not separately confirmed
Where:
Toronto Public Library — Parliament Street Branch, main-floor children's area, 269 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3
Age: Children ages 4–12
Cost: Free activity; small prize for completing the hunt
About the event
Kids Can Find a Small Halloween Prize at Parliament Street Library's Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a free Halloween activity for kids in Toronto? Parliament Street Library is inviting children to explore its shelves and discover hidden spooky pictures during a month-long Halloween scavenger hunt.
The activity runs October 1–31, 2026, during branch operating hours. Children ages four to twelve can search the library's main-floor children's area and receive a small prize after completing the hunt.
How does the scavenger hunt work?
Children look for hidden Halloween pictures around the main-floor children's area at Parliament Street Library. The goal is to find all the spooky images.
After completing the hunt, children can receive a small prize from the library. The event description does not state how many attempts are permitted or whether individual participation limits apply.
What can kids win?
Toronto Public Library confirms a small prize for completing the hunt but has not identified the exact item or published prize quantities.
Do not assume the prize includes candy, toys, stickers or specific merchandise. No particular prize or inventory is guaranteed.
When can families visit?
The scavenger hunt runs through Saturday, October 31, during Parliament Street Branch operating hours.
For the final week, the published branch hours are 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. These are branch opening hours, not separately confirmed staffed prize-distribution hours. Check the branch page for any exceptional schedule changes.
Where is Parliament Street Library?
Toronto Public Library's Parliament Street Branch is at 269 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3. The hunt is in the main-floor children's area.
Before you go
The activity is free and intended for children ages four to twelve. The reviewed event description does not specify a registration requirement or advertise a purchase requirement.
Prize types and quantities have not been announced. Check the library's official event page for last-minute changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Parliament Street Library scavenger hunt free?
Yes. It is a free activity at the library.
What ages is the hunt for?
The Toronto Public Library listing identifies children ages 4–12.
How do children earn the small prize?
Children can receive a small prize after completing the hunt. The library has not named the prize, stated its quantity or specified individual participation limits, so no particular item or guaranteed inventory should be expected.
When can families visit?
The hunt runs through October 31 during Parliament Street Branch operating hours. The listed branch hours for October 26–30 are 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 31 is 9 a.m.–5 p.m. These are branch hours, not separately confirmed staffed prize-distribution hours.
Where is the scavenger hunt?
It takes place in the main-floor children's area at Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3.
Do visitors need to register or buy anything?
The reviewed event description does not specify a registration requirement or advertise a purchase requirement.
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