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By Kathryn Clark, Gradlife Ambassador

November is fast approaching, and with it deadlines for papers, tests, and more. So, why not squeeze in a little extra fun before the winter cram begins? Whether you’re new to Toronto (or Canada), or just don’t know what’s happening around the city, we thought we’d put together a list of “must-dos” for Halloween.

We may only be days away from Halloween, and the end of October, but there’s still plenty of time for you to take a moment, a few hours, or a day to do some fun stuff for the holiday. Too often, we forget to take the time for a little R&R, and the holidays are a great excuse to get away from our work schedules and computers for a little while to experience the world around us. It doesn’t do us any good to get so caught up in our books that we miss what’s happening right in front of us.

Without going too much more into the specifics of just WHY it’s good to get away from it all for a while (you know it, I know it, let’s just do it), here’s our “Halloween Haunts” list; we hope you find it as spook-tacular as we do!

Halloween Haunts – Our Top 8 for a Great Trick or Treat

1. Halloween means candy, and that means visiting the BEST candy shops Toronto has to offer. Check out Sugar Mountain for some serious mouth-watering treats.
2. All Hallows Eve is code for “lots and lots of scary stuff”, so be sure to take in a haunted walking tour for a dash of thrills, and a wee bit of exercise to work off all that candy.
3. Have kids in the mix? Ripley’s Aquarium is hosting a “Ghouls & Gills” event on the 31^st: first 2000 kids will get a loot bag!
4. Feel like getting some early and delicious celebrating in on Halloween? Lots of restaurants (including the Drake Hotel) are having Halloween-themed brunches, lunches & more to kick off the celebrations.
   

   From: Sugar Mountain

5. If you don’t mind travelling a bit, hop on the TTC or Go Transit, call an uber, or rent a zip car and head to Screemers (Canadian Exhibition Place), or Halloween Haunt (Wonderland) for some super scary thrills & chills.
6. Like the idea of good, old-fashioned, Fall fun? Many farms are still open for corn buying, maze running, hay-wagon riding, and apple cider drinking on Halloween weekend. Great for big kids who like hay slides, and little one alike.
   

   From: Toronto.com (farms for Halloween)

7. Have a great group costume that you just want to show off? Lots of local restaurants and pubs are having Halloween parties…with costume contests! Prizes to the best/scariest dressed.
8. Maybe thrills & chills, or going out isn’t your thing, that’s ok. We’ve got some awesome Halloween movies lined up too! The Beer Hall in particular will be screening Rocky Horror Picture Show, as well as having some crazy fun circus acts on display (reservations are probably a good idea for this one).

Pro-Tips:

• If you don’t have a Halloween costume yet, don’t worry. There’s a HUGE costume store at 10 Dundas East that’s open especially for the Halloween season (AND they’re doing zombie makeup tutorials throughout the day on the 31^st).
• Not too worried about getting candy on or before Halloween? Head to the grocery stores November 1^st to buy candy in bulk at super discounted prices.
  

  From: Segway Tours

This list just begins to scratch the surface of everything that’s available to students, couples, families, and friends alike on Halloween. We hope you use these as a great starting place for fun this weekend, and would love to hear if you have any other suggestions for some “away-time” this weekend. Happy haunting, and here’s hoping you have a spook-tacular Halloween!