Join Us for the 5th Uptown Yonge Halloween HauntUP! 🎃
Get ready for a spook-tacular day of Halloween fun in our neighbourhood! The Republic Residents’ Association (RRA) is proud to support the 5th Annual Uptown Yonge Halloween HauntUP, organized by the Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with costumes, treats, games, and Halloween activities for all ages.
🎃 A Day Full of Halloween Fun
There is something for everyone at this year's Halloween HauntUP! Enjoy a lively lineup of activities, including:
Halloween Costume Parade: Led by the North Toronto Collegiate Institute marching band, the parade is a wonderful way to kick off the festivities.
Costume Contests: Show off your creativity in the kids’, adults’, and pet costume contests. Sign up at Adult Costume Contest and Spooky Kids Costume Contest and Spooky Pets Costume Contest
Volunteering: If you would like to volunteer sign up at We are Looking for Volunteers!
Spooky Activities: Enjoy bouncy castles, creepy games, face painting, eerie arts and crafts, giveaways, and plenty of treats.
Pumpkin Fun: Take part in the jack-o’-lantern contest and free pumpkin carving at Sheridan Nurseries, 2827 Yonge Street.
Trick-or-Treating: Explore Yonge Street and enjoy the festive atmosphere, local businesses, and Halloween treats.
Main Stage Entertainment: Look forward to a DJ, games, prizes, and more!
You can also discover decorated Halloween houses and enjoy boo-tastic sidewalk sales while celebrating everything that makes our local community special.
👻 Don't Miss the Halloween Costume Parade
Want to be part of the parade? Gather outside Aroma Espresso Bar at Yonge Eglinton Centre, 2300 Yonge Street, between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The parade begins at 10:30 AM and will travel along the west side of Yonge Street to the basketball court at 20 Castlefield Avenue, where the main festivities will take place.
Spook-tacular Main Stage Schedule
10:30 AM: DJ, games, and prizes
12:15 PM: Pet costume contest
1:00 PM: Kids costume contest
2:15 PM: Adults costume contest
🧡 RRA Is Proud to Support Our Community
At the Republic Residents’ Association, we believe that strong communities are built through connection, collaboration, and shared experiences. Events like Halloween HauntUP bring neighbours together, create lasting memories for families, and celebrate the vibrant local businesses and community organizations that make Uptown Yonge such a wonderful place to live.
As a community partner, RRA is excited to support the Uptown Yonge BIA in bringing this much-loved annual tradition to our neighbourhood. We encourage residents, families, and friends to come out, participate in the festivities, and enjoy a fun-filled Halloween with the community.
📍 Event Details at a Glance
Event: 5th Annual Uptown Yonge Halloween HauntUP
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Main Event Location: Basketball Court, 20 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto
Parade Gathering Point: Outside Aroma Espresso Bar, Yonge Eglinton Centre, 2300 Yonge Street
Admission: Free
For the full event details, visit https://www.uptownyonge.com/halloween-haunt-up/ or follow @UPtownYongeBIA on Instagram.
Bring your costumes, invite your neighbours, and get ready for a frightfully fun day!
We look forward to seeing you there. Happy Halloween from the Republic Residents’ Association! 🎃👻
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