50+ Pumpkin Parades in Toronto and GTA – Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2025

Take your jack-o-lanterns and a candle to the participating locations and give your Pumpkin a second chance to shine and come view the neighbourhood Jack-O-Lanterns on display.

A Toronto tradition since the first pumpkin parade was organized in Sorauren Park in 2004, the parades are now hosted in parks across the city from Scarborough to Etobicoke.

A few GTA events are also listed at the end of the article.

A list of Pumpkin Parades in Toronto and GTA taking place on October 31 & November 1.

Joe Shuster Way Pumpkin Parade

Ghosts and Gouls it’s that time of year again. Let’s celebrate Halloween and our community with the Annual Joe Shuster Way Pumpkin Parade. Candy donations are welcome. Details

Amos Waites Park/Mimico Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack-o’-lanterns to Mimico Square the day after Halloween for a final chance to shine.
Please bring your own candles and lighter. Details

Baird Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack-o-lanterns to the Baird Park and line them up for one last spectacular parade at the main entrance. Details

Ben Nobleman Parkette / Upper Village Pumpkin Parade

Enjoy your pumpkin’s spooky glory one last time at the Upper Village Pumpkin Parade! Bring your pumpkin to Ben Nobleman Park and we’ll light it up after sunset for a gorgeous pumpkin spectacle. Bring your carved pumpkins for a chance to win spooktacular prizes, enjoy live performances, and grab some loot bags for the little ones. Details

Berczy Park/Old Town Pumpkin Parade

Bring your jack-o-lantern to the St. James gazebo and join the pumpkin parade by adding your pumpkin onto the edge of a pathway. Display your creative jack-o-lantern, mingle with your neighbours. Details

Cassels Avenue Playground Pumpkin Parade

Line up the pumpkins along the paved path from Cassels Ave and Brugess Ave to the playground ! Details

Carlton Park Pumpkin Parade

Dallington Park Pumpkin Parade

Friends of Dallington Park is hosting their annual pumpkin parade. Bring your leftover Jack O’Lanterns to the park. Join in the great pumpkin toss at the end to help return the park back to normal. Details

Degrassi Park Pumpkin Parade

Join your neighbours at Degrassi Park on November 1st at dusk to view the neighbourhood’s Jack-o-lanterns shine one last time. Details

Dentonia Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack-o-lanterns to the path entrance at Dentonia Park Avenue and Sibley Avenue and line them up for one last spectacular parade of our communty’s Jack-o-lanterns. Details

Ed McCleverty Playground Pumpkin Parade

Bring a tealight with your pumpkin and give it a chance to shine. Details

Edithvale Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack-O-Lanterns to light up the park’s main pathway. Details

Elizabeth Simcoe Park/Guildwood Pumpkin Parade

You can drop off your pumpkins any time after 6pm on November 1st, and we will have volunteers on hand to help you place and light your creation! Details

Little Ave Memorial Park Pumpkin Parade

Sponsored by Weston Village Residents Association. Details

McCormick Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring a tealight to light up your creation. Details

Moncur Park Pumpkin Parade

Join us for another fun pumpkin parade at Moncur Park. Every year the parade seems to get a bit bigger and the carvings even more impressive. Details

Norwood Park’s Pumpkin Parade

Bring your gourd…and a candle!
Presented by Friends of Norwood Park. Details

Oakridge Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your jack o’ lanterns out for one last appearance and line the neighbourhood pumpkins up throughout the park. Show up with the Jack o’ lanterns just before 6pm, and be ready to light them up to be part of the parade. Details

Park Lawn Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack O’Lanterns next to the parking lot bottom at the hill opposite to skating bubbleand join your neighbours for a lovely autumn evening in the park. Details

Pelmo Park Pumpkin Parade

It’s BOOOO scary but soooo much fun! Bring your pumpkins the night after Hallowe’en and show them off! Extra candles provided if needed and we take care of them after. Details

Phin Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack-O-Lantern(s) to the park and see a plethora of perfectly produced pumpkins on parade. A large bin will be provided by the city to dispose of them after. Details

Port Union/Southeast Scarborough Pumpkin Parade

Show off your Halloween pumpkins and costumes and keep the Halloween fun going for one more night at this free event. Details

Prince Of Wales Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring a tealight to light up your creation along the path. Details

Rennie Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your jack-o-lanterns. Bring your families. Help make the Rennie Park Pumpkin Parade a spooky success. Details

Riverdale Park West/Cabbagetown Pumpkin Parade

Bring your Jack-O-Lanterns to light up the park. The jack o’lanterns (and a few uncarved pumpkins and squashs, too) arrive from all over the neighbourhood and line up for a final, glorious viewing before being put in a city-provided compost bin. Details

Sackville Playground Pumpkin Parade

Bring your carved pumpkins and join us along the Path by the Playground. Details

Sandown Park/Scarborough Bluffs Pumpkin Parade

This Pumpkin Parade is being hosted by The Scarborough Bluffs Community Association. Details

Silver Creek Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your jack-o-lanterns between 6 and 6:30pm. Bring your jack-o-lanterns to Silver Creek Park and help transform our park into a glowing spectacle at nightfall! Details

Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade

With close to 2,000 pumpkins on display in recent years, the Parade is a neighbourhood and even regional highlight of the season. From witches and cats, to politicians and world events, the artful jack-o-lanterns represent the spirit of Halloween and also the spirit of the times. Details

Terraview Pumpkin Parade

Bring your carved pumpkins and join us in Terraview Park (across from the playground) for our Annual Pumpkin Parade. Details

Trinity Bellwoods Park Pumpkin Parade

The Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park’s annual Pumpkin Parade extravaganza! Show off your carved pumpkins and enjoy strolling along the path looking at all the other amazing ones from the neighbourhood. Details

Vine Avenue Playground Pumpkin Parade

Bring a pumpkin and line up on the roadside to the railroad side.

Vermont Square Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring a pumpkin and line up on pathway in the southern part of park. Details

Withrow Park Pumpkin Parade

By Friends of Withrow Park. Bring your Jack-o-Lantern to the paths surrounding the Fire Pit and light up the night.Details

Wychwood Barns Park Pumpkin Parade

Send off your Halloween pumpkin in style by taking it to the Pumpkin Parade! Details

Wadsworth Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring a pumpkin and enjoy a spooktacular time with your friends and neighbours. Details

Wanless Park Pumpkin Parade

Bring your carved pumpkin for spooktacular pumpkin parade. Details

PUMPKIN PARADES IN GTA

Park Your Pumpkin – Mississauga

Bring your pumpkin for a last hurrah! Wander the pumpkin lit paths while enjoying music, cider, cookies, family activities and a candle lit tour of the Bradley Museum. Drop off your pumpkin before or bring it with you and stay for the festivities. Details

WLPCA Pumpkin Parade – Mississauga

Bring your carved pumpkins to Whiteoaks Park Tennis Club. Pick up a candle and find your pumpkin a special spot on the trail. Join us from 7-8 pm and walk through the spooky trails to spot your pumpkin! Hundreds of pumpkins on display. Details

Newmarket Pumpkin Parade

Don’t miss this last opportunity to show off your carved Halloween pumpkin! We will be lining the path at Riverwalk Commons with all of Newmarket’s master piece jack-o-lanterns. Details

Oakville Pumpkin Parade

Give your jack-o’-lantern another day to shine by participating in the Oakville Pumpkin Parade. Bring your creative pumpkin carvings to the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate and settle in for storytime and treats while staff light the pumpkins and line the paths near the Coach House. Jack-o’-lantern drop-off is between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m., followed by stories, treats, and the parade. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Details