THINGS TO DO

Oct. 27: Riverside’s Annual Halloween Fest

Riverside’s Annual Halloween Fest & Fundraiser returns on Oct. 27.

Kids and families can enjoy free spooky fun from 9:30 a.m. starting at 807A Queen St. E. for face painting, treats, crafts and more.

From 10 a.m . to 12 noon, a haunted house and pumpkin carving are features at Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre, 870 Queen St. E.

From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., you can take part in the kiddie costume parade, leaving from 807A Queen St. E., guided by the Riverside BIA. Kids and parents will meet and greet and get fun treats from more than 20 local Riverside businesses.

Tickets help the organizers get an idea of numbers but are not mandatory.

For more information call 416-466-8167 or email.