For Grown-Ups

Psychic Halloween Party
Professional psychic readers celebrate the paranormal at this offbeat bash, featuring individual readings, dinner and games. Non-believers welcome (just leave the crystal ball cracks at the door).
When: Oct. 25.
Where: Yonge & Bloor streets (exact location revealed upon registration).
How much: $50 including dinner and reading.

Back to the ’80s
Dust off the acid-washed denim and locate your old retainer. Appropriate ’80s attire is a must at this retro romp. DJ Shaan spins classics from the era (think Footloose and Flashdance) and entry is free for those in costume (prizes for best and most creative).
When: Oct. 27.
Where: Budo, 137 Peter St., 416-593-1550.
How much: free with costume; $10 without.

High Society Costume Gala
Costumes and cocktails will be in abundance (not to mention candy-corny pickup lines).
When: Oct. 27.
Where: Court House Chamber Lounge, 57 Adelaide St. E., 416-214-9379.
How much: $20.

Halloween for a Cause
Tickets for this Halloween-themed diabetes fundraiser include dinner, a live band and comedy. An on-site portrait photographer will provide spooky snaps.
When: Oct. 27.
Where: Bellagio, 8540 Jane St., 647-869-3557.
How much: $100.

Casa Loma
Made over as a haunted castle, Toronto’s famous house on the hill provides loads of ghoulish fun—everything from the Men in Tights’ frightening production of The Phantom of the Opera to magicians and a mysterious underground tunnel. Ghost Tours, held on Oct. 27 and 31, and Nov. 1, highlight the landmark’s haunted history.
When: Oct. 27–Nov. 1.
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terr., 416-923-1171.
How much: $6.75–$12.

Foxhowl
The semi-monthly queer mixer Foxhole gets a Halloween makeover. In addition to DJs and a live burlesque show, expect mad dance moves and pick-ups ’o plenty. Everyone welcome; prizes for best costume.
When: Oct. 28.
Where: The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W., 416-531-4635.
How much: $5 before 11 p.m., $7 after.

Halloween Howler Club Crawl
If the thought of hopping on a party bus after downing four kamikaze shots doesn’t turn your stomach, then this is the event for you. Billed as Canada’s biggest Halloween celebration, the party on wheels begins at The Docks and stops at four of the city’s dance-friendly downtown clubs. The prize for best costume is a trip to Mexico, although with thousands expected to attend, competition is likely to be fierce.
When: Oct. 28.
Where: The Docks, 11 Polson St., 416-461-3625.
How much: $30.

Spooktacular Singles Halloween Party
Looking for your ghoul mate? This event promises more than 100 singles, and the masks and cocktails will surely help lubricate love connections.
When: Oct. 28.
Where: Sticky Fingers Bar & Grill, 3391 Yonge St., 416-486-0707.
How much: $20.

Shake a Tail Feather
This twice-monthly ’60s soul night is a perfect fit for the hokey holiday. Pull out your platforms—groovy gear is a must—and get ready to, yes, shake that tail feather on the dance floor.
When: Oct. 28.
Where: Stones Place, 1255 Queen St. W., 416-536-4242.
How much: $5.