CHEAP THRILLS OCTOBER

Fake blood and guts, strange masks, slutty little shorts, outrageous makeup. . . whatever – Going all out for Halloween isn’t free.  To keep those purse strings tight while you prepare for October’s big spooky finish, we’ve compiled a list of the more affordable things for you to do with your time in the meantime this month.

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Check back regularly for updates to this guide, and if we are missing your affordable event please get in touch at events@yohomo.ca.

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Friday, October 3
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Beyond the Beat: Anti-Queer Violence in Music – The 519
Free, RSVP required

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Video Dance Party – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm.

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Tapette: Edition Donne-Moi L’amour – Bambi’s
$10 before 10:30pm

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Saturday, October 4
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Wishing Well Part 18: Alphabet Soup – Buddies in Bad Times
No cover

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Jockstrap – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm.

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Disgusting – Handlebar
$10 or PWYC

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Sunday, October 5
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Toronto Aces & Aros’ Artisan Market – The 519
Free entry

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Art Throb – The Black Eagle
Free entry

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The Ultimate Queer Social V.4 – Free Play
$10.92

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Queer Self Defense – Tallulah’s Cabaret
PWYC

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Friends of Roxy – A Queer Comedy Fundraiser – Pegasus
By donation/PWYC

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Tuesday, October 7
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Waiting for Britney Spears | Lore X Outtaline – Annex Hotel
$10

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Wednesday, October 8
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Chopped: Fundraiser Show – The Drink
Free entry

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Thursday, October 9
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NB_DNB-Beasts & Dollz – See-Scape
$11.30 online.

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Friday, October 10
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Service – The Black Eagle
$10 before 10:30pm

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Saturday, October 11
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Alternative All-Gender Clothing Swap – Ground Control
$5

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Toronto Queer Film Festival: The Nest – Cinecycle
PWYC

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Frankenpussy – Handlebar
$10 suggested
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Hitchdeck: Sapphic Edition – Three Dollar Bill
No cover

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Monday, October 13
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Run it Back: Closet Monster – Paradise Theatre
Free

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Thursday, October 16
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Solar – The Bentway at Strachan Gate
PWYC
(Runs until October 19)

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Sunday, October 26
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Halloween Special Event: Miss Conception – Woody’s
No cover

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Thursday, October 30
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Queer Craft Night: Eraser Block Printing – Action Potential Lab
Sliding scale ($10 suggested)

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Monster Mania! A Lady Gaga Themed Halloween Dance Party – Supermarket
$6.96

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Friday, October 31
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Halloween on Church Street 2025 – Church Street Village
Free
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We will add affordable events as we find them, so please check back! Also, feel free to get in touch if your event is missing.

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