Halloween, or All Hallows Eve, is a celebration of masks and the dead (and candy) that takes place every year on October 31. It’s the last festival before the dark days of winter.
It’s said that on the night of October 31st to November 1st, the veil between the world of the living and the dead is at its thinnest – and that the ancestors take a break from their eternal rest to take a look at us. And the dead who have a grudge against us… come back to terrorize us.
That’s why we wear masks and light bonfires (or LED lights in pumpkins) and party all night… And the weather won’t be great, but it won’t be snowing!
We’ve written a lot about Halloween and our plans for the spooky season this month, and we’ve decided to put all our articles together for a practical guide…
The Ultimate Guide to Halloween 2025 in Montreal
1.candy hunt with little monsters, Montreal streets and seasonal decorations
2.Halloween parties
- HALLOWEEN at SAT
- HOT GIRL HALLOWEEN at HANG
- VAMPIRE’S BAL at FOU FOU
- 90s DANCE PARTY at Ausgang Plaza
- FRIGHT NIGHT at Mal Nécessaire
- SPOOKEASY at Nevski
- AFTER DARK at Rouge Bar
- GRAVEYARD SHIFT at Dream Room
3 Horror movies, for a date or with friends on Halloween night
- Bram Stoker’s Dracula at Cinéma du Parc on the evening of October 31
- Scary family movies at the ciné-parc
4.a Halloween ball and the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dammit, Janet! It’s been 50 years since the release of the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show , and this Halloween, Montreal will be celebrating the queer classic with 8 exceptional performances.
It’s all going to be in costume (with a contest), a troupe will accompany the film screening and we’ve been given a list of items to bring back with you – including a pair of rubber gloves (pink, of course).
5.pumpkins, decorations and crafts with the kids
In addition to the race for the best K-Pop Demon Hunters costume, Halloween candy and a wart-free pumpkin, it’s the parents’ job to make Halloween a magical time for the kids.
With a little mystique, a little sugar and a little fear (it feels good), we’re going to make this year’s Halloween a deliciously nostalgic memory…
and don’t forget to add a turquoise pumpkin to our decorations, along with non-food treats for kids with food allergies!
Happy Halloween!