Yonge and Eglinton is a Halloween hot spot in the city. Perhaps it’s the number of young families or the tight knit community.
If you live around here and you want to get in on the action, here are a few places to hit up.
Candy
The Metro at Yonge Eglinton Centre has you covered for the basics, but if you’re looking for more, take a walk over to Uncle John’s Candy Shack at 635 Mount Pleasant (just south of Eglinton).
Costumes
No doubt about this one: the place to go is the Little Party Shoppe at 2566 Yonge Street just north of Briar Hill. You’ll find the traditional scary stuff like ghouls and goblins, but they’ll also stock the funny get-ups too.
Decorations
We’re big fans of A Buck or Two in the Yonge Eglinton Centre for everything you’d need to frighten up your lawn. And it’s right by the LCBO so you can stock up on Bailey’s to keep you warm while you give out candy to the kinder.
Music
No, it’s not necessary to have a scary soundtrack going as the kids come up to your door. But it’s a great touch. Yes, you could search the web for ideas, but you could also swing by Indigo and talk to the staff about what to get. They’re among the more creative people in the neighbourhood.
Post-Halloween dental check-up
Look, we know you’re going to load up on sweets the next few weeks (especially if you think you’re going to buy Halloween candy in advance and not eat it). So book a check-up for November and let’s get your smile ready for the holidays.