The City of Toronto and Park People are kicking off the Pumpkin Parade season with the 25th Anniversary screening of the bewitching comedy classic Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. (movie screening will start around 7:30 p.m.)

Featuring a special LIVE appearance from Winifred Sanderson, courtesy Toronto entertainer Heroine (between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.)

When three 17th century Salem witches are accidentally summoned by modern-day pranksters, the 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth, but first they must outwit three kids and an immortal talking cat. Get ready for a night of zany fun! Rated PG, 1h 36min.

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With thanks to the Friends of Sorauren Park for their assistance with this special screening.

Pizza Dinners will be available for purchase before the movie (starting around 6:00 p.m.) from the new Sorauren Park Pizza Oven, prepared and presented by Pizzeria Defina. Pizza purchases are cash only, with a portion of the proceeds going to Friends of Sorauren Park.

Please take transit, bike or walk to Sorauren Avenue Park. The streets are narrow and busy in the neighborhood, and there is no parking in the park.

The closest subway stop is Dundas West, closet streetcar stop is Sorauren at Dundas.

There are accessible public washrooms in the Sorauren Avenue Park Fieldhouse.

Get ready for the annual Pumpkin Parades!

On November 1st of each year, Toronto’s pumpkins shine brightly for one last night in parks across the city.

Bookings for 2018 Pumpkin Parades will be accepted beginning in September. More info on Pumpkin Parade bookings: http://pumpkinparades.ca/

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