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Clay and Paper Theatre hosts The Night of Dread, an immersive, family-friendly Halloween event where the art community comes together to transform dread into collective power and celebration, including puppetry, pageantry, and music. The festival evolves over three weeks, from free hands-on workshops to a theatrical park pageant with giant puppets, fire spinners, stilt walkers, installations and live music. Note: participation is free, but donations are appreciated.<\/em><\/p>\n

Clay and Paper Theatre: The Night of Dread<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> October 8-24, 2026 (Pageant: October 24)
\nTime:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Dufferin Grove Park
\nAddress:<\/strong> 875 Dufferin St., Toronto
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.clayandpapertheatre.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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