Pumpkin Carving; Zombie Brunch; Cider Fest

THE JUNCTION— The Junction's Pumpkin Fest will take place this Saturday at the infamous train platform. The pumpkin carving, festive activities and treats are, as per the area, family friendly. [BlogTO

PARKDALE— The Rhino hosts a Beer & Cider Festival on Sunday in collaboration with Canadian Beer News and Canadian Cider News (who knew there was enough cider news to need that?). There will be eight ciders to sample including County Cider, Hoity Toity, Pommies Dry, Spirit Tree and Sunnybrook Farm. [Facebook]

YORKVILLE— Tonight is the ROM's Friday Night Live Halloween party. Featuring costumes and DJs and treats from City Gourmet, Curbside Bliss, Little Tomato, The Saucy Pierogi and more. [Eaterwire]

WEST QUEEN WEST— As part of their Hallo-Week fun, the Drake Hotel is hosting a zombie brunch on Saturday with pig brains & eggs, as well as a house party and pumpkin carving on October 31. [Eaterwire]