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7 places to get spooky tattoos this Halloween

Local Toronto tattoo parlours are offering discounted ink for thrill seekers this October

By: Amany Abubaker

A masked tattoo artist is tattooing a design on a person’s forearm
A person in the process of being tattooed (Cottonbro via Pexels)

For some, tattoos and Halloween exist synonymously in the fall season. Getting tattooed is a popular activity during this time of year, as local parlours often offer special discounts on tattoos, allowing customers to choose from exclusive Halloween-themed flash sheets — small-scale pre-sketched designs. As a fun way to spice up this Halloween’s “spooktivites” in Toronto, take advantage of the Halloween deals at one of the tattoo shops listed below and get a permanent reminder of the spooky season!

Storm Horse Tattoo

Storm Horse Tattoo has an annual Halloween flash sale that you don’t want to miss. It runs throughout the whole month of October and with a plethora of designs to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find what you like. To celebrate the big holiday, they’re offering all-flash designs completely tax-free, from candy corn to skeletons. The studio is located at 847 Dundas St. W. and their designs start at just $80.

Abstract Arts

New Tribe is holding their annual Halloween flash sale from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31 and are offering flash tattoos starting at just $100. Both appointments and walk-ins are available for pre-sized flash tattoos, which can all be found on their website. New Tribe Tattoo and Piercing is located at 232 Queen St. W.

Finest Ink by Los Pintados

For the month of October, Finest Ink is having its Halloween Flash sale on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at just $60. Opening daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m, they are located at 7191 Yonge St., and are only accepting walk-ins for this promotion. They have all of their flash tattoo options listed on their Instagram so don’t forget to check that out!

Playhouse Tattoos

Playhouse Tattoos, located at 900 Rathburn Rd W. Unit D7 in Mississauga, will be having a Halloween flash sale from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31. You can get 50 per cent off any of their Halloween flash tattoos during their weekend sale. From small ghost tattoos to other spooky creatures, you can see their full list of flash tattoos here. Also in an upcoming giveaway, a lucky winner will get a free tattoo from their flash sheets.

Taunton Tattoo Co.

One of Toronto’s most anticipated flash events is Taunton Tattoo Co’s official Halloween Flash Day! On Oct. 31, they will be offering walk-in and by-appointment flash tattoos. Located at 50 Taunton Rd E., Taunton Tattoo Co.’s has seven artists participating in this flash event and each will have their own pieces available for preview!

Wild Ink Oshawa

On Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wild Ink Oshawa will be hosting their flash sale where they will be having special pricing on Halloween-themed flash tattoos starting at $150. For this promotion, they will be accepting walk-ins only on a first come first serve basis. The shop is located at 375 Bond St. W. and their design previews are available on their Instagram.

No matter the tattoo you choose, you now have some amazing spooky options to select from, scattered all throughout the haunted hollows of Toronto. It’s time to spice things up to celebrate the most unique and artistic Halloween ever!