King West Halloween Club Crawl – Host Instructions 2025
Event Overview
- Event Name: King West Halloween Club Crawl Toronto | Saturday, November 1st
- Date: Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Venues: Isabelle’s, Century Toronto, 44 Toronto, Greta Bar YYZ!
- Event Links:
- Primary Link: Eventbrite Link
- Alternate Link: torontohalloweencrawl.com
- Weather Note: This event involves multiple outdoor transitions, so please dress warmly (jacket, gloves, hat, and warm footwear).
Host Payment and Invoicing
- Invoice Submission: Prepare an invoice before the event. All hosts must submit an invoice, even if paid in cash.
- Invoice Instructions: Follow these steps.
- Payment Details: Use your email for e-transfer, or inform Sabrina if you prefer an alternative email.
- Hours to Bill: Please bill for 5 hours worked from 7:30 PM to 12:30 using the provided invoice instructions.
Event Night Responsibilities
1. General Responsibilities
- Identification: You’ll receive a lanyard clearly. The lanyard also includes a QR code for ticket purchases and a map of the crawl for guests.
- Ticket Scanning with Eventbrite:
- Downloading the App: Download the Eventbrite Organizer App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Using the App: Log in with your credentials. Once logged in, select the Crawl event and use the app’s scanning feature to validate tickets. For unscanned tickets, you can manually look up names in the system.
- Handling Issues: If a ticket doesn’t scan or a name isn’t listed, escalate the issue to the Sabrina.
- Selling Tickets:
- For guests without tickets, show them the QR code on your lanyard for online purchases.
- If guests can’t buy tickets online, direct them to Sabrina for cash sales (pricing may vary through the night).
2. Venue Schedule and Duties
Isabelle’s
- Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 📍 548 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M3
- Responsibilities:
- Arrive at 7:30 PM to set up and ensure your Eventbrite app is functioning.
- Scanning & Distribution: Scan tickets and place wristbands on guests at the entrance.
- Encouraging Next Venue: At 8:50 PM, guide guests toward 44 Toronto. Ensure they are aware of the address and encourage them to follow the QR code directions if needed. Leave one host behind at Isabelle’s until 9:00PM, then all hosts go to 44 Toronto at 9:00PM.
Century Toronto
- Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 📍 580 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M1
- Responsibilities:
- Continue scanning tickets and providing wristbands for guests who missed Isabelle’s.
- If Century Toronto is at capacity tell them they can go to SPIN Toronto (on the crawl map)
- Transition to Century: At 9:50 PM, remind guests to move to 44 Toronto and provide clear directions using the QR code. Leave one host behind at Century until 10:00PM, then all hosts go to 44 Toronto at 10:00PM.
44 Toronto
- Time: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 📍 627 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5
- Responsibilities:
- Continue scanning tickets and wristband distribution until 11:00 PM.
- If 44 Toronto is at Capacity tell them they can go to SPIN Toronto (on the crawl map)
- Final Reminder: At 10:50 PM, announce the next venue, Greta Bar YYZ, and ensure guests know wristbands will only be available there until 11:00 PM. Leave one host behind at 44 Toronto until 11:00PM, then all hosts go to Century at 11:00PM.
Greta Bar YYZ
- Time: 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- 📍 590 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M6
- Responsibilities:
- End of Shift: Stay until 12:30 AM to assist with any remaining questions and ensure all wristbands are distributed.
- If Greta is at Capacity, send people to SPIN toronto or The National which are alternative final venues.
Handling Specific Scenarios
High-Volume Ticket Sales
- If crowds are large, split responsibilities with two hosts handling scanning and stamping, and one host focusing on wristbands.
Cash Payments
- Direct cash-paying guests to Sabrina. Only they can handle cash transactions for tickets.
Ticket Scanning Issues
- If a ticket won’t scan, use the name search in the Eventbrite Organizer app. If the guest isn’t listed, escalate to the Sabrina.
Crowd Control and Venue Transitions
- Remind guests they must leave each venue when its time slot ends to move to the next location.
- DJs will assist by announcing venue transitions. Encourage guests to take a photo of the QR code with venue details or a photo of you displaying the google maps of the next venue.
Managing Guests Without Wristbands
- If guests arrive at later venues without wristbands, check for a stamp. Those without stamps must show a ticket for a stamp, or purchase a ticket to be scanned for a stamp. Direct them to Sabrina if necessary.
Large Group Handling
- For large groups, split into designated roles: one for scanning and stamping, another for wristbands. Ensure clear lanes for guests with and without wristbands to maintain flow.
Policies and Disclaimers
- Ticket Validity: Tickets are valid only for specific time slots at designated venues. Late arrivals or incorrect venues are non-refundable.
- Venue Capacity: Entry is subject to each venue’s capacity. Guests may need to wait if a venue is full, and refunds will not be issued.
- Weather Considerations: The event will proceed rain or shine; guests should dress appropriately.
Refund Policy
- Reinforce that tickets are valid only for the crawl-specific venues and times. Guests can request refunds through Eventbrite if needed.


