Family Friendly Halloween Events in and around the GTA
Trick or treat! It’s that time of year when kids and adults alike embrace all the fun of spooky season. Dress up, decorate the house, explore local events and, of course, enjoy a few Halloween treats!
Discover family-friendly Halloween events in Toronto, the GTA and surrounding areas in our annual guide. From trick-or-treating and pumpkin displays to haunted attractions, Halloween festivals and more, there are plenty of ways to celebrate with the kids. Happy Halloween!
Parents need to know… Some events in this guide may be better suited to older children and teens and could be scary for younger or more sensitive children. You know your child best, so please use your judgement and check with event organizers if you’re unsure.
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Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville
- September 25 – November 1, 2026
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CF Sherway Gardens
25 The West Mall Etobicoke, ON
The ultimate fall experience is back! Explore more than 1.5 million dazzling lights, new scenes and photo moments, then discover Pumpkinville with 15,000+ real pumpkins, midway rides, carnival games, interactive attractions, seasonal food and live entertainment. Bigger and more interactive for 2026, it’s a fall adventure for all ages.
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Pumpkins After Dark – Markham
- October 2 – October 31, 2026
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Markham Museum
9350 Markham Rd, Markham, ON - Save 15% with code: CHILDSLIFE26
Pumpkins After Dark is coming to Markham for the very first time! Discover a brand-new outdoor Halloween experience featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, incredible pumpkin sculptures, immersive displays, live pumpkin carving, roaming Halloween characters, photo ops, treats and more. A magical Halloween experience for the whole family!
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BooFest: A Haunting Adventure
- October 17-18 & 24-25, 2026
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Cloverdale Mall
250 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON
Get ready for Halloween fun at BooFest at Cloverdale Mall! Families can enjoy a festive indoor celebration packed with spooky entertainment, activities and plenty of Halloween excitement. Dress up in your favourite costume and join the fun over two weekends for a memorable Halloween experience for all ages.
Pumpkinmania
Sep 19–Oct 25, 2026
Rounds Ranch
Soak up a full day of Ranchland 25+ activities — complete with a Pick-Your-Own (PYO) FREE pumpkin, any size, any colour! Breathe in the fresh country air and enjoy safe, outdoor adventures with over 25 exciting activities that will keep the whole family smiling for hours! From our ...
Pumpkins After Dark - Milton
Sep 25–Oct 31, 2026
Country Heritage Park
Pumpkins After Dark is back for another unforgettable Halloween season in Ontario! This award-winning, family-friendly Halloween event brings the magic of fall to life with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, incredible pumpkin sculptures, immersive displays, live entertainment, roaming Halloween characters, and plenty of picture-perfect moments along the way. Follow ...
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville
Sep 25–Nov 1, 2026
CF Sherway Gardens
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville returns for its 7th year at CF Sherway Gardens from September 25 to November 1, 2026, on select dates for 26 exciting event days! 🎟️ 🎉 Use promo code CHILDSLIFE (all caps) for 15% off all adult and child tickets! Step into ...
Tricks and Treats at Canada's Wonderland
Sep 26–Nov 1, 2026
Canada’s Wonderland
Celebrate Halloween at Canada’s Wonderland with Tricks and Treats, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event taking place on select days this fall. Families can enjoy Halloween fun throughout the park alongside many of Canada’s Wonderland’s rides and attractions. Come dressed for the season and enjoy a fun-filled fall day ...
Elora Monster Month
October 1–31, 2026
Town of Elora
Get ready for a month of spooky family fun during Monster Month in Elora! Throughout October, the village transforms into a wonderfully weird Halloween destination filled with monsters, lanterns, ghostly tales and special events for all ages. At the heart of the celebration is artist Tim Murton’s Twilight ...
Pumpkinferno
October 1–31, 2026
Discovery Harbour
Experience the magic of Halloween after dark at Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour! The historic grounds are transformed into a glowing autumn wonderland featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved artificial pumpkins, with towering illuminated displays ranging from whimsical to spooky. Follow the outdoor trail to discover glowing scenes, photo opportunities, ...
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto
October 1–31, 2026
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto
Get ready for some brick-tastic Halloween fun at Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto! Throughout October, the Minifigure Monsters are taking over the attraction with special Halloween-themed LEGO® activities and family fun. Kids can put their building skills to the test with monster-inspired challenges and get ...
Halloween Skelebration at Mountsberg
October 2–31, 2026
Mountsberg Conservation Area
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun at Mountsberg Conservation Area! Halloween Skelebration combines seasonal thrills with nature, wildlife and plenty of opportunities to explore after dark. Come dressed in costume and make your way along the illuminated Night Walk, venture into the Haunted Barn ...
Halloween at Dynamic Earth: Pumpkinferno
October 2–30, 2026
Science North
Get ready for a glowing Halloween adventure at Dynamic Earth! Pumpkinferno returns this October with an incredible after-dark outdoor experience featuring more than 7,000 themed pumpkins lighting up the night. Families can wander the spectacular Pumpkinferno Trail, explore Dynamic Earth after hours and enjoy plenty of spooky science ...
Pumpkins After Dark - Markham
Oct 2–Nov 29, 2026
Markham Museum
Pumpkins After Dark is back for another unforgettable Halloween season in Ontario! This award-winning, family-friendly Halloween event brings the magic of fall to life with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, incredible pumpkin sculptures, immersive displays, live entertainment, roaming Halloween characters, and plenty of picture-perfect moments along the way. Follow ...
Pumpkins After Dark - London
October 2–31, 2026
Storybook Gardens
Pumpkins After Dark is back for another unforgettable Halloween season in Ontario! This award-winning, family-friendly Halloween event brings the magic of fall to life with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, incredible pumpkin sculptures, immersive displays, live entertainment, roaming Halloween characters, and plenty of picture-perfect moments along the way. Follow ...
Safari Niagara Boo at the Zoo
October 3–4, 2026
Safari Niagara
Get dressed up for some family-friendly Halloween fun at Boo at the Zoo at Safari Niagara! Trick-or-treat your way through the park with more than 100 local vendors handing out treats, and enjoy Halloween-themed activities, crafts, games, music, a dance party, seasonal photo opportunities and free pumpkin painting. ...
Haunted ROM Tour
Oct 3–Nov 1, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum
The Haunted ROM Tour is definitely back for 2026, and it actually starts earlier this year: October 3 through November 1 on select dates. The ROM’s individual listings confirm the $5 tour fee (plus museum admission), one-hour duration, Chen Court meeting point, and the same general tour description. ...
Spirit Market
October 3, 2026
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Homer Watson showed an interest in spiritualism at an early age, which influenced both his personal life and his artwork. In the 1920’s, Homer Watson’s interest in spiritualism was deepened with the passing of his wife loving Roxana. The Spirit Market carries on the tradition of the exploration ...
PumpkinFest Toronto
October 9–12, 2026
Downsview Park
Enjoy a weekend filled with unlimited midway rides, unlimited inflatable fun, a sprawling pumpkin patch, local food trucks, live entertainment, tons of family photo ops, and so much more! Admission Includes: Pumpkin Patch Outdoor event Unlimited jumping castles Unlimited midway rides Inflatable corn maze Autumn-themed photo ops Stage ...
Screemers
October 9–31, 2026
Assembly Park
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween experience at SCREEMERS, Toronto’s scariest haunted event! 🕸️ What’s Included: 8 Haunted Walk-Through Mazes featuring over 120 live actors ready to spook you at every turn. Unlimited Rides on the Midway of Madness – enjoy classic carnival fun with a terrifying twist. ...
The Great Pumpkin Trail at Royal Botanical Gardens
October 15–18, 2026
Royal Botanical Gardens
The Great Pumpkin Trail returns to RBG! Follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns deep within the recesses of the Hendrie Valley. Savour the flavours of the season with a selection of sweet and savoury delights while enjoying live entertainment and pumpkin themed activities. Thousands of REAL ...
Kreepy Kortright
October 16–18, 2026
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky evening of family fun at Kreepy Kortright! Explore Kortright Centre for Conservation after dark and enjoy a variety of Halloween activities designed especially for families with children ages 10 and under. Brave the haunted house, venture along the frightening forest walk, take part ...
Spooktacular Monster Marbling
October 17, 2026
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives
Summary: Create a unique creature using abstract art techniques. Don’t forget to also check out the trick-or-treat event happening in downtown Brampton for even more Halloween fun! Admission: This drop-in is included in admission. Members are free.
Ajax Pumpkinville
October 17, 2026
Greenwood Conservation Park
Join us October 17 at the picturesque Greenwood Conservation Area (2290 Greenwood Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a variety of activities. In addition to the live stage, we will also have children’s games and activities, interactive experiences, community displays, a vendor marketplace($), sensory zone, and ...
Pumpkin Fest
October 17, 2026
Henderson Memorial Park
Celebrate the fall season at the Annual Pumpkin Fest. Events and activities for families and friends to enjoy! Activities will be available free of charge to event participants. Events & Activities: Kid Zone sponsored by Dentistry on 88: Busker Pitch Inflatable Maze & Games Mini Golf Caricature Artist ...
Elora Monster March Parade
October 17, 2026
Downtown Elora
Get dressed up and join the fun at the Elora Monster March, a family-friendly Halloween parade through the streets of Elora! Kids, adults and even pets are invited to wear their best Halloween costumes and either join the parade or cheer from the sidelines. Families can also enter ...
Deadly Dew St 2026
October 23–30, 2026
137 Dew St, King City
A fully interactive Halloween event for the entire family to enjoy. An annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Ontario, the display features a large walk through maze with animatronics, inflatables and volunteers that make the experience enjoyable. Located in the King City area near King City high school, signs ...
Haunted Halloween Hike
October 23, 2026
Sharon Museum and Gardens
Join us for the Haunted Halloween Hike event at the Sharon Museum and Gardens. Come dressed in your costume and enjoy a walk through the spooky forest, live music dance party, and visit our vendor booths at the Mystical Market. NEW – Outdoor Spooky Movie – This year, ...
Heartland Forest Pumpkinfest
October 24, 2026
Heartland Forest
Fall is around the corner, and it’s time for our 19th Annual PumpkinFest. This will be a “Spooktacular” Outdoor Halloween Celebration that includes a vendor market, family-friendly haunted tree house, Tootsie Express train ride, field games, activities, craft, and our signature Trail of Treats! New This Year: One ...
Hallowe'en Fest
October 24, 2026
Pickering Museum Village
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Pickering Museum Village! Enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed games, activities, crafts and treats that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. Explore the museum at your own pace and uncover the fascinating history of Halloween traditions. Costumes are encouraged ...
18th Annual Pumpkin Giveaway
October 24, 2026
Free Family Fun!! Join us for another year of free pumpkins, face painting, hot dog BBQ and good fall fun! Buy some yummy baked treats at our bake sale or try your luck for one of the raffle prizes all in support of Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity (net ...
Halloween at the Boo-seum
October 24, 2026
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives
Celebrate Halloween at the Boo-seum with spooky family fun. Create a ghostly craft, explore abstract art on a family-friendly gallery tour, and test your senses with mystery boxes. Families can also register for a guided UV art workshop and create glowing masterpieces.
Halloween Spooktacular
October 24, 2026
Oakville Place
🎃 Children enjoy an open-air, outdoor Halloween Hunt. Outdoors by Entrance 3, off Leighland Ave, by Stack restaurant. 🎃 Families take their individual turn exploring a “not-so-spooky” haunted walk-through for their own prepackaged treat bag. 🧡 Tim Hortons on site to join the Halloween fun. Reservations and prepayment ...
Bloor West Halloween Fest
October 24, 2026
Bloor West Village
Get ready for a day of Halloween fun as Bloor West Village Halloween Fest returns on Saturday, October 24! This free family event brings Halloween activities, entertainment and seasonal fun to locations along Bloor Street West. Dress up in your favourite costume and explore the neighbourhood, with activities ...
Riverside Halloween Fest
October 25, 2026
Riverside Toronto
Get your costumes ready for the spook-tacular annual Riverside Halloween on Sunday, October 25th! Our festival features free kids activities from 11am-3pm, including pumpkin decorating, treats, DJ tunes, face painting and more! There’s also free fun for your dogs, including a dog costume contest with judging and prizes, ...
Night at the Boo-seum
October 28–30, 2026
Simcoe County Museum
Join us at the Simcoe County Museum from October 28 to 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. Night at the BOO-seum offers a cozy take on Halloween, perfect for families looking to celebrate in a safe and festive environment. Children can practice their trick-or-treating skills, explore a straw bale maze, ...
An Evening of Ghost Stories
October 29, 2026
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives
Join storyteller Margo MacDonald of The Haunted Walk of Toronto for an evening of ghost stories featuring eerie tales from across the GTA and Ontario, including PAMA. Stay for a Q&A about the paranormal and her book, A Curious Presence. Included with PAMA admission, members are free. Please ...
St. Jacobs Market Halloween Kids Day
October 31, 2026
St. Jacobs Farmers Market
Come One, Come All! Our Halloween Kids Day at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a free event open to families, friends, and anyone who wants to enjoy a joyous Halloween celebration in a safe and welcoming environment. We encourage everyone to participate, so spread the word and bring ...
Halloween Haunt UP
October 31, 2026
Yonge Eglinton Centre
Celebrate Halloween at the 5th Annual Halloween HauntUP! Join us on October 31st at UPtown Yonge and have some Haunted Halloween fun! Enjoy Live Music & Buskers, Tasty Treats and Giveaways, Sidewalk Sale, Costume Contests for Adult, Kids and Pets, Pumpkin Carving, Games, Face painting, & MORE! Plus ...
Halloween in Clarkson Village
October 31, 2026
Clarkson Village BIA
Halloween in the Village Halloween in the Village returns to Clarkson Village on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun. Dress up in your favourite costume and head to the Village for activities, entertainment, treats and a few spooky surprises. Families can enjoy: Bouncy ...
Thriller: Halloween Dance Party
October 31, 2026
Get ready for the Halloween party you don’t want to miss—THRILLER: Halloween Dance Party is taking over Bellvue Event Centre in Vaughan on October 31 for a night of pure energy, iconic moves, and unforgettable fun. Inspired by Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller, this high-energy celebration will transform the dance floor ...
Halloween at the BSM
November 1, 2026
Bata Shoe Museum
Celebrate Halloween at the Bata Shoe Museum with a day of family-friendly spooky fun and activities. Enjoy a variety of festive activities throughout the museum, including hands-on Halloween crafts, a museum-wide “trick-or-treat” scavenger hunt, and our ever-popular iSpy game cards. Step into all-day fun at our try-on station, ...
TSO's Young People's Concert Symphony Spooktacular
November 1, 2026
Roy Thomson Hall
Keep the fun going on Halloween weekend with a haunted house of sound, packed with spooky symphonies, mysterious melodies, and hair-raising surprises. You’ll be spellbound as the orchestra performs ghoulish grooves and bewitching beats like Night on Bald Mountain, Danse macabre, and more. Costumes are a must, dancing ...
Grimsby Glows Pumpkin Parade
November 1, 2026
Coronation Park
The trick-or-treaters may have come and gone but the Halloween fun continues for one more night! Bring your jack-o’-lantern, to display one more time – over 500 pumpkins will be lit ! Want to be part of the fun? Drop off your Halloween pumpkin and we will place ...
