Head to Elora & Fergus for a host of Halloween-themed activities and events all month long!
The scenic neighbouring villages about an hour outside the Greater Toronto Area have organized a packed line-up of family-oriented activities and events as part of Monster Month throughout October to help visitors get out and enjoy the spooky season.
Among dozens of activities scheduled during the month-long celebration, a self-guided tour leads visitors through Elora’s historic downtown and showcases a hauntingly beautiful collection of illuminated sculptures created by artist Tim Murton called The Twilight Zoo — ghosts, skeletons and other ghoulish creatures – that have decorated the village’s streets each October for nearly 20 years. Volunteers gave many of the monsters makeovers over the past few weeks to get them ready for visitors.
On weekends throughout October most of Elora’s main streets downtown are closed to vehicular traffic, making it easy for pedestrians to walk through the village and get up close and personal with the resident monsters. A digital map marking the tour route – including a QR code version – is available at monstermonth.ca.
Events during Monster Month include:
Family Magic Show Matinee. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon this Halloween season than with your family, watching amazing magic? A family-friendly event taking place on October 15.
Spooky Stables at The GrandWay. Explore the first-ever Spooky Stables at Grand River Raceway in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington. A family-friendly walk takes place Saturday, October 15. As the sun goes down, the scare metre gets dialed up for those who dare to join a more hair-raising experience.
Wicked Wagon Contest. New this year! The Monster Parade is holding a contest Wicked Wagon Contest!
“Murder of Crows” Scavenger Hunt. The crows of Elora have been busy this season! Stealing away all sorts of Hallowe’en trinkets. They’ve hidden their loot in shops all around town. You’ll find them in their painted windows! Match the merchant to the trinket and submit your completed scavenger list for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 gift cards from your local BIA merchant of choice in downtown Elora.
Fergus Ghost walks, Visit the Corn Maze at Fieldstone Barn, Walk & Gawk Challenge & Tour featuring home-made scarecrow creations, cemetery tours with the Wellington County Museum, and more.
Hallow‘Tots Party – All little ghouls and goblins – join us for Halloween crafts, games, stories and trick or treating! Perfect for children under five. October 31.
Monster March Parade. Family Friendly event. Dress up and join in the fun. Marchers meet at Macdonald Square at 6pm – Rain or Moonshine!
Pumpkin Walk. November 1, Show off your Jack o’ Lanterns one more time! Bring your carved pumpkins to the museum, November 1, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Visit at dusk, to see them all light up!
A full schedule of these events and more that will take place during Monster Month can be found here.
About Sensational Elora
Sensational Elora – Festival of the Senses is a not-for-profit, fund-raising, volunteer organization that presents events throughout the year. Festival events strive to feature the renowned music, art, drama, film, food, scenery and architecture of historic Elora, culminating in core festival events running throughout October, including Monster Month, The Monster March parade and, during Thanksgiving weekend, the Empty Bowls project, Pumpkin Day, and the Sensational Soup-off, raises money and awareness for the fight against poverty and hunger in Centre Wellington. More information is available at sensationalelora.com.
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