Family-friendly Ontario Halloween events 2026
From a haunted house for kids and carved pumpkin displays to elaborate corn mazes brimming with surprises, these festivities invite children to dress up in creative costumes.
Many of these events feature trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed face painting, ghostly decorations and interactive fun to keep the kids entertained during this spooky season.
Here are some of the top Halloween events for kids in Ontario.
Greater Toronto Area
Halloween Nights of Lights
Experience an immersive walk-through installation at CF Sherway Gardens featuring over 1.5 million Halloween-themed animated and synchronized lights along the Nights of Lights trail. Enjoy sculptures, entertainment and food at the Pumpkinville Fair.
Purchase tickets well in advance.
When: September 25–November 1, 2026
Where: 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
Haunted ROM members tour
Experience interactive storytelling at the ROM, featuring tales of the supernatural and the museum’s haunted history. Offered for museum members only, registration required.
When: October 4, 2026
Where: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Halloween at the Village
Experience Halloween activities filled with tales and new discoveries at Village at Black Creek. Bring a pumpkin alive at the Slimy Science Show, experience trick-or-treating at the heritage building, learn to make a puppet for the puppet show and create Halloween crafts.
In addition, Enchanta Village transforms the historic Village at Black Creek into an immersive, family-friendly, cinematic, Halloween-inspired experience on October 2 and 3, 2026.
When: October 24, 25 and 31, 2026
Where: 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
York, Durham and Headwaters
Kreepy Kortright
Get into the spooky spirit at Kortright Centre for Conservation.
The outdoor Halloween-themed event includes forest walks to learn about animals that are active at night, mysterious campfire stories and a haunted house.
Purchase tickets online.
When: October 16–18, 22–25, 29–30, 2026
Where: 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
Halloween at Treetop Trekking Stouffville
Book nighttime adventures in a glowing playground filled with Halloween decorations and spooky music.
The little ones will enjoy the whimsical charm of Treewalk Enchanted as they wander along softly lit pathways, climb miniature treehouses and listen to Halloween-themed tales hosted by the staff. Older kids can enjoy climbing, bouncing, sliding and facing Halloween game challenges at uplå Aglow.
When: select dates 2026
Where: 3291 Stouffville Road, Stouffville
Niagara Region
Boo at the Zoo
Kids love searching for candy during Boo at the Zoo at Safari Niagara, one of the top trick-or-treat events in the Niagara region. This family-friendly event entertains with a wide selection of Halloween-themed treats and activities.
Tickets are available online. Children aged 12 and under dressed in costumes enter for free.
When: October 3–4 and 9–11, 2026
Where: 2821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
Mountsberg Spooktacular Halloween
Register to attend one of the Spooktacular Halloween weekend events at Mountsberg Conservation Area that combine seasonal fun with wildlife education.
Activities include a pumpkin scavenger hunt for Halloween treats, campfires, an illuminated Night Walk Trail and special appearances of the snakes and owls. This event is ideal for kids ages five and up, and all guests are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume.
When: weekends October 3–26, 2026
Where: 2259 Milburough Town Line, Campbellville
Pumpkins After Dark
Stroll through a magical pathway of over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and brilliant Halloween installations held at Country Heritage Park.
In addition, watch live pumpkin carving demonstrations, sample fall sweets and take pictures with Halloween-themed backdrops. Look for classic Halloween characters, dragons and pop culture icons walking around the park.
Tickets are available online only.
When: September 26–October 31, 2026
Where: 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton
Bronte Creek Camper Halloween
Campers are invited to decorate their sites, dress up, go trick-or-treating and join in on Discovery programs offered that weekend at Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
When: October 16 and 23, 2026
Where: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville
Ottawa Region
Halloween barnyard bash at The Log Farm
Attend the annual kid-friendly costume party at The Log Farm. Fall activities include wagon rides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, cute animals and much more. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
When: October 29–November 1, 2026
Where: 670 Cedarview Road, Ottawa
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
Meaford Scarecrow Invasion
Experience Halloween-themed celebrations in Meaford.
Watch the scarecrow parade and Festival at Meaford Harbour on October 2, 2026. Fun activities include the apple pie auction and apple pie contest. Throughout the Halloween season, view hundreds of scarecrows hanging from lampposts, posing in windows and gathering outside Market Square and Meaford Hall.
When: September 9–October 18, 2026
Where: downtown Meaford
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
Don’t miss this signature event at Discovery Harbour.
Explore an evening exhibit of over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and enjoy lights, music and more Halloween-themed activities. Note: some events are designed for kids over 13.
Purchase walk-through and drive-through tickets in advance.
When: October 1–31, 2026
Where: 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
Halloween at Inverhuron Provincial Park
Campers at Inverhuron Provincial Park are invited to participate in the Halloween pumpkin carving contest and trick-or-treating event.
Park staff will provide awards for the best jack-o-lanterns, costumes and decorated campsites.
When: October 2026 (check back for the exact date)
Where: 19 Jordan Road, Tiverton
Southeastern Ontario
Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village
View thousands of carved pumpkins lit up along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village at this spectacular award-winning event.
Purchase tickets online in advance.
When: select dates, October 2–31, 2026
Where: 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg
Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington
Halloween Kids Day at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
Join in the Halloween fun at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market this season. Little ones are encouraged to dress up for the costume parade. Kids will also enjoy trick-or-treating with participating vendors and face paintings. Experience these and more family-friendly activities at this free Halloween celebration.
When: October 31, 2026
Where: 878 Weber Street North, Waterloo
Monster Month in Elora and Fergus
A full month of spooktacular events and Halloween-themed activates await in Elora and Fergus, along with displays and decorations that transform the towns to celebrate the season.
When: October 1–31, 2026
Where: throughout Elora and Fergus
Northeastern Ontario
Halloween at Dynamic Earth
Every year, one of Northern Ontario’s most popular attractions welcomes visitors for family-friendly Halloween events and activities.
Home of the Big Nickel destination, Dynamic Earth hosts Pumpkinferno, a one-of-a-kind, after-dark, outdoor experience featuring over 7,000 themed pumpkins.
Lil’ Pumpkins is an early, daytime opportunity to experience Halloween at Dynamic Earth before the sun goes down and bedtime arrives for the youngest guests.
Location: 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Greater Sudbury
Enjoy the spooky and playful side of Halloween in Ontario with these fun, family-friendly events and activities, thoughtfully designed for younger kids to enjoy without being too scary.
Last updated: August 28, 2026