Halloween events for kids in Ontario 2024
Upper Canada Village | Luara Bombier, Creative Good
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
Don’t miss this immersive walk-through installation experience featuring over 1.5 million animated and synchronized lights along the Night of Lights trail at CF Sherway Gardens.
There’s also the Pumpkinville Fair, with sculptures, entertainment and even pumpkin-themed food to explore.
Get tickets well in advance.
Dates: September 28–October 31, 2024
Location: 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
York, Durham and Headwaters
Camp Spooky at Canada’s Wonderland
Camp Spooky brings special Halloween activities to Canada’s Wonderland theme park, making this the perfect place for families with kids to enjoy Halloween.
Walk around the park and participate in a variety of family-friendly activities. Go trick-or-treating with Halloween characters, show off your costume in the kids’ Halloween parade and meet the PEANUTS gang, like Snoopy and Charlie Brown, during live shows.
In addition to the Camp Spooky events, experience thrilling activities at Canada’s Wonderland like riding on roller coasters and splashing in the water parks.
Entrance to Camp Spooky is included with park admission to Canada’s Wonderland.
Dates: September 28–November 2, 2024, weekends only
Location: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
Kreepy Kortright
Get into the spooky spirit at Kortright Centre for Conservation.
The outdoor Halloween-themed event includes forest walks to learn about animals active at night and seasonal activities. Tune in for the mysterious stories, campfires and marvel at the haunted house. Tickets can be purchased online.
Dates: October 18–20 and 24–27, 2024
Location: 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
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 brings local retailers, businesses and vendors to the zoo with a wide selection of Halloween-themed products and services. Join the all-ages music and dance party. Children in costume can enter the Halloween costumes contest for the chance to win some great prizes.
Tickets are available online. Children aged 12 and under who are dressed in costumes enter for free.
Dates: October 11–14, 2024
Location: 2821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville
Howl-O-Ween Events at Great Wolf Lodge
Head to Great Wolf Lodge, where kids can dress up and join the Great Wolf Kids in a costume parade.
The best costume will be rewarded with a prize. Kids can collect candies and goodies on the Trick or Treat Trail. There will also be a Monster Bash Dance Party in the Grand Living Room.
Dates: October 18–31, 2024
Location: 3950 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
Pumpkins After Dark
Stroll through a magical pathway of over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and brilliant Halloween installations at Pumpkins After Dark.
At this award-winning outdoor Halloween event, you can watch live pumpkin carving demonstrations, sample fall sweets, and take Instagram-worthy pictures against stunning Halloween backdrops. Also, keep your eyes open for classic Halloween characters, dragons and pop culture icons walking around the park.
Wednesdays are pet nights, so bring your furry friend to join this Halloween festival. Tickets are available online only.
Dates: October 10–31, 2024
Location: 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Follow the glow of candle-lit jack-o-lanterns along the Great Pumpkin Trail at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Costumes are optional, but encouraged.
Guests can enjoy live entertainment, Halloween treats and activities. Pre-purchased tickets are required to select an entry time.
Dates: October 18–20 and 25–27, 2024
Location: 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Halloween at Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Celebrate the spooky season at Bronte Creek Provincial Park with trick-or-treating, site decorations and fun costumes.
Dates: October 18–20 and 25–27, 2024
Location: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville
Ottawa Region
Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt
Ottawa’s underground war bunker transforms into a Halloween-themed adventure for toddlers to explore. Snap pictures of kids in their favourite costumes as they navigate the tunnels for treats.
Dates: October 23–25, 2024
Location: 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Pumpkins After Dark, Ottawa
Experience jack-o-lanterns come to life at one of Ottawa’s favourite Halloween traditions.
Walk through incredible displays of over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, see live pumpkin carving demonstrations and enjoy fall-themed treats and sweets.
Purchase tickets online in advance.
Dates: October 10–31, 2024
Location: 401 Corkstown Road, Nepean
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
Meaford Scarecrow Invasion
Experience a Halloween-themed party celebrating Meaford’s 150th birthday. Watch the scarecrow parade and enjoy the Family Festival at Meaford Harbour. Fun activities include the apple pie auction and apple pie contest.
Date: October 4, 2024
Location: Downtown Meaford
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
Don’t miss this signature when pumpkin season sails into Discovery Harbour.
Explore a massive evening exhibit of over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and enjoy lights, music and more Halloween-themed activities. Note that some of the extra fun events are designed for kids over the age of 13.
Dates: October 2–November 2, 2024
Location: 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.
Date: October 26, 2024
Location: 19 Jordan Road, Tiverton
Halloween & Harvest Village
Enjoy a Halloween family outing at Drysdale’s Haunted Harvest Village.
Ride a haunted wagon to the pumpkin patch and search for the perfect pumpkin. Find everything you’ll need to decorate your pumpkin at The Evergreen Store on-site.
Plenty of fun games for the whole family include a sand mountain, lawn games, train rides, marshmallow roasting, children’s zip line and more. Plan to visit in the evening for scarier activities, like the Psycho Path haunted wagon ride.
Dates: October 11–12, 18–19 and 26–27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 6635 Simcoe County Road 56, Egbert
Southeastern Ontario
Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village
Returning with new and revived exhibits, this award-winning spectacular exhibit features over 9,000 carved pumpkins lit up along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village.
Purchase tickets online in advance.
Dates: September 27–October 31, 2024, times vary
Location: 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg
Pumpkinferno by Kingston Pen Tours
Returning for another season, historic Kingston Penitentiary will become a magical site with over 7,000 glowing and twinkling carved pumpkins.
Dates: September 27–October 30, 2024, select evenings
Location: 560 King Street West, Kingston
Northeastern Ontario
Halloween at Dynamic Earth
One of northern Ontario’s most popular attractions transforms into a family-fun Halloween experience each fall during Pumpkinferno. Explore over 7,000 themed pumpkins lit up after dark, and add an underground mine tour during your visit.
Purchase tickets online in advance.
Dates: September 27–October 27, 2024, weekend evenings
Location: 122 Big Nickel Road, Sudbury
Last updated: November 25, 2024