Halloween is not an event reserved only for the braves, adult people. The small ones can also enjoy a fun day out doing different activities. Luckily, there are many activities for kids in Canada you can visit this year. From not-so-spooky haunted houses and train rides to storytelling and exploring the neighbourhood decorations, here are the best Halloween activities in Canada for kids.
Community Events
Ontario
Truck-or-Treat Food Truck Festival
Location: Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Avenue, Toronto ON, M1N 2G2
Runs from: October 30th and October 31st, 2021
Time: Saturday, October 30th, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, lantern-lit
Sunday, October 31st, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Price: By donation (all proceeds go towards Variety Ontario’s unique programming for individuals with disabilities)
Join in for two days of family fun at the Ontario Truck-or-Treat Food Truck Festival! This community event is held for two days filled with fun activities for the whole family accompanied by delicious food and drinks, live music, crafts, kids costume contests and treats. Everyone is encouraged to come in costumes, and all proceeds go towards Variety Ontario’s programming for individuals with disabilities. One of the best things about this event is that it’s wheelchair accessible with street parking available, so everyone can come in and enjoy the fun times!
Halloween Harvest Festival
Location: Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd, Mississauga, ON L5J 4T2
Runs from: Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Price: Free. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the food bank.
We all know the traditions surrounding Halloween, but do you know where they originate and how they were created? If you want to find out this, head towards Bradley Museum to participate in the most popular harvest traditions and old-fashioned customs relating to Halloween. This group event will take visitors across the museum visiting activity stations displaying heritage demonstrations, physically distanced games and warm apple cider. You will also learn how to prepare seasonal Anishinaabe foods, including wild rice and corn directly by the Elder Mark Sault (Gikinoo’amaagew inini) of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Commercial Events
Ontario
High Park Halloween Howl
Location: High Park Nature Centre, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto
Runs from: October 29th, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Price: $15 per person, free for children under 3
The Halloween Howl night hike is an outdoor event that starts with a lantern lit night hike through Ontario’s woodlands where you will stop to learn some interesting facts about owls, bones, bats and zombie trees. As the night approaches, visitors will sit down around a comfy campfire with roasting sticks for everyone to roast the treats they brought from home.
Pumpkins After Dark – Drive Thru
Location: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton
Runs from: Select days and times from September 17 to November 8, 2021
Price: $39 to $89; kids under 3 free.
Don’t miss the chance to see some spectacular pumpkin artistry in Milton’s Heritage Park. Over 150 sculptures made from 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins will be displayed for the whole family to enjoy. Jack-o-lanterns will illuminate the 2.5 km guided audio drive-thru after dark to give visitors an unforgettable enchanting experience from the comfort of their own car.
British Columbia
The Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze at Maan Farms
Location: 90 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Runs from: Select days from September 17th to October 31st
Price: Pumpkin Patch only: $4 online, $5 at the door for folks over two years of age (and includes a coupon for $2 off one pumpkin)
All Fall Festival Events: General admission is $12 to $20 for ages 3+. Visitors with children, parents, pay $12 to $15.50, plus a child’s ticket. Children under the age of 3 get in for free. VIP passes cost $45 online, $50 at the door. Online tickets are cheaper than tickets bought at the door.
Maan Farms is definitely one of the locals’ favourite places to go to. A place where kids and parents can go and enjoy various activities for all ages. Whether your little one is in the mood for running in the pumpkin patch, wandering in the corn maze, jumping on an oversized pillow, ziplining, or hanging around in the Wooden Fortress or Ashley’s Clubhouse (a tire structure), this farm has it all! They even have goats, pigs, llamas, bunnies, chickens, peacocks, and sheep you can visit and feed. But beware. At night, the corn maze turns into one of the most horrific Halloween haunted houses in BC, so make sure to go during the day to make the most of what the Maan Farms has to offer to children.
Bear Creek Halloween Pumpkin Express
Location: 13750 – 88th Avenue at King George Blvd., Surrey, BC,
Runs from: Every day from October 9th to October 31st
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Price: $10 per person and includes a train ride, treat and a pumpkin
Surrey’s Bear Creek Park is home to a miniature train that gets a unique makeover during October for the youngest Halloween enthusiasts! It’s a family-friendly ride through a decorated forest and a tunnel with not-so-spooky decorations and details accompanied by pleasant forest scenes everyone can enjoy. While it takes only 10 minutes to get from start to finish, the fun costumes, treats, and children’s laughter are all we need to have a fun, happy Halloween, don’t we?
Halloween Storytime and Nature Walk at Redwood Park
Location: Redwood Park – 17900 20 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 9V2
Runs from: October 30th, 2021
Time: 9:30 am to10:15 am, 10:45 am to11:30 am, 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Price: Free, pre-registration is required
Halloween is not only made for spooky stuff, but it’s also a great time for some storytelling and nature walks for the youngest. The visit starts with a spooky, Halloween-themed story read under the treehouse and continues with a nature walk led by Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) that promotes nature appreciation and park stewardship. This short and fun event is geared towards children aged 1 to 5, so parents participation is required. And yes, costumes are very much encouraged!
Britannia Mine’s “Bad to the Bone” Halloween
Location: 150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach, BC V8B 1J1
Runs from: Saturdays and Sundays of October 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st
Time: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $15 for kids ages 5 to 12, $20 for folk ages 13 or older. Children under the age of 5 get in free.
On a 12 km ride from Squamish, you can find Britannia Mine Museum and its Halloween-themed event “Bad to The Bone”. It’s made to be a fun and educational experience for the whole family, featuring several exhibitions, events, decorations, and activities. Some of the favourites are the Spooky Skeleton Science Shows, the underground train ride, and the popular Britannia Mine exhibit called BOOM. Due to the safety regulations and the limited number of allowed visitors, online reservations are strongly recommended.
Alberta
Ghouls’ Night Out
Location: 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3
Runs from: October 28th to October 31st, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (28th), 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (29th and 30th), 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (31st)
Price: Visitors from 3 to 12 years $11.95, and for 13 or more years, the entry fee is $16.95
If you’re from Calgary and you’re looking for a fun, spooky, and safe Halloween night, this might be the place that you’re looking for. Dress in your favourite costume, bring your flashlights and get ready for Ghouls’ Night Out in the Heritage Park. Stroll the dark, decorated streets of Heritage Park and enjoy various outdoor shows featuring beloved characters! Don’t miss the chance to trick or treat in some of the haunted historical homes there.
Halloween Spooktacular
Location: 10329 101 Ave, Grande Prairie
Runs from: October 31st, 2021
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Price: $2 per child
Grande Prairie’s Heritage Village and Museum host the family’s favourite Family Spooktacular event. Kids can dress in their favourite Halloween costume and trick or treat around Grande Prairie’s Heritage Village. This is an outdoor event organized for the youngest ones aged 0 to 12, so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Family Halloween in the Foothills
Location: 282027 144 St. West, Foothills, AB T1S 0Y4
Runs from: October 30th, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Price: $10 per person
Join us for a fun night out exploring the trails of Leighton Art Centre filled with unexpected surprises. Make sure to wear your nicest costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag for the tasty goodies. Employees in the center will tell stories and educate children about art and nature in meaningful and engaging ways. Make sure to register online for a time-slot between 4 pm and 5 pm for a less scary Halloween hunt. The later times are for older ages that enjoy slightly more scary stuff.
Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Spooky Stroll
Location: 2610 Lorne Ave, Saskatoon
Runs from: October 28th to October 31st, 2021
Time: 28th – 29th 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, 30th – 31st 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Price: Children from 6 – 12 ($5), Under 5 years (free), Adults ($12), Family ($27), WDM members (Free)
The WDM spirit has been awakened once again! Snap a picture at the selfie station with Buster the Ghost, and place your selfie online utilizing the hashtag #WDMspookystroll to share the fun with your community. Help Buster find his 13 babies that are hidden in different corners of the museum. Dress in your best Halloween outfit for your extraordinary creepy selfie, and don’t forget to get your Halloween shading sheet and candy before you leave.
Trick or Treat Day
Location: 4607 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK
Runs from: October 30th, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Price: Free (Registration needed)
Join the Government House Staff, Government House Historical Society, Jocko’s Club Volunteers, and our exceptionally regarded visitors, the Honorable Russ and Donna Mirasty, as they hand out treats and tell some creepy anecdotes about Government House. Dress up and take a stroll in the many rooms of the house while picking up treats from the hosts in each room. In the good Halloween spirit, hosts will tell you about the demons that torment the lobbies of this 130-year-old chateau.
Halloween Hijinks
Location: 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Runs from: October 30th to October 31st, 2021
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Price: $11
Celebrate this Halloween weekend with the whole family at the Children’s Museum! Visit the 12 galleries and complete the scavenger hunt inspired by some of the spooky symbols of Halloween and Winnipeg. Make the experience extra special by coming in your favourite family costumes. After you’re done with exploring, gather in the Activity Station to create some spooktacular Halloween crafts.
Quebec
Halloween Exhibition: Pumpkins & Other Curiosities
Location: 1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore, Dorval
Runs from: October 23rd to October 31st, 2021
Time: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Price: Free
Find how pumpkins have turned into a fundamental image of Halloween by visiting the exhibit in Quebec’s Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre. This show includes an assortment of pumpkins cut and decorated by youthful Dorval students and the pumpkin ace Alex S. Girard (a.k.a le Citrouilleur). On October 30th, starting from 6 pm to 10:30 pm, visitors will be welcomed by the spooky witch for a special nightly Halloween exhibition. Bring your costumes, there will be plenty of surprises, animation, and treats on site.
Halloween On Ice
Location: 750 Av. Thorncrest, Dorval
Runs from: October 24th, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Price: $1 per skater
Children of any age are welcome to get masked in their number one costume and join in for a fun evening of skating at the Westwood Sports Centre. There will be prizes for the best outfits and, of course, candies for everyone! By option, you can bring a non-perishable food item for Dorval’s Community Aid.
Halloween Party
Location: 288 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield
Runs from: October 29th, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Price: Free (registration needed)
Dress up in your costumes and celebrate this year’s Halloween with a party at Centennial Park in Montreal. Meet Gigi, the bilingual little witch who will host a show filled with magic tricks, scorpions, circus acts, and a finale with a special surprise. Alongside the treats and tricks of the evening, there will also be awards for the best costumes of the night. Due to space limitations, online registration is mandatory, so make sure to book your seat before going!
Maritimes (Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI)
Costumes & Candy: A Parking Lot Party!
Location: Lewisville Baptist Church Parking Lot, 109 Pleasant Street, Moncton
Runs from: October 30th, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm, and 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Price: Free
Register your family for a Halloween party in the open filled with fall festivities, donuts, tasty apple cider, and custom treat bags for kids and teens! Dress in your Halloween outfit, grab your trick-or-treat bag and come by at the parking lot at Lewisville Baptist Church. Snap a few pics at the Photo Booth, play some sideshow attractions, or take a shot at a pumpkin scrounger chase. There is so much to see and do!
Night at the Museum
Location: DuPage County Historical Museum
Runs from: October 22nd, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Price: $10 per person
Dress in your favourite Halloween costume and have a wonderful experience in the DuPage County Historical Museum. Enjoy the three-floor flashlight scavenger hunt, craft some Victorian cards, needlepoints and watch the “Halloweentown” movie that tells the story of a 13 years old girl Marnie, who discovers a portal to the “Halloweentown” – a magical place where ghouls and ghosts, witches and werewolves are living.
Haunted Wagon Rides
Location: 753 Durham Rd, Scotsburn, NS, Canada B0K 1R0
Runs from: Every Friday and Saturday from October 8th to October 30th
Time: every 20 minutes between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Price: $14.15 per person and must be booked in advance
Experience the frightfully fun and family-friendly adventure at the Shelby Ranch. Hop up in the Haunted Wagon, and follow the Headless Horseman and his spooky horse. Enjoy the view and make sure to take a snap of the incredible legend before his horse backs up and they take off into the fields in front of you.
Territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
Trunk or Treat
Location: 15 Duke Road, Whitehorse, YT
Runs from: October 30th, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Price: Free
Riverdale Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat outdoor Halloween Party for all the children. Pick your best Halloween costume and go trick or treating from one vehicle to another in the parking area. Cars will be decorated, and there will be candies for everyone.
Pumpkin Lane
Location: 4910 52 St, Yellowknife
Runs from: November 1st to November 3rd, 2021
Price: Free
Every member of Yellowknife is invited to participate in the annual Pumpkin Lane Halloween event. Pumpkin carvers are invited to bring their pumpkins to Somba K’e Civic Plaza and place them on the pumpkin lane stretching as far as it goes. You can come and place your pumpkin or help illuminate the trail with candles. As this is a family-friendly event, please make sure your pumpkin has an adequate design.
Wild Trick-or-Treat
Location: Takhini Hot Springs Road Whitehorse, YT, Canada Y1A 7A2
Runs from: October 30th, 2021
Time: 10:30am to 6:00pm
Price: $16 adults, $9 ages 4 to 17, free for children under 3
The animals at Yukon Wildlife Preserve want to celebrate Halloween too! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy a day filled with different thematic events. Follow the clues in a wildly tricky scavenger hunt that will lead you to tasty treats, feed the Lynx, Arctic Foxes, and Red Foxes at Carnivore Corner, and end the visit with a fun bonfire with the other visitors. Of course, candy won’t be forgotten, so employees will hand out sweets and treats to everyone!
Content updated as of October 15, 2021
