Do you have a family that loves all things spectacularly spooky? The Halloween events across Canada have started, and we’ve got all the details for our ghouls and goblins. From scares and haunts to photo ops to fun for all ages, our Family Fun Team has been working hard to update each city’s calendars with all the fang-tastic events, and we want to share all of our favourite ideas. If you’re visiting a new town, just moved to a new place, or you’re looking for a great Halloween event in your hometown, we’ve got some family-friendly ideas for all ages.
Pumpkins After Dark
Over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins will light up the night at Pumpkins After Dark, providing you with a one-of-a-kind walk-through experience across Canada. Kids, teens, parents and grandparents will find the magic of this season at Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event.
City and Dates:
Burnaby, British Columbia | October 3 – 31, 2025
Calgary, Alberta | September 19 – October 31, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta | September 26 – October 31, 2025
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | October 9 to 31, 2025
Milton, Ontario | September 27 – November 1, 2025
London, Ontario | October 3 – November 1, 2025
Villains and vampires in Vancouver. We’ve got the details on some of the fun ages aimed for younger to older family members. Find more Halloween fun here.
Canyon Frights
About: All ages will have fun visiting Canyon Frights can enjoy spooky games, pumpkins galore, and prizes for all who participate in the activities. Families will step into the frightful forest of graveyards, pumpkins, and glowing mushrooms.
Dates: October 10-November 2, 2025
Venue: Capilano Suspension Bridge
Address: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Website: www.capbridge.com/events/canyon-frights
The Halloween Treat Trail
About: The Halloween Treat Trail runs from 3 PM to 5 PM, and is the the perfect trick-or-treat experience for little ones! Families can stroll the street together, collect sweet treats, enjoy festive decorations, and make fun crafts with no spooky surprises, just pure Halloween joy!
Dates: October 31, 2025
Venue: Robson Street, Vancouver
Website: robsonstreet.ca/2025/09/halloween-on-robson-2025
Creepy and crawly in Calgary! This city will be full of family-fun during this spooky season. Find more Halloween fun here.
Ghouls Night Out at Heritage Park
About: Find Halloween fun with your little monsters or jump scare your teenagers at Ghouls’ Night Out at Heritage Park! This year, you’ll find new experiences for all ages that will bring Halloween excitement for the whole family!
Dates: October 23 – 26, 2025
Venue: Heritage Park
Address: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary, AB
Website: heritagepark.ca/series/ghouls-night-out
ZooBOO at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
About: Trick-or-treating is a WILD adventure at ZooBoo! Your little ones can dress up in their best costumes and celebrate Halloween with their favourite zoo animals!
Dates: October 25 – 26, 2025
Venue: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Address: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.calgaryzoo.com/events/zooboo
Enchantment, eerie and EEEKS in Edmonton. Here’s another city that brings the fun to the season. Find more events here.
Fright Night at Galaxyland
About: If thrilling rides, delicious food, and spooky costumes are your thing, then you won’t want to miss Fright Night. Galaxyland will be transformed with eerie lighting, creepy decor, and unexpected surprises lurking around every corner.
Dates: October 25, 2025
Venue: West Edmonton Mall
Address: 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
Website: https://www.wem.ca/events/performances/fright-night
Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm
About: There’s no better way to celebrate the beauty of fall and the spookiness of Halloween than at the pumpkin patch on a farm. Find a spooky chance to visit the pumpkin patch, take a train ride, meet roaming characters, and lose yourself in the corn maze.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 4 – October 26, 2025 (plus Thanksgiving Monday and Halloween)
Venue: Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farms
Address: 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Website: prairiegardens.org/visit-the-farm/buy-tickets-general-admission/festival-events/haunted-pumpkin-festival/
Nutrien Wonderhub’s Night at the Boo-seum
About: Night at the Boo-seum will be a great night for families with young kids who aren’t quite ready for, or don’t enjoy, big Halloween frights. Family, friends, and kids will love having the chance to show off their costumes, meet some new friends, and have a spooktacular time in a safe and fun environment.
Dates: October 25, 2025
Venue: Nutrien Wonderhub
Address: 950 Spadina Cres East
Website: wonderhub.ca/event/night-at-the-boo-seum-2025/
Pumpkins in the Park on November 1st
About: Although this event is the day after Halloween, it is a way to have ONE more day of Halloween fun. Meet up at a park, and enjoy all the haunted pumpkins carved by neighbors. It’s a great way to see all the pumpkins in one spot, and to donate your pumpkin.
Dates: November 1, 2025
Venue: Various parks across Saskatoon
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/saskatoon/pumpkins-in-november
Terror and thrills in Toronto. You want Halloween events? Toronto has them! Find even more events here.
Halloween Nights of Lights
About: Immerse yourself in the Halloween magic like never before. For the first time, you can wander freely between the immersive light show and Pumpkinville at your own pace. It’s not just a walk, it’s an adventure!
Dates: September 27 — November 1, 2025. Special Event Dates — Adult Night: November 1; Paint Nights: October 8, 15, 21 & 28; Pet-friendly Nights: October 2, 5, 10, 16, 24, & 30; Halloween Night Trick or Treating: October 30 & 31.
Venue: CF Sherway Gardens
Address: 25 The West Mall, Toronto (Parking lot across from Hudson’s Bay & Cactus Club)
Website: www.nightsoflights.ca/index.html
Tricks, Treats ‘n’ Tunes
About: Recommended for kids aged 4-10, the TSO celebrates the spookiest season this Halloween with some mesmerizing classical pieces, lyrical poems, symphonic songs, and even recent hits arranged for the orchestra. Costumes are encouraged.
Dates: October 26, 2025
Venue: Roy Thomson Hall
Address: 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
Website: www.tso.ca
Horrors and haunts in Halifax. Join some spooky fun in this amazing city. Find more Halloween events here.
Spooktacular Splash
About: You can visit Atlantic Splash Adventure on weekends from 11 AM to 5 PM and enjoy Halloween activities, fun decorations, and contests every weekend! Don’t forget to dress up!
Dates: Weekends in October, until October 26th, 2025
Venue: Atlantic Splash Adventure
Address: 1200 Lucasville Road, Lucasville
Website: splashadventure.ca
Queen’s Marque Celebrates Safe Halloween
About: Imagine a place where little witches, superheroes, and princesses play games, get their faces painted, and frolic amidst pumpkins and hay bales, all without leaving the heart of Halifax!
Dates: October 25, 2025
Venue: Queen Marque
Address: 1721 Lower Water St, Halifax
Website: queensmarque.com
