Get ready for spooky family fun with Pumpkins After Dark, an award-winning outdoor Halloween experience returning to Milton’s Country Heritage Park! Including over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, costumed actors and live carving demonstrations, this family-friendly event has something for everyone. In this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience, the displays include music, sounds and special effects that bring the pumpkins to life after dark! Visitors both young and old can explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures, classic Halloween characters, knights and dragons, and movie and pop culture icons. The displays are sure to amaze and delight!
In addition, there are spectacular new adventures to enjoy this year, such as an adventure walk through the all-new immersive Medieval Dungeon Maze. It’s an exciting maze located inside the park’s big red barn, which takes 10-15 minutes to experience. With areas such as the torture chamber, the armoury, the wizard’s study and the dungeon cell, it also features costumed actors that enhance the experience for the visitors. But, a word to the wise… be careful of the smoke cannon — it comes with an evil curse! The Medieval Dungeon Maze is not a haunted house, nor is there any blood or gore involved, but the recommended age is 12 and up because of the mature themes.
Pumpkins After Dark is Milton’s Halloween Tradition!
Full of Instagram-worthy photo ops, Pumpkins After Dark provides families with plenty of Halloween fun for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Little ones will love the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada™ Under-The-Sea Tunnel and every group receives a FREE bag of popcorn on Thriller Thursdays. Once again, it’s the must-see event of the Fall season! Plus, don’t worry about your furry pals missing out on the fun, because Pumpkins After Dark hosts Pet Nights on the last four Wednesdays of October.
Of course, the kids are always looking to go trick-or-treating at this time of year, so there is a special area where the costumed helpers give out FREE Haribo™ sweet treats from Goldbear! Even better, again this year, Family Fun Toronto readers get 15% off all tickets with the discount code FAMILYFUN (valid until the end of the day on Friday, October 11).
Pumpkins After Dark is a Feat of Halloween Magic!
Pumpkins After Dark is a must-see Halloween experience that takes the craft of pumpkin carving to the extreme! Instead of just regular pumpkins used in your local neighbourhood streets, here they use a combination of craft and real pumpkins, and both 2D and 3D techniques. In fact, it takes the entire year for the team of pumpkin carvers to create the displays! With over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins arranged in stunning sculptural displays throughout the park, this award-winning outdoor event is proudly carved and created by local artists.
Canada’s award-winning Halloween tradition, Pumpkins After Dark is an inclusive event that everyone in the family will love! As a bonus to families, most sculptures are child-friendly, such as animals, superheroes and Disney characters, so there’s no need to worry. However, parents should be aware that there are flashing lights, loud sounds and special effects used, such as fog machines and black lights. In addition, some costumed actors walk the path, but they do not jump out, scare or touch the visitors.
Along the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures, don’t forget to take a break at the concession stands to snack on Fall treats and sweets such as hot chocolate, cold beverages, and snacks. So, get the whole family together for a fun Halloween activity at Pumpkins After Dark — grab our discount code FAMILYFUN here!
Ticket Details
Snatch your tickets early! There are limited tickets available and they are only sold online in advance. There’s no need to stress about crowds because tickets are sold with timed entry, staggered in 15-minute time slots, so there is a controlled flow of guests.
The pumpkin pathway takes about an hour to walk though, and you should feel free to take time to fully experience each activity. Families are encouraged to meander, create memories, and take lots of photos along the way!
Discount code:
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Pumpkins After Dark
When: September 28 — October 30, 2024
Time: Thursday-Sunday, Wednesdays starting October 9; Times vary by date
Where: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton
Facebook: @pumpkinsafterdark
Instagram: @pumpkinsafterdark
TikTok: @therealpumpkinsafterdark
Website: www.pumpkinsafterdark.com
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