By Natalie Monday, October 13, 2025

Halloween in Ontario is an exciting time with events happening all across the province. Whether you’re in the GTA, Niagara region, or further north, there’s something spooky for everyone. Here’s a breakdown of Halloween events happening in 2025, categorized by region to help you find the perfect haunting adventure near you.

GTA (Greater Toronto Area)

1. Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughan)

One of the biggest Halloween events in Ontario, Halloween Haunt features haunted mazes, scare zones, and thrilling rides after dark. With creepy characters lurking around every corner, this event is not for the faint-hearted.

2. Screemers (Toronto)

This multi-attraction scream park offers haunted houses, thrilling rides, and a terrifying atmosphere. Screemers has been one of Toronto’s premier Halloween events for over 25 years, offering horror enthusiasts a frightful experience.

3. Boo at the Zoo at Toronto Zoo

Get ready for spooky fun at Boo at the Zoo, happening October 18–19 and 25–26 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Toronto Zoo. Kids ages 12 and under who come dressed in costume receive 50% off admission when accompanied by a full-price adult using promo code 50boo. Explore the Discovery Zone filled with trick-or-treat stations, costumed characters, animal encounters, and a lively Monster Mash dance party. For thrill-seekers, the VR Theater ghost train offers an immersive Halloween adventure (recommended for ages 12+) This is a great daytime Halloween event for families with young children.

4. Halloween on Church Street (Toronto)

On Oct. 31st, this massive street party in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Village is one of the most vibrant Halloween events in Ontario. Expect elaborate costumes, music, and entertainment as thousands gather for a night of fun.

Ottawa Region

1. Saunders Farm FrightFest & PumpkinFest(Ottawa)

A blend of terrifying haunted attractions and family-friendly activities, Saunders Farm’s FrightFest is a top Halloween destination in the Ottawa area. Explore haunted hayrides, mazes, and the eerie Barn of Terror.

2. Skreamers Proulx Farm (Cumberland)

Located just outside Ottawa, this farm offers spooky hayrides, a haunted house, and a full day of Halloween activities. Families can enjoy pumpkin picking and a corn maze during the day, while thrill-seekers can explore the scarier attractions at night.

3. Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Explore the haunted side of Ottawa with a guided ghost walk through some of the city’s most haunted locations. The eerie tales and historic settings make this a thrilling, yet informative, Halloween activity.

Eastern Ontario

1. Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg)

Marvel at over 7,000 intricately carved pumpkins illuminating the night at this award-winning event. Stroll through magical pumpkin displays in this historic village for a unique, family-friendly Halloween experience.

2. Fort Fright at Fort Henry (Kingston)

The historic Fort Henry transforms into a terrifying fortress full of haunted rooms and spooky encounters. Fort Fright offers an interactive and eerie experience perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in Halloween terror.

Southwestern Ontario

1. Bingemans Screampark (Kitchener)

This Halloween event features multiple haunted houses, live performances, and horror-themed experiences. Bingemans Screampark is known for its boundary-pushing scares and heart-pounding excitement.

2. Pumpkins After Dark (Milton & London)

Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s largest, award-winning outdoor Halloween event where jack-o-lanterns come alive at night! Enjoy a scenic 1 km walking path featuring thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures, live carving demonstrations, costumed actors, fun food and more!

Niagara Region

As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to fall, Niagara Falls transforms from a world-famous natural wonder into one of Ontario’s ultimate destinations for spine-tingling thrills. If you’re on the hunt for a haunted house in Niagara Falls, Ontario, you’re in luck — the city is packed with eerie attractions and Halloween experiences that will send shivers down your spine, from year-round fright fests to limited-time seasonal scares. See our complete guide to the best Halloween Events in Niagara Here.

Central Ontario

1. The Stalking Dead Escape Maze (Peterborough)

A Haunted Outdoor Escape Game Experience, this is a thrilling and immersive Halloween attraction that challenges visitors to navigate a creepy, zombie-filled maze. Test your problem-solving skills as you dodge lurking zombies and solve puzzles to escape. NOT Recommended for players 13 years of age and younger.

2. Discovery Harbour’s Pumpkinferno (Penetanguishene)

Much like the event in Morrisburg, Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour features beautiful, illuminated pumpkin displays. Set against the historic backdrop of this harbor, the event is both spooky and picturesque.

2. Spooky All Hallows’ Eve at Lang Pioneer Village Museum

Step back in time as you explore the eerie 19th-century village lit by lanterns, with costumed interpreters sharing chilling ghost stories and tales from the past. The family-friendly event includes ghostly graveyards, fortune telling, tractor and wagon rides and other Halloween-themed activities

Northern Ontario

1. Pumpkinferno at Dynamic Earth (Sudbury)

Every fall, Dynamic Earth transforms into Northern Ontario’s family-friendly Halloween destination with Pumpkinferno, a one-of-a-kind, after-dark, outdoor experience featuring over 7,000 themed pumpkins.  Families can enjoy themed Halloween activities during the day, while the nighttime turns into a 50+ adult haunt and mingle.

2.Halloween Hoot at Fort William Historical Park (Thunder Bay)

Experience a family-friendly Halloween event with a costume parade, trick or treat, and other activities for younger children!

2.Blezard Valley Fields of Fear (Blezard Valley)

Dive into a world of terror and thrills at the ultimate Halloween haunt experience! From the Wicked Ware Outdoor Night Market to the heart-pounding haunted attractions, this event will send shivers down your spine. Explore the dark arts, encounter terrifying creatures, with a variety of events for all ages, including a family-friendly PumpkinFest and a spine-tingling NightTires Cruise Night, there’s something for everyone.

Check out our Event Calendar for a list of even more Halloween events happening near you.

Happy Haunting!

Natalie