{"id":3713,"date":"2021-10-22T18:37:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T18:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=3713"},"modified":"2021-10-22T18:41:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T18:41:25","slug":"fall-activities-you-can-do-with-the-family-for-halloween-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/fall-activities-you-can-do-with-the-family-for-halloween-season\/","title":{"rendered":"FALL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WITH THE FAMILY FOR HALLOWEEN SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s Halloween season and whether you celebrate Halloween or not, there\u2019s no denying that this season serves up some of the most nostalgic experiences &amp; traditions.\u00a0 Tractor rides, haystacks, corn mazes, pumpkin patches\u2026Ontario\u2019s got it all.\u00a0 And it just screams \u2018childhood memories!\u2019.\u00a0 Everything you need for a fang-tastic Halloween (I couldn\u2019t help myself).\u00a0 Grab some warm apple cider and get on board with these fun, and sometimes scary fall activities you can do with the whole family.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Greater Toronto Area<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-22-at-2.28.11-PM.png\" alt=\"Girl hugging a performer\" width=\"260\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadaswonderland.com\/events\/camp-spooky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Camp Spooky<\/a>, taking place at Canada\u2019s Wonderland, is a family-friendly daytime event with Halloween activities like mazes, trick-or-treating, the PEANUTS gang, rides, a costume parade and more. Also taking place at Canada\u2019s Wonderland is one of Ontario\u2019s most renowned Halloween attractions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadaswonderland.com\/events\/haunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Halloween Haunt<\/a>. The \u2018scream park\u2019 has 20 terrifying haunted attractions and shows, and 700 ghostly creatures waiting to scare you. Another noteworthy Halloween attraction in Vaughan is <a href=\"https:\/\/screemers.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Screemers<\/a>, Toronto\u2019s original haunted attraction running for its the 28th Year! With 7 haunted mazes and 120 creepy live actors, you will be terrified over and over.\u00a0 This classic Halloween event is not for the faint of heart and not recommended for young kids. If you would rather stay in the comfort of your own vehicle this Halloween season there is no shortage of drive thru attractions in the GTA including the <a href=\"https:\/\/spooktacularlightshow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Spooktacular Light Show<\/a>, one of the largest Halloween Drive Thru Light Events in the GTA with Over 1.5 Million Halloween lights, 2D to 3D animated displays, music lights and much more!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Niagara Region<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-22-at-2.28.17-PM.png\" alt=\"Zombies sitting in a bus\" width=\"261\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Visit Old Fort Erie for an eerie experience listening to Halloween stories and learning the interesting history that took place on one of Canada\u2019s most famous battlefields for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallstourism.com\/events\/all-hallows-eve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">All Hallow\u2019s Eve Ghost Tour Series<\/a>. Take a weekend stroll on Downtown Queen Street in Niagara to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallstourism.com\/events\/queen-street-scarecrow-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">scarecrow contest<\/a>among the local businesses.\u00a0 Who can come up with the best, most creative scarecrow?\u00a0 The official judging day is on October 30th.\u00a0 Through a well-known haunted area in Niagara, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallstourism.com\/events\/haunt-manor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Haunt Manor<\/a> has a hayride, corn maze, and 7 haunted houses.\u00a0 Look forward to a new theme this year with 100 actors trained to scare you, and an amazing family experience for those who love a good fright!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Southwestern Ontario<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-22-at-2.28.23-PM.png\" alt=\"Large glowing Jack-o-lantern\" width=\"259\" height=\"137\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All month long you can enjoy spooky events in Elora &amp; Fergus, Ontario for<a href=\"https:\/\/monstermonth.ca\/local-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Monster Month<\/a>.\u00a0 Local artists, businesses, museums, and organizations all band together to participate and host themed events for this month-long celebration. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/monstermonth.ca\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">calendar<\/a>\u00a0for details on all the events. To name a few, In Elora at Fieldstone Barn check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monstermonth.ca\/event\/corn-maze-at-fieldstone-barn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Corn Maze<\/a>\u00a0or take part in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monstermonth.ca\/event\/walk-and-gawk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Walk &amp; Gawk Scarecrow Challenge<\/a>\u00a0in Centre Wellington. For a drive thru event,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pumpkinsafterdark.com\/ontario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pumpkins After Dark<\/a>\u00a0in Milton is 2.5 kilometers with over 150 unique, hand-carved pumpkin sculptures on display with over 70% new content for this year. If you are a lover of scary stories, take a <a href=\"https:\/\/monstermonth.ca\/event\/cemetery-tours\/2021-10-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">cemetery tour<\/a> for ghost stories at Wellington County Museum and Archives, just outside the House cemetery where 200+ inmates were laid to rest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Eastern Ontario<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-22-at-2.28.30-PM.png\" alt=\"Man Holding a chainsaw\" width=\"255\" height=\"138\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Head to the 29th year of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannamoreorchard.com\/acres-of-terror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Acres of Terror<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannamoreorchard.com\/acres-of-terror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cannamore Orchard<\/a> in Crysler, including a spooky wagon ride, spooky village, house of terror, and the fog maze.\u00a0 This event is one-of-a-kind and with 30 human actors will surely scare your socks off and for older kids and adults!\u00a0 On the weekend, there is a toned down, children\u2019s appropriate version so everyone can enjoy! At Smiths Falls Heritage House, be led by candlelight through the corridors on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2429098307179013\/?event_time_id=2429098317179012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ghost Tour<\/a> where you\u2019ll hear all about the mysterious happenings that have been experienced by museum staff, residents and guests.\u00a0 Grab a flashlight and explore all the dark corners of the museum and then treat yourself to caramel apples and warm apple cider afterwards.\u00a0 For a limited time at the <a href=\"https:\/\/aquatarium.ca\/escape-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Aquatarium<\/a> in Brockville you can challenge yourself at the Trick or Treat Trap, a Halloween-themed escape room which is perfect for adults, teens &amp; older kids!<\/p>\n<p>For more events in Ontario please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/events.html\">Event Calendar<\/a> which is chalk full of events province wide. \u00a0Search by region to see what&#8217;s happening near you. \u00a0We wish you a fun Halloween season!<\/p>\n<p>Natalie &amp; Phil<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Halloween season and whether you celebrate Halloween or not, there\u2019s no denying that this season serves up some of the most nostalgic experiences &amp; traditions.\u00a0 Tractor rides, haystacks, corn mazes, pumpkin patches\u2026Ontario\u2019s got it all.\u00a0 And it just screams \u2018childhood memories!\u2019.\u00a0 Everything you need for a fang-tastic Halloween (I couldn\u2019t help myself).\u00a0 Grab some&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134,11,5,14,6],"tags":[1308,728,1305,392,970,965,1309,1307,1116,971,976,95,1123,1306],"class_list":["post-3713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ontario-region","category-eastern-ontario-region","category-niagara-region","category-southwestern-region","category-greater-toronto-area","tag-acres-of-terror","tag-aquatarium","tag-family-friendly-halloween-activities","tag-ghost-tours","tag-halloween-attractions-in-ontario","tag-halloween-corn-maze","tag-halloween-drive-thru-events","tag-halloween-eastern-ontario","tag-halloween-events-in-gta","tag-halloween-events-in-ontario","tag-halloween-haunt","tag-halloween-niagara-falls","tag-haunt-manor","tag-things-to-do-for-halloween-in-ontario-2021"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3713"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3721,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3713\/revisions\/3721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}