Welcome to our essential (and popular) list of Halloween events in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville and beyond! We update this list daily, so save this post and check it anytime you’re in the mood for something spooktacular to do with the family.
Our calendar is full of Halloween events in Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington and the surrounding areas, so check it out, too!
You will also some our insight into some larger-scale Halloween festivities like Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt, Pumpkins After Dark in Milton and Mountsberg’s Spooktacular.
Below you’ll find single-day Halloween events and large scale Halloween experiences. This list DOES NOT include pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall festivals, or our Map to Halloween houses. You can find all of those listed in our with dates and times in Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals.
We will continue to add events as we receive information, so keep checking back! Visit our calendar page to see a full list of October events.
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Featured Halloween Events 2026
Halloween Skelebration at Mountsberg
Skelebration is a unique Halloween experience that blends haunted fun with education, offering a chance to learn about the environment and wildlife. We encourage you to come in costume and capture your memories at one of our Halloween photo stations! There are no “jump scares” at Skelebration, but we recommend you come prepared with flashlights to help navigate dark areas.
BooFest 2026
Step right into the spooky world of BooFest! This Halloween extravaganza combines the enchanting allure of our spine-tingling haunted house, thrilling carnival games, delectable treats, and so much more! We cordially invite you to immerse yourself in a realm where every corner is adorned with the spirit of Halloween. Whether you’re donning your most mysterious mask, navigating through our corn maze, trying your luck at our games, or savouring delectable culinary delights, BooFest promises an absolutely spooktacular experience for all ages. Dates: October 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026.
Pumpkins After Dark Comes To London, Ontario
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event and has landed in London, ON for 2026! Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Perfect for all ages, and because it’s a walk through you can set your own pace, which we loved. You will find everything from your favourite video game characters to the scariest horror movie villains, all carved out of pumpkins. Wear a costume and purchase some Halloween treats.
Ancaster Village – Hamilton Day Halloween Edition
Day time Halloween fun for families to trick or treat at participating businesses in the Ancaster Village, with games, activities, contests and more! Balloon art scheduled at Trails Café & Ancaster BIA office, live music with Mike Dowson at Caniche Bakery and free pizza at Jay’s the Barber Chair. See the poster for times and more information. Have a Fang-tastic Halloween at Ancaster Village!
Halloween Events 2026 Near You
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Pumpkin Storytime at HPL
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaCelebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more. It is Pumpkin Palooza at HPL. Come to this pumpkin-themed storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and more. Costumes are welcome. Saturday, […]
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Costume Family Dance Party
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaDress up to parade, dance and party. Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party. Saturday, October 24: 10:30am - 11:30am Saltfleet Branch Saturday, […]
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Screemers 2026
Featured Screemers 2026Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, CanadaScreemers is a pay-one-price Halloween experience featuring 7 haunted walk-through mazes packed with terrifying scenes, special effects, and over 120 live actors. Your admission also includes unlimited rides on the […]
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Halloween Skelebration at Mountsberg
Featured Halloween Skelebration at MountsbergMountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millborough Line, Campbellville, Ontario, CanadaSkelebration is a unique Halloween experience that blends haunted fun with education, offering a chance to learn about the environment and wildlife. We encourage you to come in costume and […]
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Learning Tree Halloween Costume Party
Learning Tree Educational Store 1450 Headon Road, Unit #19, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us Friday, October 30th for our 4th Annual Happy Halloween Costume Party!
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The Nightmare before Christmas
Landmark Cinemas Hamilton 2 King St West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaJack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
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Halloween Kids Paint Party
Kreative Klay Ancaster 102-1349 Sandhill Drive, Ancaster, ON, CanadaFun pottery paint party in Ancaster!
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Halloween After Dark: Dance Party at Grimsby Library
Grimsby Library 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON, CanadaRegistration required. It's a Halloween Costume Party! Calling all witches, wizards, ghosts, and ghouls! Come dance the night away at our Library After Dark Halloween Costume Dance Party. This is […]
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Haunted Happenings Candlelight Tour
Oakville Museum 8 Navy Street, Oakville, Oakville, CanadaStep into the shadows this October… if you dare. Join the Oakville Museum for a unique Halloween experience where history and Halloween come together inside the beautifully preserved Erchless Estate. […]
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Ghost Walks with Stan Nowak
Dundas Museum & Archives 139 Park St. West, Dundas, Ontario, CanadaJoin local historian Stan Nowak on his annual Ghost Tours for this spooky season. Visit the Dundas Museum and Archives on October 15, 22, 29, 30, & 31 at 7PM! […]
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Pumpkins After Dark
Country Heritage Park 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, Ontario, CanadaPumpkins After Dark transforms an evening out into a memorable Halloween experience. Explore illuminated pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin carving demonstrations, indulge in seasonal treats, and capture incredible […]
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Candy Counting Contests and More
bpl - all locations Burlington, CanadaDrop in for Halloween activities - all branches
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Pumpkin Storytime at HPL
HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, CanadaCelebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more. It is Pumpkin Palooza at HPL. Come to this pumpkin-themed storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and more. Costumes are welcome. Saturday, […]
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Screemers 2026
Featured Screemers 2026Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON, CanadaScreemers is a pay-one-price Halloween experience featuring 7 haunted walk-through mazes packed with terrifying scenes, special effects, and over 120 live actors. Your admission also includes unlimited rides on the […]
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Halloween at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shop Niagara 300 Taylor Road Ste A1, Niagara on the Lake, ON, CanadaJoin us on Halloween morning for some goulishly good family fun.Free photos, a coloring contest, Pumpkin toss game and what we all love Trick or Treating around the store via […]
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Halloween Family Flow Yoga with Bunnies
Blue Dot Acres 2179A Dundas Street, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaFind your calm before the trick-or-treat rush! Kids and grown-ups flow through gentle, Halloween-themed yoga while our bunnies hop around and visit. No experience needed. A small, cozy class to […]
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Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Milton
Downtown Milton 251 Main Street East, Suite 103, Milton, Ontario, CanadaTiny Tots Trick or Treat gives kids and families a fun, safe way to enjoy Halloween in historic Downtown Milton. Families are invited to join in the fun by wearing […]
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Tiny Tots Oakville
Downtown Oakville Oakville, Ontario, CanadaTiny Tots is back! Join Downtown Oakville on October 31st for a fun-filled morning of trick-or-treating! Bring your little ones in costume and visit participating businesses along Lakeshore and nearby […]
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Ancaster Village – Halloween Edition Hamilton Day
FeaturedAncaster Village Area 300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaDay time Halloween fun for families to trick or treat at participating businesses in the Ancaster Village, with games, activities, contests and more! Balloon art scheduled at Trails Café & […]
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Halloween Party & Parade at BPL
BPL various branches Burlington Libraries, Burlington, ON, CanadaCrafts! Games! Costumes! All ages welcome Celebrate Halloween at the library with a spooktacular party full of music, crafts, games, and a costume parade! Enjoy festive hands-on activities for […]
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