Welcome to our weekend events wrap up! This is where we curate all of the best things to do this weekend so parents (like you) can plan fun faster! Our list spans across Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions, because fun is just a short drive away!
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Fall Family Fun For You!
- Get lost in a local Corn Maze – kids, too!
- Pumpkin Patches are growing your gourds
- These Apples Orchards are a “sweet” spot to visit
- Fall Festivals run all through October and promise lots of fun!
Seasonal Favourites
Map To The Best Decorated Halloween Houses
Find the best decorated Halloween Houses for 2026 in our handy photo gallery and Google map!
Halloween Events Calendar 2026
We update this list daily, so save this post and check it often! We know families who love Halloween are excited to take their Boo Crew to a spooktacular Halloween event this month!
Fall Festivals Worth Visiting
Fall harvest festivals are in full swing and our events calendar is home to the best harvest events in Niagara, Hamilton and Halton. Apple pie, pumpkin spice, wagon rides and more, these family-friendly harvest festivals deliver more than just jack-o-lanterns!
Featured Events This Weekend
Stirling Academy Fall Open House
Meet our directors and educators, tour our bright, beautiful classrooms, and see what makes Stirling so unique. Our nurturing, hands-on Montessori environment helps children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering confidence, curiosity, and independence. Call or email to RSVP: 905-864-6000 | info@stirlingmontessori.com
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! 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.
How to Be a Victorian at Ireland House Museum This Sunday
Think you could be a Victorian? Find out! Each month, How to Be a Victorian takes on a different part of everyday life in the 19th century — from getting dressed and going to school, to surviving winter, and celebrating Christmas. October – Superstitious: Explore a time when ghosts, omens, superstitions and mysterious happenings were part of everyday life. Test your luck, uncover some curious beliefs, and discover what Victorians feared, believed—and sometimes couldn’t explain. Come explore the strange side of the Victorian era… if you dare!
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!
Things To Do This Weekend With Your Kids
All Weekend
Pumpkins After Dark – Pumpkins 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 photos along the way. Perfect for families, friends, and Halloween lovers of all ages.
Scarecrow Walk in Waterdown – Find Clues to Win Prizes and Treat Yourself to Fun! On until October 31.
Fall Into Nature at Kelso Conservation Area – Fall chairlift rides at Kelso return from October 3 to November 1, 2026, operating on Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving long weekend. Be sure to check out the Fall Into Nature Fun Zone each weekend. Kids’ Fall Crafts and Colouring and Lawn Games each weekend, as well as Pumpkin Painting, Wood Cookie Branding and Live entertainment on Thanksgiving Weekend – October 10, 11, 12.
Friday, October 23
The Great Pumpkin Trail returns to RBG! Follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns deep within the recesses of the Hendrie Valley. Savour the flavours of the season with a selection of sweet and savoury delights while enjoying live entertainment and pumpkin themed activities. Thousands of REAL pumpkins will be arranged in artistic displays and installations throughout Hendrie Park! October 15 – 18 and 23 – 25, 2026.
Patio Play at the Turner Park HPL – Soak up the sunshine with a story on our patio. Join us outdoors for fun stories, and crafts, with hands-on sand and water activities.
Write a Ghost Story at the Red Hill HPL – 4-5 pm. Write a spine-tingling story to tell your friends, family and classmates. Read it aloud to the group if you like.
Stuffed Animal Hospital With the Humane Society at Milton Public Library.
Fall Fair & Pumpkin Hike – Get ready to celebrate the Fall season with Cootes Paradise Home & School’s most popular event!
Halloween Balloon Twisting Extravaganza at Boston Pizza – Watch in delight as their favorite Halloween characters come to life through free balloon twisting fun.
Saturday, October 24
Ready to experience the colourful fall leaves at the height of their beauty? Fall chairlift rides at Kelso return on weekends until November 1, 2026.
Costume Family Dance Party – Saltfleet and Stoney Creek Branches – Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party.
Haunted Happenings: Tricks, Treats and Traditions – Charming old-fashioned Halloween fun at the Oakville Museum! Young visitors can follow their very own Halloween Passport as it guides them throughout the historic estate and grounds to take part in festive activities, crafts, outdoor games, and seasonal surprises.
TERRA Presents Zoo to You at TERRA Milton – Join us for an unforgettable live animal adventure with Zoo to You at TERRA Milton. Free!
Chow Puppy Yoga Session – The most adorable Chow Chow puppies are joining us again at Yoga-Tastic 4 Kids for an unforgettable Puppy Yoga experience!
Lil’ Witching Hours: Chenille Stem Ghost or Spider at Michaels – Come in-store for a fun free event! Use Chenille stems to make a plush spider or ghost!
Halloween Spooktacular at Oakville Place – Children enjoy an open-air, outdoor Halloween Hunt. Families take their individual turn exploring a “not-so-spooky” haunted walk-through for their own pre-packaged treat bag.
Adventures with Odysseus – McMaster University is teaming up with the DM+A for another fall archaeology program Adventures with Odysseus Exploring the Odyssey and Greek Archaeology. Participants will learn about the Odyssey with hands-on activities for all ages.
Witches’ Halloween Party at Westfield Heritage Village – Step into the spellbinding world of a Witches’ Halloween Party at Westfield Heritage Village. Families can enjoy classic Halloween activities!
Trick or Treat at Metro – Come treat-or-treat with us in-store on Saturday, October 24th from 10am to 4pm. Bring your costumes and bag!
Video Game Live Expo (VGLX) 2026 – Play video games, hunt for Pokémon, make custom cards, battle Beyblades, and try VR gaming at VGLX! Kids under 12 get in FREE with a ticketed adult. Adult tickets start at $20. Save 15% with code ACTIVE15.
Ghosts and Goblins Scavenger Hunt and Craft Event at Milton Mall.
St Catharines Hallowe’en Candy Trail – take part in the Hallowe’en Candy Trail across downtown, with lots of candy, activities, and all kinds of other fun! This is an all-ages event, and the tickets are FREE!
Hamilton Zombie Walk – Family friendly, get in the Halloween Spirit and donate to a good cause! Canned food drive. Come dressed as your best zombie; prizes for best costumes!
BCB Fall Family Fun Concert – Join the Burlington Concert Band for our Fall Family Fun Concert! Enjoy kid-friendly hits from K-Pop, Taylor Swift and The Jungle Book, featuring local student musicians. Costumes encouraged!
Spooky Splash – Dive into frightful fun! Join us for a chillingly good time with eerie games, Halloween themed area and poolside surprises!
Storytime for Little Ghouls and Goblins – Join us for a fun-filled Halloween storytime! Enjoy stories, sing songs, and a simple craft. Costumes are encouraged but not required!
Family STEAM: Build a Spooky Village – Design – Create – Play! Hands-on Halloween activities. Help us build a spooky little community—one cardboard creation at a time!
Dundas Museum Escape Room – The DM+A Doctor’s Office has been transformed into an Escape Room! Can you find the cure?
Halloween Costume Party for Kids at Boston Pizza.
Sunday, October 25
Ready to experience the colourful fall leaves at the height of their beauty? Fall chairlift rides at Kelso return on weekends until November 1, 2026.
Scarecrow Walk in Waterdown – Find Clues to Win Prizes and Treat Yourself to Fun!
Triple C Halloween Event – Come join us for some Halloween Fun! Wear your costume (parents included), play some games, enjoy our colouring & activity station, and have some fun trick or treating station to station.
Kids Eat Free & Monsters Inc at Boston Pizza.
Sunday Science Open Lab – Drop into the BioTroopers Lab for some FREE weekend science! Every Sunday, young scientists can explore a new hands-on challenge, investigate interesting specimens, experiment, build and discover.
Haunts & Harvest at the Bronte Farmers’ Market – Join us for Haunts & Harvest, the final Bronte Farmers’ Market of the year – with a fun Halloween twist!
Holland Park Spooktacular Bash – Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of Halloween festivities! Pumpkin Painting, Popcorn, Apple Cider,
Photo Area, Lawn Games, Costumes are strongly encouraged!
Witches’ Halloween Party at Westfield Heritage Village – Step into the spellbinding world of a Witches’ Halloween Party at Westfield Heritage Village. Families can enjoy classic Halloween activities!
Paint a Pumpkin at Terra – Get creative and celebrate the season with our Paint a Pumpkin event!
Trick or Trains! Halloween Train Day at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology.
Witching Hours: Last Minute Costume Demo at Michaels – Come in-store for a fun free event, learn so easy tricks to make a quick last minute costume just in time for Halloween.
Family Open Studios at AGB – Free, drop-in sessions! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by Wiigwasitig / waskway / Honouring the Birch Tree, which explores the heritage and healing power of the birch tree through diverse art forms.
Hallowbaloo at DVSA – Join us for Hallowbaloo, our FREE Family Art Day on Sunday, October 25 from 1:30–4:30pm. This is a unique opportunity for families to try a variety of art activities together, learn more about what DVSA has to offer and meet some of our wonderful faculty members!
Halloween Community Play Night – Bring the family and enjoy time together during our Community Play Night with a Halloween Twist at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre.
Trunk or Treat at Burlington Gymnastics – Halloween fun is coming to BGC! Join us for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event! We’re inviting families to join the fun by decorating a trunk, dressing up and handing out treats!
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