Ancaster Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Scare in the Square Halloween Festival transforms Brantford with activities such as trick-or-treating, escape rooms, and a Silent Disco. The event also features a HOWL-o-ween Dog Parade, Halloween Roller Skate, and scarecrow and pumpkin displays.

Pumpkins After Dark returns to Country Heritage Park for 2026, with illuminated trails featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. The event includes themed lands, Dracula's Haunted Castle, the Bee Hive Maze, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, and seasonal treats.

The Haunted Hustle is a 5K, 10K, and 1K run/walk at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. This Halloween-themed event supports Gore Park Community Outreach. It includes scenic fall trails, costume contests, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. Dogs are welcome on the...

The 173rd Binbrook Fall Fair & Dodge RAM Rodeo includes rodeo events, demolition derbies, live music, reptile shows, magic performances, and children's crafts. Livestock shows and agricultural exhibits are also featured.

Holland Park hosts a Halloween event for families with pumpkin painting, popcorn, apple cider, a photo area, and lawn games. Costumes are encouraged, and donations will support Fetch + Releash Dog Rescue.

The Children's Garden Project hosts its third annual free harvest season festival. Families can engage in hands-on fall gardening, nature care, and seed collection activities. The event includes harvest-themed games, a 'Harvest Kitchen,' and Indigenous ecological teachings. Zero-waste activities and...

McDougall Cottage offers a Halloween-themed tea for Samhain. Costumes are encouraged for this occasion featuring traditional tea treats with a Halloween twist. Reservations are required.

McDougall Cottage hosts a Fall Family Fiesta with games, crafts, and treats. Activities include pumpkin bowling, scavenger hunts, and ring-toss. Children receive a treat, and costumes are welcome. The event also offers a chance to view the 'Snapshots in Time:...

Dickson Park is the location for the Cambridge Fall Fair 2026, a four-day autumn celebration. The event includes carnival rides, games, and live music. Food vendors will be on-site.

A Halloween-themed event in Guelph features pottery painting and live drag performances hosted by Ultraviolet. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with performances at 7:30 PM. Tickets include $10 credit towards a pottery piece.

At Terra Greenhouses, Halloween Plant Bingo tests plant knowledge and offers chances to win prizes over 90 minutes. Three rounds of bingo provide multiple winning opportunities. Attendees receive a $5 gift card and a 20% off coupon for in-store purchases....

Halloweenathon 2, a 2-hour Zumba fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, is held at Mary Phelan Catholic School with over 20 instructors. The event includes dancing, costume contests, and a photo booth. Costumes are encouraged for contest entry.

The Great Canadian Halloween Market offers autumnal and creepy items from over 50 vendors, including décor, apparel, and horror collectibles. Guests BORAH!, Hellvis, and Barry Under Your Bed will be present for entertainment and photos. Costume contests for all ages...

The 2026 Georgetown Fall Fair, themed 'Bushels of Fun,' features live music, demolition derbies, and The Ultimutts Hollywoof Stars show. Attendees can visit the Vendor Village, Car Show, and see milking demonstrations.

Streetsville Village Square hosts Streetsville's sixth annual Fall Market, featuring local vendors, live music, and treats. Visitors can find handmade products and homemade goodies.

The Mississauga Harvest Festival & Artisan Market offers a three-day celebration with local shopping, food, and handcrafted items, including artisan booths and food vendors.

Le Zoo-pocalypse d’Halloween is a cinema night for children at Le Cercle de l'amitié. Costumed attendees can enjoy decorations, a photo booth, and coloring stations. A 'Zoo-pocalypse Passport' can be stamped. The event includes a screening of 'Le Zoo-pocalypse' in...

Schneider Haus' 7th Annual Halloween Kids Party is for children aged 10 and under. The outdoor event includes trick-or-treating, games, Halloween stories around a campfire, and a Potion Shop. Visits are scheduled for up to 60 minutes.

A Thanksgiving pumpkin is painted using Petrykivka art techniques in this workshop. Participants will apply traditional decorative painting to a pumpkin.

The Balls Falls Thanksgiving Festival Art and Craft is an in-person event featuring art, crafts, food, and fun. A marketplace showcases handmade and locally crafted products from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Ancaster Halloween Market! This festive event features a variety of spooky vendors, exciting costume contests with prizes, and fun trick-or-treating for kids. Enjoy free entry and free parking, making it an accessible and...

Springridge Farm's Fun Farmyard offers a day of family activities, including a 5-acre corn trail, tractor-drawn wagon rides, and interactive play structures like Goat Mountain and the spider web climber. Children can also attend the Singing Chicken Show, explore a...

Experience Mountsberg's Spooktacular Halloween, a family-friendly event filled with spooky fun and wildlife encounters. Discover new activities like excavating DinoRaptor fossils and embarking on a thrilling scavenger hunt. Wander through an illuminated Night Walk trail featuring a Ghostly Pirate Ship...

Canada's largest inclusive Halloween event, the Hamilton Treat Accessibly Halloween Village, provides a free, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience for children. Stations offer edible and non-edible treats. Entertainment includes a DJ, magicians, and costumed characters.

Oakville Place hosts a 'not-so-spooky' Halloween Spooktacular, offering a delightful outdoor hunt for children. Participants will receive special 'BOO BAGS' at the end of the adventure. This event is presented by Duran Place for Kids, promising a fun and festive...

Discover a day of family fun at Springridge Farm's Fun Farmyard and Corn Trail. Explore a sprawling 5-acre corn maze, climb and slide in the interactive farmyard, and meet adorable farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides and browse the Barn Market...

Burlington Centre hosts its annual indoor trick-or-treating event. Children can explore 10 themed Halloween photo sets, collect treats, and visit the Cogeco Fun Zone for airbrush tattoos and giveaways.

The Hamilton Farmers' Market hosts a Halloween celebration with treats and activities for all ages. Features include a market-wide Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, a free Pumpkin Carving Workshop, and trick-or-treating with vendors.

Westfield Heritage Village presents a Witches' Halloween Party with classic Halloween activities, a craft, the School of Wizardry, a haunted house, and a pumpkin slinger. Costumes are encouraged.

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Cambridge Farmers' Market! This special event offers a festive atmosphere with candy and engaging activities for the entire family. Discover local vendors and enjoy a unique market experience with a spooky twist.

Andrews Farm Market & Winery provides seasonal activities on a working farm, including pick-your-own produce, wagon rides, and a petting zoo. The farm market and winery offer local flavors.

Snyder's Family Farm offers a farmtastic outdoor experience with a variety of attractions. Visitors can explore a fun farm play area, pick pumpkins, get lost in the annual corn maze, and enjoy a classic hayride. They also provide delicious food...

Downtown Georgetown transforms into a Halloween wonderland for the Masquerade on Main & Mill event. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating at local businesses, participate in a thrilling scavenger hunt with prizes, and dance the night away at an all-ages party. It's...

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory hosts Woolly Bear October throughout October. This family-friendly event includes a fact hunt for explorer badges, crafts, and weekend storytimes. Visitors can see Woolly Bears up close and learn about their transformation into Isabella Tiger Moths. Activities...

Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival is a Niagara tradition featuring over 150 artisan vendors, local food, craft beverages, and live music. The event includes exploration of an 1800s village, children's activities, and guided nature hikes.

Amazing Adventures Playland in Oakville hosts the Halloween Spooktacular, featuring a haunted house, trick-or-treat session, and spooky games and activities.

KIDtoberfest offers a delightful Bavarian experience for families with young children. This free event at Kitchener City Hall Rotunda features traditional music, lively dancing, and engaging performances by popular family entertainers. It's a perfect opportunity for kids aged 3-10 to...

Guelph welcomes the Wicked Witches Halloween Market for two nights of mystical shopping, trick-or-treating, and enchanting fun. Over 40 vendors will offer witchy wares and handcrafted treasures, while psychics and tarot readers provide fortune-telling. Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, a...