Aylmer Other Halloween Activities 2026

The Lee Valley Tools London Store hosts a free workshop where a Customer Advisor will guide participants through carving a stack of wooden pumpkins. All materials and hand tools are provided for ages 14 and up; minors require an on-site...

A lecture explores the case of serial killer Dr. Cream, covering motives, victims, and early forensic methods of the 1800s. A fictional Victorian poisoning case will be solved in a group activity afterward.

The Spooky Coil Basket Weaving Workshop guides beginners through coil techniques to craft a pumpkin basket. A presentation on Victorian textiles and Eldon House's collection is included. Supplies are provided.

Breezy Maple Lanes Farm hosts The Witches Den: The Equinox Mabon Circle for the Autumn Equinox. The event includes a sound meditation, a fire ritual for release, and a celebration of harvested wisdom and growth.

Explore downtown Strathroy's shadowed secrets on a guided ghost tour. Led by a local clairvoyant featured on paranormal television, this journey delves into the area's haunted history. Walk the path where a historic murder victim once fled and feel the...

Basstoberfest combines a bass fishing tournament on Conestogo Lake (9 AM-2 PM) with an Oktoberfest celebration. An awards banquet with dinner and music follows at the Alpine Club (Habsburg Haus) at 4 PM.

A hands-on workshop allows participants to create a unique wooden witch hat for indoor or outdoor display, with no prior experience needed. Attendees can meet fellow crafters and take home a handmade Halloween item.

This beginner-friendly crochet workshop, Crochet Pumpkin, teaches techniques to craft a stuffed pumpkin. Choose from autumn-inspired yarns. A crochet hook and all materials are provided and can be taken home.

Author and storyteller Mark Leslie shares ghostly stories and eerie folklore from Canada's haunted history, including investigations from the Great Lakes and Waterloo Region. Visuals, readings, an audience Q&A, and book signing are included.

The Wicked Moon Belly Dance Showcase features dancers performing routines themed around mystery and magic. The performance blends dark enchantment with movement.

The Boo Radley Project, an 8-piece indie funk band, performs live at The House of Miracles. This performance will be recorded live off-the-floor within the 1860s carriage house studio.

This monthly event invites participants to explore freeform dance and movement meditation. The session begins with live improvised music, followed by a DJ or curated playlist. The space encourages embodied research and creative expression.

The Basstoberfest bass fishing tournament concludes with an Oktoberfest-themed awards banquet. Anglers will fish on Conestogo Lake from 9 AM to 2 PM, with weigh-ins at the dock. The banquet begins at 4 PM at the Alpine Club (Habsburg Haus)...

Carve a stack of wooden pumpkins at this free workshop at Lee Valley Tools. A Customer Advisor will provide materials and hand tools for the session. Ages 14+ are welcome; minors require an on-site guardian.

A fall pottery workshop guides participants in handbuilding a ceramic pumpkin luminary. Custom faces and leaf accents can be added. A complimentary coffee and autumn glazes are provided. Finished pieces are fired and ready for pickup in two weeks.

The Howling Ghost Trail Race offers 8k, 16k, and 24k trail running distances, including a nighttime 8k option requiring headlamps. A portion of proceeds benefits the Children's Health Foundation.

The Cozy Coven Market, a witchy and spooky shopping event, features local handmade crafts, a craft station, and a photo booth. The first 50 attendees receive swag bags. Admission is 'pay what you can,' benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.

Lace up your running shoes and don your most creative costume for the Halloween Haunting 2025! This spooktacular event offers a variety of race distances, including 10k, 5k, and a 2.3k fun run/walk, plus a Kiddy Trot for the little...

The Bowie Lives presents a David Bowie Tribute Halloween Spectacular at the Royal Canadian Legion - Preston Branch 126. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Bowie-inspired outfits for a night of dancing to the legendary artist's greatest hits.

The Halloween Music Jam is a social gathering with music, desserts, and a costume contest.

Authors Kath Jonathan and Ann Y.K. Choi discuss their historical novels, 'The Resistance Painter' and 'All Things Under the Moon.' The novels explore themes of courage, resilience, and sacrifice during wartime.