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Popular Events: One highlight this season is Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland, where thrill-seekers can experience haunting mazes and eerie entertainment. With immersive attractions for all ages, Camp Spooky provides a family-friendly environment for younger visitors to enjoy spooky fun. And the Legends of Horror at Casa Loma is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring chilling tales and haunted encounters in a historic setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Barrie
- Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughan)
- Legends of Horror at Casa Loma (Toronto)
- Camp Spooky (excluding haunted attractions) (Vaughan)
- Haunt Manor (Niagara Falls)
- Interactive Photo Booth
- Scary Storytime by Barrie Public Library
- Vendor Market
- Live Performances
- Trick or Treating at Friday Harbour (Innisfil)
- Pumpkins After Dark (Milton)
See these and even more events listed below!
Barrie Area Haunted Experiences
Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
What to Expect:
An immersive theatrical experience that winds through the castle's tunnels and darkest spaces.
Description:
Legends of Horror at Casa Loma is an immersive theatrical experience that transforms the castle grounds into a spine-chilling promenade theatre. Visitors walk through a 2 km trail starting from the lower gardens, winding through castles, tunnels, and darkest spaces never before open to the public. This event is a unique blend of horror and theatricality, offering an unforgettable experience for all who dare to venture in.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Legends of Horror at Casa Loma
Haunt Manor
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with 8 uniquely themed haunted houses and mazes.
Description:
Haunt Manor is Ontario's ultimate haunted attraction, featuring a haunted hayride through Folklore Forest, where eerie fogs and strange occurrences bring the countryside to life. The event includes three new haunted houses: Horror Legends Bayou Trail, Night Feast Haunted Nursery, and The Dark Diner. Additionally, it features new Hollywood Horror Story haunted mazes and zones, including Clown World and Redsaw Lab. The event promises an immersive experience with over 100 actors, staff, and design teams working year-round to create a premier haunted attraction.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Haunt Manor
Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland
What to Expect:
Immersive experience with seven terrifying scare zones and six mazes, including the new Demons of the Deep.
Description:
Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland transforms the theme park into a scream park filled with Halloween attractions, including seven terrifying scare zones, hundreds of monsters, thrilling night rides, and six mazes. The event features immersive experiences like the new Demons of the Deep maze and sinister live shows, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers and horror fans.
Where: Vaughan | More Info: Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Barrie
Camp Spooky (excluding haunted attractions)
What to Expect:
A fun-filled daytime Halloween celebration with various activities and attractions for kids.
Description:
Camp Spooky is a family-friendly Halloween event at Canada's Wonderland, featuring trick-or-treating, a kids' Halloween costume parade, live shows with The PEANUTS gang, meet n' greets with Halloween characters, and all your favorite rides. This event is included with park admission and offers a variety of fun activities for kids of all ages.
Where: Vaughan | More Info: Camp Spooky (excluding haunted attractions)
Scary Storytime by Barrie Public Library
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween event with a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including sensory-friendly hours for younger participants.
Description:
Join the City of Barrie for a family-friendly Halloween event, Family Fright Fest, featuring a haunted house, inflatables and games, scary storytime by the Barrie Public Library, craft corner by Bradford Greenhouses, vendor market, food trucks, photo ops, live performances, dance party with DJ Delta Juliet, costumed characters, costume parade, and more. The event is accessible and offers sensory-friendly hours for younger ghosts and goblins.
Where: Barrie | More Info: Scary Storytime by Barrie Public Library
Interactive Photo Booth
What to Expect:
A 19+ gaming tournament hosted by INFINITE, featuring Street Fighter 6 and a cosplay mixer.
Description:
The Game On 2024 event in Barrie is a two-part celebration featuring a family-friendly Mario Kart tournament and a 19+ After Dark event. The After Dark event includes a Barrie's Ultimate Gamer Tournament, a cosplay mixer, and performances by INFINITE, a Canadian hip-hop artist and three-time JUNO Award winner. The event also features a retro gaming area and an interactive photo booth.
Where: Barrie | More Info: Interactive Photo Booth
Vendor Market
What to Expect:
A festive shopping experience featuring unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats from local vendors.
Description:
The All I Want for Christmas... Vendor Market is a festive shopping experience at Barrie Legion on December 14, 2024. Discover unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats from a variety of vendors. This event supports local businesses and helps you find the perfect presents for your loved ones.
Where: Barrie | More Info: Vendor Market
Trick or Treating at Friday Harbour
What to Expect:
A day of trick-or-treating and festive activities along the Promenade at Friday Harbour Resort.
Description:
Trick or Treating at Friday Harbour offers a fun-filled Halloween experience for the whole family. Enjoy trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and more festive activities along the Promenade. This event is perfect for creating lasting memories with friends and family in a spooky yet family-friendly atmosphere.
Where: Innisfil | More Info: Trick or Treating at Friday Harbour
Fire Pit
What to Expect:
Annual permits required for both types of outdoor burning to ensure compliance with local fire safety regulations.
Description:
The City of Barrie offers two types of burn permits for outdoor burning: the Outdoor Solid Fuel-Burning Appliance (OSFBA) Permit and the Open Air Burning Permit. The OSFBA Permit is the most common type, designed for burning clean, dry wood in approved appliances. Open air burning permits are issued daily and are used for burning branches, brush, and clean wood products. Residents must meet specific by-law requirements and obtain written consent from their landlords to apply for these permits. The permits are available for purchase online or at Fire Station 1 and are required annually to ensure residents' safety.
Where: Barrie | More Info: Fire Pit
Le Bon Brunch (as part of Harbourfest, though not exclusively Halloween-themed)
What to Expect:
Enjoy a festive brunch experience with bottomless mimosas and live DJ music.
Description:
Join us at Lake Club Restaurant every Sunday for Le Bon Brunch, a delightful culinary experience featuring bottomless mimosas, drink specials, and a DJ to set the mood. Enjoy a delicious brunch menu amidst the picturesque surroundings of Friday Harbour Resort. It's the perfect way to start your week with family and friends.
Where: Innisfil | More Info: Le Bon Brunch (as part of Harbourfest, though not exclusively Halloween-themed)
Pumpkins After Dark
What to Expect:
An immersive walk-through experience with over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and live pumpkin carving demonstrations.
Description:
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada's award-winning outdoor Halloween event featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience includes a magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, accompanied by music, sounds, and special effects. The event features classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs, dragons, and movie and pop culture icons, making it a family-friendly event with something for everyone.
Where: Milton | More Info: Pumpkins After Dark
Chappell Farms Fall Festival
What to Expect:
Chappell Farms Fall Festival features a variety of interactive activities including a haunted barn and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
Description:
Chappell Farms Fall Festival offers a variety of activities including a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, haunted barn, play areas, wagon rides, and live shows. The event is perfect for families with plenty of fun and interactive experiences for all ages.