Halloween Shivers at the Botanical Garden
Enchanted greenhouses, plant-monster crafting, and an outdoor labyrinth for families.
22 family-friendly fall activities near Blainville.
As Halloween approaches, Blainville and surrounding towns offer diverse ways to celebrate. From large-scale walks to intimate pumpkin patches, there are many ways to get into the seasonal spirit.
You can find events like the Halloween Ball right here in Blainville, or venture to nearby cities for attractions such as the Montréal Botanical Garden's Halloween Shivers. Some activities are ticketed, while others are free, catering to different preferences and budgets.
Two-night electronic music marathon across two floors with 360-degree dome visuals.
Explore Montreal's most haunted locations with professional storytellers.
Interactive 35mm screening featuring a live shadow cast and costume contest.
Ghost walk through Old Montreal led by a professional actor and storyteller.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.
Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.