The Great Pumpkin Trail
Visitors walk a candlelit nature trail through Hendrie Valley lined with hundreds of carved jack-o'-lanterns and explore artistic displays featuring thousands of real pumpkins and gourds. Guests can enjoy live musical performances, roaming entertainers, and self-guided lawn games. Food trucks and beverage stations offer seasonal treats, drinks, and snacks throughout the garden.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Adult (ages 13 and up): $25–27, plus HST and a $2 service fee. Child (ages 3 to 12): $18–20, plus HST and a $2 service fee. Infant/toddler (ages 0 to 2): free, but registration and a ticket are still required. Book for after 8 p.m. on October 15, 18, or 25 to save Parking is included. Operating discovery activities and live entertainment are included in the event ticket.
Hours
Entry timeslots: 5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:15 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. Event concludes at 10 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Hendrie Park
Food & Drink
A selection of sweet and savoury seasonal delights is available.
Parking
Parking is included in the large lot at RBG Centre. If it fills, alternate options include the Rock Garden lot with a complimentary shuttle running continuously between the lot and RBG Centre, Cherry Hill trailhead parking, street parking along Botanical Drive and Spring Gardens Road, and the Staff Parking Lot/Classroom 5 lot. Enter through RBG Centre at 680 Plains Road W. Do not enter through the Rose Garden Service gate.
Accessibility
Only a 1/4 km loop within the garden is fully wheelchair accessible; the remaining 1 km trail features rough terrain, hills, and uneven ground.
Pets
Personal dogs, cats, and other animals are not permitted; service animals are excepted.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight, as the main trail is dark and covers uneven, hilly ground.
- Strollers and wagons are not recommended on the 1 km hiking trail and cannot be brought through to the trail exit.
- If the main parking lot at RBG Centre is full, take advantage of the complimentary shuttle bus operating continuously from the Rock Garden lot.
Special Events & Promotions
- RBG members can access a presale starting September 9 at 11 a.m.; a membership discount does not apply.
Links & Contact
Run by Royal Botanical Gardens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a scary or horror-themed event?
No, it is a scare-free, family-friendly experience featuring seasonal autumn displays, traditional Halloween decor, and friendly roaming characters.
Can visitors wear Halloween costumes?
Costumes are encouraged, but guests are asked to keep them family-friendly as many attendees are young children.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but a variety of food trucks, snack stations, and seasonal drink bars are available on-site.
Are pets allowed at the event?
Personal pets and animals are not permitted; only service animals are allowed.
What happens to the pumpkins after the event concludes?
The pumpkins, squash, and gourds are donated to local food banks or provided to regional farmers for animal feed.
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