Gatineau Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

14 unique & unusual Halloween events in Gatineau and nearby

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween Hintonburg Night Market)

Halloween Hintonburg Night Market

Thu, Oct 29

Ottawa Free

Outdoor market featuring local art, vintage goods, street food, and music.

Ghosts of Laurier House

Oct 1 – Oct 8

Ottawa $$$

Tour Laurier House in the dark and attempt contacting the dead.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Cozy Harvest Holistic Healing Fair)

Cozy Harvest Holistic Healing Fair

Sat, Sep 19

Ottawa 11 mi Free

Fall wellness market featuring local vendors, healing sessions, and free workshops.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Ottawa Mystic Market: Autumn Equinox Mabon)

Ottawa Mystic Market: Autumn Equinox Mabon

Sep 19 – Sep 20

Ottawa 5 mi Free

Mystic market with tarot readers, crystals, local artisans, and seasonal treats.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Macrame Pumpkin Workshop @ Maker House with Hannmade Macrame)

Macrame Pumpkin Workshop @ Maker House with Hannmade Macrame

Tue, Oct 6

Ottawa 5 mi $$

Craft a handmade macrame pumpkin wall hanging in a beginner-friendly workshop.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Lee Valley Tools Ottawa Store - Carve a Stack of Wooden Pumpkins)

Lee Valley Tools Ottawa Store - Carve a Stack of Wooden Pumpkins

Sat, Oct 24

Ottawa 10 mi Free

Hands-on workshop carving a stack of wooden pumpkins.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards by a crystal ball, with candles, books and pumpkins (Special Tarot Reading Opening Night: Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours)

Special Tarot Reading Opening Night: Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours

Sat, Sep 26

Ottawa 18 mi $$$

Tarot readings and haunted town lore with a practicing shaman.

Fright Market

Thu, Oct 1

Ottawa 5 mi Free

Curated market featuring horror merchandise, dark décor, and vintage oddities.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Adult Pumpkin Painting Masterclass at Fall Finds Market)

Adult Pumpkin Painting Masterclass at Fall Finds Market

Sat, Oct 17

Casselman 32 mi $$

Includes a real pumpkin, painting supplies, and artisan market entry.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Witching Hour Paint Night for Adults)

Witching Hour Paint Night for Adults

Wed, Oct 7

Kemptville 34 mi $$$

Step-by-step guided acrylic painting of a witch and familiar on canvas.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (Paranormal Investigations at the Historic SDG Jail)

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Paranormal Investigations at the Historic SDG Jail

Sep 11 – Oct 30

Cornwall 57 mi $$$

Investigate an 1833 historic jail in the dark with ghost-hunting gear.

Museum Ghost Tours

Thu, Oct 8

Smiths Falls 43 mi $$

Candlelit ghost tour through an 1860s heritage house.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (Williamstown Discovery & Ghost Walk)

Williamstown Discovery & Ghost Walk

Fri, Sep 4

Williamstown 59 mi $

Guided ghost walk through historic manor and village

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (BougeBouge Wakefield Covered Bridge Run)

BougeBouge Wakefield Covered Bridge Run

Wakefield 16 mi $$

Scenic run across Wakefield covered bridge and Gatineau Park

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Adult Pumpkin Painting Masterclass at Fall Finds MarketCasselman

thru30Oct Paranormal Investigations at the Historic SDG JailCornwall

Other Halloween categories in Gatineau

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees

GatineauFamily-Friendly Fall Activities14 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

GatineauHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties21 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

GatineauHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

GatineauHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Gatineau

Gatineau and surrounding areas boast over a dozen Halloween celebrations. From the immersive Faelight Market in Ottawa to the family-friendly Fall Festival at Wakefield Covered Bridge, there are numerous ways to mark the season.

Consider the Haunted Heritage Tours in Stittsville for a different kind of experience, or the numerous markets and workshops available across the region. Whether you want an indoor craft session or an outdoor exploration, the events below offer distinct Halloween adventures.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

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