Find your perfect Halloween haunt in Halifax with our comprehensive planner. Traverse Halifax's Halloween dreamscape with our guide, a compass for both local sandmen and visiting sleepwalkers.
Popular during the holiday season, the Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour invites brave souls to uncover spooky tales while exploring the city's historic fortress. Unique for its blend of storytelling and local history, this tour offers a captivating experience. And the Spooktacular Family Halloween Events is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a variety of activities designed for ghouls of all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Halifax
- Spooktacular Family Halloween Events
- Trick-or-Treating Fun
- Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
- 31 A Burlesque and Drag Halloween Show
- Broadway Brunch Halloween Edition
- Paint Nite: Blood Moon Rising
- Paint Nite: Creatures in the Night
- Delightful Downtown Halloween Show
See these and even more events listed below!
Halifax Area Haunted Experiences
Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
What to Expect:
Explore the haunted history of Halifax Citadel by candlelight through tunnels and prison cells.
Description:
Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the dark shadows of the historic 19th-century British fort, Halifax Citadel. Led by a historically costumed guide, you'll explore tunnels and prison cells by candlelight, hearing true accounts of unexplained events in their actual locations. This 70-minute tour is a chilling experience into the haunted history of the Citadel.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Halifax
Spooktacular Family Halloween Events
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with hands-on science activities.
Description:
The Discovery Centre is hosting a Spooktacular Family Halloween Party on October 26, 2024, from 9am to 4pm. This event features Spooktacular Science activities, making it a fun and educational experience for families. The event also includes a 19+ Halloween Party called Science, Spirits & Boos.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Spooktacular Family Halloween Events
Trick-or-Treating Fun
What to Expect:
Providing barrier-free trick-or-treating stations to ensure all children can participate and enjoy Halloween traditions.
Description:
Treat Accessibly's Halloween Villages aim to create an inclusive and accessible trick-or-treating experience for children with disabilities and their families. These events are held across Canada, featuring curb-side trick-or-treating stations that are barrier-free, ensuring all children can participate and enjoy Halloween traditions.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Trick-or-Treating Fun
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Halifax
Paint Nite: Blood Moon Rising
What to Expect:
A unique and spooky painting experience celebrating the Halloween season with a bold and eerie full blood moon.
Description:
Join us for a spooky yet beautiful Paint Nite event where you can create your own Blood Moon Rising painting. This session features a bold and eerie full blood moon illuminating a dramatic fall night sky, perfect for celebrating the Halloween season. No previous painting experience is needed; our talented instructor will guide you through creating your own captivating masterpiece. Enjoy the cozy ambiance of Fairview, near Halifax Common and Bedford Basin, while sipping drinks and savoring delicious food.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Paint Nite: Blood Moon Rising
Other Halloween Activities Near Halifax
Paint Nite: Creatures in the Night
What to Expect:
A guided painting session creating a spooky yet beautiful scene.
Description:
Join Paint Nite: Creatures in the Night for a spooky yet creative evening in downtown Halifax. This event, hosted by Yaymaker, features a guided painting session where participants will create their own version of a hauntingly beautiful scene featuring a cat, leafless tree, and a large full moon against a vibrant twilight sky. The event is held at Bulwark Cider House, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Paint Nite: Creatures in the Night
Delightful Downtown Halloween Show
What to Expect:
A series of vibrant light projection shows featuring different seasonal and cultural themes around Downtown Halifax.
Description:
Delightful Downtown features a series of light projection shows around Downtown Halifax, including a Halloween-themed show. The event showcases vibrant light installations at various locations such as Grafton Park, Peace and Friendship Park, and Granville Mall. These displays run nightly from sunset to 11 PM, offering a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy. The event also acknowledges the history and cultural significance of the area, making it a unique and culturally rich experience.