Festival Opening-The Great Amherst Haunting
Screening of a new paranormal docu-series followed by filmmaker Q&A.
3 Halloween movies, theater, and entertainment in Moncton and nearby.
Halloween event with three scare levels and zoo animal encounters
Three-room party featuring live DJs, bands, and costume contests.
Haunted maze with proceeds supporting the After the School Bell Program.
One-hour guided walking tour exploring Amherst's haunted history and ghost stories.
Explore all Halloween shows, performances, and entertainment nearby.
October nights get cold fast once the sun drops: bring low-back chairs or a thick blanket to sit on plus one to wear, layers, and a thermos. Arrive 45-60 minutes early for a center spot behind the low-chair zone, and pack a red-light flashlight for finding things without blinding neighbors. Check the food policy, since some screenings are BYO and others sell concessions.
You control the environment, blankets, snacks, commentary, scared dog, but the logistics differ: arrive an hour early for a center-row spot, bring a portable radio or confirm your car stereo works with the engine off, and pack jump-starter insurance for old batteries. Kids in pajamas can sleep through the second feature. Test your window tint and sightlines before settling.
Learn the room before joining: Rocky Horror and designated quote-along or heckle screenings want your voice, while a regular horror showing wants silence even in October. The listing tells you, "interactive," "quote-along," "party screening" means join in; anything else means don't. At interactive shows, riff with the crowd's rhythm rather than over it, and never during another caller's beat.