Heartland Forest Annual PumpkinFest
Visitors can experience an outdoor Halloween celebration featuring a vendor market, a family-friendly haunted tree house, and rides on the Tootsie Express train. Children can join in field games, complete crafts, and follow the signature Trail of Treats. Guests collect stamps on an activity passport at stations throughout the grounds to claim a prize at the Trading Post.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$15 per child. Each participating child needs an admission ticket/passport. Parents and caregivers do not need a ticket; a ticket purchased for a parent or caregiver is considered a donation. Toddlers need a ticket only if they participate in the activities.
Hours
10:00am - 4:00pm; guests may arrive anytime between 10:00AM and 3:00PM and stay until the event closes at 4:00 PM.
Ages
Children and youth/adults with special needs
Food & Drink
Hot dogs, french fries, and a selection of hot and cold drinks are available for purchase.
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Tips & Advice
- Parents and caregivers do not need to buy a ticket to attend.
- Passports can be picked up in advance starting October 16th at the Nature Centre.
- Tickets purchased together under one account share a passport and must stay together during the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Pumpkinfest is one continuous event, with flexible arrival between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM and guests staying until 4:00 PM.
- A new Trading Post station lets guests claim a prize with a completed passport. Registration is required for each participating child and capacity is limited.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do adults need an admission ticket?
No, parents and caregivers do not need a ticket. Activities are geared for children and youth or adults with special needs.
How does the activity passport work?
Present the passport at stations to access activities and get it checked off, then take the completed passport to the Trading Post to claim a prize.
What food is available for purchase?
French fries, hot dogs, and hot and cold drinks are available to buy, with cash, debit, Visa, and Mastercard accepted.
Can tickets be refunded or transferred?
Tickets are strictly non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone else if they present proof authenticating the transfer when collecting the passport.
Do toddlers require an admission ticket?
Toddlers only require a paid ticket if you want them to participate in the passport-exclusive activities.
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