Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure through Peterborough's Halloween landscape with our expertly curated guide, showcasing the most haunting events and ghostly encounters. Our Halloween compendium leads Peterborough veterans and first-time fear-seekers through a maze of frights.
Popular Events: The Haunted Houses/Corn Mazes Tour invites thrill-seekers to explore eerie locations filled with spine-chilling surprises. With each twist and turn presenting new thrills, this tour promises a memorable experience. And definitely don't forget the Halloween Dance, where costumes and lively music create a festive atmosphere to celebrate the spooky season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Peterborough
- Spooky All Hallows' Eve (Keene)
- Halloween Dance
- Haunted Houses/Corn Mazes Tour
- Hutchison House Museum Haunted Halloween for Kids
- LEGO Jack-o-lantern and Halloween Activities at Staples Peterborough
- Sensory/Messy Play and Storytime
See these and even more events listed below!
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Peterborough
Haunted Houses/Corn Mazes Tour
What to Expect:
Pumpkin cannon and fall harvest festival.
Description:
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch offers a real pumpkin patch experience with activities like wagon rides, arts and crafts, and a pumpkin cannon. The farm also hosts a fall harvest festival with various events and attractions.
Where: Peterborough | More Info: Haunted Houses/Corn Mazes Tour
Sensory/Messy Play and Storytime
What to Expect:
Mastermind Toys offers a diverse range of interactive and educational events that cater to different age groups and interests, making it a unique and engaging shopping experience.
Description:
Join Mastermind Toys for a variety of engaging in-store events designed to foster creativity and learning. From scavenger hunts and drawing challenges to storytime sessions and interactive STEM activities, there's something for every age and interest. Enjoy sensory-friendly shopping experiences, Pokémon Trading Card Game battles, and make-and-take events with popular toys like LEGO DUPLO and Play-Doh. These events create a welcoming environment for families to explore and play together.
Where: Peterborough | More Info: Sensory/Messy Play and Storytime
LEGO Jack-o-lantern and Halloween Activities at Staples Peterborough
What to Expect:
A fun and interactive watercolor painting workshop where participants can create their own unique jack-o-lantern masterpieces.
Description:
Join Stacey Robb for a fun and festive Jack-o-Lantern painting workshop where you'll create your own colorful and quirky jack-o-lantern masterpiece. This event is perfect for all skill levels, offering a variety of watercolor techniques and a friendly atmosphere to let your creativity shine. All supplies are provided, and you'll take away your finished product ready for framing.
Where: Peterborough | More Info: LEGO Jack-o-lantern and Halloween Activities at Staples Peterborough
Other Halloween Activities Near Peterborough
Spooky All Hallows' Eve
What to Expect:
The historic village setting transforms into a spooky fun scene with ghostly graveyards and witches' lairs.
Description:
Experience a spooky evening at Lang Pioneer Village Museum's Spooky All Hallows' Eve. The historic village transforms into an array of spooky fun scenes, including ghostly graveyards and witches' lairs. Enjoy fortune telling, tractor and wagon rides, and more. This all-ages event is sure to get you into the Halloween spirit with its unique blend of history and Halloween traditions.
Where: Keene | More Info: Spooky All Hallows' Eve
Halloween Dance
What to Expect:
Compete for cash prizes in the best costume contest.
Description:
Join us for a spooky night of fun at the Halloween Dance Party at Kawartha Downs. Enjoy classic Halloween jams played by a DJ and displayed on a video screen. Plus, compete for cash prizes in the best costume contest. This event promises to be a thrilling celebration of the spooky season.
Where: Peterborough | More Info: Halloween Dance
Hutchison House Museum Haunted Halloween for Kids
What to Expect:
A family-friendly spooky tour with fun activities and treats.
Description:
Hutchison House Museum is hosting its annual Haunted Halloween for Kids event on October 26, 2024. The event features a spooky tour of the museum, fun crafts, fortune-telling, and special treats. Admission is $8 per person, with children under 3 being free. Costumes are encouraged, and an adult must accompany young children.