Find the best Halloween thrills and chills in St. Catharines with our event showcase. St. Catharines locals and curious visitors alike will find haunting delights in our comprehensive Halloween guide.
Popular Events: One standout attraction is Haunt Manor, where the eerie atmosphere and terrifying scenes promise a spooky adventure for all who dare to enter. Adding to the excitement, Nightmares Fear Factory immerses guests in a uniquely creepy experience with its horrifying maze. And the SIP Niagara Food and Drink Festival is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a delightful twist on Halloween with tastings and themed culinary experiences. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around St. Catharines
- Haunt Manor (Niagara Falls)
- Nightmares Fear Factory (Niagara Falls)
- SIP Niagara Food and Drink Festival (Vineland)
- Howl-O-Ween (Niagara Falls)
- Fort Erie Ghost Tour Series – All Hallows’ Eve (Fort Erie)
- Family Halloween Party
See these and even more events listed below!
St. Catharines Area Haunted Experiences
Haunt Manor
What to Expect:
Immersive experience through historic haunted properties with theatrical hayrides and uniquely themed haunted houses.
Description:
Haunt Manor is Canada's largest and most elaborate haunted attraction, located just west of the historic Battle of Lundy’s Lane. It offers a haunted hayride, six uniquely themed haunted houses, and a corn maze. This year, Haunt Manor introduces three new attractions: Horror Legends Bayou Trail, Night Feast Haunted Nursery, and The Dark Diner. The event also features live entertainment in the Midway, a beer garden, and a gift shop, making for a full night of Halloween thrills.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Haunt Manor
Nightmares Fear Factory
What to Expect:
Known for its freakishly realistic and down-right creepy atmosphere that creates absolute dread and suspense.
Description:
Nightmares Fear Factory is a renowned haunted house attraction located at the top of Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. For over 30 years, it has been scaring and thrilling visitors with its frightening experiences. Thousands of people have "chickened out" due to its intense and realistic scares, making it the longest running and scariest haunted house in North America.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Nightmares Fear Factory
Fort Erie Ghost Tour Series – All Hallows’ Eve
What to Expect:
A haunted candlelit tour through the historic barracks of Old Fort Erie.
Description:
Embark on a haunting candlelit ghost tour through the eerie barracks of Old Fort Erie, Canada’s bloodiest battlefield. Costumed interpreters will guide you through the historic stone walls and darkest corners of the old fort, sharing fascinating stories about beloved Halloween traditions. See the Officers’ quarters where Captain Kingsley’s spirit is said to haunt, and conclude the evening with the burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Erie | More Info: Fort Erie Ghost Tour Series – All Hallows’ Eve
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near St. Catharines
SIP Niagara Food and Drink Festival
What to Expect:
The world’s largest Caesar bar with over 206 unique ingredients.
Description:
SIP Niagara Food and Drink Festival is a two-day event happening at Charles Daley Park in Vineland, Ontario, on October 5-6, 2024. It features the world’s largest Caesar bar, a variety of food trucks offering BBQ, tacos, burgers, oysters, and more, along with wine, beer, cider, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. The festival also includes live music performances by LMT Connection and Moonlight Desires, as well as DJ sets by Eastside Edits.
Where: Vineland | More Info: SIP Niagara Food and Drink Festival
Howl-O-Ween
What to Expect:
A variety of spooky and fun activities for the whole family, including trick-or-treating and a Monster Bash dance party.
Description:
Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls is hosting a spooktacular Howl-O-Ween celebration from October 18 to October 31, 2024. Enjoy immersive Halloween activities, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and an electric Monster Bash dance party. The event offers a variety of fun and spooky experiences for the whole family.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Howl-O-Ween
Family Halloween Party
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed pottery painting event where families can create their own unique Halloween masterpieces.
Description:
Join us for a special Halloween-themed Family Painting Party at Crock A Doodle in St. Catharines. Create your own Halloween masterpieces, including Family Treat bowls, Costume Mugs, and pumpkin pieces. Enjoy festive and spooky fun with your family while making unique pottery pieces. Costumes are welcomed, and masks are required for the duration of the event.