Every year we look forward to Halloween as a time to dress up, play spooky games, make decorations and trick-or-treat. There’s plenty for the whole family to do this October.
The Village Québécois d’Antan in Drummondville is transformed, as it is every year, into a haunt of monsters. For this 2024 edition, the haunted village has been expanded to include two forest trails and newly themed houses will be featured.
In Coteau-du Lac, Festiv’Halloween rises from the ashes. Among the activities, the Domaine Maudit is reserved for the bravest, with its gloomy sheds and unsettling undergrowth populated by frightening creatures.
In Gatineau, the Symmes Inn Museum invites families to come in costume for the traditional Shivers and Sweets evening. On the program: a spooky decor, a Halloween tale, a themed photo booth and, of course, a shower of candy.
The enchanting Kalbacius and his friends are back at the Montréal Botanical Garden for Halloween Chills. New for 2024: an all-new outdoor labyrinth!
For the first time, the entire park of La Ronde will be transformed into nine distinct, creepy zones. This year, the Fright Fest has invited a hundred or so creatures to join in on the fun. Tempted?
The Pointe-à-Callière Museum presents Witch’s Night Out to mark the opening of its new exhibition dedicated to witches. Activities include an immersive tour of the museum’s archaeological remains.
The world’s best-known eccentric gothic family returns to Montreal for Halloween! Join Wednesday, Morticia and Gomez Addams in the musical comedy The Addams Family directed by René Simard.
Do you love ghosts? Meet them in Old Montreal with this traditional Haunted City ghost walk. Rumour has it that some sites are still haunted.
The Granby Zoo invites you to come and celebrate with the animals. Put on your best costume! Many of the residents will receive pumpkins for enrichment.
Get into the Halloween spirit with Sherbrooke’s traditional Monstrous Trail, until October 31, 2024, and discover Magog’ s ancient cemetery sites by bus on October 25, 2024, starting at 7 p.m.
The Capital organizes activities for all ages on the Plains of Abraham, including an interactive walking tour with a costumed guide and a scary creature trail.
In Old Quebec, there will be several Promenades Fantômes to experience in October. The Ghost Tours will allow you to stroll the cobblestone streets with a costumed guide, lantern in hand.
Feel like harvesting your pumpkins and squash? Now’s the perfect time to visit a local farm, including Roberge et Gosselin, Le Bunker and Bédard et Blouin.
In Mascouche, little ones (up to age 8) can marvel at the Le Jardin des Citrouilles, and pick candies in the Moore Garden.
In Terrebonne, the theatrical tour Les Morts Nous Ont Conté is back. The evening walk takes place on Île-des-Moulins.
As for the traditional Festival Frissons, its illuminated route is full of spooky surprises.
La Pocatière will be offering a variety of activities for everyone at its 18th edition of L’Halloween à La Pocatière. On the menu: cinematic horror night, inflatable games, haunted house, grand parade, and we fireworks.
The popular Pumkpinferno 90 minutes from Montreal, takes place in the Upper Canada Village. At this event, you’ll discover exceptional pumpkin carvings.
Storm downtown Ottawa by lantern light on this Haunted Night Walking Tour. Where you’ll discover some of the region’s most captivating ghost stories.
Toronto also offers a Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour. Choose from four walks, including the original haunted tour in English or French.
Ferme Proulx et Érablière, located 30 minutes east of downtown Ottawa, will be offering some great activities for its 30th Pumpkin Fest. In the evening, the terrifying sKreamers experience returns.
At Saunders Farm, you can take a wagon ride, get lost in the labyrinths and try out the zip line as part of the FrightFest.
Trick-or-treating is an institution! Scary creatures will be knocking on your door on Halloween night. The Halloween au Québec website features an interactive map to help you locate houses offering candy.
To spoil the kids, head to your favourite stores to stock up on goodies. Don’t forget to use one of the best grocery credit cards to collect points. With the Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card, you’ll earn 6 points per dollar spent at IGA, Les Marchés Tradition and other stores.
Here are our suggestions for saving money at the grocery store and on your candy purchases:
There’s no shortage of Halloween-themed activities in the Capitals region. The Plains of Abraham will be a great playground for spooky creatures. Halloween decorations will take pride of place at City Hall and in Petit-Champlain, underlining the special atmosphere that appeals to children. As for the Étrange Carnaval event, it will take place in Old Quebec from October 25 to 27, 2024.
You could transform your home into a spooky mansion with Halloween decorations. Don’t have any craft ideas for your kids? Take a look at Pinterest, which is full of easy-to-make decorations. It’s a great way to keep them busy and having fun at the same time.
In Drummondville, the 3rd edition of the Village des Petits Monstres features a treasure hunt, craft activities and inflatable games. Bob the Giant Pirate and his crew look forward to welcoming you to this Halloween special, from October 12 to 27, 2024.
Montreal’s legendary SAT Halloween party is a night not to be missed on October 31. Dance from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. to the techno sounds of Efdemin and Moaad BKR, in the dome.
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