Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween in Hastings County
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are falling from the trees, and there's a chill in the air that can only mean one thing: spooky season is upon us. Halloween has arrived across Hastings County, and to help you make the most of this frightfully fun season, we've put together a handy list of spooky events to check out this month, along with a few tips on how to stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Happy haunting!
Spooktacular Events
Whether you're chasing chills, family fun, or just looking to run amok, amok, amok! These Halloween events and activities are sure to get you into the spirit of the season.
Tyendinaga Terror Trail
Multiple dates & times
266 York Road, Shannonville
What better time to take a walk down a haunted trail? But be warned: this annual experience isn’t for the faint of heart, As you make your way through the wooded trail, you’ll come across horrifying props, costumed scarers, and creepy animatronics. At the end, take a breath and watch a horror movie from a hay bale. But fear not if you are looking for a more family themed fright they do offer special times for walk throughs, to help reduce the scaryness, check their Facebook Page to find out more.
Tyendinaga Trail of Terror Facebook Page
Burke’s Barnyard’s 6th Annual Trick or Treat & Halloween Market
Saturday, October 17th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
4169 Boulter Rd., Carlow Mayo
Join Burke's Barnyard for their 6th Annual Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Market in the beautiful Boulter Hills! Admission is free with a non-perishable food item for the North Hastings Community Cupboard. Bring your costumes, your family, and your Halloween spirit—it’s going to be spooktacular!
- Trick-or-treat scavenger hunt
- Meet the animals
- Games and activities
- Face painting
- Halloween market
- Sweet treats
This outdoor event is open to all ages so there’s spookiness for everyone! Grab your costumes, your friends, and your camera and head on over!
Burke's Barnyard's Trick or Treat & Halloween Market Facebook Event page
Frightful Market at the Madoc Village Square
Saturday, October 17th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
56 Durham Street South, Madoc
Back for its third year! Madoc’s Frightful Market is returning with scares, thrills, lots of spooky goodness, and a little Halloween magic lurking around every corner.
One night. One spooky market. The countdown to Halloween begins here.
Madoc's Frightful Market - where shopping takes a haunting twist!
Queensborough’s Trail of Terror and Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 24th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Pumpkin Patch: 1853 Queensborough Road, Tweed
Trail of Terror: 14 Barry Road, Tweed
Halloween fun for the whole family!
Take a walk along a winding trail through a haunted wood that's guaranteed to spook you! Treats and hot chocolate at the end for those brave enough to finish.
Tickets $5 each. Cash only please
A less-scary version for the younger kids runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., then from 7 to 9 p.m., the really scary surprises come out!
There'll also be pumpkin carving and decorating at the Queensborough Pumpkin Patch ($5 per pumpkin - all materials provided).
Mystikana Mystical Magical Music & Craft Night at The Muse Gallery & Cafe
Wednesday, October 28th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
23 Bridge Street West, Bancroft
Witchy Wednesday is upon you! Enjoy mystical live music, witchy brew, and crafts. Forge your own spell jar. Come for the craft, drink, music, and magic.
Spooktacular Halloween Bash at the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library
Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am
43 West Front Street, Stirling-Rawdon
Wear your favourite costume and join for spoooky games, creepy crafts, and marvelous monster munchies!!
Friends of Faraday's Haunted House and Community Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 31st
Haunted house, candy, and a whole lot of spooky fun!
Tyendinaga Township Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 31st – 10:00am to 1:00pm
363 McFarlane Road, Shannonville – Recreation Hall
Join for a fun-filled Halloween celebration at the Tyendinaga Recreation Hall. This year's event combines the annual Trunk or Treat with a Halloween Family Bike Ride, offering an afternoon of family-friendly activities, costumes, candy, prizes, and community fun. This is a free family event, costumes are encouraged! There will be a free bike decorating station, candy & treats, door prizes, and a best decorated trunk competition. Registration is required for the Family Bike Ride
Think you have the best trunk in town? Decorate your vehicle and compete for the Best Decorated Trunk Award. Attendees can cast their vote at the Township Booth, and the winner will be announced during the event.
Tudor & Cashel Halloween Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 31st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
371 Weslemkoon Lk Rd, Gilmour – Gilmour Community Centre
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, & unicorns! Visit the indoor haunted walk & trick or treat in the parking lot.
Marmora & Crowe Valley Lions Trunk and Treat
Saturday, October 31st at 4:30pm
Forsyth Street, Downton Marmora
Get costumed up and stroll down main street with your family, friends, and Neighbours! A great way to have spooky, costumed-fun and connect with your community.
Halloween Scareoke Night
Saturday, October 31st at 6:00pm
617 Louisa Street, Tweed – Tweed Agricultural Hall
Get your costumes and vocal chords prepped! It's Halloween Scareoke Night!! The canteen will be open, the microphone will be ready, and there WILL be a prize for the best costume. Get into the Halloween spirit and have a great night!
Kids Halloween Dance
Friday, October 23rd at 6:30 - 8:30pm
617 Louisa Street, Tweed – Tweed Agricultural Hall
Grades K to 8
Bring all your ghosts and goblins to the Tweed Hungerford Agricultural Fair's Kids Halloween dance
Prize for best costume and more.
Marmora Legion's Halloween Spooktacular Dance with NightHawk
Saturday, October 31st from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
6 North Hastings Avenue, Marmora
A spooktacular evening is ahead! Get ready for a Halloween costume extravaganza! Prizes to be won, food to be eaten, and dancing to be danced.
Haunted Hastings Maze & Cemetery
Saturday, October 31st
29 & 31 North Hastings Ave, Marmora
Halloween magic, a fright-filled maze, a creepy cemetery! Haunted Hastings has been keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Marmora for more than 30 years. Don't miss out!
Halloween Safety Tips
Trick-or-treaters:
- Bring a flashlight
- Wear reflective clothing, lights or glow sticks
- Stay in a group and don’t go alone
- Only go to well-lit homes
- Have all candy inspected by an adult before consuming
- Use crosswalks when crossing the street
- Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility
Homeowners:
- Keep outside lights on
- Remove any potential tripping hazards
- Don’t use candles in pumpkins
Check out these other Halloween safety tips from Health Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.
Have a great and safe spooktacular Halloween!
