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CANADA / HALLOWEEN 2026
Toronto Halloween 2026: families, dogs & nights out
Pumpkin lights, farm mazes, dressed-up dogs and city nightlife. Choose your company, then your event.
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Different plans for families, dogs and nightlife
Checked September 29, 2026. Editorial selections, not attendance or sales rankings. October 30 is Friday and October 31 is Saturday; times are intended locally, with ticket-page timezone conflicts flagged.
Dogs on a budget
Choose Riverside or Downsview on Oct 25; consider a designated pet night on Oct 28.
Evening dates
Pumpkin lights suit a relaxed photo walk; on Oct 30 choose REBEL, King West or a cruise.
22 autumn and Halloween outings
Updated23 October2026: past dates remain as an archive,not upcoming recommendations. Confirm dates before booking. New additions include Screemers,Downey’s,Church Street and Kaskade. For Vancouver,Montréal and Québec City see Canada Halloween selection。
Drives are rough off-peak one-way estimates from the public landmark Unionville Main Street, excluding queues and parking. Toronto evenings may take longer. Prices are CAD; confirm taxes/fees unless explicitly included. Dog filters include selected-slot access—read each rule.
22 events
Canada’s Wonderland · Tricks and Treats
When: Select days Sep 26–Nov 1, 11am–5pm
Location & drive: Vaughan; approx. 30–50 min from Unionville
Admission · CAD: Included with applicable admission; check date-specific tickets, budget parking separately
Dogs: Not a pet outing; service animals follow park policy
Family pick: candy stations, characters and gentler themed experiences. Do not confuse it with nighttime Haunt.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Markham Fair
Ended · As of 24 October 2026, these dates are for reference only.
When: Oct 1–4; Thu–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun until 6pm
Location & drive: Markham Fairgrounds; approx. 20–35 min
Admission · CAD: Adult/youth C$25; ages 5–12 C$10; ages 4 and under free; family pass C$60; free parking
Dogs: No visitor pets; service dogs and specific animal-competition exceptions
Harvest fair, not a haunted attraction: animals, agricultural displays and shows. Midway costs extra; family pass covers 2 adults + up to 3 children.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Halloween on Main
When: Sat Oct 31, 11am–2pm
Location & drive: Main Street, Stouffville; approx. 25–40 min
Admission · CAD: Free community event; shopping and food extra
Dogs: Event page does not specify pet access; ask individual shops
Budget family choice: participating shops give treats while supplies last. Bring a treat bag; outdoor access does not imply dogs can enter shops.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Toronto Pumpkinfest
Ended · As of 24 October 2026, these dates are for reference only.
When: Oct 9–12, 10am–6pm daily
Location & drive: Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd; approx. 35–60 min
Admission · CAD: Advance: ages 13+ C$14.99; ages 2–12 C$29.99, plus HST; each rises C$5 from Oct 9
Dogs: Current FAQ allows leashed pets; this does not allow pets on rides
Rides and autumn photos; inclusions vary by ticket and height restrictions apply. Parking extra; tickets non-refundable, no re-entry.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Cooper’s CSA Farm · Fall Harvest Fest
When: Sep 19–Nov 1; weekend daytime 10am–5pm, also Thanksgiving Monday
Location & drive: 266 Ashworth Rd, Zephyr; approx. 45–65 min
Admission · CAD: Online day ticket C$22.08/person including tax/fees; dog C$6.87; ages 3 and under free
Dogs: Saturdays only: leash, dog ticket and waiver required
Working farm and 10-acre corn maze; book a 2-hour slot. Online general admission is C$22.08 per person; dog admission is C$6.87 per dog, including tax/fees; food extra.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Pingle’s Harvest Festival
When: Fall 2026; current farm hours Wed–Sun 9am–7pm; check bookable calendar dates
Location & drive: 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton; approx. 50–75 min
Admission · CAD: October weekends C$24 advance / C$29 day-of; ages 2+, plus HST and fees
Dogs: Dogs welcome on patio/courtyard and at most events; confirm Harvest slot; none inside market
Maze, farm animals and play areas; check crop-purchase charges. Rain or shine, non-refundable; site lists C$3/ticket rescheduling.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Pumpkins After Dark · Markham
When: Selected slots Oct 2–31; pet nights Oct 14, 21, 28
Location & drive: Markham Museum; approx. 15–30 min
Admission · CAD: Timed tickets; live price not verified in this check—select a date on the official site
Dogs: Designated pet nights only; check that night’s rules
Glowing pumpkins and photo dates. Oct 15 is a 19+ adult night, not for children. Check maze/parking inclusions; do not rely on old ticket or bundle prices.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Halloween Howl 5.0
Ended · As of 24 October 2026, these dates are for reference only.
When: Sun Oct 18, 11am–5pm
Location & drive: Pride of Canada Carousel, 8080 Birchmount Rd; approx. 10–20 min
Admission · CAD: Free; organizer offers free registration; purchases extra
Dogs: Dogs explicitly welcome; bring a leash and allow space in crowds
Local dog-outing pick: costumes, contests and photos. Fur Ball overlaps in Toronto; choosing one makes a calmer day.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Fur Ball 2026
Ended · As of 24 October 2026, these dates are for reference only.
When: Organizer calendar: Sun Oct 18, noon–3pm
Location & drive: St. James Park, Toronto; approx. 45–75 min
Admission · CAD: Free costume-contest registration; confirm current admission details with organizer
Dogs: Dog-costume themed outing
Historical downtown dog-family event. Registration listings differed; this entry records the organizer’s Oct 18 calendar.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Riverside Halloween Fest & Dog Costume Party
When: Sun Oct 25, 11am–3pm
Location & drive: Joel Weeks Park, 10 Thompson St; approx. 40–70 min
Admission · CAD: Free children’s activities and dog-costume fun; purchases extra
Dogs: Dogs explicitly welcome; leash and follow event directions
Family-and-dog combination: pumpkin decorating, face painting and dog contest. Same day as Downsview; avoid racing across the city.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Howl-O-Ween Unleashed
When: Sun Oct 25, 1pm–5pm
Location & drive: Downsview Park · Festival Terrace; approx. 35–60 min
Admission · CAD: Free; registration available on official site
Dogs: Dog-focused; event area and off-leash park have different rules
Dog photos, costumes and pet vendors; visitors without dogs also welcome. Treats while supplies last.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Canada’s Wonderland · Halloween Haunt
Vaughan after dark: six mazes, seven scare zones and night rides. Select nights Sept 25–Nov 1, 2026 from 18:00. Maze pass from C$10/person PLUS park admission; separate Conjuring experience from C$20; taxes/fees extra. C$10 is not an entry ticket. Not recommended under 13; no costumes after 18:00 and chaperone rules apply.
MORTEM Halloween · REBEL
Oct 30, 2026 at 11 Polson St, Toronto;19+ with valid photo ID. A large-club costume-night option. Ticket tiers vary; no current minimum price verified. Linked listings disagree on door time: confirm against your final ticket. Plan transit or a booked ride home; do not drive after drinking.
King West Halloween Crawl · Friday
When: Fri Oct 30, 8pm–2am next day
Location & drive: Several King West venues; approx. 40–75 min
Admission · CAD: Organizer lists early bird from C$25; check fees and availability
Dogs: 19+ party; not for children or pets
For venue-hopping; GA wristbands must be collected by 10:30pm and venue time windows apply. Not unrestricted all-night club access.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Haunted Halloween Boat Party · Empress of Canada
When: Fri Oct 30; organizer text: check-in 7pm, sail 8:30pm, return 12:30am; reconfirm local times
Location & drive: Empress of Canada, 11 Polson St; approx. 45–80 min
Admission · CAD: Ticket page displays from C$74.29; check ticket tier and final checkout total
Dogs: 19+, government photo ID required; not for children or pets
Skyline date option. Ticket page timezone label conflicts with the local event, so verify with organizer before buying. Generally final sale; arrive well before boarding.
Organizer details / tickets ↗Screemers · Vaughan
Seven haunted mazes plus midway rides for scare-seeking friends. Remaining 2026 dates: Oct 23–25 and27–31; opens 18:00 on24/31, otherwise19:00 on those dates. 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan. Admission C$44.95–54.95/person plus HST; Oct 23–25/30–31 costs C$54.95. Fast pass extra. Not recommended under 10; no costume masks inside mazes. Buy online or at the door, subject to availability.
Downey’s Pumpkinfest · Caledon
A daytime family farm outing with corn maze and seasonal play. Daily Sept 19–Oct 31, 2026,09:30–17:00; last admission 16:00. 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon; driving day trip with free parking. Per-person weekday C$19.99; weekend C$25.99 before visit day or C$28.99 same day, plus tax/fees. Under 24 months free; ages 12 and under need an adult. Online tickets only; pumpkins extra. Confirm pet rules.
Halloween on Church · Toronto
Two nights, Oct 30–31, 2026, with costumes, performances and DJs. Beer garden at Church/Maitland: Fri20:00–midnight, Sat17:00–midnight. The beer garden is19+ with government photo ID; this is not an age restriction for the whole street. Street festivities and individual bars have separate entry rules/charges; no universal admission price verified.
Kaskade “ORIGIN” · REBEL
Oct 31, 2026, doors 22:00 at REBEL,11 Polson St;19+. A Halloween-night electronic DJ event, not a verified costume contest. Check official ticket tiers and availability rather than cached prices. Separate ticket from the previous night’s MORTEM.
Martino Manor · Etobicoke
A horror walkthrough at 7 McIntosh Ave, Etobicoke. The official site has 2026 updates; check its calendar for operating nights, hours and per-person prices. Specific dates, hours and prices remain unverified; confirm before travelling. Door sales only, cash only; no advance or online booking. Not recommended under 13; intense scares and mature horror scenes. Allow about 20 minutes plus queues; runs rain or shine.
Pumpkins After Dark · Milton
An illuminated pumpkin outing at Country Heritage Park, separate from the Markham location. Official 2026 season: Sept 26–Oct 31; select a date and timed entry. Displays and Bee Hive Maze are all ages; Dracula’s Haunted Castle is 13+. Once Upon a Time night: Oct 25; pet night: Oct 28, not a general pet policy. Standard onsite parking is free; Preferred Parking costs extra. Current per-person prices and fees could not be verified on the dynamic ticket page; check official checkout.
Fear Farm · Bright, Ontario
A driving excursion outside Toronto: 936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright, near Kitchener. The 2026 season opened Sept 26; consult official ticketing for remaining dates, times and variable per-person prices. Availability and prices were not verified. Haunts and the Haunted Hayride suit scare seekers. Advance online tickets required; none at the gate. Intended for ages 16+; under-18s need a ticketed adult chaperone. No costumes or makeup, no re-entry. Wear sturdy footwear for uneven outdoor ground. No photography inside haunts or on the hayride; follow official pregnancy and health restrictions.
Four manageable plans
Free family half-day · Oct 31
Arrive in Stouffville around 10:30am, join Main Street activities from 11am and finish after lunch around 2pm. Treat supply is not guaranteed; check closures and parking.
Family with a dog · Oct 25
On Oct 25 choose Riverside or Downsview. The Oct 18 Howl and Fur Ball dates have ended and remain listed for reference only. Allow water breaks and a calm exit rather than combining every event.
Farm half-day · a selected Saturday
Reserve a Cooper’s daytime slot, explore the maze then the pumpkin patch. Dogs need tickets and waivers; wear mud-ready shoes and budget food and pumpkins separately.
Friday date night · Oct 30
Have dinner, then choose one evening event. Meet crawl wristband deadlines; confirm cruise check-in and sailing times. Use transit or a booked ride after drinking.
Add it up before choosing tickets
Enter only your per-person costs and your share of any shared expenses. Zero defaults are input placeholders, not free-event claims. The editable 0.74 exchange rate is illustrative, not live.
Per-person example: Cooper’s general online admission is C$22.08 including tax/fees. Dog admission is C$6.87 per dog; enter your share under extras. Meals and transport are additional.
Check once more before leaving
- Confirm ticket type, refund policy, pet slots and age rules for your date. Free events may still require registration.
- Farms can be muddy after rain; bring warm layers at night and allow an early exit with children or dogs.
- Buttons lead to organizers or official ticket sources without added event affiliate tracking; availability is not guaranteed.
Pending items and corrections to older information
Church Street now confirms Oct30–31,2026 and is listed above; this replaces the earlier outdated-Friday-date warning. Richmond Hill Pumpkinfest still needs a current-year check; other crawl and pet rules require event-specific confirmation.
Toronto Pumpkinfest now explicitly allows leashed pets on its official FAQ, reflected above. Older Pumpkins After Dark prices are not reused.
Halloween on Church · Richmond Hill PumpkinfestOptional experiences on Viator
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Static per-person example
Amounts below are per person. Room and shared expenses assume equal sharing with one companion; a solo room or private vehicle costs more. Flights are excluded unless entered. These are planning allowances, not new price checks; source dates in the guide still apply.
This is admission only. Add personal meals, transport and your share of any C$6.87 dog admission separately.
| Item per person | CAD | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Admission: Cooper’s general ticket example | 22.08 | 16.34 |
| Per-person subtotal | 22.08 | 16.34 |