10 Activities for Celebrating Halloween

Updated on Oct 9, 2026

Haunted houses, mystery trails, spooky paths, shows and workshops with monstrous creatures… Here are 10 ways to get a good scare and celebrate Halloween in style!

Decorate pumpkins at the Marché de la Gare

Come decorate pumpkins at the Marché de la Gare! Whether you prefer painting, gluing on accessories, or even adding flowers to your pumpkin, all creative ideas are welcome. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun moment with family or friends while celebrating Halloween in a festive way!

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10 a.m. | Admission: $2 | Learn more

Solve the brand-new mystery trail at the Zoo de Granby

Embark on a connected adventure to find all the animal spirits—fantastic and eerie—that have escaped from Baron Horacio’s collection. From October 4 to November 2, Zoo de Granby offers an immersive game experience designed especially for Halloween. Want to get into the spirit even more? Come in costume! During this time, the whole park comes alive with mascots, special activities, candy, and even pumpkins for the animals!

Every weekend until November 1st, 2026 | Activity included with regular admission | Learn more

Have fun at a family Halloween celebration in Brompton

If Halloween is, for you, a time to have fun with friends and family, Frissons Brompton at Espace Loisirs Brompton is the event for you. Inflatable games, bingo, cupcake decorating, contests, and surprises await! Put on your best costumes and take part in the activities happening all weekend long in three community locations.

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 | Free admission | Learn more

Go on a monstrous walk in East Angus

A local favorite, Freddy’s Haunted Forest returns on October 17 for its 17th terrifying edition! Do you dare follow the 600 m trail through the eerie atmosphere of Parc des Deux Rivières? Designed and run by volunteers, several horror stations await along the path to send shivers down your spine!

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Buy your tickets online in advance ($ 12.50) | Learn more

Unravel mysteries with family

Looking for an adventure full of mystery? Find it at the Parcours Immersifs Hantée Larocque of Mont-Bellevue. Gather the whole family on Saturday, October 31, to solve riddles to progress through the course and treat yourselves to some candy. Make a stop to carve pumpkins and complete your costume with some face paint. If you want more mystery, why not get a tarot reading to predict your future?

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 | Parc Arsène-Goyette | Free | Learn more +

Brave the haunted house in Cowansville

If you’re not easily scared, dare to enter the Cowansville Haunted House! Wander among terrifying characters, monsters, and mythical creatures, and uncover what’s lurking behind the walls of City Hall. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the local food bank—and don’t forget your costume for extra magic! New this year: two separate trails—one for little ones (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and one for the brave (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.).

Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Admission: a non-perishable food item | Learn more

Cast a funny spell at the Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre

Lotus the witch needs all the help she can get! Bo-Navet the wizard has cast a curse on the Gribouillis Forest, and to save it, she must brew a potion with the help of the hidden monsters. A 40-minute show—as funny as it is magical—for children ages 3 to 10, in which they’re invited to interact and help the witch bring the forest back to life. Come in costume to join the adventure and collect candy!

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1 p.m. | Free | Limited spots – book now | Learn more

Take part in a mysterious rally at the Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises

(Re)discover the iconic Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises in Magog during this fun fall family rally. With its original questions, “Défi des 13 clés” will surprise you with strange and unusual facts about the local flora and fauna. A great way to learn while having fun!

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free | Learn more

Meet “Ti-Jean chez les revenants” at the St-John

When a witch casts a spell on the king’s court, the princess is turned into a frog, and Ti-Jean tries to save her. In this puppet show, your children, ages 4 to 10, will follow the characters’ hard journey along the haunted road.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Bromont | Get your tickets ($ 12.56) | Learn more

Dance the night away au Village des Bizzareries d'Eastman

Put on your scariest costume and head to Eastman for the village’s Halloween Costume Dance! The event takes place at the Complexe Saint-Édouard on Saturday, October 31st. The best costumes and pumpkins will be honored—because Halloween deserves to be celebrated in style!

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Learn more

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