Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Updated on Oct 7, 2025
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!
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 11, 2025 | 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Admission: $2 | Learn more +
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, Granby Zoo 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 2 | Activity included with regular admission
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, pumpkin decorating, contests, and surprises await! Put on your best costumes and take part in the activities happening all weekend long in three community locations.
Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Free admission | Join the event
A local favorite, Freddy’s Haunted Forest returns on October 18 for its 16th terrifying edition! Do you dare follow the 550 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 18, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Buy your tickets online in advance ($8) | Parc des Deux Rivières, East Angus
The Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science needs your help to solve two mysterious investigations! Disappearances keep happening at the museum, and no one knows why. Many animals seem suspicious… It’s up to you to analyze their traits and behaviors to crack the case. Two versions of the investigation are available to suit even the youngest detectives!
Saturdays 18, 25 and Sundays 19, 26 October 2025 | Regular admission | Learn more +
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 (4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and one for the brave (6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Admission: a non-perishable food item | Learn more +
Witch Poussière needs all the help she can get! A wizard has cast a nasty spell on her, and all her friends are coming to the rescue. This 40-minute show, both funny and heartwarming, is designed for kids aged 3 to 10, who are invited to take part and help the witch regain her powers. Come in costume to join the adventure and collect some candy! Before the show, discover Halloween traditions from around the world in a creative and playful craft workshop.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 1 p.m. | Free | Limited spots – book now
(Re)discover the iconic Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises in Magog during the 2nd edition of this fun fall family rally. With its original questions, “The Walk of a Thousand Mysteries” will surprise you with strange and unusual facts about the local flora and fauna. A great way to learn while having fun!
Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 11 a.m. | Free, no registration required | View calendar
When a timid vampire invites his best friends to celebrate Halloween, he’ll do anything to avoid being scared! In this funny and original show, kids aged 3 to 10 will help these friendly characters laugh the fright away.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Bromont | Price: $12.62 | Get your tickets
Put on your scariest costume and head to Eastman for the village’s Halloween Costume Dance! The event takes place at Club La Missisquoise on Friday, October 31. The best costumes and pumpkins will be honored—because Halloween deserves to be celebrated in style!
October 31 | 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. | More information
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