Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Updated on Oct 9, 2024
Haunted houses, giant labyrinth, sleepless night, shows and workshops of monstrous creatures... Here are 13 ideas that will really frighten you and celebrate Halloween properly!
Every weekend in October, the Zoo de Granby gets into the spirit of the season! Costumed characters, thematic decorations, shows and special activities are all on the program. Dress up and take advantage of the many photo-zones to immortalize these special moments.
Every weekend until November 3 │ Activities included in the regular rate
Looking for a challenge? Put on your finest costumes and try your hand at the hectare-long maze at Topher Farm! Will you be able to master the challenges and find your way out again?
Mini-maze and play area available for your little ones.
Every day | 10 :00 a.m. until 4 :00 p.m. (last admission) | $5 per person
This year, for Halloween, the CINBL presents the Chaos Carnival! Here, it’s much more than tricks and acrobatics that will unfold before your amazed eyes. The animals invite you to discover their incredible talents in an unforgettable show!
October 26 | 6 PM to 9 PM | $9 for ages 4 to 17 and $18 for adults | Reservation required
How about celebrating Halloween while supporting a museum organization? The Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science offers a Halloween meal box for 4 people, perfect for cooking together as a family! This box is packed with local delights: enjoy pizza cheese from the Laiterie de Coaticook, savor witch fingers from Les Vraies Richesses, and don’t forget the eyeball juice from Lassonde for an extra touch of fright!
The boxes cost $80, and you will receive an official donation receipt of $25 for each box purchased | Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science
A classic, of course, but always a lot of fun: watching a horror film on the big screen! This year at the Maison du cinéma: a double presentation for Halloween. Two horror films will be shown back-to-back on the big screen. Those who love a good suspense story or a thriller are in for a treat!
October 26 | 7 p.m. | $11.50 per ticket
On October 26 and 27, Halloween and the Festival des oiseaux migrateurs are coming together at the Burbank Pond to offer a festive weekend for families and birdwatchers in the region! Bonfires, crafts and food stands, children’s activities, live music, walks around the lake and bird-of-prey demonstrations are sure to delight all participants.
October 26 to October 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.| Free admission
If you’re really up for a thrill, come and experience Cowansville’s Haunted House. Venture among the frightful characters, monsters and mythical creatures and discover what lurks behind the walls of the town hall. To complete your visit, bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to a food bank, and for even more magic, arrive in costume! Are you brave enough?
October 26 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Admission fee: one non-perishable food item
Starting October 18, Sherbrooke will be getting into the Halloween spirit! Homes and businesses all over the city are putting up their best (and scariest) Halloween decorations, and you’re invited to check them out! Follow the interactive map to see where the most beautiful Halloween decorations can be found, and take part in the monstrous trail!
October 18 until October 31 | City of Sherbrooke | Free
Come anddecorate pumpkins at the Marché de la Gare! Whether you prefer painting, adding accessories, or even embellishing your pumpkin with flowers, all ideas are welcome. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun time with family or friends and celebrate Halloween in a festive way!
October 19 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Free
If you think of Halloween as a time to have fun with friends and family, then the Halloween party at Espace Loisirs Brompton is the activity that’s right for you. Inflatable games, bingo, bubble soccer, archery, arts and crafts... Dress up in your best costumes and take part in the activities offered. In addition, you’ll have the chance to win a prize consisting of 5 kg of sweets! Something to satisfy your sweet tooth for sure!
October 19 | 15:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Free admission
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