Pumpkins After Dark, Milton

With over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, Pumpkins After Dark is a one-of-a-kind walk-through experience, and a must-see this spooky season. Explore a dreamlike trail of pumpkin sculptures and displays paired with music, sounds and effects for an unforgettable night. This event is perfect for the entire family, with live pumpkin carving demonstrations, fall treats and sweets and plenty of photo opportunities. As one of Ontario’s most popular outdoor Halloween events, there is no better way to get in the Halloween spirit than to walk through up to an hour of magical pumpkin pathways full of iconic Halloween characters. Pumpkins After Dark will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 30, so there is plenty of time to enjoy this spooktacular experience.

Legends of Horror at Casa Loma, Toronto

Once again, Toronto’s historic Casa Loma has been transformed into a horrific haunted house, with a two-kilometre trail leading visitors through castle gardens, dark tunnels and secret chambers. As one of the city’s most popular Halloween events, Legends of Horror is Toronto’s annual haunted house experience that will leave you screaming. Don’t miss out on this year’s new experience: Zombie Apocalypse. This 45-minute experience introduces immersive elements in various theatrically designed sets with haunting characters, unsettling showrooms and gruesome experiments. A glowing 3D projection on the castle’s walls brings the storyline and castle eerily to life. So, grab your tickets now and get ready to be spooked.

PumpkinFest at Downey’s Farm, Caledon

Wagon rides, farm animals, live entertainment and more! What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than to lose yourself in an eight-acre corn maze and pick out the perfect pumpkin? From Sept. 17 to Oct 31, Downey’s Farm will be transformed for PumpkinFest, an annual event featuring thousands of pumpkins to stroll amongst, and take home! A yearly tradition for many families, PumpkinFest is the place for the best fall treats and sweets like kettle corn, delicious pies, freshly baked bread and Downey’s signature pumpkin donuts — possibly the best in the province! So, if you are a pumpkin-lover, Downey’s is the place to be.

The Stalking Dead, Peterborough

Calling all zombie-lovers, The Stalking Dead is back with a new story, new puzzles and new zombies. As one of the season’s most famous haunted escape experiences, The Stalking Dead is a game designed for four to 10 players and the perfect way to fully immerse yourself in a horrific Halloween. This year’s story, Still Feeding, plays off the previous year’s theme: players had to find the cure to the corn farmer zombies. The experience runs outdoors, rain or shine, so prepare for the elements. This experience is not recommended for children under 14 years old and is open Friday through Sunday until Oct. 30.

Fall Festival at Chappell Farms, Barrie

In search of the perfect pumpkin? Look no further, because the Fall Festival at Chappell Farms is back with plenty of attractions and events to choose from. Offering magic shows, a corn maze, a tricycle track and more, this event is perfect for the entire family! Open from Sept. 10 to Oct. 31; Fall Festival is a great place to go if you have young kids who need open space to run and play. Tickets are only $12 (children under 23 months are free) and the experience includes one pick-your-own pumpkin!