Skip the run-of-the-mill haunted houses and stuffy indoor activities this Halloween. The last crisp days of fall are made for something spookier, and TRCA is putting on a series of events that suit the mood: witchy, mysterious, and just a bit out of the ordinary. And yes, seasonal treats are still on the menu!
Haunt and Howl @ Bruce’s Mill (October 18)
Families can enjoy a spooky craft, hot apple cider, seasonal snacks, and a guided walk through the shadow-filled forests of Bruce’s Mill.
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Nature Centre at Bruce’s Mill | 3291 Stouffville Road, Stouffville, ON
Witches in the Woods (October 18)
As evening falls, visitors can wander through the woods and encounter witches singing songs, reciting poems and inviting them to make wishes for the forest and its future.
Presented by Shadowpath Theatre Productions.
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Nature Centre at Bruce’s Mill | 3291 Stouffville Road, Stouffville, ON
Halloween at The Village (October 24, 25, and 31)
What happens when a historic village becomes a village of monsters? Families can enter monster houses, visit the Witches’ Lair, explore the Enchanted Library and catch a Slimy Science Show. There’s also trick-or-treating through five heritage buildings, creepy carnival games, and Halloween crafts, all in one place.
Dates: Saturday, October 24, Sunday, October 25, and Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Village at Black Creek | 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON
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The Haunted Forest (October 31)
In this live murder mystery, a fictional local historian has died, thirteen people had something to gain from her discoveries, and her final diary entries may hold the clues. Participants follow a trail through the woods, uncover clues, and investigate the secrets surrounding the eccentric historian Zenobia Knewtoomucherson.
Presented by Shadowpath Theatre Productions.
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Times: 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Nature Centre at Bruce’s Mill | 3291 Stouffville Road, Stouffville, ON