Monster Month

For nearly two decades, Tim Murton’s Twilight Zoo has been decorating the streets of Elora with a unique collection of lantern sculptures. During the month of October, visitors started coming to Elora from all over Southern Ontario to see the display. Local artists, community groups, businesses and other organizations started adding themed events as popularity grew, leading to the name “Monster Month in Elora.”

Spooky-themed events and haunted offerings throughout Centre Wellington include a Self-Guided Tour, Spirit and Ghost Walks, Spooky Stables, Lantern Tours, Magicians and a non-motorized parade called “Monster March”. Julie Denneny, along with a crew of community volunteers brought the March to the streets in 2007 and it has been a main event during Monster Month ever since. Families (including pets!) are encouraged to dress up in their favourite costume and participate.

Immerse yourself in a frightfully fun month of activities for the entire family!

Date & Time: October 3 – November 2, 2025

October 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | The Awakening! @ Greenspace, Elora Mill St W, Elora

Fri, October 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Fergus Pipe Band TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraiser @ Elora Legion 110 Metcalfe St., Elora

Sat, October 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Magic Festival – An Afternoon of Fun @ Fergus Grand Theatre 244 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus, ON, Canada

Sat, October 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Comedy Hypnosis with Ryan Joyce @ Fergus Grand Theatre 244 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus

Sat, October 4 @ 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm | Monster Tours – October 4, 11, 18, 25 @ Elora Distillery 102 Metcalfe St Unit 4, Elora

Wed, October 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | The Quest – October 8, 9, 10 @ Fergus Grand Theatre 244 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus

Wed, October 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | The Raft – October 8, 9, 10 @ Fergus Grand Theatre 244 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus

Fri, October 10 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm | Fergus House of Horrors! October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25,26, 31 @ Fergus House of Horrors 6864 Beatty Line North, Alma

Sat, October 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Pumpkin Day @ Wellington County Museum 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus

Sat, October 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Fall Festival – Artisan Market @ The Fieldstone Barn 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora

Sat, October 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Monster March!

Sat, October 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Fergus Ghost Walks – October 18, 24, 25, and 30 @ The Bookery 191 St. Andrew St W., Fergus