Events Description
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!
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: October 1 – November 1, 2023
October 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Release the Monsters at “The Awakening”: Elora’s Spooktacular Monster Month Begins!
Elora Green Space Corner of Mill Street & Metcalfe, Elora
October 3 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Halloween FREE BIA Movie Night
Fergus Grand Theatre 244 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus
October 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Lantern Tours
Downtown Elora
October 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Lantern Tours
Downtown Fergus
October 7 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Pumpkin Day
Bissell Park 127 Mills Street East, Elora
October 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sensational Soup-Off/ Empty Bowls
Wellington County Museum and Archives 536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
October 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Fergus Ghost Walk
Fergus Ghost Walk
The Bookery 191 St Andrew Street W, Fergus
October 13 @ 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bookery Psychic Faire
The Bookery 191 St Andrew Street W, Fergus
October 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Totally 80’s Hallowe’en Party
Fergus Grand Theatre 244 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus
October 14-15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fall Festival & Artisan Market
The Field Stone Barn 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora
October 20 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Cemetery Tours
Cemetery Tours
Wellington County Museum and Archives 536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
October 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monster March Parade
Downtown Elora
October 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Elora by Candlelight
Downtown Elora
October 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Halloween Haunt Street Walk
Downtown Fergus
October 28 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bookery Psychic Faire
The Bookery 191 St Andrew Street W, Fergus
October 28 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Spooky Stables – Family Event
The Grand Way 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora
October 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Spooky Stables
The Grand Way 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora
October 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Murder Mystery evening at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Wellington County Museum and Archives 536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
October 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monster Mash
Elora Legion 110 Metcalfe Street, Elora
October 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Elora Mill Gatehouse Trick or Treating
Elora Mill and Spa 77 Mill Street East, Elora