Get ready to see extraordinary works of art on pumpkins this fall across Ontario.
Upper Canada Village
Set outdoors, you can see hand-carved glowing pumpkins that will blow your mind. You’ll be amazed at the large thematic displays and range of incredibly cute and scary faces carved into the pumpkins.
Here are the places you can visit in Ontario this fall to see enchanting pumpkin displays.
Eastern Ontario
Pumpkinferno – Upper Canada Village
Take a tour through this spectacular outdoor art exhibit of 9,000 handcrafted pumpkins, all lit at night along a kilometre-long path set against a picturesque 19th-century backdrop. This mesmerizing installation of artist-inspired, glowing pumpkins is a not-to-be-missed event for all ages!
When: October 2 – 31, 2026
Where: Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd. 2, Morrisburg
How Much: $21 to $23
Southern & Southwestern Ontario
Pumpkins After Dark
Pumpkins After Dark Milton
Witness magnificent works of pumpkin artistry – 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, creating more than 100 sculptures, displayed among a series of jack-o’-lanterns, all illuminated after dark. Pumpkins After Dark is an unforgettable night of fun and enchantment for the whole family!
When: September 26 to October 31, 2026
Where: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., Milton
How Much: $15.95 to $33.95
Pumpkins After Dark Markham
An outdoor celebration of Halloween featuring 10,000+ hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Enjoy more than 100 sculptures, displayed among a series of jack-o’-lanterns, all illuminated after dark. Pumpkins After Dark is an unforgettable night of fun and enchantment for the whole family!
When: October 1 to 31, 2026
Where: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
How Much: $21.95 to $39.95
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Credit: RBG
Fall into the season of pumpkin, spice and everything nice while enjoying the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns at the Rock Garden! Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this family-friendly event celebrating the fall season — and don’t forget your costume!
When: October 15 – 18 and 23 – 25, 2026
RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail (19+): October 22
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
How Much: $27 +fees
Halloween Nights of Lights
Stroll through Halloween’s most electrifying display: the Nights of Lights, now an immersive walk-through wonder with 1.5 million synchronized LED lights dancing to your favourite spooky tunes. Finish your adventure in Pumpkinville, boasting giant pumpkin sculptures, fair fun, and a tasty food truck stop.
When: September 25 to November 1, 2026
Where: CF Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
How Much: $16.99 to $23.99+fees
Pumpkins After Dark – London
Pumpkins After Dark makes its London debut this fall with a glowing 1km walk-through of 10,000+ hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Explore the new 3D Monster Maze, enjoy live carving, costumed actors, treats, photo ops, and even pet-friendly Wednesdays. Flexible entry passes make it easy to experience this dazzling Halloween tradition after dark.
When: October 1 to 31, 2026
Where: Storybook Gardens, 1958 Storybook Lane, London
How Much: $19.95 to $40.95
Central Ontario
Discovery Harbour
PumpkInferno – Discovery Harbour
Experience PumpkInferno’s magical outdoor exhibits of artificial hand-carved pumpkins at Discovery Harbour – a 19th-century British naval and military outpost.
When: October 1–31, 2026
Where: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
How Much: $13 – $15
Northern Ontario
Credit: Science North
PumpInferno – Dynamic Earth
Carve out family fun and excitement at Dynamic Earth during October! This enchanting, award-winning exhibit created by Upper Canada Village features over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins.
When: October 2 to 30, 2026
Where: Dynamic Earth, 122 Big Nickel Mine Drive, Sudbury
How Much: $15