Pumpkinferno 2026: Places to See Enchanting Pumpkin Displays This Fall in Ontario

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

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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

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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

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