Halifax 
A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Halifax.
Contents:
I. Haunted Attractions (Family & Adults)
II. Family Halloween Activities
III. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties
I. Haunted Attractions (Family & Adults) – Near Halifax
Bluenose Ghosts Festival
Are you brave enough to enter the Haunted Mansion? Come ready for lots of scares. This event is designed from the ground up to scare even the toughest people. You even have the opportunity to take a castle ride. Details
October 4-5, 9-12, 16-19, & 22-31, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterlonley Street, Dartmouth
$5 – $15
RiverBreeze Fear Farm
Every Friday and Saturday in October, Fear Farm unleashes a carnival of nightmarish terror, rain or shine. Enter, if you dare, a realm where twisted clowns and terrifying zombies haunt your every step. With horrifying new scenes in our haunted houses and mazes, and an expanded DJ catwalk, prepare for relentless, bone-chilling terror. Details
Fridays & Saturdays, October 4 – 31, 2025 | Gates 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM
660 Onslow Road, Truro
Tickets Go On Sale October 1st
II. Family Halloween Activities
Halloween Town Market
Come on down to Halifax Brewery Farmers Market on Saturday, October 25th, and shop 35+ local vendors! But that’s not all… we have lots of fun Halloween surprises coming your way! Trick or treating, spooky decor, live music much more!! Details
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Halifax Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Free
Ghosts & Ghouls Market 2025
Come by & shop 60 local vendors and celebrate EVERYTHING spooky with us!! 60 local vendors, Face painting, Colouring + craft corner, Halloween decor, Food trucks, Trick or treating at vendor tables (while supplies lasts), COSTUMES WELCOME. Door prizes & more!! Details
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth
Free
Special Halloween Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, hosted by Game Boss Peter!. Details
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Board Room Game Cafe, 1256 Barrington St., Halifax
$13.66
Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play
Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 15 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk. Details
October 2, 9, 19, 2025
Board Room Game Cafe, 1256 Barrington St., Halifax
$13.66
Spooky RPG Halloween at the Board Room Game Cafe!
Join us for an evening of spooky games and fun! We’ve recruited some of our amazing volunteer Game Masters from TTRPG Tuesday to run some awesome Spooky Role-Playing Game One-Shots!! Details
October 30, 2025 | Doors 5:00 PM
Board Room Game Cafe, 1256 Barrington St., Halifax
$11.98
Pumpkin Carving at the Board Room
Join us for an afternoon of Pumpkin Carving at the Board Room Game Cafe! All supplies, tools, and pumpkins will be provided. Details
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Board Room Game Cafe, 1256 Barrington St., Halifax
$19.73
Halloween @ the Library
Various dates in October
Halifax Public Library
Free; Some programs may require registration
Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
Spend an evening with your friends exploring the Halifax Citadel to see if the legends are true. The Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour takes you around the grounds by lantern light after dusk. Details
Thursday – Saturday, Until October 2 – 24, 2025
5425 Sackville St, Halifax
$22.74 per person
Fall Fun
- RiverBreeze Daytime Cornmaze on Saturdays & Sundays | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM @ 660 Onslow Road, Truro
- Family Round Up Adventure on Saturdays & Sundays | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Hatfield Farm, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
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Halifax Ghost Walk
The Halifax Ghost Walk is a 1 hour and 40 minute walk through Halifax’s historic city streets with tales of ghosts, spirits, forerunners and devils with maybe a hanging or two thrown in for good measure. Details
May 2 – November 2, 2025
Various locations, Halifax
$15 – $30
Happy Haunting
The Happy Haunting Trick or Treating Event is returning to The Village Shops at Dartmouth Crossing! Join us at Pondside Amphitheatre for trick or treating at 12 different candy stations, ghoulish games, photo ops, and more! Don’t forget to bring your own bag and wear your costume!! Details
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Witches Lair | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Trick or Treating | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Halloween Fireworks | 8:05 PM
Pondside Amphitheatre – Dartmouth Crossing, 34 Logiealmond Close, Dartmouth
Food donations will be graciously accepted on behalf of FEED Nova Scotia. Please bring your non-perishable food items and drop off in the bins at the event entrances!
Kentville Pumpkin People Festival
Visit Kentville in October to experience the magic of the Pumpkin People. You never know what kind of silly antics you’ll see these gourd-headed guys getting up to! Details
October 4 – 26, 2025
Town of Kentville
Free
Halloween Harvest
Shop fresh produce, local meat, cheese, jam/jellies, bath + body goods, baked goods, hot coffee, clothing, crochet items, decor, artwork, jewelry, and much more! Details
October 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
Free
A Very Spooky Saturday in Sackville Market
Let’s celebrate the spooky season with a family-friendly Halloween market! Join us at the Sackville Farmers’ Market for a spookily special market!! Details
October 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
Free
Playgroup Halloween Costume Party
Little ghosts, superheroes, and pumpkins are all welcome at our Playgroup Halloween Costume Party! This special edition of our weekly playgroup is designed for babies and toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Children can come dressed in their favorite costumes, enjoy playtime, and make new friends in a fun and festive atmosphere. Details
October 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
622 Sackville Drive, Unit 10, Lower Sackville
Regular Admission
III. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties
Spontaneity: Improv & Stand-up Show
Stand-up comedy that will inspire improv scenes – straight from the crypt. Spontaneity Improv Company presents a one-night-only Halloween comedy event packed with unscripted scares and stand-up surprises. Featuring a wickedly talented lineup of improvisers and stand-up comedians, this show blends spooky themes with gut-busting comedy for a night that’s equal parts eerie and hilarious. Details
October 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Rox Live, 1741 Grafton Street, Halifax
$15
Michael Jackson’s Thriller: A Legendary Dance Experience
Step into the world of the King of Pop at this live, theatrical dance production happening on Saturday, October 25th.
This family-friendly high-energy performance goes far beyond the legendary Thriller. We are bringing Michael Jackson’s most iconic dance performances to life, from Billie Jean to Smooth Criminal, Beat It, and more — all leading up to the electrifying Thriller finale for Halloween. Details
October 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax
$33.27
Science, Spirits, and Boos: 19+ Halloween Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Discovery Centre! Our Science, Spirits, and Boos party is the ultimate 19+ Halloween experience in Halifax, blending eerie science with thrilling entertainment. This is your chance to let loose, explore the Centre after dark, and enjoy exclusive adult-only programming. From spooky experiments to spine-chilling challenges, this will be a night to remember. Details
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM
Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax
EARLY BIRD TICKETS OPEN SEPTEMBER 26th AT 1:00PM
Samhain Spooktacular
Get ready to be spooked at the Samhain Spooktacular – a day of frights, fun, and creepy surprises!! Details
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Sanctuary Arts Centre, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth
Donation
HALIFAX HAUNTED HOP BAR CRAWL 2025 ️
Get ready for the craziest Halloween celebration in Halifax. Join The Haunted Hop – Halloween Bar Crawl on Friday, October 31st, 2025, and he spookiest Halloween Bar Crawl on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, and access to 4+ of Halifax’s hottest bars and nightclubs! 19+. Details
October 31 – November 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Various locations in Halifax
$18.18 and up
The Halifax Witches Ball 2025
Get ready to dance under the full moon at The Halifax Witches Ball, where magic and mischief collide in a night of enchantment!! Details
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Sanctuary Arts Centre, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth
$33.62
Halloween Party Cruise
Step aboard… if you dare. This October, Harbour Queen transforms into a hauntingly fun Ghost Ship for an unforgettable night on the water. Cruise through the Halifax Harbour on this season wrap-up, 2-hour party cruise complete with a DJ Karate Kactus spinning your favourite hits, a fully stocked bar to keep the spirits flowing, and a few eerie surprises lurking in the shadows. Details
October 25, 30 – 31, 2025 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cable Wharf, 1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Adult: $38.69 (HST & Booking Fee Extra)
Dead of Night Market
Come join us for Different Folks 3rd annual Dead of Night Market from 12-4pm at the Halifax Brewery Market! Details
October 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Halifax Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water St., Halifax
The Biggest Persian Halloween Party in Halifax 2025
Join us on Friday, Oct 24 at Marquee Ballroom — one of Halifax’s most iconic venues — for an epic night of Persian dance beats with DJ SAM!! Details
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 10:00 PM
Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax
$24.76 – $45.00
The 3rd Annual Dali Van Gogh Spooktacular
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween party! The 3rd Annual Dali Van Gogh Spooktacular returns bigger, louder, and scarier than ever. Join us on Friday, October 31st at Dave Doolittle’s Taproom for a night of electrifying music, wild costumes, and spooky surprises. Details
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Dave Doolittle’s Tap Room & Grill, 90 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth
$22.92
Halifax Paranormal Symposium: The Supernatural Awaits You
Get ready for an unforgettable day of discovery, intrigue, and the supernatural! Join us for this extraordinary one-day premium event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the prestigious Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Details
November 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, 15 Lakelands Blvd
$134.46 (taxes & fees included)
Other Activities
- Kinky Halloween on Friday, October 31, 2025 | 8 PM @ The Tower Hotel
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
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