Things to do in Barrie this Halloween 2026
A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Barrie.
Contents:
I. Haunted Attractions (Family & Adults)
II. Family Halloween Activities
III. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties
I. Haunted Attractions (Family & Adults)
Grimm Grounds Hallowe’en Attraction
Grimm Grounds is a major Hallowe’en Event located at Georgian Bay Park fusing theatrical lighting/FX, realistic horror props/scenes and live scare actors. The event will lure patrons deep into the countryside where you will encounter live scare actors through the Wendigo Trail and the Grimm Grounds mega scare maze. Details
Select days, October 10 – 31, 2026
Georgian Bay Park, 4230 Crossland Rd, Tiny
Day admission $10; Night admission $16
II. Family Halloween Activities
Family Fright Fest
Family Fright Fest is Barrie’s annual Halloween celebration, drawing thousands for a free evening of fun! In its sixth year, the event will transform Lampman Lane Park and Community Centre into a Halloween wonderland with a haunted house, busker performances, inflatables, crafts and the ever-popular costume contest. Families can also explore the vendor market, enjoy tasty treats and listen to a haunted story around the fire. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lampman Lane Park & Community Centre (Indoor/outdoor), 59 Lampman Lane
Free
Witch Experience: A Night of Magic, Ghosts & Mystery
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM
McFinn’s Pub, 31 Bayfield St, Barrie
$39.99 + tax
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
Join us this October at Pumpkinferno, where Discovery Harbour transforms into a glowing autumn wonderland featuring more than 5,000 artificial “fun‑kins,” dazzling lights, music, and interactive activities. Open Thursday through Sunday, this magical walk‑through experience invites the whole family to explore immersive displays and enjoy the spirit of the season. Along the way, roving buskers will surprise and delight visitors with fire performances, magic, and live entertainment. Details
October 1 – 31, 2026
Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
$13 – $15
Family Fun: A Spooky Relay Race
Join us every Sunday from 1:00–2:00 PM for an hour of family fun! Enjoy exciting games, interactive activities, and friendly challenges that everyone can participate in. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time together and make lasting memories!
Details
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Beach – Friday Harbour Resort, 3999 Friday Dr, Innisfail
Free
Tarantula Tapes 6 Year Halloween Party
Four bands will grace the stage with their punishing riffs: Hometown heroes, PRISON, local youth band Skid Marks, Mixed Feelings of Toronto/Oshawa, and Gutser all the way from Montreal!.Details
October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie
$20 – $25
Halloween-themed Movies
It’s Halloween! Catch a Halloween-themed movie at the Drive in! Get your tickets to catch your favourite! Details
Select dates in October 2026
Sunset Barrie Drive-in, 134 Line 4 South, Oro-Medonte
$14 – $84
For more ideas, check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Fall Fun
Enjoy a variety of fun fall activities, pumpkin patches, or corn maze at:
- PYO at Barrie Hill Farms
- Fall Festival at Chappell Farms
- Pumpkin Mania at Rounds Ranch
- Murphy’s Fall Fest
- Quayle’s Fall Festival
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
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Flashlight Corn Maze
Can you solve our interactive maze puzzle to find the secret…in the dark? Bring your flashlight and try to navigate your way through the twists and turns. Try not to get lost! Details
Saturday nights in October 3 to 24, 2026 | 3 PM – 10 PM
Rounds Ranch, 1922 County Road 92, Elmvale
$24.49 – $30
Halloween Crafts
Join us at the Leacock Museum for some Halloween Crafts on October 17th! Kids will have the choice to create their monster of choice in our historic living room! iSpy cards, activity guides included in the price! Details
October 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM or 2:30 PM
Leacock Museum National Historic Site, 50 Museum Dr., Orillia
Please note, one adult can enter per child ticket purchased. Additional adults will be required to pay the museums admission fee ($5.25+HST).
Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds
The Leacock Museum is back with our wildly popular Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds! Join us for our biggest year yet with surprise guests, treats, and haunted happenings on historical Old Brewery Bay that will leave you with goosebumps, including a jaunt into the haunted basement!! Details
October 28 – 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Grounds at Leacock Museum National Historic Site, 50 Museum Dr., Orillia
Register
Night at the Boo-seum
Join us at the Simcoe County Museum from October 28 to 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. Night at the BOO-seum offers a cozy take on Halloween, perfect for families looking to celebrate in a safe and festive environment.
Children can practice their trick-or-treating skills, explore a straw bale maze, and enjoy a variety of family-friendly games. Face painting, hot chocolate, and a live DJ will keep the energy high, while a not-so-spooky tour adds a touch of adventure to the night. Details
October 28 – 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing
Admission is Adult $10, Senior/Youth $8 and Children $5, Preschoolers and Museum Members are free.
Halloween And Harvest Village
Be it their first Halloween, or recapturing memories of past, Drysdale’s Haunted Harvest Village provides everything for a memorable October outing.
Beginning the first weekend in October, we will help you in your search for the great pumpkin and The Evergreen Store will fulfill your needs for decorating your home inside and out. Enjoy a day of frightful fun, pumpkin picking and Halloween gift and decor shopping. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 – 25, 2026
Daytime Activities | Saturday and Sunday |10 AM – 4:30 PM
Nighttime Activities (12+) | Saturday | 7 PM – 10 PM
Drysdale’s Tree Farm, 6635 Simcoe County Rd 56, Egbert
Daytime: $18.50; Nighttime: $27 / person; Children 3 and under: Free
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Halloween at Wye Marsh
Put on your Halloween finery, pick up a “passport” for each child (while supplies last) then explore our trails at Wye Marsh. Meet a variety of well dressed woodland “spirits”. Collect five or more stamps, and show your passport for a sweet treat in the Visitors’ Centre. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Highway 12 E., Midland
Activities are included in regular admission; Wear a costume to get in free
Barrie’s Accessible Halloween Village
Join us for a unique Halloween experience for kids and the young at heart who face barriers with traditional trick-or-treating! Details
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:30 PM
151 Ferris Lane, Barrie
Free
Trick-or-Treating at Park Place
Dress up in your favourite costumes and join us for a family friendly Trick or Treating event on Saturday, October 31st. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Park Place Barrie, 100 Mapleview Drive East, Barrie
Look for the tents across from the fountain
Free
Bass by the Bay – Monsters by the Bay Edition
Bass by the Bay – Monsters by the Bay Edition is an all-ages Halloween-themed electronic music event presented by KONCER at Five Points Theatre in downtown Barrie. The evening will feature local DJs OCIZZZLE, DJ REDZONE and DJ UNCLE SKUNCLE performing an accessible mix of electronic music in a primarily standing, dance-focused setting with limited seating available along one side of the room. Costumes are encouraged, with Halloween-themed lighting, visuals and atmosphere designed for families, young music fans and the wider community. Details
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie
$5 – $15
Museum Mini Explorers – Happy Halloween
Get ready for a boo-tiful time! Join our Museum Mini Explorers for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration filled with crafts, games, and songs that are too cute to spook. It’s going to be frightfully fun—don’t miss it!! Details
October 21, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing
$6
Spooktacular Movie Magic: Hotel Transylvania!
Join us for an amazing interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Celebrate Halloween with a monstrously fun daytime screening of Hotel Transylvania (Rated PG)! Before the movie begins, kids can dive into hands‑on slime making, crafting their own gooey creation to kick off the fun. Each child will receive a small Halloween treat, adding just a touch of sweetness to the experience. Details
October 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie
$5 – $7
Haunted Manor: Halloween at Lake Club
This Halloween, Lake Club transforms into a mysterious haunted manor for an immersive murder mystery inspired by Clue. Throughout a four-course dinner, a cast of actors in full costume will bring the mystery to life around you. Watch closely, question everything and piece together the clues to determine who’s responsible before the final reveal. Come dressed in costume and get in on the investigation. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:30 PM – Late
Lake Club Restaurant – Friday Harbour Resort, 3999 Friday Dr, Innisfail
$117
III. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties
Pumpkins & Pinot
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends! The Leacock Museum is excited to provide our pumpkin painting workshop. A complimentary glass of pinot (or a non-alcoholic alternative) will be served. 19+. Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Leacock Museum National Historic Site, 50 Museum Dr., Orillia
$30.50
Bridgerton Murder Mystery in THE SPEAK!
A dead body was found in Stirling Hall? How deliciously scandalous…
In old day Britain, propriety is the real ruler. Welcome to Stirling Hall, home of Lord and Lady Westby, their family and servants, who are all bound by social expectation to play their “role”. As if the day-to-day running of the estate is not enough, Lord Westby has no son, and the grand house and all titles are set to be inherited by Ambrose Haines, a very distant relative. The family thought their problems were at an end upon the engagement of the Westby’s eldest daughter, Lady Lila Westby to the estate heir, Ambrose Haines. But when a woman is found dead in the estate, they quickly realize their problems are just beginning. Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
J’adore Fine Cheese and Chocolate, 123 Dunlop Street E, Barrie
$85/guest
Annual Ghostly Pairing in THE SPEAK
It’s right before Halloween and we have a frightening pairing planned for you! Join us for our annual Ghostly Pairing.
Explore the delicious world of cheese and wine. Prepare yourself for a couple of chills not just from the great cheese! Listen to ghost stories from around the world where the cheese was created! We will also share ghost stories from our very own building & the crowd! Details
October 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM
J’adore Fine Cheese and Chocolate, 123 Dunlop Street E, Barrie
$95
Hellarious: The World’s Bloodiest & Funniest Magic Show
Canada’s wildest Halloween spectacle is coming to the stage! HELLARIOUS blends jaw-dropping illusions, outrageous comedy, and over-the-top horror into a one-of-a-kind live experience. Expect shocking illusions, twisted characters, and laugh-out-loud moments you’ll be talking about long after the curtain drops. Leading the cast is the phenomenal Aaron Matthews, one of Canada’s top illusionists. Attention! Please be advised that Hellarious incorporates mature content. 16+. Details
October 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie
$38.40 – $67.65
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Movie Screening
Join us for an amazing interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring a high-energy 10-person live shadow cast performing every song and line alongside the movie screen. 19+. Details
October 29 – 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W, Barrie
$39
Beach Club After Dark: Halloween Edition
Capture the night at the photo booth, and satisfy your cravings with the on-site food truck. For those looking to elevate the night, bottle service is available with selections from Moët to Casamigos and Patrón. This is a 19+ event with valid photo ID required. Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Starts at 10 PM
The Beach Club Restaurant at Friday Harbour, Big Bay Point Road, Innisfil
Free
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.