A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Guelph – 2023
Contents:
I. Family Halloween Activities & Haunted Attractions
II. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties
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I. Family Halloween Activities
Monster Month
For nearly two decades, Tim Murton’s Twilight Zoo has been decorating the streets of Elora with a unique collection of lantern sculptures. 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”. DetailsOctober 1 – 31, 2023
Throughout Elora
Free
Ghost Walk of Guelph
Join us for a 1 hour stroll as we explore some of the Royal City’s haunted past…and present. Details
October 13 – 14, 20 – 21, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Guelph Train Station, 79 Carden St, Guelph
$20
Night Maze at Strom’s Farm
Enjoy a Night Maze with Eats & Embers fire pit area. Details
Wednesday – Saturday, October 18 – 21, 25 – 28, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Strom’s Farm & Bakery, 5089 Wellington County Rd 32, Guelph
$16
The Woolwitch Market
Join us Saturday, October 28th for a spooky Halloween Market. It’s also a celebration of the heralded witch of Woolwich Village. Who is she you might ask? Little is known about her actual appearance, but she is said to be a mystical omnipresence who protects the village with her spells and charms. This outdoor market will be decked out for Halloween with altars, candles, pumpkins, spiders and all of the spooky swamp witch decor that you can muster. Market features: tarot readings, live music, amazing Halloween decor, sip n’ shop at the Wooly, late night shopping at The Sage Soap Company, craft workshops and more. Details
Saturday October 28, 2023 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Intersection of Woolwich St., Yarmouth St. and Suffolk St., Guelph
Free
Spooky Stables
Are you looking for a scary adventure this Fall? Explore the Spooky Stables in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
A family-friendly walk is open from 4-6pm, or join us from 6-8pm in the dark for a frightful, hair-raising experience! Food and drink are available for purchase after your walk. Details
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Grand River Raceway, 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora
$5/ticket for ages 3+, $20/family (up to 6 people)
Murder Mystery
Who-dun-it?! It’s time to get dressed for a party and put your detective skills to the test! Armed with forensic evidence and plenty of suspects, you will need to help solve the murder mystery at the Poor House before the party is over! Details
October 27 – 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington County Rd 18, Fergus
$45 – $50
Murder Mystery Market
Unmask the mystery at our Murder Mystery Market! Join us for a thrilling event filled with local artisans, clues, and Halloween fun. Details
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph
$16.50; Each tickets entitles you to $5 to shop with any of the amazing vendors & plenty of clues!
Halloween Gala
Join us for a fun and festive program of choral selections inspired by Halloween – and make sure to wear your spookiest costume! Details
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W, Guelph
$5 – $35
Halloween Party with Mr. J & The Groovy Gang
Grab your Halloween costume and come play at Tiny Town! Decorate a Paper Pumpkin, Play Halloween Themed Games and be entertained by Mr. J & The Groovy Gang. Details
Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tiny Town Children’s Discovery Centre, 66 Arrow Road #Unit D, Guelph
$11.13 – $31.59
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II. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties
The Unfortunate Man
See where William Harvey worked (James Walter Lyon’s The World Publishing Company), Bond’s Hardware where William Harvey bought the pistol, St. George’s Church, where William was the Sunday School Superintendent, and finally the Wellington County Courthouse where William Harvey was hanged! Hear actual newspaper accounts of the day recited from memory. Hear William’s final words. Listen to detailed accounts of this shocking event exactly as written in 1889. Thrills guaranteed. DetailsOctober 13 & 27, 2023 | 7:00 PM
The Red Brick Cafe, 8 Douglas St. Guelph
Tickets starting at $27.96
Cemetery Tours
Join us as we take a trip through the real history of the House of Industry and Refuge and explore some of the more unsettling stories of inmates and staff that called this place home. Details
October 20 – 21 & 27 – 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Wellington County Museum, 0536 Wellington County Road 18, Fergus
$15 + HST
Frankenstein – A Living Comic Book
This innovative production delivers a new take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Mary, a young graphic novelist, uncovers the journal of Dr. Frankenstein and is drawn into a story of secret experiments, discovering that we all need to face our fears – before they face us! Frankenstein: A Living Comic Book creates a visually stunning, immersive experience using live action, projection, and comic book art. Details
Sunday, October 22, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph
$25 – $49
Halloween Special Effects Workshop
Join 3rd Floor Beauty on October 21 at Royal Electric Bar & Eatery for a fun evening of Halloween looks and drinks! Gather the troops, bring your significant other, or fly solo and get ready for an evening of crafts and laughs.
This class will walk you through the process of applying a latex injury prosthetic to achieve a highly realistic look perfect for Halloween, cosplays, or even just for fun! Details
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Royal Electric Bar & Public Eatery, 52 Macdonell Street Guelph
$59.91 – $240.96
Wicked Witches Halloween Weekend Market
’Tis the season for a little hocus pocus. Join us for a wicked witches weekend event this Halloween and for some SPOOKY FUN!! Details
October 27 – 28, 2023
Victoria Park East Golf Club, 1096 Victoria Road South Puslinch
Free
Little Cafe of Horrors – Halloween Drag Show Spectacular!
Join us on Friday, Oct 27th 7:30pm at the Red Brick Cafe in Guelph Ontario for a Make Change Productions x Tammy the Brown Halloween Drag Show Spectacular! Dress your spooky best for our Costume contest, and see your luck with the Raffle! Enjoy dynamic performances from some of Southern Ontario’s finest! Hosted by Tammy the Brown, and Kasha Czech, featuring; Molly Kewl, Madison Ave, Ethyl Null, and Qlorox! Details
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Red Brick Cafe, 8 Douglas Street Guelph
$19.44
WITCHES NIGHT IN
The event features over 50 vendors, with the first 30 people receiving swag bags. Enjoy great music, a chance to win a giant prize, and professional tattoo artists offering $50 tattoos. There are also piercings, tooth gems, and tarot card readers available. Plus, a certified cosmetic tooth gems artist offers gems and crystals for $40 each. Check out various vendors, including healing arts, crystals, candles, tarot card readers, self-care products, and more. Details
October 27 – 28, 2023
University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East Guelph
Free
Trick or Trivia! Drag Queen Edition
Lets get spooky this Halloween season with a fun night of Halloween trivia and drag at Wellington Brewery! Details
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wellington Brewery, 950 Woodlawn Road West
$22.63
The Witches Gathering (Conference & Market)
Seekers of Magic and Spellcasting, Welcome! Learn, share and connect. Join us in gathering for a full day of teachings, on Saturday Oct 28. Details
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Victoria Park East Golf Club, 1096 Victoria Road South Puslinch
$17.31 – $97.18
Halloween Party
Guelph Electronic Music presents the 2nd edition. Huge cash prizes. Massive bass sound+tripped out visual+slinky style deco. All night long!! Details
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 10:00 PM
611 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph
$6.66 – $15.00
Kronik Halloween Bash
Edmonton’s Fall of Earth performing a show date in Guelph on October 28th at The Red Papaya as part of their coast-to-coast Canada tour in support of their latest album “From the Ashes”. Details
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM
The Red Papaya, 55 Wyndham St N
$15 – $20
Brownman’s HALLOWEEN THRILLER
Acclaimed jazz / hip-hop trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI will once again lead an all-star quartet through his popular annual Halloween Thriller concert, this year travelling to 5 cities: Kitchener, Oshawa, Guelph, Toronto & St Catharines. The much lauded BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO + 1 will perform the entire Michael Jackson “Thriller” recording, interpreted and re-worked in the Miles Davis-esque fashion this multiple National Jazz Award winning improviser has become known for. Details
Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Royal City Sudios, 930 Woodlawn Rd Unit. 1 Guekph
$11.98 – $27.96
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