Weekend Guide for Oct 29th to Nov 1st
There’s still time to make your Simcoe County Halloween plans! This week’s guide brings together glowing pumpkin displays, downtown trick-or-treating, a cozy witches’ tea party, and haunted attractions for those who enjoy a good scare. From family games at the BOO-seum to an evening exploring Pumpkinferno, there are plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit with friends, family, and neighbours.
Find Halloween Fun Near You
- Coldwater: The Haunted Mill
- Minesing: Night at the BOO-seum at Simcoe County Museum
- Collingwood: Downtown Collingwood’s Trick or Treat Trail
- Orillia: Witches Tea Party at Cards and Coasters
- Tiny: Grimm Grounds at Georgian Bay Park
- Penetanguishene: Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
Night at the BOO-seum
Location: Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing
When: Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Get your costumes ready for a night of Halloween fun at the Simcoe County Museum! Kids can practise trick-or-treating, find their way through a straw bale maze, and try games with the family. Enjoy face painting, hot chocolate, and tunes from a live DJ, then take a not-so-spooky tour for a little adventure. Most activities are outdoors, so dress for the weather and bring the whole crew for a festive evening together. More info here.
Pumpkinferno 2026
Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
When: Thursday, October 29, to Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. nightly
Experience the Halloween magic of Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour! Wander through glowing displays featuring more than 5,000 illuminated artificial pumpkins, creative light installations, and spooky attractions. Enjoy live entertainment, including fire performances and magic shows, while exploring themed areas like Shadowmire Park and Macabre Manor. Visitors can also browse the night market, discover local vendors, and grab a treat from food trucks. With plenty of photo opportunities and activities for all ages, Pumpkinferno offers a memorable fall outing for families and friends. More info here.
Witches Tea Party
Location: Cards and Coasters, 58 Mississaga Street East, 2nd Floor, Orillia
When: Friday, October 30, starting at 7:00 p.m. (end time not listed)
Gather your friends for a cozy evening of tea, treats, and games at Cards and Coasters! Brew tea at your table in a colour-changing pot and enjoy scones, grilled cheese bites, soup shooters, and fruit treats. A Game Master will teach easy-to-learn games, so you can settle in and enjoy the fun among Halloween decorations with your favourite people. Wear your best witchy outfit for a chance to win the best-dressed prize, or simply come as you are. More info here.
Grimm Grounds Halloween Event
Location: Georgian Bay Park, 4230 Crossland Road, Tiny
When: Saturday, October 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Round up your bravest friends for Halloween thrills and chills at Georgian Bay Park! Explore the miniature SpookyTown display, follow the eerie Wendigo Trail, and find your way through a medieval-themed horror maze. After dark, live scare actors, lighting, and sound effects bring the grounds to life, with new sets and a bigger maze for 2026. Families who prefer fewer frights can visit during the day, when there are no live scare actors. More info here.
The Haunted Mill
Location: Coldwater Mill, Coldwater
When: Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Gather your bravest friends and step inside Coldwater’s historic mill for a Halloween adventure presented by The Scream Shack! The Haunted Mill turns this local landmark into a maze of ghostly encounters, detailed sets, and chilling surprises. Outside, the free, family-friendly Marble Orchard mixes an eerie cemetery display with dad jokes, witches, bats, and skeletons. Haunted Mill tickets are $10 and sold in the Artisan Boutique, with the last ticket available at 8:30 p.m. More info here.
Happy Halloween!
Whether you’re heading out with little trick-or-treaters, meeting friends for tea and games, or taking on a haunted maze, your Simcoe County Halloween plans can be as relaxed or adventurous as you like. Check the dates, grab your costume, and enjoy these local celebrations before the season wraps up!
Looking for more things to do in Simcoe County this weekend? Check back each week for our latest local event guide featuring Barrie, Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Midland, Wasaga Beach and surrounding communities.
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