As a chill sets into the fall season, things start to get a little bit creepier in Orillia & Lake Country. With Hallowe’en just around the corner, there’s no shortage of spooky fun for all.
In this blog: Family-Friendly Activities, Spooky Fun, and 19+ Events
Family-Friendly Activities
Let the kids lead the way! From on-farm fun with pumpkin picking to trick-or-treating around town, these day-time activities are perfect for the young ones and young at heart.
Chappell Farms’ Fall Festival
Seven days a week from 10am – 6pm until October 31st
Explore the Chappell Farm’s playground, meet some adorable barn animals, pick your own pumpkin, get lost in a corn maze, and be amazed by the festival’s magic show!
Weekdays: $13.50 per person | Weekends: $15.00 per person | 23 months and under are free.
Hewitt’s Fun Farm Pumpkinfest
Friday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm until October 27
Bring the little ones out for some fun, fresh-air activities including corn mazes with hidden games, exciting farm-inspired playground equipment, and pumpkin-picking straight from the Hewitt’s Farm pumpkin patch.
Pumpkinfest $13.25 +HST all tickets | With mini-golf included: $15.25 +HST
4th Annual Halloween Themed Paddle
Saturday, October 19th
Celebrate Halloween spirit and view there spectacular fall colours with a guided paddle board (or canoe/kayak) excursion along the scenic shores of Lake Couchiching. Dress in your best witchy wear or Halloween costume, although costumes are optional.
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Trick or Treat Coldwater Village
October 19, 10am – 2pm | Downtown Coldwater
Stop by the beautiful village of Coldwater in your costume for some trick-or-treating and fun surprises! Events for the day will include a kids costume contest, scavenger hunt, trick or treating Coldwater’s historic businesses, and more!
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Halloween Crafts for Kids
October 20, 10am – 4pm | Leacock Museum & Historic Site
Drop in for a day of Halloween activities for kids! Activities will include pumpkin carving, making monster bookmarks, and our special guest author, Jeremy John (author of “The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar, and other stories to make you poop your pants”) who will tell his spooky camping stories and create balloon creatures!
Children 3+ welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Monster March
October 26, 11am – 1pm | Downtown Orillia
Dress up in your spookiest costumes and come march with us down Mississaga Street! Meeting will take place by Municipal Lot 5 (beside Plum Loco), and will depart at 11am sharp!
Stick around after the march for local Trick or Treating! With a current total of 42 participating businesses, children are able to Trick or Treat down the main street!
A list of all participating business will be provided during the march!
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Trunk or Treat
October 26, 1pm – 4pm | ODAS Park
It’s back! Welcome to the 5th Annual Trunk Or Treat proudly brought to you by the TheBigEvent.ca and the Orillia Youth Centre with special thanks to our friends at ODAS Park and Giant Tiger. Collect candy while Trick-Or-Treating from Trunk-To-Trunk during this daytime event in the fields at ODAS Park. Featured cars will be dressed in their own costumes!
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Monster Mash Bash – Drop Off Party
Saturday, October 26, 5:30pm-7pm | Paper Planes Cafe, Downtown Orillia
Join Paper Planes Cade for a Halloween drop-off night! Actually you don’t, you go have dinner and a drink downtown while we party here!
Cheese pizza slice and juice provided, decorating trick-or-treat bags, Cookie Decorating, Halloween activities and music.
Come in costume (or just orange and black!). Limited to 24 people , Ages 3+, (3 adults working)
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Halloween at Wye Marsh
October 27, 10am – 2pm | Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, Fairies, and creatures of the night! Put on your Halloween finery, pick up a “passport” 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.
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Spooktacular Fun
Make this Hallowe’en one to remember! See spooktacular displays, get active on the water and learn about the region’s creepy past. Great for friends to get in the spirit…and maybe be visited by some spirits.
Haunted History Tours
October 16, 23, 30 & 31, 7-8pm | Orillia Museum of Art and History
Join OMAH for an hour-long guided walking tour of Orillia’s haunted past! The tour discusses the spooks and spectres that still make themselves known in Orillia and the surrounding area. The tour begins inside our haunted jail cells and ends at the Orillia Opera House. Tickets are $10 + HST and members receive 20% off.
This tour discusses themes that may not be suitable for a younger audience and we recommend children be 13 and over to attend.
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Witches Night Out & Mystic Market
Friday, October 25, 7pm-10pm | Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. & My Moon Collective
Join My Moon Collective, Couchiching Craft Brewing Co., and a host of amazing local vendors for a night of hocus pocus and hops. Sip on spellbinding brews, browse magical creations, have your fortunes read, and cast some good vibes! Invite your witchy friends, dress to impress (there are prizes on the line!), bring your brooms and let’s brew a little magic together!
Ghost Walks on The Leacock Museum Grounds
October 18, 19, 25, and 26, 6pm & 8pm
For those who love a good haunting, what better place to host a ghost tour than an old historic building such as the historic Leacock home? Tours will feature tales of haunted happenings throughout the years on the property. Please dress weather-accordingly as this tour takes place outside. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies after the tour is over.
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After Hours Thrills
Are you ready for some big chills and thrills? These events are not for the faint-of-heart, where witches walk, ghouls arise, and scares are around every corner. Don’t say we didn’t warn you about this horrific fun!
Coldwater Witches Walk
October 18, 5 pm – 9 pm | Downtown Coldwater
As the clock strikes 5, until the witching hour of 9. Coven Location: The shadowy streets of Downtown Coldwater. Attention all witches, warlocks, and magical beings (19+ only). The veil grows thin, and the spirits call. Join us for a night of mystical revelry and arcane delights in the heart of Coldwater
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ODAS Park Hallowe’en Dance
October 26, Doors Open 9pm
Join us on Saturday October 26th for our annual Hallowe’en dance with DJ Scott Stanton. Tickets are $20 in advance and are limited! Get your tickets early! This is a 19+ event.
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Halloween Bash
October 26 at 8 pm | Couchaching Craft Brewing Co.
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Witches and werewolves are taking over the Barrel Room upstairs to host the Couchaching Craft Brewing Co. Halloween Bash! Check out door and costume prizes, special spooky beer brews, cocktail specials that will make you scream and more!
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Halloween Cocktail Evening
October 27 at 6 pm | Picnic Tapas & Wine
On Sunday Oct 27th, we will have Cara bartender extraordinaire from The Common Stove hosting a Halloween pop-up!
Come dressed up, enjoy some festive cocktails and maybe even a tarot card reading!
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Halloween Trivia Night
October 30 at 7pm | Couchaching Craft Brewing Co.
Test your knowledge at CCBC Trivia about all things horror, frightening, and ghoulish!
Admission is FREE, so grab your crew, whether you’re a Horror Einstein or just in it for a good time. Head to the Brewery for a chance to snag some killer prizes!
Space is limited, so make sure you lock in your spot.
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