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Halloween events in Hamilton
Hamilton does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.
Confirmed dates
Ghost Walks: Dundas
Jun 5, 2026
Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins
Jun 27, 2026
Spooky Season at Hamilton Civic Museums
Oct 1, 2026 · hamilton
Dyment’s Pumpkin Patch Festival
Oct 3, 2026 · Dyment's Farm Market and Pumpkin Patch
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Oct 13, 2026 · Dundas Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Dundas Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Oct 14, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Oct 15, 2026 · Royal Botanical Gardens
Halloween Harvest Festival
Oct 17, 2026 · Bradley House Museum · up to $12.45 CAD
No Refunds or ExchangesDiscover new fall traditions at Bradley Museum. Enjoy heritage demonstrations, fall food samples, games, crafts, face painting, petting zoo, music and a scavenger hunt. Parking is on Orr rd or at Meadow Wood Park.
Ticketholders should plan to arrive onsite between 12pm and 3pm (site closes at 4pm)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 17, 2026 · Saltfleet Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Saltfleet Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 17, 2026 · Stoney Creek Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Stoney Creek Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Halloween Harvest Festival
Oct 18, 2026 · Bradley House Museum · up to $12.45 CAD
Write a Ghost Story
Oct 19, 2026 · Valley Park Branch
Write a ghost story to scare yourself and others.
Photo: © Valley Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Oct 20, 2026 · Dundas Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Dundas Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Ghost Story Open Mic Night with Anna Chatterton
Oct 21, 2026 · West Harbour Branch
Share your original ghost story with a group of established writers and storytellers.
Photo: © West Harbour Branch — nominative use (identification only)
RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail
Oct 22, 2026 · Royal Botanical Gardens
Write a Ghost Story
Oct 23, 2026 · Red Hill Branch
Write a ghost story to scare yourself and others.
Photo: © Red Hill Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Halloween at Westfield: Witches’ Halloween Party
Oct 24, 2026 · Westfield Heritage Village
Green Screen Fun - Fright-Fest
Oct 26, 2026 · Waterdown Branch
Pick a scene, get your photo taken in front of it.
Photo: © Waterdown Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Haunted Escape Room
Oct 26, 2026 · Valley Park Branch
Follow the clues to rescue your favourite character from the Haunted Library.
Photo: © Valley Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Make and Create - Cardboard Haunted Houses
Oct 26, 2026 · Turner Park Branch
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Photo: © Turner Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Make and Create - Cardboard Haunted Houses
Oct 26, 2026 · Central Library
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Photo: © Central Library — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 26, 2026 · Terryberry Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Terryberry Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 26, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Craft at HPL - Yarn Pumpkins
Oct 27, 2026 · Saltfleet Branch
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
Photo: © Saltfleet Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Oct 27, 2026 · Dundas Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Dundas Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 27, 2026 · Turner Park Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Turner Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 27, 2026 · Greensville Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Greensville Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 27, 2026 · Sherwood Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Sherwood Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 27, 2026 · Waterdown Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Waterdown Branch — nominative use (identification only)
STEAM Learning Lab - Scary Science
Oct 27, 2026 · Westdale Branch
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
Photo: © Westdale Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Oct 28, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Turner Park Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Turner Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Dundas Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Dundas Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Sherwood Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Sherwood Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Saltfleet Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Saltfleet Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Concession Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Concession Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Lynden Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Lynden Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 28, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Craft at HPL - Halloween Lanterns
Oct 29, 2026 · Parkdale Branch
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
Photo: © Parkdale Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Hamilton Day – Halloween Edition
Oct 29, 2026 · Hamilton Chamber Of Commerce
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 29, 2026 · Binbrook Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Binbrook Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 29, 2026 · Red Hill Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Red Hill Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 29, 2026 · Terryberry Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Terryberry Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 29, 2026 · Carlisle Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Carlisle Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 29, 2026 · Stoney Creek Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Stoney Creek Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 29, 2026 · Waterdown Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Waterdown Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Write a Ghost Story
Oct 29, 2026 · Saltfleet Branch
Write a ghost story to scare yourself and others.
Photo: © Saltfleet Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Zombie Horde - Teen Escape Room
Oct 29, 2026 · Turner Park Branch
Bring your friends and try to escape the zombie horde.
Photo: © Turner Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Oct 30, 2026 · Barton Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Barton Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 30, 2026 · Dundas Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Dundas Branch — nominative use (identification only)
The Black Parade Halloween Emo Night Guelph at Sonic Hall - Oct 30 2026
Oct 30, 2026 · Sonic Hall · $13.1 CAD
Legal age 19+. Photo I.D. RequiredEmos of Guelph, on Friday October 30th, we join The Black Parade! We will celebrate 20 years of the classic album, and the emo anthems we all love. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory!
Friday October 30 2026 Venue: Sonic Hall Doors: 10PM End: 2AM Must be 19+ with Valid Physical Photo ID. Tickets are non-refundable. See you there!
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Oct 31, 2026 · TD Coliseum
Net Capacity: 11,385 All persons entering TD Coliseum 13 years of age and under must be accompanied by a companion 16 years of age or older. Children under the age of 2 years old, do not require a ticket but must sit on a guardian's lap.
For more information on TD Coliseum see www.tdcoliseum.com
Halloween at the Market
Oct 31, 2026 · Hamilton Farmers' Market
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 31, 2026 · Barton Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Barton Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 31, 2026 · Central Library
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Central Library — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 31, 2026 · Valley Park Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Valley Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 31, 2026 · Red Hill Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Red Hill Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 31, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Pumpkin Storytime
Oct 31, 2026 · West Harbour Branch
Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.
Photo: © West Harbour Branch — nominative use (identification only)
The Black Parade Halloween Emo Night Hamilton at Corktown - Oct 31 2026
Oct 31, 2026 · Corktown Pub · $12.58 CAD
Legal age 19+. Photo I.D. RequiredHamilton, on Saturday October 31st, join The Black Parade! We will be at Corktown spinning the hits, deep cuts, and your fav classic emo anthems all night long. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. See you there!
Saturday October 31 2026CorktownDoors: 10PMEnd: 2AMMust be 19+ with Valid Physical Photo ID.Tickets are non-refundable.See you there!
The Monster Bash 🎃 Halloween Party at Tapestry Hall
Oct 31, 2026 · Tapestry Hall
⚡It's alive!!!⚡ This October 31st, Tapestry Hall will be the ghost host with the most, as they invite you into their Grand Hall for a Halloween party guaranteed to wake the dead.
Beneath soaring ceilings and dramatic architecture, step into a spooktacular setting filled with eerie décor, chilling beats, and frightful fun. 🕸️ 🎧 Live DJ! 🍸 Drinks for purchase! 🎃 And more announcements to come! $25 advanced online tickets! $30 at the door! Costumes encouraged! Frights & delights await. 🕷️🎶🎃
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Nov 9, 2026 · Valley Park Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Valley Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Nov 11, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Nov 13, 2026 · Barton Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Barton Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Nov 25, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Nov 27, 2026 · Sherwood Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Sherwood Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Nov 27, 2026 · Barton Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Barton Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Dec 2, 2026 · Kenilworth Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Kenilworth Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Dec 7, 2026 · Valley Park Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Valley Park Branch — nominative use (identification only)
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Dec 11, 2026 · Barton Branch
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Photo: © Barton Branch — nominative use (identification only)
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Good to know
- Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
- Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
- Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
- Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.
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