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Halloween events in Mahone Bay

If you only go out for one thing this fall, make it Halloween in Mahone Bay. The haunted attractions, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches below are the real lineup — check back, because dates land through October.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Mahone Bay Centre - Scarecrow Festival Markets, Quilt Show & Pie Contest

Dates TBA (During Scarecrow Festival Sep 25-Oct 12, 2026 at 45 School Street: Quilt Show & Sale Sep 25-27 ($6), Giant Book Sale Sep 26-27, Makers Market Oct 3, NS Fruit Pie Baking Contest & Sale Oct 3 (pie $6/slice), NS Pottery Market Oct 4 (free admission)) · Mahone Bay Centre - Scarecrow Festival Events More info

Mahone Bay Pumpkin Patch Gallery

Dates TBA (Sep 25-26, 2026, 7:00-8:30pm at Jubilee Park; free, after dark; 100+ carved pumpkins) · Mahone Bay Pumpkin Patch Gallery - Jubilee Park · Free More info

Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival

Dates TBA (Sep 25-Oct 12, 2026; 30th annual; scarecrow displays all season, free to wander; weekends liveliest with markets and activities) · Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival · Free More info

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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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