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Halloween events in Merrickville

Merrickville 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.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

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

Fall for Merrickville - Thanksgiving Market & Fair (Halloween Season)

Dates TBA (Thanksgiving Saturday, Oct 10, 2026, 10am-4pm; 9th annual market and autumn fair hosted by Pickle & Myrrh and Heritage Stables just outside Merrickville village, on the Rideau River) · Fall for Merrickville - Heritage Stables More info

Haunted Heritage House - Haunted House near Merrickville

Dates TBA (Oct 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2026 evenings: the 1860s Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum (about 15 km from Merrickville) transforms into a haunted house for spooky season) · Haunted Heritage House - Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum More info

Museum Ghost Tours - Candlelit Ghost Tour near Merrickville

Dates TBA (Thu Oct 8, 2026, 7-9pm (7pm and 8pm starts), plus private tours throughout October by appointment: a candlelit tour of the 1860s Heritage House in Smiths Falls, about 15 km from Merrickville) · Museum Ghost Tours - Smiths Falls Heritage House 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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