Halloween Events
Whether you want to dress up as a zombie, go on a ghost tour, pick your own pumpkin, or find a sing-a-long, we have you covered! See the key events below then choose an event from the accordion list to learn more.
Key events:
- Perth Ghost Walk is on October 27, 28 and 29, 2022 - SOLD OUT
- Several downtown shops and restaurants are hosting Trick or Treat in Downtown Perth on October 29 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.!
- The Zombie Walk returns on October 29 at 5:00 p.m., and will include a costume competition. More details coming soon!
- Dress up and sing along to The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 29 at 8:00p.m. at Studio Theatre
- The first annual Pumpkin Parade will be taking place on Tuesday, November 1 at Stewart Park. Drop your pumpkins off and register for the contest at 6:00pm, then come vote for your favourites from 7:00-8:30pm!
- It is Pumpkin Season at Scotch Line Farm! They are open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00-5:00
| Perth Ghost Walk: Starting from Perth Museum - ALL DATES SOLD OUT (October 27, 28 and 29) |
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You won’t want to miss the famous Perth Ghost Walk starting from Perth Museum (11 Gore ST E) on October 28, 29 and 30. Perth Ghost Walk is led by historian Susan Code McDougall who will take you through some of the eerie tales in Perth's past and outline the buildings where ghost sightings have been reported. The tour is targeted toward adults but is suitable for children ages 8 and up. Tickets are on sale now! Visit the Tickets Please website to purchase your tickets online, or drop into the Visitor Information Centre at Perth Museum to purchase ticket in person (Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00-5:00). RSVP to the Facebook event to stay up-to-date on details. |
| Pumpkin Season: At Scotch Line Farm (Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) |
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The Ferrier family at Scotch Line Farm is excited to once again welcome everyone to the farm for pumpkin season! This year you'll find more varieties than ever before with different colours, shapes and sizes of pumpkins, squash and gourds. The corn maze is back and bigger than ever, and they have new games to play too! The best part.... NO ENTRY FEE! Come on out and find your #perfectpumpkin!
Scotch Line Farm is open from 10:00-5:00 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the Halloween season. |
| Joel Brown Halloween Party: At Golden Arrow Pub & Eatery (October 28) |
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On Friday, Oct. 28, we're gonna party like it's Halloween! Featuring music by Joel Brown from 9pm-close. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. |
| Haunted Woods Walk: At Maple Key Day Camp (October 28 and 29) |
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So fun it's scary! Don't miss a walk through the Haunted Woods with your family this season! The MKDC woods have been transformed into a series of story vignettes, complete with live actors. The haunted workshop has a new theme every year - what will it be this time? Your bravery will be rewarded with a bag of treats when you escape. *NOTE*: You do NOT need to be a current camp family to attend! All are welcome.
If you joined us last year, you'll still be surprised - we've got a whole new set of scares for you.
Tickets available now! Book early to avoid disappointment.
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| Trick or Treat in Downtown Perth: Downtown Perth (October 29) |
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Downtown Heritage Perth BIA invites you to dress up in costume and visit downtown Perth to trick or treat at participating businesses! Play “guess the pumpkin weight” at Perkins Square and trick or treat from 1:00-4:00. pm Look for the big pumpkin in the windows of participating shops & restaurants;
All ages welcome! RSVP to the Facebook event here. |
| Zombie Walk: Starting at the Crystal Palace (October 29) |
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Don your best undead look and join us as we parade through Perth! Beginning at Crystal Palace on Saturday, October 29 at 5p.m., we'll walk through downtown before coming back to Crystal Palace for a costume walk-off. Prizes will be awarded for the following costume categories;
Open to kids and adults! The Table Community Food Centre will be on-site providing ghoulash and hot chocolate following the parade (a donation to The Table would be appreciated*). Thank you to our sponsors for their generous contributions towards the event: The Rideau Candy Shoppe, Balderson Kidz, Miss Penny's Closet, gather, Concave Gallery, Treasure Lane by the Tay, North Folk Café, Spring Children, and Where Dragons Fly. RSVP to the Facebook event to stay up-to-date on details. *The Table would prefer to receive cash donations over food as they can use the funds to buy exactly what they need, when they need it including many of the fresh items they have available in the food bank. Buying in bulk and waiting for discounts means they can stretch your donation further. Cash donations also reduce the time and effort required to sort, store and retrieve food donations. |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show: At Studio Theatre (October 29) |
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Dress up and sing along Let’s do the time warp again! It’s the time to put on your fishnets, wig and little gold shorts for Studio Theatre Perth’s Night of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join in with our HOSTESS, Dani who will help us sing along to ‘The Timewarp’ ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘There’s a Light’ ‘I’m Going Home’, ‘Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?’ and ‘Science Fiction Double Feature’ It’s the ultimate cult movie. The first. The biggest. The one cult movie to rule them all. For more than 45 years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has defined what we mean by a ‘cult’ movie, though few can ever hope to match its phenomenal level of ritualized worship. $15 at the door or thru ticketsplease.ca |
| Trunk or Treat!: At St. Andrew's Church (October 31) |
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Join us at the St. Andrew’s Church Parking Lot on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. During Trunk or Treat events adults decorate the back of their cars for Halloween, load up on candy, and come sit in a parking lot for kids to “trick or treat” from car-to-car. It’s more fun than it sounds! Sometimes kids come in the hundreds, fully dressed in Halloween costumes and holding out bags or plastic pumpkins for treats. The adults get to socialize and be creative while seeing all the cute and scary costumes. Refreshments for adults as well. |
| Pumpkin Parade: at Stewart Park (November 1) |
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Perth’s Inaugural Pumpkin Parade kicks off on November 1 from 7:00-8:30 pm, and your pumpkins are needed! How does it work? After Halloween, bring your carved pumpkin or jack-o-lantern to the Bandshell behind Town Hall, where staff will add a battery-operated tealight and place it in the path. Pumpkins can be dropped off and registered at 6:00 pm, so if you drop it off before then, please make sure to put your name and age group (child, teen, or adult) on the back. From 7:00-8:30 pm, come by, walk through the pumpkins, and vote for your favourites in each category. Winners will be announced on Perth Tourism’s Facebook page November 2. The event is rain or shine, and there is no charge to participate. After the event, the Town will pick up the pumpkins and take them to the compost pile. No need to carry your pumpkins home! A donation to YAK Youth Services when registering would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to our sponsors for their generous contributions towards the event: North Folk Café, Treasure Lane by the Tay, Gather, Red Brick Emporium, Balderson Kidz, and Spring Children. More details coming soon! RSVP to the Facebook event to stay up-to-date on details. |
| Seasonal Ideas and Specials in Perth (Daily!) |
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Don’t forget to visit the cafes, restaurants and eateries in Perth for all the fall flavours, and to add in a day of shopping for sweater weather, fall photo shoots, and seasonal home décor.
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Is your business or organization hosting a Halloween event? Let us know! Contact us at communications@perth.ca.