Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. Perhaps because it’s in my favorite season, autumn. Or it may be that I love dressing up. Either way Halloween in Montreal is a time that has something for everyone. Besides who doesn’t love candy and scaring other people!
Not sure what to do for Halloween? Here are some things to get you in the Halloween spirit, no matter what age you are.
Fright Fest at La Ronde
If you already have a pass for La Ronde or any Six Flags park you can visit La Ronde’s Fright Fest from October 5 – 27. Be warned th epark is full of zombies and ghouls fill the streets and there is no place to hide. If you like to get scared, this is the place for you! Be warned this may be a bit scarier for smaller children.
Remember the rides close one hour before park does.
Visit Laval’s Haunted House
As a family we love escape rooms and love that we have Escaparium right here in Montreal, Laval and Sherbrooke. These people are the experts at putting together an immersive experience and don’t disappoint with their Nights of Terrors at their Laval location. In it’s first year, the Nights of Terror, is the biggest haunted house in all of Quebec! With over 15,000 square feet of scary terrains and over 25 actors, it’s surely to be an unforgettable experience.
Not a fan of scary? Than you’ll want to check out their wimpy Wednesday or Thursday nights.
The Great Pumpkin Ball
Running from October 4th to 31st the Botanical garden is hosting The Great Pumpkin Ball. You will have the opportunity to learn everything you could want about pumpkins, squashes and gourds.
You’ll know absolutely everything there is to know about the gourd family! At the Squash Kiosk, little ones, fat ones, round or warty ones – each one will be exercising its ingenuity to make the best impression. And at the pumpkin-decorating contest, the good witch Esmeralda, invites you to tour roughly 800 squashes and pumpkins decorated by students and visitors.
Giant Corn Maze
This is a great event for the whole family and free for kids under the age of 4. Located at Verge Labonte on Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, you can go through three corn mazes all designed around this years theme of Galaxia. The maze is open from September 17 until October 27th and the great thing is you can go during the week 1;30- 6 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Extraterrifying Movie Night
Book your tickets online for an Extaterrifying Halloween night at the movies. Montreal Planterium Rio Tinto Alcan will be having a space-themed costume evening of horror movies under the dome with popcorn and drink. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. with 1979 Alien starting at 11:30.
Take a Haunted Ghost Tour
I love ghost tours. I have done a Ghost Tour in Quebec City, but haven’t had the chance to check out the Haunted Montreal Ghost Tours. With a near to empty downtown Montreal you will visit haunted bars, a forgotten graveyard, hotels full of paranormal activity and a once funeral home turned into trendy nightclub. With a variety of tours available from Downtown, the mountain, Griffintown and more, there is something that will interest everyone. Tours last around 90 minute each and cover 1.5 to 2 km. Did I mention they are also very affordable and you get to see the crisp autumn air and beautiful Montreal landscape? The Haunted Downtown Montreal ghost tour start is also just north of Guy-Concordia metro, so it’s convenient for anyone taking the metro.
Take Part in the largest Rocky Horror Picture Show event in North America
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a timeless classic. You won’t want to miss one of the six shows being held at the Cinéma Impérial inside Place-des-Arts from October 31 – November 2nd. Catch one at 7:30 p.m. or join the other night owls at 11 p.m.. Dress up like your favorite character, bring a handful of toast, water gun and toilet paper to enjoy taking part in this immersive event. If you want to make sure you are prepared, check out this Rocky Horror Picture Show callout guide.
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Pick a Peck of Pumpkins at Chateau Ramezay
Centrally located in downtown Montreal, Chateau Ramezay is offering a one-month outdoor exhibition ‘Pick a Peck of Pumpkins‘. This event is FREE to all on Saturdays & Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Until November 3rd, 2019 you are invited into the Governor’s Garden for a bilingual tour designed specially for the whole family to meet members of the squash family. While they kids are exploring parents can find out all the many uses for squash.
Halloween Hunt at the Stewart Museum
Can’t make it to Laval Escaparium? The Stewart museum offers an escape game involving paranormal phenomena: Phantoms of the Island. Players must solve puzzles and challenges to restore order to the museum. Open only to families October 26/27, anyone who solves all the puzzles will get a sweet treat at the end. After this introductory weekend, the Phantoms of the Island will be offered every second Saturday at set times. Reservations are required, so book your ticket starting October 7th.
Fall drive and Labyrinth
You won’t want to miss the Sortilège Le Labyrinthe corn maze and animated encounter in the Forêt Interdite trail with the chopstick master, the magician wizard, giant sandbox, inflatable game, street truck and pumpkin picking. located around an hour outside Montreal, Ferme Mathieu Lavoie has outdone itself. Admission includes entrance into the corn maze, a sorcerer’s apprentice wand, an animated meeting with the magical wizard and a spelled squash and recipe which explains all it’s magical powers.
Visit a Haunted Hotel
If you are traveling south of Montreal you will want to check out l’Hotel 54. They have amazing sets and Hollywood quality make-up and staging. Make sure you stay to take in their mesmerizing dinner show with illusionists, burlesque dancers, magicians and more.
How will you be celebrating Halloween in Montreal?
