Six fun and spooky Halloween-themed activities to check out in the Leeds and Grenville area
Get ready for some spooktacular fun for the whole family as Halloween approaches. Over the following weeks, there will be no shortage of Halloween-themed events and activities throughout the Leeds and Grenville region.
TUNNEL OF TERROR
Canada’s oldest railway tunnel is being revamped in October to offer guests a memorable adventure through the Brockville Tunnel of Terror. Scary creatures and Halloween-themed characters will lurk in the tunnel, following your every step.
The Full Fright experience is running on Oct. 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Family Friendly experience is running on Oct. 25, 26 and 27 from 12-3 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online at the Brockville Arts Centre website www.bactickets.ca
HAUNTED HERITAGE HOUSE IN SMITHS FALLS
The Smiths Falls Haunted Heritage House is not for the faint of heart. Originally constructed in 1861 as a family home, the Smiths Falls Heritage House is now a community museum and historic house open for public tours. However, every October this historic relic is transformed into a full-scale haunted house.
This popular spine-chilling experience is back for another year to bring your worst nightmares to life. It’s time to face your fears… if you’re brave enough.
This year’s dates are Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per attendee and should be purchased in advance at: https://shauntedhouse.eventbrite.ca.
HALLOWEEN IS A DRAG
Get ready for one of the biggest Halloween parties Merrickville has ever seen. The North Grenville Rainbow Youth Alliance (NGRYA), a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth program that creates safe spaces for local children, has been hard at work organizing its second annual Halloween fundraising event.
The 18+ event will be hosted by drag artists BJ Stroker and Phionna Kitty, and will feature 24 performances from eight professional drag artists.
NGRYA founder Mel Button told Brockvilleist, “The amount of love and support that gets exuded in the room during these events is phenomenal. Truly there is so much support and folks coming out and being their authentic selves without fear or bullying or harassment. This is what these events are about and truly brings us so much joy and excitement.”
To purchase tickets, please email NG.Rainbowyouth@gmail.com. Organizers noted that the event is currently at 75 per cent capacity and remaining tickets will go up in price at the door.
DOWNTOWN BROCKVILLE TRICK OR TREATWhat is Halloween without a little trick or treat action? Grab the kids and your most creative costumes to enjoy a fun afternoon of trick or treating at your favourite local businesses, which will have their storefronts all decorated up for the occasion.Select participating Brockville businesses in the downtown core will be welcoming trick-or-treaters on Oct. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. There will also be a variety of smaller community events including:
HALLOWEEN HELLRAISER 2024
If you’re looking for a night of music dancing and dancing, look no further than the Halloween Hellraiser 2024. This Halloween party will showcase six amazing bands and host a costume contest. The popular event is back this year with an even bigger musical lineup including The Foils and Eternal Jamnation.
The Foils specialize in 90s and 2000s rock, and Eternal Jamnation is a group of five who play an eclectic range of music to match everyone’s tastes.
Don your best costume and join the party on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 at 180 Park Street Brockville. Tickets are available here.
FULFORD PLACE GHOST TOURS
Fulford Place is bringing back its popular ghost tours this month to get you immersed in the spooky spirit.
The Fulford Place Museum is inviting guests after dark for guided tours showcasing the building’s haunted history with stories of séances, apparitions, and more.
Two tours will run nightly between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 9, 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30.
Tickets can be purchased through the Brockville Arts Centre.