Spooky season is nigh: What to do for Halloween in Hastings County
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing, and the air is tingling the spine — it must be Halloween season. To get you ready, we’ve put together this handy list of spooky events to check out this month, and how to stay safe. Happy haunting!
Spooktacular Events
Whether you have a taste for the terrifying or the more timid, you won’t be lacking for Halloween-themed things to do this month across Hastings. Here are some spooky events to add to your October calendar.
Tyendinaga Terror Trail
266 York Road, Shannonville
What better time to take a walk down a haunted trail? But be warned: this annual experience isn’t for the faint of heart. As you make your way through the wooded trail, you’ll come across horrifying props, costumed scarers, and creepy animatronics. At the end, take a breath and watch a horror movie from a hay bale. If you are looking for a more family themed fright they do offer special times for walk throughs without actors, to help reduce the scaryness, check their Facebook Page to find out more.
Do the Time Warp Again!
Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Picture Show is at Tweed and Company Theatres in both Tweed and Bancroft this October and early November. This cult classic is complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props. This deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic musical is great fun for adults and a perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season! Note: This is recommended for ages 14+ and has content warnings. Please visit Tweed and Co. to read more. Shows run from October 22-26th in Bancroft and October 29th-November 2nd.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Marble Arts Centre
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Village Playhouse
Spooky Story, Crafts and Snacks the North Hastings Public Library
Youths ages 5-12 are invited to the North Hastings Public Library to celebrate Halloween with a spooky story, crafts and snacks!
When: Saturday, October 25th
Where: North Hastings Public Library
See more event details
Witches Walk and Haunted Bookstore in Stirling-Rawdon
Stirling-Rawdon is hosting their first Witches Walk this year! Visit Stirling Book Co for Storytime, Witches walk and Halloween treats.
Note: Registration required.
Stirling Book Co will also be holding a Haunted Bookstore Halloween on October 31st, for 19+. Grab a ticket for games, trivia, treats with costume & participation prizes and giveaways.
Friday, October 31st, 6:30-9:30pm
Spooktacular Halloween in Centre Hastings!
Centre Hastings has a ghoulishly good time planned for Halloween this year! Enjoy a night full of frightening fun and family-friendly festivities!
Kiwanis Club of Madoc – Haunted House
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 139 St Lawrence St E
Madoc Public Library – Trick or Treat Event
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 20 Davidson Street
Madoc Lions Club – Trick or Treat
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 76 St. Lawrence Street East
Central Hastings Early Education and Childcare – Trunk or Treat
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 203 Russel Street
Madoc Fire Department Association – Trick or Treat
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 244 St. Lawrence Street West
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Zombies, Maze Fright Nights, Trunk or Treat and Light up the Night in Marmora!
Join the Marmora Agricultural Society and Haunted Hastings for 4 nights of Halloween Maze Fright Nights.
Dates: October 27 to October 30th
Where: 29& 31 North Hastings Ave, Marmora
3rd Annual Zombie Walk
Date: Halloween Night, October 31st 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Downtown Marmora Parkette on Forsyth St.
See event details.
Trunk or Treat in Marmora
Join Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club for Trunk or Treat in downtown Marmora.
Date: October 31st, Starts at 5:00pm
Where: Downtown Marmora, walk through on Forsyth Street.
See event details
Light up the Night in Marmora with Candy, Candy, and more Candy!
Visit while out trick or treating for popcorn, hot dogs and hot chocolate.
Date: October 31st, from 5:00-7:00pm
Marmora Pentecostal Church, 53 Madoc St. Marmora
Haunted House and Trunk or Treat in Faraday!
On Halloween night, drop by the Faraday Community Centre for trunk or treat and a haunted house. BBQ is provided by the Bancroft Lions Club. This event is brought to you by the Faraday Recreational Committee
When: October 31 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: Faraday Community Centre, 13 Lower Faraday Road
Tudor and Cashel Township Presents Trunk or Treat!
Community members are welcome to decorate their cars and hand out candy in the township parking lot to ghosts, goblins and unicorns! Take a haunted walk through an eerie library if you dare.
When: Friday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00pm
Where: 371 Weslemkoon Lake Rd. Gilmour
See event details
Halloween at The Muse Cafe
Kids are invited from 5:00-7:00pm to dress up in costume and visit The Muse Cafe for free candy and hot chocolate or apple cider.
Then from 7:00 to 11:00pm, a night of music and fun begins with Open Mic Night. Dress up in costume and take a chance to win best dressed. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
When: October 31st
Where: The Muse Cafe, 23 Bridge Street, Bancroft
Halloween Party at Cube Coffee Bar!
Cube Coffee Bar is having a Halloween Party with dancing and costumes on Halloween night. Visit for ghoulish charcuterie, fab tunes, dancing and Halloween costumes. Cover is $10 or free with costume.
When: Friday, October 31st
Where: Cube Coffee Bar, 301 Victoria Street North, Tweed
Halloween safety
Trick-or-treaters:
- Bring a flashlight
- Wear reflective clothing, lights or glow sticks
- Stay in a group and don’t go alone
- Only go to well-lit homes
- Have all candy inspected by an adult before consuming
- Use crosswalks when crossing the street
- Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility
Homeowners:
- Keep outside lights on
- Remove any potential tripping hazards
- Don’t use candles in pumpkins
Check out these other Halloween safety tips from Health Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.
