Halloween 2026 in York Region
Halloween: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Trick-or-treat streets, pumpkin trails, haunted walks and family events across York Region.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026. York Region's Halloween season runs through October, with downtown trick-or-treat afternoons, museum haunted trails, pumpkin displays and theme park scare nights. This page lists the events we have confirmed with each organizer, then everything Halloween-themed in our events calendar.
Browse events by city: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan.
Halloween Events in York Region
Confirmed from each organizer's 2026 announcement. Check the official link before you head out - times and venues can change.
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland
Select nights, September 25 to November 1, 2026 · From 6:00 p.m.
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON
Haunted mazes, scare zones and night rides at the theme park on select evenings.
Pumpkins After Dark - Markham
October 2 to 31, 2026 · Evenings (see the official site for times)
Markham Museum
9350 Markham Road, Markham, ON
A walk-through trail of thousands of lit, hand-carved pumpkins and pumpkin sculptures on the museum grounds.
Family Fright
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Georgina Village Museum
26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON
A haunted trail, a Monster Mash dance party and family games at the village museum. Costumes are encouraged.
Haunted Halloween Hike
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sharon Temple Museum and Gardens
18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON
A spooky trail walk with live music, a dance party, a vendor market and an outdoor screening of Halloweentown.
Spooky Village
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Richmond Hill (starts at 10225 Yonge Street)
10225 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON
Free trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, with a dance party, face painting and a costume parade.
Halloween on Main
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Main Street, Stouffville
Family Halloween activities in Civic Square and 19 on the Park, and treats from businesses along Main Street.
More Halloween Events: Library Parties, Crafts and Costume Fun
From the York Happening events calendar, updated daily.
Georgina-Brock Garden Club - Fallscaping
Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre · 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Costume Exchange
Nobleton Branch, King Township Public Library · 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Volunteer Art Club: Spookify a Book (13–17 yrs)
Richmond Hill Central Library · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join The Town of Aurora for Colours of Fall Concert
Aurora Town Park · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Costume Prep: Advice & Assistance (Ages 13+) Free, Drop-in
Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Costume Exchange
King City Branch, King Township Public Library · 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Volunteer Art Club: Spookify a Book (13–17 yrs)
Richmond Hill Central Library · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Costume Contest (All Ages) Free, Drop-In
Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library · 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Fibre Art: Harvest Pumpkin in Wool
Varley Art Gallery of Markham · 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Movie: Disney's Hocus Pocus (All Ages) Free, Drop-in
Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library · 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Back out of Helloween: The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute
Stephen Leacock Theatre · 7:30 PM
Introduction to DND for Teens: Halloween Edition: Queensville
Queensville Library · 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Volunteer Art Club: Spookify a Book (13–17 yrs)
Richmond Hill Central Library · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spooky Tic Tac Toe Boards
Georgina Public Library - Discovery Branch · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Halloween in York Region: FAQ
When is Halloween in 2026?
Halloween is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. In York Region, Halloween events run through October, and most family trick-or-treat events happen on the last two weekends of the month.
Where can kids trick-or-treat at a Halloween event in York Region?
Downtown business associations and towns hold daytime trick-or-treat events, where shops hand out treats along the main street. Each one we have confirmed is listed on this page with its date, time and price.
Are there free Halloween events in York Region?
Yes. Many town and downtown events are free, and so are most library Halloween programs. The big haunted attractions, such as theme park scare nights and pumpkin trails, need tickets. Every listing on this page shows its price where the organizer has published one.
What are the biggest Halloween attractions in York Region?
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan runs on select nights from late September, and Pumpkins After Dark fills the Markham Museum grounds with thousands of lit, hand-carved pumpkins through October. Both need tickets.
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