Fall & Halloween Events
As autumn paints Barrie and the region in brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, the season comes alive with festive experiences. From pumpkin picking and scenic hayrides to corn mazes, harvest celebrations, and sweet seasonal treats, there are endless ways to embrace fall. Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, enjoying crisp countryside air, or exploring family-friendly festivals, Barrie and the region offer the perfect backdrop for unforgettable autumn adventures.
Barrie Haunted Harbour Tour
Scary Company
Starting Location: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie
Date: Sunday's in October
Embark on a spine-chilling adventure along Barrie’s fog-draped waterfront. As dusk settles over the harbour, follow our eerie path by the water’s edge, where whispers of lost sailors and restless spirits still echo in the night.
Haunted Downtown Ghost Tour
Scary Company
Starting Location: 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie
Date: Thurs-Sat in Sept & Oct
Step into the unknown and uncover the eerie stories that linger in the shadows of downtown Barrie. As night falls, we’ll guide you through dimly lit streets, hidden alleyways, and centuries-old buildings where restless spirits are said to roam.
Barrie Hill Farms Fall Festival Wknds
Barrie Hill Farms
2935 Barrie Hill Road
Springwater, ON
Date: Wknds from Sept 5 - Oct 31, 2026
Live music, browse local artisan vendors from The Sunday Market, savour delicious fall treats, and take in the beauty of the farm’s cozy fall atmosphere.
Chappell Farms Fall Festival
Chappell Farms
617 Penetanguishene Road
Barrie, ON
Date: Sept 19 - Oct 31, 2026
Visit the animals, run on the hay bale run, explore the corn maze, ride on the tricycle track, walk the new walking trail and pick your perfect pumpkin.
Harbourfest
3999 Friday Drive, Innisfil, ON
Date: Sept. 19, 2026
Celebrate Harbourfest with authentic Bavarian music, traditional food and beer, and a lively beer garden atmosphere.
Pumpkin Mania - Wknds Only
Rounds Ranch
1922 County Road 92
Elmvale, ON
Date: Sept 19 - Oct 25, 2026
Yee Haw! Celebrate the fall season with us! Tractor rides to the pumpkin patch to pick your favourite Free any size, any colour pumpkin.
Pumpkinferno
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury Drive
Pentanguishene, ON
Date: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2026
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour Join us for Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour - a spooky start to the Halloween season! Bring the whole family and experience a hauntingly good time!
Drysdale's Haunted Harvest Village
Drysdale's Tree Farm
6635 Simcoe County Rd 56
Egbert, ON
Date: Wknds in Oct 3 - 31, 2026
A festive fall outing with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun, and spooky décor and gift shopping at Drysdale’s Haunted Harvest Village.
Hometown Harvest Festival
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
16164 Highway 12 East, Midland
Date: Oct 10–12, 2026
Experience the beauty of the harvest with take-home crafts, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Halloween Hustle Trail Running Race
Hardwood Ski and Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd. West, Oro-Medonte, ON
Date: Oct. 25, 2026
A fun 5K trail run featuring single- and double-track trails, hills and roots, plus a chance to win the annual costume contest.
Hellarious: The World's Bloodiest & Funniest Magic Show
Georgian Theatre
1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON
Date: Oct 30, 2026
A wild Halloween stage spectacular combining jaw-dropping illusions, outrageous comedy, and over-the-top horror, featuring Canadian illusionist Aaron Matthews.
Spooktacular Movie Magic: Hotel Transylvania
Five Points Theatre
1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Spooky fun awaits with Hotel Transylvania, slime-making, Halloween treats and more!
