What to do for Halloween with kids? 15 outings in Greater Montreal (2026)
Halloween is not just the night of October 31: all month long, farms, museums and amusement parks in Greater Montreal organize activities for families. Here are our ideas, sorted by age and scare level.
In short: with toddlers, go for the orchards and the Botanical Garden; with 5 to 10 year olds, Festiween and La Ronde's Pumpkin Festival in the daytime; evening outings at La Ronde and haunted mazes are for teens.
For little ones who do not like to be scared
1. Halloween Thrills at the Botanical Garden
October 1 to 31: decorated pumpkins, a mysterious atmosphere and shows with the wizard Kalbacius. The show "Même pas peur !" is aimed at ages 4 to 8.
- 4101 Sherbrooke Street East, Montreal
- See the event
2. Railway Ghosts at Exporail
October 14 to November 1: a pumpkin trail and crafts for kids under 10. The ghost train is scheduled for October 24, 25 and 31 and November 1, but call ahead: the museum reports a problem with the track.
- 110 Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
- See the event
3. Halloween on Notre-Dame Street in Lachine
Friday, October 23, in the evening: a free candy hunt at the local merchants.
Pick your own pumpkin
4. Ferme Marineau (Laval)
Pumpkin fields, petting farms and an ice cream shop, no reservation needed.
- 4356 Dagenais Boulevard West, Laval
- See the listing
5. La Magie de la Pomme (Saint-Eustache)
Apples and pumpkins, tractor rides, a petting farm and a free maze on weekends.
- 925 Chemin Fresnière, Saint-Eustache
- See the listing
6. Ferme Quinn (Île Perrot)
Apples, pumpkins, squash and corn, an animal barn and a playground. Reservation required.
- 2495 Perrot Boulevard, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- See the listing
7. Verger Labonté (Île Perrot)
Pumpkins, a corn maze, puzzle games in the forest and a petting farm.
- 2291 Perrot Boulevard, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- See the listing
8. Les Vergers Petit et Fils (Mont-Saint-Hilaire)
A corn maze, a rally, a petting farm and a crêperie on weekends.
- 1020 Chemin de la Montagne, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
- See the listing
For ages 5 to 12
9. Festiween (Laval)
Evenings all through October: an illuminated village, a field of decorated pumpkins, photo sets and a kids' zone with face painting.
- Centropolis, 2888 Avenue du Cosmodôme, Laval
- See the event
10. Pumpkin Festival at La Ronde
October weekends, in the daytime: kids' shows, characters and rides in the Pays de Ribambelle. In the evening, it is time for Fright Fest, not recommended for ages 12 and under.
- 22 Chemin Macdonald, Montreal
- See the event
11. Gardens of Light
Until November 1: hundreds of illuminated lanterns at the Botanical Garden. Timed tickets.
12. Festival Frissons (Mascouche)
October 15 to 17: a 30 to 40 minute illuminated trail. Saturday is family day.
13. Mirabel Halloween Market
Saturday, October 24: artisans, Halloween products and family activities.
- 9175 Dumouchel Street, Mirabel
- See the event
A little farther
14. Halloween at the Granby Zoo
October weekends: pumpkins, riddles and the amusement park.
15. The Little Monsters' Village (Drummondville)
Saturdays and Sundays until October 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for kids in costume.
Our tips
- Book evening outings (Festiween, Gardens of Light): October weekends are very busy.
- With young children, choose daytime: many activities change mood after dark.
- Dress kids in layers under their costume: October evenings are chilly.
- Always check the hours on the official website: they can change with the weather.
Frequently asked questions
Where can we celebrate Halloween with toddlers in Montreal?
Halloween Thrills at the Botanical Garden and Exporail's pumpkin trail are designed for little ones. Farms like Marineau and La Magie de la Pomme are also perfect: you pick your pumpkin without any scares.
Is La Ronde OK for kids at Halloween?
Yes, in the daytime: the Pumpkin Festival offers shows and rides for kids. After 5:30 p.m., Fright Fest is not recommended for ages 12 and under.
Where can we pick pumpkins near Montreal?
In Laval (Ferme Marineau), Saint-Eustache (La Magie de la Pomme), Saint-Joseph-du-Lac (La Tête dans les Pommes, Verger Richard Legault), Île Perrot (Ferme Quinn, Verger Labonté) and Mont-Saint-Hilaire (Vergers Petit et Fils).
Which Halloween activities are free?
The candy hunt on Notre-Dame Street in Lachine is free, and many cities organize free neighbourhood parties. Check our Upcoming events page.
Information verified on October 9, 2026. Prices and hours can change: confirm with each venue before you go.
