Get into the Halloween Spirit in Mississauga
Halloween is around the corner, but don’t let that spook you if you don’t feel ready yet. Mississauga has the Luna Halloween Market, a Harvest Festival, Haunted historic nights, trick-or-treating events, and spooky dinners to get you ready and into the right spirit.
From sinister to family-friendly, here’s all the upcoming Halloween events happening in Mississauga you don’t want to miss.
Before Halloween Events
Luna Halloween Market — October 16 – 17
Luna is back for a spine-tingling two-day market at Vic Johnston Community Centre. This year’s theme: Night of the Vampire. Shop over 40 mystical vendors, discover your fortune with tarot card readers, dress up in your favourite gothic attire, meet Count Viktor, indulge in mocktails and blood bags at the Blood Bar, take part in the Vampire Scavenger Hunt, and so much more! Get your free tickets here.
Halloween Harvest Festival – October 17 – 18
Make your way to the Bradley Museum and get ready for fun family activities, including face painting, hands-on demonstrations, a petting zoo, live music, and more. Adult tickets are $10.49, plus fees.
Haunted Mississauga – October 23
If you love learning about local history and hauntings, then don’t miss this special event. For some bloodcurdling-chills, head over to Streetsville Memorial Cemetery for this Heritage Mississauga annual tradition, a Haunted Mississauga tour. Go back in time to the 1836 election and experience a night of living history.
Please note that tours leave every 20 minutes, beginning at 7:00 pm. Dress appropriate for the weather, with sturdy, comfortable footwear, and bring a flashlight (or phone with a light). Tickets can be purchased here.
Halloweenie Monsters Week — October 19 – 25
Want to add some creative and ghoulish Halloween décor to your home? Why not attend a workshop at the 4Cats Arts Studio Halloweenie Monsters Week in Port Credit? Have a monstrous fun time with hands-on art projects all week long. Find the right workshop for you and your family or attend them all.
The Other Side: Haunted Mississauga Revisited — October 27
Get your spook on when you attend The Other Side: Haunted Mississauga Revisited at the Small Arms Inspection Building. Hear spine-tingling tales of the darker side of Mississauga’s past that will set your teeth on edge. Get your tickets here.
Monster Mash – October 30
If you’ve got the moves and a costume, then bring your fabulous self to the Monster Mash Dance Party in Port Credit from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This is a free event that includes music and dancing, snacks, and delicious hot chocolate; great family fun.
Multi-Day Halloween Events
Monsterpaloooza – October 24, 25 & 31
Calling all little ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, come out and play in this two-hour event at Square One’s Boogles Playhouse. Choose from Stay + Play or Drop-off (where parents may leave but must stay within the mall) and get some shopping done.
Each event includes silly monster mask making, a magical witch’s caldron, a monster treasure hunt, Halloween games, a monster mash dance party, and more. Check availability and get your tickets here.
The Perfect Bite – October 31 – December 27
Tantalize your tastebuds with a delicious four-course meal as you help solve a mystery at the Luxe Convention Centre. Each course contains a clue and includes food-inspired puzzles that will help you discover the dark past of the Salty Six. This multi-day event does run until the end of the year, but why not make it a mysterious Halloween event?
Halloween Day Events
Port Credit Trick or Treat Trail at local businesses – Saturday, October 31
Kids love to get in some early trick-or-treating before the big event, so come to Port Credit between 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and support the local shops as they hand out treats to the little ghouls and goblins.
Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin Patch in the Port – October 31
If you decide to visit the Trick or Treat Trail earlier in the day in Port Credit, then you’ll want to stay a bit longer for some more Halloween activities from 2:30 pm – 5: 30 pm. Vibe to the spooky music, carve a pumpkin, and get your face painted.
Halloween in the Village – October 31
Get in some early Halloween fun in Clarkson between 11: 00 am and 2:00 pm. Kids will love jumping in the bouncy castles, fun Halloween-themed games, face painting, live performances, tricks (and treats), and more.
Halloween Dinner & Dance – October 31
If you decide to visit the Trick or Treat Trail earlier in the day in Port Credit, then you’ll want to stay a bit longer for some more Halloween activities from 2:30 pm – 5: 30 pm. Vibe to the spooky music, carve a pumpkin, and get your face painted.
Streetsville Spooktacular – October 31
Head on over to the Village of Streetsville on Halloween day from 10: 00 am until 1:00 pm for some early trick-or-treating, games, face painting, and more spooktacular fun!
The Monsters’ Ball – October 31
Dress up in your favourite scary costume and creep your way over to the Rec Room at Square One for The Monsters’ Ball. Tickets include $25 in gaming credits, one drink, music, your chance to win the costume contest, and 10 free games for your next visit. Note: You must be 19+ to attend this killer event.
Renaissance After Dark Halloween Party – October 31
Looking for an option that provides drinks, dancing, a costume contest, and a Midnight Pizza Station? Then this is the event for you! Tickets include a buffet dinner and midnight pizza. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Paint Nite: Ghoul Girls Night in the Garden – October 31
Love to paint? Bring your girlfriends for an afternoon of ghoulish painting at Cineplex Junxion Erin Mills. New to painting? Not to worry, the talented instructor will guide you step-by-step while you follow along and chat with your friends.
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