Spook-tacular activities to experience in Mississauga this Halloween

It’s officially spooky season and Mississauga has many fang-tastic things for you and your ghoul crew to do. There’s a little something for everyone, so be sure to check it out!

Celebration Scare

Head over to Mississauga Celebration Square from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 for an afternoon filled with Halloween-themed activities, creepy concoctions and delicious treats from The Porch vendors, Spooky Storytime in the Amphitheatre and trick-or-treating for the young ones. Learn more

For Teens, By Teens: Haunted Halloween Scavenger Hunt

On Wednesday, October 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., gather your friends to solve riddles of the hidden haunted pumpkins around the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Costumes are encouraged! Learn more 

Nature in your Neighbourhood

On Saturday, October 26 from 2 to 3 p.m., visit Burnhamthorpe Library to learn about some of the local “creatures of the night” and how they adapt to the dark living in and around urban spaces. Learn more

Halloween Harvest Festival

Put on your costume and enjoy some old-fashioned Halloween, settler and Indigenous fall traditions at the Bradley Museum. Secure your spot on Saturday, October 26 or Sunday, October 27 from 12 to 4 p.m. There is a free shuttle available from Clarkson GO to the museum. Get tickets 

Author Talks: Andrew F. Sullivan

On Wednesday, October 30 from 7 to 8 p.m., ask questions, learn about the writing process and find out more from Andrew F. Sullivan about his novel The Marigold. Reserve a spot

Park your Pumpkin

Wander the pumpkin-lit Bradley Museum grounds while sipping warm apple cider and enjoying a fall treat. Give your Halloween pumpkins one last chance to shine on Friday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn more

Drop-in Library events

Libraries around the city will be hosting Halloween-themed story times and family drop-in programming. Check your local library for more information.

Community events

Looking to get into the Halloween spirit? Check out these festive celebrations taking place throughout Mississauga for the whole family to enjoy:

Spooky at Illumi Mississauga
Immerse yourself in Halloween scenes backed by soundtracks taken from iconic horror films that will undoubtedly give you thrills and chills.

Night Market Harvest Festival
Get ready for fall themed photo ops, free giveaways, live music and some delicious food trucks.

Halloween in the Village – Clarkson
Come in costume and enjoy games, bouncy castles and trick-or-treating at participating businesses.

Streetsville Spooktacular
Calling all ghouls and goblins to the 19th annual Halloween event in The ‘Ville.

Help make trick-or-treating accessible and inclusive for everyone

Over 400,000 children in Canada identify as having one or more disabilities that may prevent them from enjoying trick-or-treating.

You can help to remove barriers for children with disabilities in our community by supporting the Treat Accessibility initiative. Here are some tips:

• Provide barrier-free access: make sure to place your trick-or-treating station at a location that is easily accessible to all. For example, clear your driveway and pathways of any obstacles and make sure it is well lit.
• Create a safe environment: if you are planning to decorate your trick-or-treating station, front yard or other visible areas of your home, make sure that you are creating decorations that can be enjoyed by all. For example, refrain from the using strobe lights and high-pitched, sudden loud noises which may be alarming for some children.
• Everyone is different: various disabilities can affect how someone interacts with others. Practice patience and understanding to ensure that trick-or-treaters feel comfortable and welcome.

For more information about this initiative, visit the Treat Accessibility website.

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