--- title: Get Goosebumps in South Eastern Ontario - 2026 edition date: 2026-09-18T10:30:00-04:00 author: Rosanne Lake canonical_url: "https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/get-goosebumps-in-south-eastern-ontario/" section: Articles --- ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth2400px/Pumpkinferno-UPPER-CANADA-VILLAGE4.jpg) # Get Goosebumps in South Eastern Ontario - 2026 edition Rosanne Lake South Eastern Ontario is so much fun it’s scary! For Halloween fans, this time of year is boo-tiful and the communities across the region are celebrating with goosebump-worthy events and activities. Read on to discover chills and thrills across South Eastern Ontario… if you dare! [**Kingston**](https://southeasternontario.ca/destinations/kingston/) [**Fort Fright**](https://www.forthenry.com/event/fort-fright/) Step into the shadows if you dare. Fort Fright is back with daunting haunting and stepped up scariness taking creep to the next level. See the historic Fort Henry transformed into a nightmare – not for the faint of heart! Experience dark Thursdays in October when all the lights will be turned off and visitors guided with only a single flashlight to ramp up the scare factor. New this year, take on a haunted maze location within the interactive parade square and see if you’re worthy of joining “The Following”. [**Ghosts & Mystery Trolley**](https://www.kingstontrolley.ca/trolley-tours/ghosttour/) Learn about the ghostly past of Kingston on a 90-minute evening tour! The Ghosts & Mystery Trolley by Kingston Trolley Tours reveals a darker side of the city, touring past sites like Rockwood Asylum, Kingston Penitentiary and Fort Henry, and hearing stories about hauntings and true events that will leave your spine tingling. Uncover the dark side of Kingston in style on an iconic red trolley! [**Investigate the paranormal**](https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/paranormal-investigations-at-murney-tower/) Find out what’s hiding in the shadows! The Haunted Walk is partnering with Phantoms of Yore to bring paranormal investigations to life across South Eastern Ontario and Murney Tower on Kingston’s waterfront is one of the stops! Want a traditional Haunted Walk experience? Haunted Walk Kingston hosts three! Grab your friends or fam and dive into the spiritual side of the city with [**ghosts of the SS Keewatin, Ghosts of Queen’s University or the Original Haunted Walk of Kingston**](https://hauntedwalk.com/kingston-tours/)! [**Bay of Quinte**](https://southeasternontario.ca/destinations/bay-of-quinte/) [**Tyendinaga Terror Trail**](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075713395472) This creepy trail delivers the shivers! Known as one of the scariest haunted trails around, the Tyendinaga Terror Trail is set for another year of screams and bad dreams. Visitors walk (or often run!) through the trail of props, costumed scarers and animatronics - it gets intense! There is designated family time on the trail earlier each evening with no scare actors, lots of popcorn, bouncy castles and more - but after 8 p.m. the trail dives into full scare mode. [**Lennox & Addington**](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/lennox-addington/) [**Haunted HalloWYN at Wynn Farms**](https://www.facebook.com/WynnFarmsAppleOrchard/#) Set in the corn maze after dark, Haunted Halloween is geared toward older kiddos and adults, with strobe lights, fog and spooky barn scenes. Enter the maze - if you dare! [**Brockville**](https://southeasternontario.ca/destinations/brockville/) [**Brockville Museum Cemetery Tours**](https://brockvillemuseum.com/adult-programs/) Stroll through Brockville's historic and picturesque cemeteries to explore topics of urban development, health and sanitation, the process of remembering, and evolving concepts of spirituality with the museum’s all-new Cemetery Tour! This 90-minute tour from the[ **Brockville Museum**](https://www.facebook.com/BrockvilleMus/?fref=ts) is set for October 31, and explores the Brockville cemeteries which date back to 1851. Looking to learn more? Discover some of the individuals buried in the cemetery in the[ **Stories from the Stones**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccerCQgUoeE&list=PLRt1yoSeiae5i8i4mdPlvijLHAfxknmQP) video series – new episodes will be added this fall! [**Fulford Place Ghost Tours**](https://brockvilletourism.com/event/fulford-place-ghost-tours/) Spooky after-hours tales of hauntings at this heritage mansion? Sign us up! Fulford Place has long been recognized as having a spirit or two living there full time. Get the scoop on who roams the halls at night during ghost tours taking place most Wednesday and Saturday evenings in October. Tickets sell out quickly for this event so book soon! [**Prince Edward County**](https://southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prince-edward-county/) [**Scarecrow Festival**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scarecrow-festival-at-macaulay-museum-tickets-2000982411257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) One of the County’s most beloved events of the season! Craft a character to bring home from a barnful of clothes and a mountain of straw. Set for October 10 and 11, 2026, families, friends and neighbours are invited to make their Thanksgiving one to remember by enjoying the fun at Macaulay House, with crafts, activities, visits to the fortune teller and mini hula hooping lessons, before settling in to make your own scarecrow (be sure to purchase your kits ahead of time!). [**Terror at MacCaulay**](https://www.facebook.com/terroratmacaulay/) What spirits will be awakened this year? This annual haunted walk-through at historic Macaulay Heritage House and grounds in Picton is a local favourite, with an apothecary to get brewed potions and s’mores, a scare zone and immersive installations. Do you dare walk through this haunted house? Don't miss these spooktacular events Oct 3 - [Ghostwalk with the Paranormal Seekers at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village](https://visitthecounty.com/events/ghostwalk-with-the-paranormal-seekers) Oct 23 - [Candlelight Graveyard and Gallows Walking Tour at Macaulay Heritage Park](https://visitthecounty.com/events/candlelight-graveyard-and-gallows-walking-tour) [**Wellington Pumkinfest**](https://visitthecounty.com/events/wellington-pumpkinfest) Pumpkins take centre stage in Wellington for a full day of family-friendly fall fun on Saturday, October 17! The annual Wellington Pumpkinfest brings the community together for a festive Main Street parade, a giant pumpkin weigh-off, live music, local vendors and plenty of activities for the kids, including face painting and inflatables. Come for the pumpkins, stay for the small-town charm and celebrate harvest season in Prince Edward County. ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth1600px/Wellington-Pumpkinfest.jpg?transformId=4825&site=default)[**SDG Counties**](https://southeasternontario.ca/destinations/sdg-counties/) [**Extreme Fear Hauntings in Chesterville**](https://extremefear.ca/index.html) Known for incredibly detailed props and well-timed jump scares, Extreme Fear Hauntings in Chesterville always gets great reviews. Open select dates until Oct. 30, this thrilling experience turns nightmares into reality. It’s deadly dark and sinister. Interesting tidbit - it’s located in a former school and right beside cemeteries which adds to the creep factor. Cue the evil laughter! [**Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village**](https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/pumpkinferno/) Get lost in a mesmerising world of thousands of illuminated handcrafted pumpkins, scenes and dreams! This night-time walk through features artistically-designed and authentic looking carved pumpkins along the streets and paths of the historic village. Taking place on select nights from October 2 to 31, the award-winning Pumpkinferno is a much-loved event each fall. Be on the lookout for new exhibits this year, as well as an interactive zone, miniature train ride, treats and more! [**Historic SDG Jail Paranormal Investigations**](https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/paranormal-investigation-at-the-historic-sdg-jail/) Become a ghost hunter and go inside one of the most sought-after paranormal sites in Ontario! Grab your beasties…we mean besties… and tour the 190-year-old SDG Jail through cells, the gallows, exercise yard and more. Creepiness is at a maximum here, where numerous unclaimed bodies are still buried on the grounds. The jail certainly has stories to tell, as the site of escapes, overcrowded jail, courthouse and even asylum. Look for more investigations at [**Sir John Johnson Manor House in Williamstown**](https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/investigation-at-sir-john-johnson-manor-house/) where reports of ghostly encounters date back for more than 100 years. Or, get your fill and book into the paranormal investigations at the [**Glengarry Pioneer Museum**](https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/paranormal-investigations-at-the-glengarry-pioneer-museum/)! Explore historic buildings, each with its own eerie stories at one of Ontario’s most mysterious historic sites. The events offer a full briefing on the haunted history of the site, equipment to be used and more. [**Cannamore Orchard Acres of Terror**](https://www.cannamoreorchard.com/acres-of-terror) Whether it’s the spooky wagon ride, house of terror, fog maze or spooky village there’s something to give you the jeepers creepers around every corner at Cannamore Orchards![ **Acres of Terror**](https://www.cannamoreorchard.com/acres-of-terror) is in its 34th year and ready to scare you silly with engaging human actors – tickets sell out in later October for this favourite fall event so it’s recommended to reserve a spot early. Look here for day sessions where attractions are toned down to be more kid-friendly. [**1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterway**](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/1000-islands-rideau-canal-waterways/) [**Diablo Manor**](https://www.diablomanor.com/) Looking for a Halloween experience that's a little out of the ordinary? Step inside Diablo Manor for an evening of Victorian decadence, mysterious artifacts and supernatural entertainment. Hosted by the wonderfully eccentric Scott McClelland, this intimate experience combines a tour of his extraordinary collection with a devilishly delicious dinner, mystifying performances and a séance to end the night. With just eight guests per evening, it's a wonderfully unusual way to celebrate spooky season. [**Kreepy Kemptville**](https://downtownkemptville.com/event/kreepy-kemptville-2026/) It’s creeping back into town… get ready for some ghostly fun at Kreepy Kemptville! On Saturday, October 24, 2026 kids and grown-ups alike are invited to dress up and have a frightfully good time in Downtown Kemptville. [**Read more: Ghost Stories on and around the Rideau Canal**](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/ghost-stories-on-and-around-the-rideau-canal-tales-of-the-rideau/) [**1000 Islands Gananoque**](https://southeasternontario.ca/destinations/1000-islands-gananoque/) [**Halloween Fun Fest**](https://www.facebook.com/events/345-herbert-st-gananoque-on-canada/halloween-fun-fest-2026-/27768089052894211/) You know what sounds like a good time? This: trunk or treat, pumpkin carving, mini putt, face painting, laser tag, climbing wall and fun for the fam. End the night with a movie! Set for Saturday, Oct. 24 and presented by the 1000 Islands Drive In and Silver Cinema in Gananoque – it’s a totally free event and no reservations required! Wear your costume and get ready for fun! [**Prescott Russell**](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/destinations/prescott-russell/) [**Paranormal investigations at L’Original Jail** ](https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/investigation-at-lorignal-jail-ancienne-prison-de-lorignal/) Dare to explore Ontario’s oldest jail, where tragedy and spirits linger. Known for its dark history, including multiple executions, [**L’Orignal Jail / Ancienne Prison de L’Orignal**](https://www.lorignalprison.com/) is believed to be haunted by the restless souls of the jail’s past. During this exclusive three-hour investigation, you’ll start with a briefing on the jail’s haunted past and strategies for collecting evidence. Then venture into the darkness, through cells and hallways to see what you find! With so many events to choose from, celebrating Halloween in South Eastern Ontario promises hair-raising excitement. Happy haunting! 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