Museums, concert halls and ‘haunted’ estates set to host Halloween events in Mississauga
Mississauga residents looking for Halloween activities have several options to choose from this month and into November.
From pumpkin carving and petting zoos to spooky attractions and seasonal treats, several events are planned across the city for families and residents of all ages.
Here are some Halloween and fall activities taking place in Mississauga:
Halloween Harvest Festival
When: October 17 and 18, from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Bradley Museum
Visitors can roast marshmallows and make s’mores around a fire pit, visit a petting zoo, enjoy warm apple cider and take part in a scavenger hunt with prizes.
Other activities include heritage demonstrations, games, crafts, face painting, live music and scarecrow decorating. The event will also offer samples of freshly churned ice cream in fall flavours such as caramel apple and pumpkin spice.
The event is paid, and tickets can be purchased online or on-site at Bradley Museum. On-site payments are accepted by credit or debit card. The festival will take place regardless of the weather.
Creepy Cawthra Boo Bash
When: October 24 and 25, from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Cawthra Elliott Estate
Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in activities including a creepy room walk, games, crafts, face painting and a scavenger hunt with prizes.
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The event will also feature a Reptilia meet-and-greet, a craft market and hot chocolate.
Families can take part in pumpkin carving, with the finished pumpkins set to be displayed at Bradley Museum during the Park Your Pumpkin event on November 1.
The event is paid, and tickets can be purchased online or on-site at Bradley Museum. On-site payments are accepted by credit or debit card. The event will take place rain or shine.
Park Your Pumpkin
When: November 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bradley Museum
Visitors can stroll through the museum grounds illuminated by pumpkins, enjoy warm apple cider and grab fresh popcorn made over a fire.
Residents can drop off their pumpkins at Bradley Museum during the day on November 1 or bring them to the event and place them along the pathways. The pumpkins will be recycled at the end of the night.
The event is free to attend.
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