Halloween activities for kids in Québec

Festival Frissons — Family Day

Festival Frissons

Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00–15:00

On October 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., discover Festival Frissons Family Day at Parc du Grand-Coteau. Booking is required, including for residents. Check the final programme before visiting.

Étrange Carnaval

Étrange Carnaval

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

From October 23 to 25, 2026, Étrange Carnaval returns to Québec City’s city-hall gardens. A free outdoor family outing. The 2026 programme will be announced on October 1.

Bonbons, potions et Naincantations

La Vallée Secrète

Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Saturdays · advance booking required

Solve friendly monsters’ riddles on a treasure hunt for ages 2–4, 5–8 or 9–12. Autumn theme: September 18–October 31; the website announces Saturday openings. Advance booking is required. Choose a route and departure on the official website.

Railway Ghosts: Halloween crafts

Exporail

Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Saturdays and Sundays

Children under 10 make a railway-themed Halloween mask inside a decorated railcar. Weekend activities: October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, and November 1. Included with museum admission. Check opening times before visiting.

Halloween story time

Bibliothèque L’Octogone

Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00–19:30

Put on your costumes for parent-and-child story time at L’Octogone in LaSalle. Stories and gentle thrills for ages 3–7, in French and English. Children must be accompanied by an adult. See the official page to plan your visit.

Mini robotics: Halloween (ages 5–6)

Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise

Oct 31, 2026 · 10:30–11:30

Build a LEGO robot and try simple coding with Sandrine. A Halloween workshop for children aged 5–6. Register with the library; 10 places are announced. An adult must remain in the library.

Joue-moi une histoire qui fait peur: Halloween special

Les Petits Ménestrels

Oct 17, 2026 · 10:30–11:15

At the Parc-Extension library, Soline invites children aged 3–8 to become little musicians. Tambourines, songs and witch stories come together in this participatory show by Les Petits Ménestrels. Check arrangements with the library.

Halloween at the Zoo

Zoo de Granby

Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Weekends

Come in costume for Halloween weekends at Zoo de Granby. Mascots, activities, candy and pumpkins for the animals are announced from October 3 to November 1. Check tickets, opening times and ride restrictions on the Zoo’s website.

Festilumi — Halloween

Festilumi

Dates and times on the booking calendar

Glowing pumpkins, giant dinosaurs and a neon maze: explore Festilumi’s light trail at Marché Central with the kids. An outdoor 1.5 km walk lasting about 60–90 minutes, open to all ages and stroller accessible. Choose your session on the booking calendar. The trail includes strobe lighting.

Gatineau Halloween run — the 1 km course

BougeBouge

Oct 24, 2026 · 19:35

October 24: put on your costumes for BougeBouge’s 1 km course in Gatineau. The listed start is 7:35 pm at Érablière high school, 500 Rue de Cannes. A headlamp is mandatory. Register each participant and confirm the final schedule with the organizer.

Little Monsters Village

Village Québécois d’Antan

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Solve a Halloween quest together, meet costumed characters, try old-fashioned games and see farm animals. At Village Québécois d’Antan, Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 to 25, 1–4 pm. A daytime outing designed for children. Advance booking is recommended.

Festiween — the illuminated village

Festiween

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Explore Festiween’s illuminated displays and pumpkins at Centropolis, near Cineplex Laval. October 1–31, Wednesday to Sunday, 6–10 pm. For all ages, with stroller access. Choose your tickets and check which activities cost extra.

The Little Monsters Workshop

Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier

Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Make a fear barometer at Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier. This family workshop runs October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, and November 1, from 11 am to 3 pm. Included with museum admission, subject to workshop capacity.

La Grande Frayeur — family rally

CCILaval / Vieux Sainte-Rose

Oct 25, 2026

Vieux Sainte-Rose welcomes families for a Halloween route with stops at local businesses on October 25, 1–4 pm. Check the program and visitor participation details with the organizer.

Mini chocolate-monster workshop

Choco Chocolat

Oct 24, 2026

Turn marshmallows into chocolate monsters at Choco Chocolat in Joliette. Book the 45-minute workshop on October 24 at 11 am. All ages; children under 8 need an accompanying adult who also registers as a participant. Listed price: $19 per participant.

Surprise chocolate-pumpkin workshop

Choco Chocolat

Oct 24, 2026

Create a chocolate pumpkin at Choco Chocolat in Joliette. The Citrouille surprise workshop is listed for October 24 at 1 pm, for ages 8 and up. Listed price: $45. Reserve and check availability with the chocolate shop.

Le Jardin des citrouilles

Jardin Moore

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

A gentle Halloween trail at Jardin Moore, with characters and little surprises for ages 0–8. October 17, 18, 24 and 25 in Mascouche. Choose a departure time through the ticket office for this family outing.

Productions Boo — little children’s route

Les Productions Boo

Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Les Productions Boo offers a separate area for little children in Terrebonne, October 30–November 1, 6–9 pm. Choose the children’s route; the main haunted route is scarier. Confirm access conditions. The organizer states that visitors may be filmed.

Ferme Guy Rivest’s Grand Labyrinthe

Ferme Guy Rivest

Explore the Grand Labyrinthe at Ferme Guy Rivest in Rawdon. The Apprenti docteur puzzle is for ages 4–8; ages 13 and under must be accompanied. October brings Halloween decorations without scare actors. Open September–October, Wednesday–Sunday, weather permitting; check the day’s hours.

Halloween in the pedestrian village

Tremblant

Oct 31, 2026

Come in costume to Tremblant’s pedestrian village on October 31, 10 am–3 pm. Families can enjoy entertainment, face painting and candy stations. The event is free; treats are available while supplies last.

Pick a pumpkin at Les Citrouillards

Les Citrouillards

Choose a pumpkin at Les Citrouillards in Saint-Eustache and explore the farm’s play activities. Share an autumn outing as a family. Check the calendar, tickets and included activities before visiting.

Citrouilleville — the pumpkin village

Citrouilleville

Sep 12, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Explore Citrouilleville with the family in Saint-Zotique. The 2026 season is listed September 12–November 1, on dates available in the booking calendar. Buy tickets online; there are no ticket sales at the gate. Choose your day and check visit conditions.

Halloween maze for little ones

Verger Labonté

Oct 31, 2026

On October 31, Verger Labonté offers its Halloween activity for young children, with characters and a magic-potion activity, in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot. Check times and tickets with the organizer. The October 30 horror program is a separate event for ages 13 and up.

Pumpkin picking in Beauport

Ferme Bédard Blouin

Choose a pumpkin together at Ferme Bédard Blouin. Picking starts September 19, daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm, until October 31 at the latest. Harvest and weather may shorten the season. Site access is free; pumpkins cost extra.

Pumpkin picking at Ferme Cossette

Ferme Jocelyn Cossette

Head to the pumpkin patch at Ferme Jocelyn Cossette in Saint-Narcisse for a family outing, with children’s play activities. Open on October weekends; check hours, prices and harvest availability with the farm.

Family pumpkin picking at Éco des Champs

Ferme Éco des Champs

Discover pumpkin picking at Ferme Éco des Champs in Gatineau’s Aylmer sector. The farm also offers animals and play areas for families. Available dates depend on the harvest, so check opening days and prices before your autumn visit.

The Halloween Ball

Jeunesses Musicales Canada

Oct 31, 2026

Music and dance come together at Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s Halloween Ball, at Salle Joseph-Rouleau on October 31, at 10 am and 11:30 am. This 55-minute French-language activity has versions for ages 3–6 and 7–12. Choose the session suited to your family.

After dark at Stewart Hall

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 16, 2026

Discover Stewart Hall by flashlight and hear spooky local stories on October 16, 6:30–8 pm. For children aged 6–12 with an adult. This bilingual activity is free; reservation required.

Family Halloween Day

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 25, 2026

Games and crafts await families at Olive-Urquhart Sports Centre on October 25, 11 am–3 pm. Celebrate Halloween in Pointe-Claire. Check the program for access details; some food costs extra.

Art workshop — spiders and scorpions

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 25, 2026

Create art inspired by spiders and scorpions at Stewart Hall on October 25, 1:30–3 pm. For ages 6–12 with an adult. This bilingual workshop is free; reservation required.

The witches’ dance

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 30, 2026

A witches’ dance is announced at Pointe-Claire Central Library on October 30 at 3:15 pm, as part of the family Halloween program. Check participation details and age recommendations with the library.

Halloween storytime at Valois

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 31, 2026

Halloween storytime for ages 2–5 at Valois Library on October 31. English session at 9:45 am and French session at 11 am. For library members; check registration requirements.

Zombie makeup

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 31, 2026

Get ready for a zombie transformation on October 31, 1–3 pm, at Pointe-Claire Central Library. For library members aged 0–17, with registration. Bilingual activity; bring old clothes to decorate. Choose makeup suited to your child’s comfort level.

The zombie walk

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 31, 2026

Come in costume for Pointe-Claire’s zombie walk on October 31 at 3 pm, starting at the Central Library. A free bilingual activity for all ages. Some costumes may frighten sensitive children.

Halloween in Cap-Rouge

Ville de Québec

Oct 24, 2026

A Halloween celebration for children and their families at Parc Provancher on October 24, starting at 4 pm. Admission is free. Check the municipal program and confirm the closing time before visiting.

Halloween at the Moulin — games and crafts

Moulin des Jésuites

Oct 24, 2026

Moulin des Jésuites offers riddles and crafts for ages 4–6, and Werewolf games and crafts for ages 7–12. October 24 sessions are listed at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Free; check which session suits your child’s age.

La Mascarade de l’Halloween

Promenade de la rue Racine

Oct 24, 2026

Rue Racine in Loretteville becomes a family Halloween celebration on October 24, 4:30–8:30 pm. Enjoy street activities with participating local businesses. The event is free; check the official program.

Abracadabra — treasure hunt

Plaines d’Abraham

Set off on Abracadabra’s self-guided treasure hunt on the Plains of Abraham, October 1–November 8. Recommended for ages 5–10, taking about 75 minutes. Pick up the $13 activity bag at the museum, designed for two children. The route is not fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

The grand witches’ ball

Municipalité de Rivière-Beaudette

Oct 31, 2026

Parc de la Clairière hosts Le grand bal des sorcières on October 31, 4:30–7:30 pm. A family celebration in Rivière-Beaudette with characters and light performances. Check the municipal program and participation details.

Sew a Halloween character

Ville de Rigaud

Oct 10, 2026

Sew a Halloween character on October 10, 1–2:30 pm, at Rigaud Library, 102 Rue Saint-Pierre. Free workshop for ages 7–12, with materials included. Residents and non-residents are welcome. Register by October 9 at 4:30 pm, subject to availability.

Spooky robots — creative workshop

Ruche d’art du Bic / Marché public

Oct 31, 2026

Ruche d’art du Bic offers Spooky Robots at Rimouski Public Market on October 31, at Parc de la Gare. The market runs 10 am–2 pm; confirm the workshop’s exact time and participation details. A creative family Halloween activity.

Costumed storytime — Lisette-Morin

Ville de Rimouski

Oct 31, 2026

Come in costume for Halloween storytime at Lisette-Morin Library in Rimouski on October 31 at 10 am. A free children’s activity; check participation details with the library.

Halloween storytelling and crafts with Joana

Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence

Oct 17, 2026

Enjoy English-language stories and crafts with Joana in Rimouski on October 17, 10–11:30 am. Usually aimed at ages 6–8, with other ages welcome. An adult must stay with their child. Confirm the venue and registration with Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence.

Les Défis Monstrueux

Bibliothèque municipale / Journées de la culture

Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

Three family puzzle stations await in the musical park beside Dolbeau-Mistassini’s library. An adventure designed not to scare. September 25, 9:30 am–noon and 1–4 pm; September 26, 1–4:30 pm. No reservation required.

Halloween costume evening at MAPP

MAPP

Oct 23, 2026

MAPP invites families to a costume evening on October 23, 6:30–8:30 pm, at 3511 Rue de Rouen in Montréal. Listed price: $2 per person aged 2 and up. Check registration and membership requirements with the organization.

Little Monsters Masquerade

Marché des trouvailles locales

Oct 24, 2026

Wear your costumes for a family outing at Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles on October 24, 10 am–5 pm. Children can enjoy face painting and a candy hunt through the stalls at Marché des trouvailles locales. At 345 Boulevard Sainte-Rose, Laval. Check participation details and prices with the organizer.

Little Monsters Carnival

Ville de Châteauguay

Oct 31, 2026

Celebrate Halloween with the family on October 31, 11 am–3 pm, at Agora Châteauguay, 75 Boulevard Maple. Children can enjoy pumpkin crafts, games, face painting, entertainment and colourful characters. Admission is free. Wear your costumes and check the city’s programme before your visit.

The Halloween Ball — Saint-Jérôme

Ville de Saint-Jérôme / Jeunesses Musicales Canada

Oct 30, 2026

Dance together to Halloween musical classics with Jeunesses Musicales Canada. October 30, 6:30–7:30 pm, at Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher, 101 Place du Curé-Labelle. Fantastic animals, witches and enchanted creatures bring this family show to life. Register through biblio.vsj.ca and check participation requirements with the library.