​​BRAMPTON, ON – The City of Brampton is gearing up for the Halloween season, offering a wide-range of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the city! This year’s festivities have something for everyone, including events designed to be inclusive and accessible.

 Families enjoying a Mad Scientist presentation at a 2023 Fright Nights event. Credit: City of Brampton

2024 Halloween Activities in Brampton

Fright Nights

Supported through the generous sponsorship of Newton’s Grove, Renewal by Andersen and Tim Hortons, the City of Brampton is bringing back Fright Nights. This family-centered event features festive activities such as a mad scientist demonstration, games, seasonal crafts and more. Registration is not required, drop-in to the location of your choosing to attend this event. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. While Fright Nights are free community events, non-perishable food donations to Knights Table are appreciated. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend these events. Shuttles services provided by Brampton Transit will be available to bring attendees to the Fright Nights events from nearby schools including Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School, St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School and Castlemore Public School. For more information about Fright Nights and the shuttle service schedule, visit Brampton.ca/frightnights. 

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024

Time: 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Cassie Campbell Community Centre, 1050 Sandalwood Pkwy. W., Brampton, ON

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time: 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Cassie Campbell Community Centre, 1050 Sandalwood Pkwy. W., Brampton, ON 

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Time: 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Rd., Brampton, ON 

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: 5:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre, 10150 The Gore Rd., Brampton, ON 

Inclusive Halloween Dinner & Dance

Returning for another year, the City is welcoming individuals ages 14 years old and older, living with a disability to the Inclusive Halloween Dinner and Dance. Generously sponsored by 407 ETR, the event includes activities such as a costume contest, spot-dance prizes and more. Tickets for the dinner and dance are $21.63 and tickets for the dance only are $10.81. Personal Support Workers are welcome to the event at no cost and are required to purchase a dinner-only ticket to participate in the dinner portion of the event. Space is limited, so register today by visiting this website. 

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Time: 6:30 – 10:30 pm (dance begins at 8 pm)

Location: Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre (formerly Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre), 30 Loafer’s Lake Ln, Brampton, ON 

Haunted Halloween Movie Night 

For the first time ever, the City of Brampton is hosting Haunted Halloween Movie Nights. Enjoy Halloween classics with friends and family and pre-show activities including magic shows, face painting and more.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 (Hocus Pocus)

Time: 6:15 - 9:30 pm  

Location: Save Max Sports Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy E, Brampton, ON 

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 (Haunted Mansion)

Time: 6:15 - 9:30 pm  

Location: Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St E, Brampton, ON 

Halloween Fun at the Youth Hub

The Susan Fennell Youth Hub is inviting youth to join in the Halloween fun and showcase their artistic abilities with a Halloween ceramic painting workshop and a pumpkin carving and decorating contest. Winners of the pumpkin contest will receive a prize! 

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 (Halloween Ceramics)

Time: 5 – 7 pm 

Location: Susan Fennell Sportsplex Youth Hub, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton, ON

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest)

Time: 5 – 8 pm 

Location: Susan Fennell Sportsplex Youth Hub, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton, ON

Trick or Tree Community Tree Planting and BBQ at Crawley Park

In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), individuals are invited to come dressed in their Halloween costumes and help make a lasting impact on the local ecosystem by planting trees. Contribute to a greener future and enjoy free BBQ, fun-filled kid's activities and an exciting prize for the best costume!

Trees play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. They absorb carbon dioxide, improve air quality, provide habitats for wildlife and contribute to soil health. By planting trees, you can help combat climate change, protect biodiversity and create greener, more vibrant communities for generations to come. Bring your family, friends and neighbours, and join us in making a difference this Halloween!

Registration for this event is required. Visit this website to reserve a spot by Friday, October 25. 

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Crawley Park, 40 Crawley Dr., Brampton, ON 

​Tips for an accessible Halloween

• Make sure the path to a trick-or-treating area is well-lit.

• Clear driveways and pathways.

• Move cars out of the driveway to allow better accessibility for trick-or-treaters.

• Create a trick-or-treat station at the end of a driveway, out of a garage or a vehicle’s trunk.

• Provide barrier-free access free of stairs and inclines.

• Refrain from using strobe lights or high-pitched, sudden loud noises.

• Keep pets safe and secure.

For more information on Treat Accessibly and to get a lawn sign, visit Treataccessibly.com 

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Ensure that all pets stay safe while celebrating Halloween and remember that pets can become stressed with the unusual sights and sounds. ​

• Keep pets indoors in a safe area. Provide a quiet room away from the front door for your pet and have someone stay with them. 

• Keep treats out of reach. Many candies, such as chocolate, gum, and sugar-free candies containing xylitol, are toxic to animals. If you suspect your pet ingested something toxic, call your veterinary clinic immediately. 

• Only dress up your pet if they are comfortable. If you decide to dress your pet in a costume, always prioritize their safety and comfort. Choose comfortable costumes and always supervise them. Some costumes can restrict movement, be a source of stress and discomfort, cause trouble breathing, and be choking hazards. 

• Keep decorations out of reach including candles (fires and burns), lights (chewing into cords can cause serious issues), garlands, fake cobwebs, rubber eyeballs (choking hazard), etc.

• Ensure IDs are attached and updated (such as collars, licence tag and microchip contact information).

• Minimize noise. Consider handing out treats on your porch or driveway to avoid people ringing the doorbell or knocking.

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“Our goal is to make Halloween in Brampton a fun and memorable experience for everyone, regardless of ability. We are excited to offer a variety of inclusive activities that allow all residents to participate, whether it's enjoying a Fright Night event or dancing the night away at our Drop-in Dinner and Dance. By ensuring accessibility and creating a welcoming environment, we are making sure everyone in our community can enjoy the magic of Halloween together. We wish all our residents a fun and safe Halloween!”  
- Anand Patel, Director, Recreation, City of Brampton