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About this event
Canada's largest Halloween pumpkin event builds a walk-through world of light: larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures inspired by Halloween classics, movies, music and pop culture, live carving demonstrations, seasonal food and drinks, and photo spots the whole way. The 2026 theme is "World Tour" — famous landmarks and icons rebuilt in pumpkins.
Follow an outdoor illuminated trail past more than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns and 100+ glowing sculptures — and because there are no actors and no jump scares, it works for every age, from toddlers to grandparents. Look for weekly extras too: pet nights on Wednesdays, Discount Thursdays, and themed Sunday nights.
How to get tickets
- Book a timed ticket on the official Pumpkins After Dark site before you go — Friday and Saturday evenings sell out first, especially the final two weekends (Oct 23–25 and Oct 30–31).
- Youth (ages 3–13) from $21.95, adults from $24.95 for general admission; adding the maze brings them to $28.95 / $31.95.
- Or go VIP: Daily VIP passes start at $36.95, and an Any Day Pass is $89.95.
Worth knowing before you go
- No jump scares and no scare actors — this is the Halloween night out for families who want the glow without the fright (the scary counterpart is Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland).
- Evenings get cold fast after the ~6:25 PM sunset — dress in warm layers; the trail is fully outdoors.
- Discount Thursdays are the budget pick; Wednesdays are pet nights if your dog has a costume career to launch.
- The last night is Halloween itself, Saturday October 31 — after that the pumpkins go dark for another year.
Details verified October 2026 from event listings and the organizer's published prices; schedules and prices can change — check the official Pumpkins After Dark site before you go.
