A Haunted Halifax Halloween: 9 Spooky Activities to Experience This October

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October is one of the most enchanting times of year to visit Halifax. The somber hues of the fall foliage bring striking natural scenery, while the shoulder season allows you to immerse yourself in the quiet, laid-back atmosphere of the maritime community as it prepares to celebrate the spooky season. From haunted history tours to family-friendly festivals, these are the top Halifax Halloween attractions you have to experience this October.

1. Haunted Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour

  • Date: Select Dates (Starting at 8:00 pm)
  • Location: Halifax Citadel 

Embark on a 70-minute guided tour of Halifax's most iconic landmark and uncover a seldom-explored side of the Citadel's haunted past. Starting after nightfall from the fortress’s foreboding drawbridge, visitors are guided by candlelight through dark tunnels, empty prison cells, and chilling stories of unexplained events that put a paranormal twist on this National Historic Site. Whether you are a history buff or a lover of all things horror, this is one haunted attraction you do not want to miss this October.of all things horror, this is one haunted attraction you do not want to miss this October.

2. Bluenose Ghosts Festival

  • Date: October 4-5, 9-12, 16-19, & 22-31
  • Location: Alderney Landing

With its haunted house, simulated casket rides, escape rooms, and more, the Bluenose Ghosts Festival at Alderney Landing has everything you need to satisfy your Halloween fix in Halifax. Start the evening off with The Manor Haunted House before heading to the Escape Room Challenge or the Creighton Crypt Ride.

Meanwhile, those less inclined to the spooky side can visit a medium for a spiritual reading or enjoy the free Selfie Haunted Park. Costumes are highly encouraged, and the festive spirit makes it one of the coolest ways to celebrate Halloween in Halifax.

3. The Halifax Ghost Walk

  • Date: Nightly May 2 - November 2 (Starting at 8:30 pm)
  • Location: Halifax Hill (At the base of the old clock tower)

From its historic citadel to old buildings converted into some of its most celebrated landmarks, Halifax has no shortage of haunted places, and they truly come to life around the Halloween season. Led by a passionate local, The Halifax Ghost Walk guides visitors to some of the city’s spookiest spots while exploring the legends, folklore, and haunted history that shaped them. It’s an evening of storytelling that makes Halifax’s past feel eerily alive.

4. RiverBreeze Fear Farm

  • Date: Fridays and Saturdays in October
  • Location: RiverBreeze Farm (108 W North River Rd, Truro, NS)

While about an hour’s drive north from the city, the RiverBreeze Fear Farm has become an annual tradition for many in the Halifax area, promising haunted houses, corn mazes, and a DJ catwalk every weekend through October. Here, terror is the theme of the night, with attractions so horrifying that they had to set the minimum age to 10+. This creepy farm transforms into a stage of pure Halloween scares, making it the perfect destination for teens and thrill-seeking adults.

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5. Halloween Town Market

  • Date: October 25
  • Location: Halifax Brewery Market

Back for its fourth annual event, the Halloween Town Market at the Halifax Brewery Market promises the perfect family outing for celebrating the Halloween season. Going light on the spooky and focusing on family-friendly thrills, the Halloween Town Market features free admission to an evening of face painting, glitter tattoos, live music, and trick or treating perfect for the little ones.

6. Ghost Ship Cruise

  • Date: October 25, 30, November 1
  • Location: Cable Wharf (1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax)

Climb aboard the Tall Ship Silva for one of the most unique ghost tours in Halifax. Embarking from the Cable Wharf, this hour and forty-minute tour guides visitors through the ominous twilight waters of the Halifax Harbour while exploring stories of old forgotten shipwrecks and the ghosts of Georges Island. Just be sure to leave the kids at home, as this spooky boat tour is reserved for guests 19 years of age or older.

7. Hellifax Horror Fest

  • Date: October 16-19
  • Location: Carbon Arc Independent Theatre

Nothing screams Halloween quite like a horror film festival. Celebrating its 6th annual event, the Hellifax Horror Fest has become the spot to get your horror fix. It features four days of Halloween classics, playing several feature films and short films at the Carbon Arc Theatre.

8. Halifax Paranormal Symposium

Date: November 1, 2025
Location: Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre

Step into the world of the unexplained at the Halifax Paranormal Symposium. This one-day event invites you to hear chilling stories, explore ghostly folklore, and join workshops led by paranormal investigators. With a mix of talks, discussions, and mysterious encounters, it’s the ultimate way to extend your Halloween season beyond October 31.t’s the seasonal mood with all of your Halloween favourites in a way they have never been performed before.

9. Noggins Farm Corn Maze & U-Pick Pumpkins

  • Date: September 13th to October 31st
  • Location: Noggins Corner Farm Market

Noggins Farm about an hour's drive north from Halifax promises a family-fun afternoon of pumpkin picking and wandering around a corn maze. Spanning over 8-acres, the corn maze is one of the largest in Nova Scotia and promises an exciting challenge for families of all ages.

Need somewhere to base as you explore all of Halifax's exciting Halloween activities? Book your room at Cameo Hotel & Suites for one of the best locations in the city.