Celebrate Spooky Season in Downtown Halifax

Things To Do This Spooky Season in Downtown Halifax

• Sail into the Supernatural with a Ghost Cruise

   

  Take a spooky cruise this October with Ambassatours with a Ghosts of Halifax Cruise aboard the Tall Ship Silva.

  Step aboard the Tall Ship Silva and set sail into the darker side of Halifax’s history on the Ghosts of Halifax Cruise, a haunting evening on Halifax Harbour.

  1.5-hours, 8pm, October 24, 25 & 30, 2026. 

  See tour times and complete schedule here.

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• Dare to be Scared on a Ghost Tour

   

  Fall is the perfect time to take a ghost tour of Downtown Halifax. With our rich and varied cultural, maritime and military history, expect to see some ghosts around every corner. 

  The Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour

  For 70-minutes, you'll be led by candlelight through the tunnels and prison cells of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (5425 Sackville St.). For those who dare to be scared only. Learn more here. 

  The Halifax Ghost Walk

  This 1 hour and 40 minute walk through Halifax's historic city streets features tales of ghosts, pirates, and hauntings of all kinds. Book your Ghost Walk here. 

• Spooky Fun & Games at the Board Room Game Cafe

   

  To celebrate the Halloween season, The Board Room Game Cafe is hosting plenty of fun activities, varying daily.

  October 21: 6pm - Disney Villains Trivia

  October 22: 6pm - Spooky One Shots 

  October 25: 12pm - Pumpkin Carving

  October 28: LGBT+ Magic - Casual Commander Night

  October 29: Special Halloween Blood on the Clocktower - play custom spooky scripts

   

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• Kissing Monsters: Drag X Burlesque X Dance

   

  Kissing Monsters - DRAG X BURLESQUE X DANCE

  • Friday, October 30
  • Garrison Seaport Hall, 1149 Marginal Rd
  • 9 pm

  TIME TO GET FILTHY. It’s gay christmas and Kissing Cousins and Monster Haus are at it again! This is the place to be this Halloween - part drag and burlesque show, part dance party, full on hot scary mess. Show up in your sluttiest and weirdest Halloween attire for a chance to win ‘Halloween hottie of the year.’ This is a show for the freaks, the scary season enthusiasts and for everyone in between. Come for the show, the rave, or both! There’s something for everyone.

  Featuring your favourite weirdos favourite weirdos: Lacia Majora, Babia Majora, Randi E. Rogenous, Hannibal Lickeder, Penny Cillin, Helena Havok and Izzy Limpwrist.

  ASL interpretation for showcase (9-11pm) 

  • $15 early bird
  • $20 regular
  • $25 at the door

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• Get Creeped out at an Escape Room

   

  If you haven't tried an escape room before, what better time to try one than at Halloween. 

  Captured Escape Rooms (1684 Barrington St.) has a number of creepy escape rooms that will leave you feeling lucky to have escaped from. 

  See all of Captured Escape Rooms' escape adventures here. 

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• Shockingly Good Fun at Discovery Centre

   

  Enjoy some frightfully good fun at the Discovery Centre!

  Spooktacular Science - Family Halloween Party
  Saturday, October 31, 9 am - 4 pm

  Spooktacular Science is back! Grab your costume and join us for a day of thrills, chills, and science spills!
  There will be tons of spooktastic activities, including:

  • Wickedly Writhing Worms: make your own ooey-gooey worms
  • Frankenstein’s Electrifying Lab: watch your hair stand on end
  • Eerie Art: conjure up secret messages and designs
  • Ghostly Potions: take part in haunted hands-on experiments
  • And more frightful fun for the whole family!

  PLUS jam out zombie-style to a special performance of Thriller by @halifaxdance at noon! 
  
  Spooktacular Science activities are included in regular admission.

   

  Science, Spirits & Boos: 19+ Halloween Party
  Saturday, October 31, 9 pm - midnight

  Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Discovery Centre! Our Science, Spirits, and Boos party is the ultimate 19+ Halloween experience in Halifax, blending eerie science with thrilling entertainment. 

  This is your chance to let loose, explore the Centre after dark, and enjoy exclusive adult-only programming. From spooky experiments to spine-chilling challenges, this will be a night to remember. 

  Book your tickets here.

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• Shop til you Drop at the Dead of Night Market

   

  Step out of the shadows at the Dead of Night Market. 

  Shop eerie creations, eat delish snacks, and summon your spooky spirit among local makers + dark delights. Friday, October 23, from 5 - 9 pm, at the Halifax Brewery Market. 👻

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• Halloween Broadway Brunch

   

  Take in brunch, Broadway-style and with a Halloween-twist, at The Carleton!

  Broadway Brunch, Halifax's favorite cabaret series, is back at The Carleton with an all-new Halloween edition!
  
  Featuring the sizzling talents of our region's finest, they will be serving up delicious and mouth-watering songs from such musicals as Beetlejuice, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show, and more!
  
  Broadway Brunch: Halloween Edition

  • Saturday October 31st
  • Doors @ 12PM | Show @ 1PM
  • The Carleton (1685 Argyle Street)
  • Wheelchair accessible venue
  • $30+HST

  Learn more here. 

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• Halloween at the Museum

   

  Celebrate Halloween with a nautical twist at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. 

  They will be offering tours on October 31st (included with admission):

  • 10:30 am - Maritime Ghost Stories
  • 11:30 am - Superstitions at Sea
  • 1:30 pm - Bloody Apron
  • 2:30 pm - Titanic Ghosts

  Dress-up in the days of sail gallery, watch spooky short films in the warehouse theatre and do scavenger hunts with prizes! all tours and activities good for the whole family. 

  More info here. 

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• Cookie Halloween Party at Argyle Fine Art

   

  Cookie Halloween Party!!! Saturday, October 31st, 2pm-5pm  $35 plus tax 🍪

  Get your treat on this Halloween with another paint party hosted by P4 patisseries and Argyle Fine Art! Each guest will have 2 pre-iced cookies, one pumpkin and one ghost, to decorate. A supply of paints,  icings, sprinkles and icing transfer decorations will be at your disposal to bring your creations to life. Wear a costume and be entered to win a Hauntingly cute gift pack from Argyle Fine Art! 

  TO PRE-REGISTER, contact Argyle Fine Art at 902-425-9456 or gmail us at gallery@argylefa.com

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• Celebrate Halloween at Stardust!

   

  Stardust Bar + Restaurant (1688 Barrington Street) has a number of Halloween events to help you get and stay in the spooky spirit. 

  Oct.24, 12-2pm: Halloween-themed Drag Brunch hosted by Elle Noir

  Oct.25, 7-10pm: The Reigning Witches Tour featuring Van Goth and Bones 

  Oct.28, 6-8pm: Halloween Crafting with Trish

  Oct.28, 8:30pm-Late: Scary-oke hosted by Kat and Patti K

  Oct.30, 6:30-9:30pm: The Rocky Horror Movie Night hosted by Bunni Lapin

  Oct.31, 12-2pm: Halloween-themed Drag Brunch hosted by Mya Foxx

  Oct.31, 10pm-2am: Freak Show Halloween Dance Party with DJ Fawn Big Canoe and Performances by Aaris and Val SickLover

   

  Stardust Event Calendar

• Don't Miss Dracula at Neptune Theatre

   

  Check out Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Neptune Theatre, perfect for audiences of all blood types.

  On stage until October 25. Get your tickets here. 

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• Safe Halloween at Queen's Marque

   

  Enjoy sweet treats and spooky fun for the entire family at Queen's Marque. 

  Grab a pumpkin in exchange for a donation to Feed Nova Scotia (non-perishable food items and cash accepted) while taking part in fun activities for the whole family. Come in costume, and get ready to trick or treat!

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• A Haunted Dining Experience at The 5Fishermen

   

  CLAIR OBSCUR: A HAUNTED DINING EXPERIENCE
  
  Where haunted history meets exquisite dining…
  
  Step into the shadows at 5Fishermen for an unforgettable Halloween evening featuring a four-course dinner, chilling ghost stories, and the mysteries hidden within these walls.
   

  • October 31
  • Starting at 6 PM
  • $95 per person
  • Only 30 seats available
  • Limited seating - only the first 30 guests to book will secure their spot!
  • To reserve your seat, email fivefishermen@graftonconnor.com
     

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• Noble Turns Upside Down

   

  Noble Turns Upside Down
  
  October 29, 30 & 31 · $25 per person · In Noble
  
  This Halloween, something strange is happening in Noble. For three nights, our speakeasy will be transformed into the Upside Down, with a special Stranger Things-inspired food and cocktail menu alongside our regular offerings. Your $25 gets you: a reservation (something we don’t normally offer in Noble) a welcome cocktail, and meat & cheese board.
  
  See you on the other side.
  
  Space is limited. Email Lacey@themiddlespoon.ca or via the link here https://themiddlespoon.com/events to reserve your spot.

   

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• Free Movie Mondays At Queen's Marque

   

  Enjoy FREE movies every Monday at Queen's Marque - Halloween edition. 

  • October 5:: Twilight - 7:30 pm

  • October 12: Paranorman - 7:30 pm
- rescheduled to October 15
  • October 19: The Lost Boys - 7:00 pm
  • October 26: The Corpse Bride - 7:00 pm


  Follow @parkvideo to keep up to date with rain dates and schedule changes. 

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• Movie Nights at Georges Island

   

  Movie Nights on Georges Island

  October 16: The Craft (1996) - 6:45 - 9:45 pm

  October 30: The Thing (1982) - 6:15 - 9:15 pm

  Book your spooky adventure with Ambassatours. 

   

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• The Gahaunted House

   

  The Gahaunted House, featuring spooky vibes, three Halloween cocktails, and $6 Gahan pints all day, is taking place October 29 - 31!
   

  • Thurs. Oct. 29: Halloween Trivia - 8 pm - prizes to be won!
  • Sat. Oct. 31: Costume Contest - 8 pm for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

  Gather your ghouls and make a night of it 🍻

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• Haliente Halloween Party

   

  Haliente Halloween Party

  
  Step into the shadows for a night of dancing, music, and drinks.
  
  Dress to impress. The vibe is Sinners-themed. Best costume gets $50 each to spend at the bar🔥
  
  Join us on Friday, October 30, for two rooms and one unforgettable night:
  
  💃 Salsa Room
  Salsa • Bachata • Merengue
  🕺 Kizomba Room
  Kizomba • Urban Kiz • Kompa • Tarraxinha
  ⏰ 8:30 PM - Beginner Lessons | 9:30 PM social dancing till….
  
   

  • $15 cover online
  • $20 at the door 
  • 19+ event
  • Bar open
     

  Come dressed for the darkness, bring your crew, and dance until the candles burn out. 🕯️🔥
  
  AND NO YOU WILL NOT BE INVITED INSIDE.

   

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• Monster Mash the Night Away

   

  For the 19+ crowd, many of  bars and clubs in Downtown are hosting Halloween-themed events. Here are a few you won't want to miss:

  Events are being added as we become aware of them.

   

  QUINTESSENTIAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HALLOWEEN
  October 31, Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

   

  PICK YOUR POISON
  October 29, 30 & 31, The Pint Public House

   

  GOOSEBUMPS RAVE
  October 16, Stardust Bar, 1688 Barrington St. 

   

  KINK-A-PALOOZA - PARTY & PLAY
  October 23, Stardust Bar, 1688 Barrington St. 

   

  THIRSTY THURSDAY COSTUME PARTY
  October 29, The Roxbury, 1743 Grafton Street

   

  THE ROCKY HORROR MOVIE NIGHT
  October 30, Stardust Bar, 1688 Barrington St. 

   

  EMO-WEEN
  October 30, Rumours, 1668 Lower Water St.

   

  WITCH’S COVEN AT THE AUCTION HOUSE
  October 31, The Auction House, 1726 Argyle Street

   

  THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN'S PUMPKIN PATCH
  October 30 & 31, Roxbury, 1743 Grafton Street
   

  DRACULA'S CASTLE
  October 30 & 31, The Dome, 1739 Grafton Street