The leaves are falling from the trees, the days are getting shorter, and there's a chill creeping into the air. It must be spooky season in Downtown Halifax!
And if you're looking for some frightfully good fun, here's a list of things to do in Downtown Halifax to get you in a spooktacular mood this Halloween season.
Top photo: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Things To Do This Spooky Season in Downtown Halifax
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Sail into the Supernatural with a Ghost Cruise
Ambassatours Gray Lines has a number of chilling ghost cruises that will be sure to send a tingle down your spine.
For spooky family fun, try the Harbour Hopper Ghost Tour or the Family-Friendly Ghost Ship Sailing Cruise. Or for those looking for more hair-raising entertainment, try the more adult-focused Ghost Ship Sailing Cruise or the Halifax Halloween Themed Party Cruise.
See all of Ambassatours' cruise options here.
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Safe Halloween at Historic Properties
The Historic Properties is once again hosting Safe Halloween on Saturday, October 26 from 12 noon to 5 pm.
Each ghoulish guest gets to pick a pumpkin in exchange for a donation of a non perishable food item for FEED Nova Scotia. Plus, enjoy other frightfully fun and FREE Halloween activities for the whole family.
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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.
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.
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Spooky Fun & Games at the Board Room Game Cafe
To celebrate the Halloween season, The Board Room Game Cafe is hosting the Festival of Frights from October 23 to 31, with a new spooky event taking place each day leading up to Halloween.
October 23: Murder Mystery Night
October 24: The Dungeons and Drag'Uns: Haunted Manor Drag & Improv Show
October 27: Puzzle Palooza
October 30: Scooby Doo Trivia
October 31: Spooky RPG Halloween Night!
Learn more about the Festival of Frights and buy tickets for each event here.
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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.
Both Captured Escape Rooms (1684 Barrington St.) and Trapped Halifax (1313 Barrington St.) have a number of creepy escape rooms that will leave you feeling lucky to have escaped from.
Grab some friends and try Captured Escape Rooms' new escape adventure "Morela's Dark Fortune". Or venture into a mysterious world with "The Study: Scalpels and Saws".
See all of Captured Escape Rooms' escape adventures here.
Trapped has some freaky escape rooms to check out this Halloween. Test your skills at "The 13th Exit", "The Dollhouse" or "Jack the Ripper".
See all of Trapped Halifax's themes here.
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Shockingly Good Fun at Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre is hosting two shockingly fun Halloween-themed events this October. Enjoy a family-friendly event in the afternoon, and then return for some 19+ fun in the night.
Spooktacular Science
October 26, 9 am - 4 pmGet ready for a Halloween like no other at Spooktacular Science! Bring your family for a day filled with spine-tingling experiments, gooey fun, and exciting activities! Whether you’re a brave ghost hunter or a curious little scientist, there’s something for every child (and adult!) to enjoy.
Buy tickets here (Discovery Centre members and kids under 3 are FREE!).
Science, Spirits & Boos: 19+ Halloween Party
October 26, 9 pm - midnightGet ready for a frightfully fun night at Discovery Centre with their Science, Spirits, and Boos party, the ultimate 19+ Halloween experience in Halifax, blending eerie science with thrilling entertainment.
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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Brunch it up - Halloween Style!
Brunch is always a good idea, but brunch + Halloween? Sign us up!
Broadway Brunch - Halloween Edition
October 26 & 27, 1 - 2:30 pm
The Carleton, 1685 Argyle St.Drag Brunch at Stardust - Halloween Edition
October 26, show starts at 12 noon
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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:
A Burlesque and Drag Halloween Show
October 24, Rumours, 1668 Lower Water St.Nightmare on Barrington Street
October 26, Stardust Bar & Kitchen, 1688 Barrington St.Chappell-ween: A Chappell Roan Halloween Drag Show
October 28, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, 1741 Grafton St.Halloween at The Bitter End
October 31, The Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant, 1572 Argyle St.Halloween Block Party
October 31, Neon Armadillo, 1741 Grafton St.Halloween Costume Party
October 31, The Toothy Moose Cabaret, 1661 Argyle St.Trick-or-Treat Bar Crawl
November 1, The Pint, The Bitter End, The Maxwell's Plum, & The Toothy Moose CabaretPersian Halloween Party
November 2, Hide + Seek Nightclub and Lounge, 1737 Grafton St.
Wondering what else to do this fall in Downtown Halifax? Check out our list of suggestions here.
Fall is the perfect time to Stroll and Shop in Downtown Halifax.
If you're planning on driving Downtown this spooky season, don't be scared! Make your parking plan before your Downtown Adventure.