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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Take Part in a Spooky Spectacular Lego Extravaganza
BRICKSPLOSION 2025: Halloween LEGO® Fan Event transforms the Lighthouse Arts Centre into a world of spooky spectaculars where wicked witches, lumbering zombies, and sneaky skeletons roam between monstrous MOCs (My Own Creations)!
Dates: October 25th & 26th, 2025 Don't miss the biggest Halloween party—be part of the fun by wearing your creepiest costume and snagging some candy while you're at it.
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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 Queens Marque
The Queens Marque is hosting Safe Halloween on Saturday, October 25 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 plenty of fun activities, varying daily.
October 19: Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 22: Tim Burton Trivia
October 26: Boardroom of Horror
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.
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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.
Science, Spirits & Boos: 19+ Halloween Party
October 31, 9 pm - midnightGet 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.
Spooktacular Science
November 1, 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!).
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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:
October 17, Stardust Bar & Kitchen, 1688 Barrington St.
MUSICAL MONDAY: The Rocky Horror Picture Show ✨💄
October 27, Rumours, 1668 Lower Water St.Big Craft Energy: Pumpkin Decorating
October 26, Stardust Bar & Kitchen, 1688 Barrington St.Halloween Block Party
October 31, Neon Armadillo, The Dome, Retro Dance Bar 1741 Grafton St.October 31, Stardust Bar & Kitchen, 1688 Barrington St.
October 31, Lot Six, 1685 Argyle St
Halloween Costume Party - Trick
October 30, The Toothy Moose Cabaret, 1661 Argyle St.Beyond 30 Halloween: 30+ Day Party
November 1, Pacifico, 5171 George St
November 1, Rumours, 1668 Lower Water St.
Gagaween: Lady Gaga + Halloween Drag Show
November 1, Stardust Bar & Kitchen, 1688 Barrington St.
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Shop til you Drop at the Dead of Night Market
Step into the shadows (in the afternoon) at the Dead of the Afternoon Makers Market at the Halifax Brewery Market on Oct 26 from 12–4pm 👻
Shop eerie creations, eat delish snacks, and summon your spooky spirit among local makers + dark delights.
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.