Pumpkinferno is back this October to light up the night.

Halloween Events in Sudbury, Ontario 2026

Whether you like haunted attractions, spooky performances, shopping or just getting dressed up and partying with the kids, there's something happening in Sudbury this Halloween season. Check out these cool and creepy events—if you dare!

Glowing jack-o-lanterns stacked to resemble a barbed-wire fence, next to a scarecrow with a lit jack-o-lantern head, under a darkening sky with crescent moon

Pumpkinferno is back this October to light up the night.

By Northern Ontario Bigger than Texas, wilder than the west, more welcoming than a campfire in October, Northern Ontario is like no place else.

October 1, 2026

Remember when Halloween was just one night? Fortunately for those who love all the spooky creativity and fun, Halloween lasts for much of October now. In Sudbury, Ontario, choose from a variety of great Halloween events that are sure to keep the fun going all month long. About a 5-hour drive from Toronto or Ottawa and 3.5 hours from Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury offers great Halloween-themed weekend events that you can easily complement with a few extra days to explore the area’s natural beauty, fall colours and harvest-time treats.

Here are some of the great Halloween events in Sudbury, Ontario happening this fall:

Halloween at Dynamic Earth (featuring Pumpkinferno)

several elaborately-carved jack-o-lanterns glowing in the dark on, surrounding a glowing "Pumpkinferno" sign — Pumpkinferno is a site to behold and a great way to get in the spirit of the season.

This epic event at Dynamic Earth is back for weekend evenings from October 2 through 30, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Your evening experience will include the ever-popular Pumpkinferno (featuring over 7,000 themed pumpkins), spooky science experiments, a scavenger hunt, witchy crafts, the Big Nickel Show (a light and video production of Sudbury’s history), and the Bug Bistro (yes, edible bugs are on the menu). New this year: Adult Night on October 8—summon your favourite spooks and take the opportunity to dress up. For more information, including tickets and pricing, visit their website. Don't miss all the spooky, sciencey fun!

The Infirmary: A Terrifying Haunted Attraction in Sudbury

From the folks that brought you the former Terror Train comes a new scream park experience in the Greater Sudbury community of Blezard Valley. Northern Screams and the Sudbury Events Centre are joining forces to present The Infirmary, a haunted attraction built to test your nerve, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Inside its walls, dark secrets wait to be uncovered, and every corner brings the risk of a scream or a sudden creepy encounter.

If you're looking for a scare this Halloween season, The Infirmary is one way to find out how brave you really are. The event starts at 7 p.m., with multiple time slots available. Tickets are on sale now!

Sudbury Halloween Night Market

The 5th annual Amberhill Studio Sudbury Halloween Night Market returns on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 10 pm. Browse spooky art, treats and Halloween-themed goods from local vendors, see live performances and join the costume contest (come dressed for the occasion!). Check out their website for more information.

Monster's Ball X

Join Sudbury Burlesque Productions for "Monster's Ball X," a Halloween ball celebrating 10 years of Sudbury Burlesque, at the Sudbury Events Centre on October 29–31. This anniversary production brings back fan-favourite acts alongside brand-new performances, with group numbers, soloists, spooky spectacle, and a dance party that carries on after the show. Come dressed in your most extravagant Halloween attire for a costume contest with more than $1,000 in prizes. Check out their website for more information and get your tickets here (this event is 19+).

The Wandering Witches Masquerade

The Wandering Chapel and Witches & Weirdos invite you to The Wandering Witches Masquerade! This is a 19+ Halloween party at the Polish Combatants' Association Hall on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8 p.m. Come dressed as anything you can dream up (costume weapons aren't permitted). Your ticket includes featured performances by local artists, dancing, games, and a late-night pizza and candy bar, with a cash bar on-site. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, by e-transfer or at the door. Check out the event page for more information.

More Ways to Explore Sudbury in October

Be sure to make time to see some more “haunting” Sudbury sights too. Sudbury is also a fantastic destination for seeing spectacular fall colours. Explore a few of the area’s 300-plus lakes, with beautiful views and fantastic hikes, waterways for fishing and boating, and bike trails. For example, one gorgeous fall destination is A.Y. Jackson Lookout and Onaping’s High Falls, 45 minutes northwest of downtown Sudbury. Hike a 1-km riverside trail to a bridge that spans the 55-metre-high falls to see the landscape that captured the imagination of Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson. Check out these insider tips for stellar fall colour viewing locations too.

In Sudbury itself, why not visit the local craft breweries and distilleries to sample some fall offerings? Take a mini road trip to discover new and delicious eats, like Nickel City Cheese and The Valley Market. Local favourite eateries range from Thai and Indian to Mediterranean, Greek and Italian.

This fall, head to Sudbury! Create your ultimate combination of fun Halloween events, delicious food and drink, and outdoor adventure for a truly memorable fall getaway.

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