Pumpkinferno is back this October to light up the night.

Halloween Events in Sudbury, Ontario 2024

Whether you like film, wine, theatre 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 Bonnie Schiedel Bonnie Schiedel is an award-winning freelance writer and editor for print and web.

October 8, 2024

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 all the Halloween events in Sudbury, Ontario happening this 2024.

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 September 27 to October 27, 7 pm to 10 pm. Your evening experience will include the ever-popular Pumpkinferno (featuring over 7,000 themed pumpkins), "Creep it Real" Science, the Spooky Scavenger Hunt, 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 are some bonus events: Sensory Friendly Halloween, (running October 20 and October 27) and the Underground Mine Tour—a not-so-spooky, family-friendly guided mine tour that takes you through the evolution of mining, 7 storeys underground. For more information including tickets and pricing, visit their website. Don't miss all the spooky, sciencey fun!

Fields of Fear Scream Park

Spooky Halloween theme park tents lit up in a field at night to invite visitors — Fields of Fear offers Halloween fun for every age.

From the folks that brought you the former Terror Train comes a new scream park experience in the Greater Sudbury community of Blezard Valley. Running on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from October 11-30, Fields of Fear promises a world of terror and thrills at the ultimate Halloween haunt experience! Explore the dark arts, encounter terrifying creatures, and immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit like never before. Bone-chilling special events include something for all ages, from the Wicked Ware Outdoor Night Market (Oct 11 from 7-10 pm), a family-friendly PumpkinFest (Oct 20 from 12 pm to 4 pm) and a spine-tingling NightTires Cruise Night (Oct 27 from 7 pm to 10 pm). Purchase your tickets now and prepare for a night you’ll never forget.

SICK (Sudbury Indie Creature Kon)

decorative — SICKos unite! Horror fans shouldn't miss the Sudbury Indie Creature Kon.

Back for its third year, SICK takes place September 27 and 28. This annual horrorfest at the Place Des Arts hosts a full weekend of indie horror screenings, celebrity guests, panels and workshops, live Q&A, vendors, photo ops, an afterparty with live music, and much more. Join other indie horror fans and creators as they share ideas about the craft and have a fun, horror-filled weekend.

Monster's Ball 8: Miss Monster Universe 2024

Join Sudbury Burlesque Productions for "Monster's Ball 8: Miss Monster Universe 2024". Enjoy this ultimate Halloween party and burlesque show with a silly pageant theme, showing at the Grand Theatre in Sudbury on October 24-26. Cheer on some classic monsters, horror icons, and intergalactic creatures as they compete in a hilariously spooky striptease contest. There will be over 20 performers, a costume contest, vendors, surprises and even an after-party. Check out their website for more information and get your tickets here (this event is 19+).

Hallo-wine 2024

Two glasses of wine next to a platter of grapes and cheese, lit by candlelight. — Celebrate Halloween deliciously at Hallo-wine 2024!

Hallo-wine 2024 brings you fabulous wines and food with a fun atmosphere on November 2 at Wander Food & Wine. Enjoy a selection of Halloween-inspired snacks, featuring the now-infamous "Seven Deadly Sins" themed menu (that changes every year—think Layer Caviar Dip for greed, Lobster Thermidor for pride, and Nashville Hot Chicken for wrath).

Amberhill Gallery Sudbury Halloween Night Market

Shop for all things creepy at the Amberhill Gallery Sudbury Halloween Night Market on the evening of October 25 and choose from a variety of items with a fall or Halloween theme. Or simply go shopping, no creepy required: discover the delights of small-city thrifting and vintage or find something new and notable in the curated collections of independent shops and boutiques, including locally made wares.

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-m 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 three 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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About Bonnie Schiedel

Bonnie Schiedel is the founder of www.tbaywithkids.ca, which covers fun family-friendly attractions, events and restaurants in Thunder Bay. She enjoys canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing and travel, and you can read more of her award-winning work at www.northstarwriting.ca.