October’s final stretch is packed with spooky surprises across the region. Whether you’re into haunted trails or dark history, these towns are serving up tricks, treats, and a whole lot of local charm.
Dryden
Trunk or Treat & Museum Haunted House
Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Trunk or Treat), 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Haunted House) Location: City Hall & Dryden District Museum
Start your spooky evening with a stroll through the parking lot, where car trunks are transformed and costumed volunteers hand out treats with flair. Then head next door to the Dryden & District Museum for a haunted house experience that’s equal parts eerie and educational. Expect cobwebs, creaky floors, and maybe a ghostly curator or two. It’s a one-stop shop for fright and delight—perfect for families who like their Halloween with a side of history.
Dryden Fall Fest: Trunk or Treat – Your Sunset Country
Dryden & District Museum’s Haunted House – Your Sunset Country
Masquerade Ball at the Legion
Date: October 26, 2025
Time: 8:00PM – 1:00AM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Dryden #63
Step into a night of mystery and moonlight as the Legion transforms into a swirling masquerade of masks, music, and mischief. Whether you’re channeling Phantom of the Opera or a glitter-drenched ghoul, this ball invites you to dance beneath the chandeliers and let your alter ego shine. Expect live music, costume prizes, and just enough drama to make you wonder who’s really behind the mask. Formal flair or spooky chic, either way, it’s a night to remember.
Masquerade Ball for the Dryden Renaissance Faire – Your Sunset Country
Sioux Lookout
Haunted Library Night
Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Sioux Lookout Public Library
Ghost stories, creepy crafts, and maybe a librarian in a vampire cape. Great for kids and brave bookworms alike.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Date: October 31, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Town Beach Trailhead
Local businesses and volunteers line the trail with decorated booths and candy galore.
Red Lake
Trunk or Treat
Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Red Lake Community Centre Parking Lot
Get ready for a parking lot party where creativity meets candy. Local families, businesses, and organizations transform their car trunks into spooky, silly, and downright spectacular mini haunted scenes. Kids in costume roam from trunk to trunk collecting treats while parents admire the DIY graveyards and ghostly decor.
Red Lake Trunk or Treat – Your Sunset Country
Ear Falls
Trunk-or-Treat at the Arena
Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ear Falls Arena Parking Lot
Details: Local families and groups decorate their car trunks with spooky scenes and hand out treats.
Spirit Walk
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: English River Trail, Ear Falls, ON
A guided walk through the woods with storytelling, lanterns, and just enough mystery to keep you on your toes.
Whether you’re dodging costumed creepers, working off that sugar high, these towns are ready to deliver a Halloween season full of thrills, chills, and community charm.
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