13 Spooktacular Ideas For Halloween In Montreal [2024]

There’s so much going on in Montreal in the fall and Halloween in Montreal is no exception.

If you’ve outgrown trick-or-treating, here are 13 spooktacular Montreal Halloween activities to keep you entertained all October long!

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Top Things To Do In Montreal On Halloween

The top things to do in Montreal on Halloween range from being able to sleep at night, to not being able to go to the bathroom without every single light on!

1. Visit A Haunted House: Malefycia

There was a time when finding the coolest haunted house on your block for trick-or-treating was the thing to do in Montreal on Halloween.

But now that you’ve outgrown the trick-or-treating scene, doesn’t mean you can’t still go to a haunted house on Halloween.

In Montreal, the scariest, spookiest place is Malefycia. It’s seriously horrifying.

They transform a space to another world and hire actors to spook the living daylight out of you.

It’s so terrifying, you have to sign a waiver before you go inside. And I mean, signing a waiver is always scary!

two skeleton driving a red car. There's a giant pumpkin on the car and another skeleton is holding it on the roof of the car.

In the background is a fake made up graveyard for halloween.

2. Visit A Haunted Village In Drummondville

Why stop at just a haunted house when you can explore an entire haunted village?

This halloween activity is an hour and a half drive from Montreal, but it’s worth it.

La Village D’Antan is a village that’s stuck in the past. It’s honestly also really nice to visit during any day of the year but on Halloween it transforms into the Haunted Village of Drummondville.

There’s a separate family section for those looking for less of a fright too.

They even have a themed restaurant where you can dine in horror before enter the haunted village.

Photo by Ján Jakub Naništa on Unsplash.com

A spooky creepy dark scene of a haunted house. The grass and lawn is pitch black ,there's an outline of a tree next to the house. IT's a white mansion, some of the lights are on adding a yellow colour to the blue and black image. The sky is clear but a blue ambiance. It's kind of foggy evening as well as there are outlines of trees behind the house but they're lighter. — *Photo by Ján Jakub Naništa on Unsplash.com*

3. Have A Real Good Time At Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (show) is a Montreal Halloween classic. Seriously, you can’t call yourself a Montrealer if you’ve never attended this show at least once.

Over Halloween weekend, actors ad lib in front of the live screening of the The Rocky Horror Picture show movie

Get ready to dress up, sing along, and do the time wrap again for this truly unique activity!

You’ll have to buy tickets in advance for this show.

The theater at the rocky horror picture show in montreal on halloween before the show starts. The seats are int he mezzanine, the chairs are red and already filled with people dressed in various costumes. You can see the stage below with a projector screen in the middle (to show the movie at the same time). The theatre itself is grand with light blue and gold decor.

4. Attend The Biggest Halloween Party In Montreal @ La Voûte

I’ve been to Halloween parties in Montreal before, and to be honest, they aren’t my cup of tea.

But this is the biggest Halloween party in Montreal. So if you go to any, it should be at La Voûte. If I didn’t bring it up I’m sure I would have gotten some complaints.

La Voûte is a club set in an old bank vault from the 1920s. I mean if that’s not an epic backdrop for a halloween ball, I don’t know what is!

Dress up in full costume and get ready for a night of blood and scares!

5. Pick & Carve Your Own Pumpkin

Apple picking is a very popular fall activity in Montreal, but now you can also pick your own pumpkin.

There are a few pumpkin patches near Montreal to pick your own pumpkin. The closest (and most popular) is Quinn Farms in Îles Perôt.

a haunted decorated house in montreal for halloween at night. A vertical image shows a lawn filled with gravestones, creepy standing baby dolls with black marker drawn on their face , a gated off cage with more dolls trapped inside. There's also a carved pumpkin with light shining through it's face.

You can also get a Halloween filled day at Verger Labonte. They have pumpkin picking and a corn maze!

Or if you just want to stay on the Island, you can always go to Atwater or Jean Talon Markets in Montreal.

Don’t forget to carve the spookiest pumpkin there is!

6. Get Lost In SOS Labyrinth Blackout Montreal Halloween Edition

If you’re looking for family friendly things to do in Montreal on Halloween look no further than the SOS Labyrinthe in the Old Port.

They host a Halloween special event in Montreal during the month of October.

The SOS Witches ball is every Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from October 5 to 29.

7. Escape An Escape Room – Spooky Montreal Halloween Activities

What’s more terrifying than being trapped in a room with your friends? The only way out is to use your brains (that might actually be scarier!).

A/Maze Escape room has a few locations around Montreal with varying themes that they’re constantly changing!

If it’s your first time trying an escape room, I recommend starting with the easiest one they have!

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8. Attend Candlelight Halloween

Candlelight symphonies are set in the Basilica Notre Dame in Montreal. Listen to music with only candlelight lighting up your surroundings.

Candlelight Halloween is performing all your Halloween favourites.

Photo by Kris Schulze on Pexels.com of the inside of the notre dame basilica candlelight on halloween in montreal. This is a photograph of the jaw dropping organ all lit up leading all the way up to the tall ceilings in the basilica. The lights are an orange, yellow, and blue tones. — *Photo by Kris Schulze on Pexels.com*

9. Explore Pumpkinferno

If you’re up for a bit of a drive, you won’t regret visiting Pumpkinferno for Halloween.

Upper Canada Village sets up a beautiful art exhibition with pumpkins and lights. It’s truly spectacular!

The only downside is that it’s almost two hours away and you want to visit at night… so weekend getaway anyone?

a halloween pumpkin sit in the foreground of the photo. You can see a blurry image of a scary witch brewing her cauldron behind, but she's looking directly at you with her long grey hair and pointed which noise. Beautiful yellow trees create the perfect fall backdrop

10. Go On A Ghost Tour For A Spooky Montreal Halloween

Think you’re safe on Mont Royal, Griffintown, or in the Old Port? Think again!

Discover all the spooky tales of Montreal’s past on Halloween night. I had no idea there are hauntings in some of Montreal’s most popular areas.

Haunted Montreal offers ghost tours on Mont Royal, Downtown, Griffintown, and even virtual tours. Or book a ghost tour of the Old Port through Viator.

You can also see more organized ghost tours through Viator.

Halloween decorations in daylight. Two witches are brewing in a giant cauldron that's almost bigger than them. The cauldron is resting on some ripped limbs, bones, and skeleton heads.

The witch on the left is pale, with long grey hair, and classic witches outfit reaching out to stir the cane in the cauldron.

The witch on the right is looking much worse, grey in tone, as though they're no longer flesh, more bones. They are holding a cane to stay upright.

11. Fright Fest @ La Ronde

Fright Fest is a month long Montreal Halloween festival at La Ronde. Starting at the beginning of October, the amusement park is transformed into a nightmarish place.

It’s all fine and dandy when the sun is out, but if you stay past dark, you’re in trouble.

As of 6:00 PM the lights turn off and the ghouls comes out…

See what else they’re planning for this years Fright Fest at La Ronde.

12. See A Movie At The Spasm Film Montreal Halloween Festival

SPASM is Quebec’s short film festival dedicated to any films that are... how to we say, unique!.

The films can be horror, drama, or even a comedy. As long as they’re a bit quirky, they’re in the festival!

The films are showcased over Halloween weekend in Montreal.

Artwork made from pumpkin halves on a giant black board. The pumpkins are making a haunted house barn. Next to the artwork is a pumpkin scarecrow.

13. Lune Noir At Parc Jean Drapeau

Parc Jean Drapeau transforms into a haunted space for the last weekend in October.

During the day they have family friendly activities, but only the bravest should venture there at night…

Find out more information about Lunar Night.

Bonus: See A Halloween Classic At The Drive In

It’s always fun snuggling up and watching a halloween classic at home with some candy. But step it up a notch this year and head to a drive in theatre.

The Saint Eustache Drive is usually shows free Halloween movies over halloween weekend. See what’s on the big screen this year!

You can also check out Parcours Gouin, they host a halloween special for families which includes showing a film (this year they’re showing the Haunted Mansion, but it will be in French!).

drive in montreal at dusk. This is the entrance to the drive in, cars are lined up under a lit up sign that says: Marche aux Puces. You can almost make out the times and movie showings above.

Need Inspiration For A Halloween Costume

Most of these things to do in Montreal on Halloween involve dressing up in a costume.

If you need some inspiration to help you decide, check out the trendy costume for this year.

Get ahead of the game so you have the most options to choose from for your costume, and you get first dibs between your friends!

Where To Buy Halloween Costumes In Montreal?

Halloween costume stores in Montreal tend to pop up as early as August, so keep an eye out for those! There’s always a Halloween section at Village des Valeurs and most Party stores as well.

Or you can order your Halloween costume Spirit Halloween.

a creepy closeup of a witch statue with a green face, long grey hair, a classic witches hat, you can see her creepy green skinny hand holding the top of a cane. The background is a typical fall scene with yellow leaves all around.

P.S. Need A Place To Stay In Montreal? Hotel Recommendations

I love going on staycations at Hotel Nelligan in the Old Port of Montreal. It’s in a great location, walking distance to everywhere you need to be. When you stay there you can’t miss out on their unique roof top terrace above the hotel. See room rates & availability.

I’ve also stayed at the newly built Homewood Suites in Montreal Midtown (west of the city) and I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for a hotel that isn’t in the city centre. But they also have a branch downtown as well. It has a little kitchenette in every room and breakfast is included. Even though it isn’t downtown, you aren’t far from it. It’s walking distance to the Namur metro station, which will get you downtown in less than 20 minutes. See room rates & availability.

Here are some other alternatives I’ve heard about if you’re looking to stay in Downtown Montreal;

If you’re looking to stay in the heart of Downtown Montreal check out Auberge Les Bons Matins. This is a one of a kind stay perfect for a romantic getaway in Montreal. In this charming inn in Montreal, you’ll get a taste of local life. See room rates & availability.

You can also stay Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites if an auberge isn’t your style. Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites is in a supreme location in between the orange and the green metro line that get you anywhere else in the city. Breakfast is also included with your stay! See room rates & availability

For more accommodation options in Montreal, see Booking.com.

on the walking brain free things to do in Montreal it takes you through the Plateau in Montreal. You can tell it's the Plateau because they have a very distinct style of homes in Montreal. The stairs are on the outside of hte house. Red brick four story homes, with the fourth story looking more like the windows are in the roof, and the firststory is the basement. It's golden house, the clouds are light but scattered throughout the blue sky.

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