Cannon Knitting Mills Haunted Tour & Investigation

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When: Oct. 28 at 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Where: 134 Mary Street (30-minute bus ride)

Local paranormal enthusiasts claim that the Cannon Knitting Mills building is as active as ever this Halloween. The massive space, rumoured to be built in the 1850s, has been boarded up and inaccessible to the public for years. ‘Spooky Steph’, a paranormal investigator from Haunted Hamilton will be leading a search for ghosts through the run down building. Bringing EMF meters and pendulums is encouraged. Tickets are $20.

Bizarro’s Factory of Fear

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When: Oct. 27 – 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: 367 Highway 5 West (15-minute drive)

There’s a thrill that comes with finding yourself lost amongst projections, animal cages and a pig-man hybrid waiting for you in a dark corner. Bizarro’s Factory of Fear delivers this nightmare in two 53-foot tractor trailers on a 64-acre property in the middle of nowhere: Dundas.

There’s live entertainment and campfires during the night, and curious explorers can also walk amongst Egyptian mummies and life-size wax figures of serial killers in the Museum of Oddities. General Admission tickets are $15, and you can add a VR experience for an additional fee.

“The Shining” Movie Screening

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When: October 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: The Zoetic Theatre (45-minute bus ride)

Psychological thrillers complete Halloween, but completely ruin the chances of getting any sleep afterwards. The Shining is one of the world’s scariest movies and a Halloween classic. The unforgettable Grady Daughters will be making an appearance on the big screen at the Zoetic Theatre, followed by a short horror film courtesy of the Hamilton Film Festival. Tickets are $11.50.

Zombie Walk

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When: Oct.28 at 12 p.m.

Where: Gore Park (20-minute bus ride)

Is your local cemetery missing a few zombies? Chances are they’re gathering at Gore Park and living bodies are invited too, but only if they can blend in. Take Ezekiel’s advice from The Walking Dead, and fake it until you make it. Dress in your worst attire and head to the Zombification Station for a make-over of a lifetime. The walk will start at 1 p.m. and end at the Brew Café and Bar for the afterparty. Non-perishable food donations are encouraged.

Pumpkin Night Hike

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When: Oct.27 at 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Where: 85 Oak Knoll Drive (12-minute walk)

If midterms got you scared enough and you need to wind down this Halloween, head out with your friends for a relaxing hike and games hosted by Smiles for Sickness. The one-kilometre trail will be lined with festive jack-o-lanterns to guide you through Westdale Woods. Donations are encouraged and proceeds will go towards the Cootes Paradise Home & School and the Royal Botanical Gardens.