Creepin' it Real in #SJTownsByTheBay 🎃

October 18, 2023


🎶Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, this, our town(s by the Bay) of Halloween🎶

Whether you're looking for the ultimate scare or family-friendly fun, Saint John & the Towns by the Bay has every trick and treat for a fang-tastic spooky season!

Dia de los Muertos Saint John

October 28th

Art, color, creativity, and community come together at the Dia de los Muertos Saint John festival! Take to the streets of uptown Saint John and enjoy ballet performances, art installations, a DJ party, and much more. Don't miss out on this unique celebration of culture and Mexican heritage!

Haunted Walks, Talks & Tours

Various Times and Locations

October 18th - 29th, 5PM - 9:30PM | For the faint of heart and the ultimate thrill seekers, Rockwood Park Haunted Campground is sure to provide entertainment for all this Halloween. Attend before 7PM for a low scare option, or visit between 7PM and 9PM for bigger scares. Get your tickets before they're all sold out!

 

October 20th, 7PM - 9PM | Join David Goss for a thriller night at Saint John Ghosts Far and Wide. This truly haunted tour includes the Millionaire Row Ghost, the Butcher's House Ghost, the Headless Ghost of Golden Grove Road, the Treasure Hunting Ghost, and more! Pre-register to secure your spot on the walk.

 

October 25th, 7PM - 8PM and 8:15PM - 9:30PM | Prepare for a scare at Saint John's second-oldest building. Ghost Stories at Loyalist House with David Goss shares spooky tales of New Brunswick ghost stories. Reserve your spot in advance!

 

October 28th, 5PM - 6:30PM and 6:30PM - 8:30PM | You'll say "fangs for the memories!" after Scare to Care SJ and the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield's Halls of Terror! This all-ages event is fun for the whole family to take part in.

 

October 28th & 29th, 10AM - 4PM | Pick up your free Pumpkin Passport and peruse the pathways of the Dutch Point Trail for pumpkins. Find stamps inside each one to help complete your passport for a chance to win a spooktacular prize!

 

October 29th, 2PM - 3PM and 6PM - 7PM | Is something strange lurking in the Imperial's walls? Find out at the Imperial Theatre Ghost Tours! Featuring tales from the history of the 110-year-old building and details of the numerous ghostly sightings that have occurred within. Grab your tickets today!

 

Fun for Little Witches, Goblins & Ghouls

Various Times and Locations

October 21st, 11AM - 12:30PM | Trick or treat yourself to a spooky bath bomb making workshop with The Blue Pelican! Tickets available in-store or online.

 

October 21st, 11AM - 8PM | It will be a graveyard smash at Gellyball Saint John's Monster Mash. Dress up in your favourite costume and have a spook-tacular time. 6 players minimum to reserve a time.

 

October 27th, 7PM - 8PM | Have some skele-fun at the Town of Quispamsis's Spooky Poems and Costume Strut! Enjoy spooky poems with David Goss, wonderful selfie opportunities with the Giant Jack creature, pumpkin trees, haunted cabin, Count Scapula and Cinder-patella, and a new creature.

 

October 28th, 11AM | Join Indigo for a special Halloween themed event with Narwhal and Jelly's "A Super Scary Narwhalloween"! Spooky storytime, spooktacular Narwhal costume activity sheet, and craft your own Narwhal Tusk.

 

October 28th, 11AM | Head to the Saint John City Market for some Halloween festivities at their Haunted Market!

 

October 28th, 2PM - 4PM | We'll give you a hint at who will be making an appearance this Halloween: They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky! Head to the Imperial Theatre for a Retro Film afternoon showing of the Addams Family Values (1993).

 

October 28th, 2PM - 4PM | Join the crew at Kredl's and carve a freaky friend for your Halloween festivities. Fee includes your pumpkin and use of their carving tools.

 

October 28th, 11AM - 3PM | Kids of all ages are invited for a fang-tastic time at the Saint John City Market's Haunted Market. Enjoy trick or treating, balloon animals, prizes, and more.

 

October 28th, 5PM - 8:30PM | Journey through the twisted corridors of terror at the IACT Haunted House - a place where reality blurs and time is twisted! Under 7s, 5-6:30PM; ages 8+. 7-8:30PM.

 

October 28th, 8PM - 10PM | Wear white and jump under the blacklights at the Halloween Glow Night at Oasis Trampoline Park! For jumpers age 12 and up.

 

October 29th, 9AM - 9PM | Treat your littles to an early Halloween at EXIT Realty's Trunk or Treat

 

October 29th, 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Join the Town of Hampton for a Halloween Costume Skate! This is a free, family-friendly event. Wear your favourite costume and jam out to some Halloween tunes on the ice.

 

October 29th, 3PM | Watch the Saint John Sea Dogs take on the Quebec Remparts at their Halloween Game! Make sure to wear your best costume. There will be treats... and maybe a few tricks, too...

 

October 29th, 3PM - 4PM | Ghouls just want to have fun at the Town of Rothesay's Halloween Skating Party! Dress in your best costumes, and enjoy face painting, hot chocolate, treats, and stories with David Goss. 

 

October 31st, 6PM - 8PM | Loch Lomond Mitsubishi's Hallowe'en Trunk or Treat will give you and your kiddos 'pumpkin' to talk about. No lines, just candy! 

Not-So-Family-Friendly Frolics

Various Times and Locations

October 21st, 3:30PM - 7PM | Get ready to party like the undead at the Saint John Zombie Walk. Shufflers will meet at King's Square for 3:30pm before beginning to, very slowly, make their way to the Area 506 Waterfront Container Village at 4:30pm. 

 

October 21st, 4PM - 6PM | October is a ghoulishly good month to get out for a good cause! Dress in your best witch or warlock attire, grab a paddle board or kayak, and head to the Carrying Cove meeting point for Witches & Warlocks on the Water at New River Beach.

 

October 26th, 8PM - 1PM | Get spooky with Dooly's at their Killer Halloween Party! Make sure to put your best costume on, and enjoy Halloween cocktails, games, music, and more.

 

October 27th-31st, various times | Prepare to be scared at the Fundy Frights Haunted House! This attraction includes strobe lights and fog machines - use your best judgement before entering.

 

October 27th, 9PM | It's time to get spooky at Wasted Day Brewing! Enjoy a Halloween Costume Party with the ghoulish sounds of Jamie Comeau & the Crooked Teeth, and The Austin Eatman Band. This is a 19+ event.

 

October 27th, 9:30PM | Grab your pals and head to the Evandale Resort for its Halloween Party with Mo & Jed! Dress your best, and dance the night away - #SquadGhouls.

 

October 27th & 28th, 10PM | Take in some mystical late-night fun at the Crave Lounge Halloween Costume Party!

 

October 28th, 8:30AM - 12PM | All witches, warlocks, and non-binary mystics are welcome to join the paddling coven in their watercraft of choice at Hampton's Witches on the Water! Come dressed in costume with lots of layers, and something cozy in the car for later.

 

October 28th, 7PM - 1AM | Life is gourd at the Offline Board Game Cafe! Celebrate Halloween at Offline with board games, costumes, drinks, dancing, and an immersive murder mystery experience.

 

October 28th, 7PM - 9PM | 🎶 It's just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right, with your hands on your hips, you bring your knees in tight 🎶 Let's do the time warp again at the Imperial Theatre's Retro Film: Rocky Horror Picture Show!  

 

October 28th, 8PM - 11:45PM | Are you ready for bats and skulls and pumpkins in zero gravity? Haven Music Hall presents Goth Nite with Shrimp Ring

 

October 28th, 8PM - 12AM | The creepiest dance party in uptown Saint John is back with FREEWILL, Groovy Tuesday, and Cheeky Boys! A Nightmare on Water Street is a can't-miss event.

 

October 28th, 10PM - 1AM | Enjoy a killer night of music, costumes, and some sweet prizes at Pagan Rooster's "Night of the Dancing Dead" at Pepper's Pub.

 

October 28th, 9PM - 12AM | Shake your boo-ty all night long at the Phantom of the Phoenix Ball! Costume prizes, along with Who-Done-It prizes available to be won.

 

October 29th, 2PM - 4PM | Need a trial run of your spooky getup before the big night? Head to Hampton Brewing Co. for a pre-Halloween celebration: Let the Ghoul Times Roll! Free spooky hot chocolate, candy, prize for best costume. Bring a donation in support of the Hampton Food Basket.

 

October 30th, 8PM | Are you ready to flex those delicious brains? Join the Haus of Toodeep for Halloween Trivia at the Saint John Ale House. You'll be grilled with some ooky, spooky trivia, so get up to 6 best friends and enjoy some appies and drinks!

 

October 31st, 8PM - 11PM | Would you like a 'ghoul-d fashioned', 'ne-groan-i', or 'man-haunt-tan'? Head to the Halloween Happening at O'Leary's Richie Taproom for live music, an art show, photo booth, eats & treats, and more! 

Reconnaissance du territoire

La région de Saint John est située sur le territoire traditionnel des nations Wolastoqiyik, Mi'Kmaq et Peskotomuhkati. Ce territoire est couvert par des traités de paix et d'amitié conclus avec la Couronne britannique dans les années 1700. Ces traités reconnaissaient le rôle important et significatif des Wolastoqiyik, des Mi'Kmaq et des Peskotomuhkati dans cette province et dans le pays, et visaient à établir une relation de confiance et d'amitié.

Envision Saint John : L'organisme de croissance régionale respecte les anciens, passés et présents, et les descendants de ce territoire, et s'engage à poursuivre sur la voie de la vérité, de la collaboration et de la réconciliation.