BRAMPTON, ON (October 6, 2023) – The City of Brampton is celebrating the month of October with an action-packed calendar filled with Halloween events for the whole family!
Throughout October, residents are invited to come out and enjoy the fun at Halloween events throughout the city. Events are free and are fun for all ages!
On October 13, the City will kick off festivities with its first Fright Night of the series. Come out for an evening filled with festive fun for the entire family. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation per person.
Save the dates
Date: Friday, October 13
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Where: Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre, 1660 North Park Drive, Brampton ON L6S 5S8
*Registration is NOT required
Date: Friday, October 20 and October 21
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Where: Gore Meadows, 10150 The Gore Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 0A6
Note: Please view free parking and shuttle bus pick-up locations online.
*Registration is NOT required
Date: Friday, October 27 and October 28
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Where: Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St E, Brampton, ON L6V 2N2
*Registration is NOT required
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Where: Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre, 30 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton ON L6Z 1X9
*Registration is encouraged
What: Trick or Trees – wear your costume and participate in a community tree planting
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Crawley Park
*Registration required
What: Pumpkin Party - Bring your pumpkin and light it up one last time before they’re composted in the Pumpkin Smash!
Date: November 1
Time: 4-8pm
Where: Ken Whillans Square
Recreation programs will run as scheduled on the evening of October 31. Visit www.brampton.ca/recreation for information on recreation centres and programs.
The City of Brampton is dedicated to increasing accessibility throughout the community, and as part of this, Brampton homeowners are encouraged to place a Treat Accessibly sign on their front lawn to let residents know that if a trick-or-treater has a disability, they can experience Halloween without barriers at their home.
Tips for an accessible Halloween
- Make sure the path to a trick-or-treating area is well lit.
- Clear driveways and pathways
- Move cars out of the driveway to allow better accessibility for trick-or-treaters.
- Create a trick-or-treat station at the end of a driveway, out of a garage or a vehicle’s trunk
- Refrain from using strobe lights or high-pitched, sudden loud noises.
- Keep pets safe and secure.
Halloween is fun for the whole family, including pets! Ensure that all pets stay safe while celebrating Halloween and remember that pets can become stressed with the unusual sights and sounds.
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
- Keep pets indoors in a safe area. Provide a quiet room away from the front door for your pet and have someone stay with them.
- Keep treats out of reach. Many candies, such as chocolate, gum, and sugar-free candies containing xylitol, are toxic to animals. If you suspect your pet ingested something toxic, call your veterinary clinic immediately.
- Only dress up your pet if they are comfortable. If you decide to dress your pet in a costume, always prioritize their safety and comfort. Choose comfortable costumes and always supervise them. Some costumes can restrict movement, be a source of stress and discomfort, cause trouble breathing, and be choking hazards.
- Keep decorations out of reach including candles (fires and burns), lights (chewing into cords can cause serious issues), garlands, fake cobwebs, rubber eyeballs (choking hazard), etc.
- Ensure IDs are updated (such as collars, tags and microchip contact info.)
- Minimize noise. Consider handing out treats on your porch or driveway to avoid people ringing the doorbell or knocking.
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“With so many events planned throughout the city, Halloween is so much fun for the entire family in our community! I am excited to see everyone’s costumes and encourage residents to join us at the various events happening to celebrate. Remember to stay safe when trick-or-treating and keep an eye on kids and pets to ensure they have safe Halloween.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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