PEI Halloween Guide 2025: Top Festivals, Mazes & Ghost Tours

Get Spooked on the Island: Halloween Events on PEI (Oct–Nov 2025)

When the leaves start turning and the salty sea air takes on a chill, Prince Edward Island transforms into a Halloween lover’s paradise. Whether you're chasing ghost stories through historic streets, guiding your little goblins through trick-or-treat trails, or braving haunted mansions, PEI’s Halloween season is packed with fall magic and just the right amount of fright.

Here’s your insider guide to the best Halloween happenings across the island from October through early November 2025 – all curated to help you make the most of this spooky season!

🎃 Charlottetown & Central PEI: Where History Meets Haunt

Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival

📅 Oct 3–31, 2025
Downtown Charlottetown bursts into a quirky, whimsical wonderland with hundreds of handcrafted scarecrows lining the streets and parks. This self-guided festival features a free scavenger hunt, haunted horse & wagon rides, tarot readings under the stars, and even spooky cocktails in the city’s “Wicked Spirits” bar crawl.

Families will love the colorful displays and market days, while adults can chase ghost tales or book a haunted hotel room for a chilling overnight stay.

Pro tip: Wear your costume when wandering downtown. Not only will you blend in with the scarecrows, but you'll also catch the attention of street performers and spooky tour guides.

Historic Downtown Ghost Tour

📅 Sept 23–Nov 8, 2025
Follow a Victorian gravedigger through the lamplit streets of Charlottetown as you uncover eerie tales from the island’s past. This theatrical ghost walk is perfect for older kids and adults who want a side of history with their haunts.

Spots fill quickly, so book in advance and bring a warm jacket – the stories may give you chills, but the island air definitely will.

Haunted Nights at Beaconsfield Historic House

📅 Oct 2–25, 2025 (select nights)
Step back into the 1800s at one of Charlottetown’s most elegant – and haunted – houses. Choose between a candlelight storytelling tour or go all-in with a dramatic Victorian séance where guests get to witness (and question) the supernatural. This isn’t your average haunted house; it's intelligent, atmospheric, and spine-tingling in the most delightful way.

Ages 12+ recommended. This one's for the ghost story purists and lovers of immersive theatre.

Trunk-or-Treat at Brackley Drive-In

📅 Oct 3–4 & Oct 10–12, 2025
Load up the car and head 15 minutes north of the city for a family-friendly night of candy collecting and drive-in movie magic. Decorate your trunk, let the kids trick-or-treat safely from car to car, then snuggle up for spooky animated films under the stars.

Bonus: There are prizes for the best-decorated vehicle, so bring your A-game!

MacKenzie’s Corn Maze & U-Pick

📅 Sept–Oct 2025
Looking for a wholesome fall day? Head to MacKenzie Produce just outside Charlottetown. Their corn maze is challenging enough for adults but still stroller-friendly for the little ones. Add pumpkin picking, cute art installations, and roadside veggie stands, and you’ve got an autumn classic.

👻 Summerside & Western PEI: Where Community Spirit Meets Spooktacular Fun

Summerside Historic Ghostwalk

📅 Oct 16, 2025
This one-night-only walking tour turns Summerside’s heritage district into an open-air theatre of ghost stories. Local actors bring long-dead islanders to life in eerie vignettes, spinning tales drawn from real island archives.

It’s engaging, spooky (but not terrifying), and a beautiful way to experience the city’s culture.

PEI Giant Pumpkin & Squash Weigh-Off – Summerside

📅 October 11, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 🎟️ Free Admission
Kool Breeze Farms is more than just straw pyramids and slides this October — it’s home to Atlantic Canada's most epic pumpkin showdown! On Saturday, October 11, the farm hosts the 32nd Annual PEI Giant Pumpkin & Squash Weigh-Off, and it’s everything a fall lover could hope for.

Come rain or shine, this free public event runs from 10 AM to 2 PM. Watch in awe as growers roll in massive pumpkins, squash, and other oversized veggies for weighing, including long gourds, giant tomatoes, bushel gourds, and even watermelons. If you’ve got a green thumb and a giant veggie — the entry fee is $20 per category.

Not just for competitors, this event is family-focused and full of fun. Enjoy:

• Free wagon rides
• Kids’ activities and contests
• Free admission to the Field of Fun
• BBQ and Cavendish Farms fry truck ($)
• Corn maze access ($)
• Pink pumpkins on sale – with 100% of proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society

Pro tip: Arrive early (entries are due by 10:30 AM) to see the giants get prepped for the weigh-in at noon. And don’t forget to check out the corn maze while you're there — it’s all part of a perfect fall day.

Haunted Mansion: Nights of Fear – Kensington

📅 Oct 19–30, 2025 (select dates)
If you're craving full-blown haunted house terror, the Haunted Mansion in Kensington is your must-do. Celebrating its 25th year, this immersive haunted house offers both daylight and terrifying nighttime versions – think live actors, freaky props, and lots of unexpected screams.

Families should stick to the daylight hours (less intense), while horror fans can test their courage after dark.

Kool Breeze Farms Field of Fun & Maze

📅 Sept–Oct 2025
Located just outside Summerside, Kool Breeze Farms turns into a festive fall playground. Climb straw-bale pyramids, slide down giant tubes, get lost in the corn maze, and meet adorable farm animals. Add in whimsical hay sculptures and you’ve got an Instagrammable day out.

This is Halloween cute, not creepy – ideal for toddlers to tweens.

🧙‍♀️ Eastern PEI: Rural Charms & Folk Horror Vibes

‍Kids' Halloween Hauntacular – Orwell Corner

📅 Oct 26, 2025
Travel back to the 1800s in this interactive Halloween afternoon in a heritage village. Kids can trick-or-treat in historic buildings, mix magic potions, ride wagons, and watch blacksmith demos. No frights here – just pure, nostalgic Halloween fun.

Fortune Bridge Farms Maze & Pumpkin Patch – Souris

📅 Sept–Oct 2025
This is fall family fun at its finest. Fortune Bridge Farms offers a sprawling corn maze, bounce pad, farm animals, and all the pumpkins you could want. It’s a full-day outing that’s worth the drive to Eastern PEI.

🎃 Planning Your Haunted Island Getaway

No matter where you roam on Prince Edward Island this fall, you're bound to stumble upon something festive, spooky, or sweet. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie braving haunted mansions or a parent looking for the perfect toddler-friendly trick-or-treat event, PEI rolls out the pumpkin-spiced carpet.

Pro Tips for Halloween on PEI 2025:

• Book in advance. Popular ghost tours and haunted houses sell out quickly.
• Dress for the weather. October nights can be crisp – layers are your best friend.
• Support local. From cider vendors to craft markets, many events help support small island businesses.
• Bring costumes. You’ll fit right in, whether you’re in downtown Charlottetown or dancing in a barn in Rollo Bay.

PEI may be small, but come fall, it delivers Halloween fun in a big way. Come for the scarecrows, stay for the ghost stories, and leave with some unforgettable island memories.