Scare in the Square

Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St):

• 5:00 p.m. Official Event Opening
• 5:30 p.m. Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade presented by Global Pet Foods, costume contest with prizes to follow
• 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Character Meet and Greet with Mermaid Princess and Sea Witch
• 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Marco the Clown presented
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote for your favourite scarecrow and pumpkins
• 5:00 p.m. to 900 p.m. Photo Booth presented by TD Bank Group
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Casper’s Craft Corner presented by Family Gathering Urban EarlyON
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tractor Drawn Hayrides presented by Millards Chartered Professional Accountants
• 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Amusement Rides presented by Hudson Public and Associated Paving & Materials Ltd
• 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Escape Rooms presented by Five Nineteen Productions
• 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Paranormal Tour at Old City Hall presented by The Ontario Paranormal Society
• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shuttle bus between Harmony Square and Mohawk Park presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
• 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Halloween Roller Skating presented by Mitsui High-tec (Canada)

Mohawk Park (51 Lynnwood Drive)

• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shuttle bus between Harmony Square and Mohawk Park presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Haunted House at the Pavilion presented by Fright Club
• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Scare in the Trail: The Purge presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
• 8:00 p.m. Scary Drive In Movie presented by Co-operators - McMillan Insurance and Levac’s

Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St)

• 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Character Meet and Greet with The Spider Hero and Snow Princess
• 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Face Painting
• 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vote for your favourite scarecrow and pumpkin. Winners to be announced at 5:00 p.m.
• 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Amusement Rides presented by Hudson Public and Associated Paving & Materials Ltd
• 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tractor Drawn Hayrides presented by Millards Chartered Professional Accountants
• 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Escape Rooms presented by Five Nineteen Productions
• 1:00 p.m. Tiny Tots Parade presented by Hudson Public
• 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Photo Booth presented by Renway Energy Inc.
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Trick or Treating
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stationary Jeep Parade presented by Brantford Jeep Club
• 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Casper’s Craft Corner presented by Family Gatherings Urban Early ON
• 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Paranormal Tours at Old City Hall presented by The Ontario Paranormal Society
• 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kids and Adults Costume Contest and Scarecrow and Pumpkin winners announced
• 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thriller Dance by Quinn
• 6:00 p.m. Disney Trivia at Hudson Public (pre-registration required)
• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shuttle bus between Harmony Square and Mohawk Park presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
• 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Halloween Roller Skating Presented by Mitsui High-tec (Canada)

Mohawk Park (51 Lynnwood Dr)

• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shuttle bus between Harmony Square and Mohawk Park presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Haunted House at the Pavilion presented by Fright Club 
• 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Scare in the Trail: The Purge presented by Heads or Tails Gaming

Enjoy a free Halloween Roller Skate on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Harmony Square presented by Mitsui High-tec (Canada). On-site registration is required. Retro Rollers Inc. roller skate rentals are available on-site, on a first-come-first-serve for your shoe size, for $10.00 per pair. Debit, credit and cash payments are accepted. Sizes range from J12 to adult size 15. 

Join the HOWL-O-Ween Dog Parade on Oct 4 at 5:30 p.m., where your furry friends can strut their stuff in their most creative costumes! This fun-filled occasion features an array of amazing prizes for various categories, along with exciting activities and treats for both pets and their owners. Don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your pup's personality and enjoy a howling good time presented by Global Pet Foods!

Head over to Harmony Square and pick-up a copy of our special trick-or-treating map and free bag while supplies last and explore downtown Brantford as you pick up treats from the participating businesses. Be warned, they might make you do a trick! Trick-or-treating begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The costumer judging contest for adults and children with lots of amazing prizes to be won takes place at 4:00 p.m.

The Stationary Jeep Parade features jeeps transformed into festive Halloween displays, each one creatively decorated with spooky and fun Halloween decorations. While the jeeps remain stationary, they offer a thrilling experience as they hand out candy to kids, creating a safe and exciting trick-or-treating opportunity right from their vehicle on Sat, Oct 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Create a free Halloween-themed craft to take home with Family Gatherings Urban EarlyON at Casper’s Craft Corner on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm and Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

During Scare in the Square, immerse yourself in two unique character encounters each day! On Friday, October 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., step into an enchanting world with the Mermaid Princess and the Sea Witch. Then, on Saturday, October 5, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., meet the heroic Spider Hero and the regal Snow Princess. Join us for these captivating experiences and make unforgettable memories. Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement!

See if you have the skill to complete the "Witches’ Hut" or "The Clown’s Dressing Room" escape rooms, hosted by Five Nineteen Productions. Children ages 10 and under must be with an adult aged 18 or over to enter the escape rooms. Escape Rooms are $5 per person and will be open on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the Harmony Square Office at 89 Dalhousie Street. Each Escape Room allows a minimum of two people and maximum of seven people in each room.

The Witch's Hut - The witch has stolen a priceless family heirloom from you. Your group needs to break into her hut and get it back before she catches you.

The Clown's Dressing Room - Our clown has gone missing and the show starts in 5 minutes! We need you to figure out where he went and replace him before the show starts.

It’s Purge night in Brantford! Try to survive the trails of Mohawk Park as the hungry purgers will be out to participate in making you a party of history. Don't stop running until you reach the end! This event is free and takes place Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. sponsored by Heads or Tails Gaming. A shuttle bus is available between Harmony Square and Mohawk Park. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: To participate you must be ages 18 or over. Teens ages 14 to 17 may participate as long as an adult is with them.

Back by popular demand the Scary Drive in Movie sponsored by Co-operators - McMillan Insurance and Levac’s. On Friday at 8:00 p.m. watch the 2003 screening of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre playing on the big screen in the upper parking lot at Mohawk Park at 51 Lynwood Drive. Space is limited and we will be accepting vehicles on a first come first serve basis.  Audio information utilizing your vehicles radio will be provided upon arrival. This event is not intended for children under 18 years of age as the film contains adult content and is rated R. Parents are urged to learn more about the film prior to taking their children.

• Millards Chartered Professional Accountants
• Co-operatores – McMillan Insurance
• Levac’s

• Associated Paving & Materials Ltd

• Heads or Tails Gaming

• Global Pet Foods Brantford 

• Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc

• Lens Mill Store 

• Kiddie Fun Trak

• Fright ClubFive Nineteen Productions

• The Ontario Paranormal Society

• JH Young Jeweller
• West Brant Window World

• Boyle Plumbing and Heating

• Brantwood Farms