Schedules

Brantford's annual Scare in the Square on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2025 is filled with exciting family-friendly programming and activities for all ages to enjoy. View full schedules for each day below. While a majority of the activities are free, rates apply for some attractions such as the haunted house, paranormal tours, amusement rides and escape rooms.

Friday, October 3, 2025

Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St):

  • 5:00 p.m. Official Event Opening
  • 5:25 p.m. Opening Remarks
  • 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 Puppy Napper and Patriot Captain, presented by ServiceMaster Restore of Brantford and Co-operators McMillan Insurance
  • 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 8:00 p.m. Casper’s Craft Corner, presented by Family Gathering Urban EarlyON
  • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Boo-tique Nail Salon, presented by Fabulash Lounge
  • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Face Painting
  • 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Kiddie Fun Park Amusement Rides and Carnival Games, presented by JH Young and Sons LTD, Farm Boy, and Millards Professional Chartered Accountants
  • 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Escape Rooms, presented by Five Nineteen Productions
  • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Paranormal Tours, presented by The Ontario Paranormal Society of Brant County Museum and Archives (57 Charlotte Street)
  • 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food and Marketplace Vendors
  • 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) Inc

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: Nightmares, presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
  • 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food Vendors
  • 8:00 p.m. Scary Drive In Movie featuring IT (2017), presented by Co-operators McMillan Insurance and Boyle Plumbing and Heating
Saturday, October 4, 2025

Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St)

  • 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Barry-O Kidshow
  • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Character Meet and Greet with Rose Princess and Handsome Brute, presented by ServiceMaster Restore of Brantford and Co-operators McMillan Insurance
  • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Face Painting
  • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marco the Clown
  • 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vote for your favourite scarecrow and pumpkin. Winners to be announced at 3:55 p.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Kiddie Fun Trak Amusement Rides and Carnival Games, presented by JH Young and Sons LTD, Farm Boy, and Millards Professional Chartered Accountants
  • 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Boo-tique Nail Salon, presented by Fabulash Lounge
  • 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Escape Rooms, presented by Five Nineteen Productions
  • 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food and Marketplace Vendors
  • 1:00 p.m. Tiny Tots Parade
  • 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Photo Booth, presented by Co-operators McMillan Insurance and 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 and Mustang Parade, presented by Brantford Jeep Club and United Mustangs of Ontario
  • 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Casper’s Craft Corner, presented by Family Gatherings Urban Early ON
  • 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Paranormal Tours, presented by The Ontario Paranormal Society of Brant County Museum and Archives (57 Charlotte Street)
  • 3:55 p.m. Scarecrow, Pumpkins, and Storefront winners announced
  • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kids and Adults Costume Contest
  • 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thriller Dance by Quinn
  • 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Performances by Studio 5.6.7.8.
  • 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) Inc.

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: Nightmares, presented by Heads or Tails Gaming
  • 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food Vendors