Halloween

Been a bag of bones all summer? Get ready to have them chilled this Halloween at Dynamic Earth and Pumpkinferno!

Pumpkinferno is back and we have three new sets to thrill and chill you! Join us at Dynamic Earth for the month of October for frightfully exciting activities, treats, and definitely a few tricks.

Doors creak open October 6 to 29, 2023!

HOURS

7:00pm to 10:00pm

• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October

  • Copper Cauldron and Copper Café — 7:00pm to 9:30pm

tickets and PRICING

Prices do not include HST

Timed tickets will be returning this year, spots will be booked every half hour. To avoid lines or disappointment, for desired time slots, buy your tickets online ahead of time!

• Members $12

• General Public $14

• Flex* (Member) $14

• Flex* (Non-Member) $16

• Snack Package — includes admission, a s'mores kit, and hot chocolate from Copper Cauldron

  • Member $17 | Non-Member $19

BUY TICKETS   BUY FLEX TICKETS   BUY SNACK PACKAGE

* Flex Ticket: Visit any night (Friday to Sunday) during event. Limited quantities are available.

ACTIVITIES

RETURNING FAVOURITES

• PUMPKINFERNO™

• "Creep it Real" Science

• Spooky Scavenger Hunt

• Haunted Maze

• Big Nickel Show

• Bug Bistro

NEW AND IMPROVED

STRANGE STORY TIME

• Ontario author, Jeremy John, reads The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar: and Other Stories to Make You Poop Your Pants.

ORE TOSS

• Take a shot at landing the pumpkin "ore" into the ore chute.

GHOST HUNTING

• Learn about the science behind some of the tools paranormal investigators use.

LIGHT UP YOUR HALLOWEEN

• Learn about circuits and bring home your very own Halloween paper night light.

And that’s just the beginning… join us for more… if you scare!

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS!

We love our members, and to show our appreciation we're hosting a members-only preview of Dynamic Earth's Halloween and Pumpkinferno events, before they open to the public. Trepidations and chills await you in maximum exuberance for this one-night event. This family-friendly evening takes place on October 5 from 7pm to 9pm at Dynamic Earth. * FREE FOR MEMBERS!

HALLOWEEN TEEN EVENT

From spiders to skulls, and everything in between, we’ve got an event just for teens* this Halloween!

Join us under the Big Nickel for all the best Dynamic Earth Halloween activities like Pumpkinferno, Bug Bistro (with tons of cool new flavours!), ghost hunting, a live science show, and more! PLUS an epic costume contest with prizes to be won! Don’t ghost us, gather your friends and grab your tickets!

* For the purpose of this event, teens are those in grades 9–12 as of September 2023

FAQs

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?

Tickets can be purchased online or in line, but there will be timed admissions slots again this year. The general public and members buying online must get their tickets by following this link. (coming soon)

I'M A MEMBER! HOW DO I GET MY TICKETS ONLINE?

Follow this link. (coming soon)

DO I HAVE TO WEAR A MASK DURING THIS EVENT?

In response to the Government of Ontario’s recent announcements regarding the reopening phase, as of March 21, 2022, visitors will no longer be required to wear masks when visiting Dynamic Earth’s attractions. However, visitors may continue to do so voluntarily.

IS THERE PARKING ONSITE?

Yes, parking will be free at Dynamic Earth during hours of operation (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – 7:00pm to 10:00pm).

WILL FOOD AND DRINKS BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?

Yes, food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Copper Cauldron and Copper Café, open 7:00pm to 9:30pm.

WILL THE SPACE BE REGULARLY SANITIZED?

Yes, Bluecoats will be disinfecting and sanitizing each station and all high-touch surfaces.

WILL THERE BE ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING OR SANITIZATION STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CENTRE?

Yes, sanitizing and increased hand washing stations will be available.