Welcome to Dynamic Earth, home of the Big Nickel and Northern Ontario’s family-friendly Halloween destination, Pumpkinferno — a one-of-a-kind, after-dark, outdoor experience featuring over 7,000 themed pumpkins!
September 25 to October 26
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY EVENINGS ONLY!
HOURS
Friday to Sunday
7pm to 10pm
- SEPTEMBER 25 — Grand Opening!
- SEPTEMBER 26 — 19+ Nightlife on the Rocks: Spirits at the Nickel
- SEPTEMBER 27 to OCTOBER 26 — Regular Season!
- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings
YOUR Halloween EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Pumpkinferno ™
- Access to Dynamic Earth
- Pumpkin Passport
- Big Nickel Show
- Kids Costume Contest and Parade (Sundays)
- Spooky Science Experiments / Experiences
NEW THIS YEAR!
- 40 NEW Pumpkinferno Sets!
- Discover 40 brand-new Pumpkinferno sets this year lighting up the night! Experience fresh designs, dazzling creativity, and even more reasons to return this Halloween season!
- Local Legend Storytime
- Gather ‘round for spine-tingling tales drawn from Northern Ontario’s rich folklore. From mysterious creatures to chilling ghost stories, our storytellers bring local legends to life in an unforgettable family-friendly experience. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this Halloween highlight connects the magic of storytelling with the eerie mysteries of our region.
- Pumpkin Passport
- Take part in an immersive scavenger hunt with multiple activity stops throughout Pumpkinferno and Dynamic Earth. Collect stamps as you complete activities. Open to all ages, and valid across multiple visits.
- FINISH YOUR PASSPORT TO EARN:
- A free admission ticket to Science North or Dynamic Earth (valid until Dec 30, 2025)
- Entry into a prize draw, based upon your level of completion
- Some purchases may be necessary
- FINISH YOUR PASSPORT TO EARN:
- Take part in an immersive scavenger hunt with multiple activity stops throughout Pumpkinferno and Dynamic Earth. Collect stamps as you complete activities. Open to all ages, and valid across multiple visits.
SENSORY SUNDAYS AT PUMPKINFERNO
Join us for a special sensory-friendly hour of Pumpkinferno adventures, thoughtfully tailored for you!
On Sunday, October 19 and Sunday, October 26, from 6:00pm–7:00pm, Dynamic Earth will provide a calmer Halloween experience designed with accessibility in mind.
At our Halloween Sensory Sunday events, we will:
- Scale back lighting effects to reduce visual intensity
- Turn off extra music to keep the sound environment gentler
- Limit crowd size so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace
- Provide a Sensory Break Space for anyone who needs a quiet moment
This is your chance to explore all the magic of Halloween at Dynamic Earth in a more relaxed, comfortable environment.
UNDERGROUND MINE TOUR
Add on a not-so-spooky, family-friendly underground mine tour * to your Halloween experience! Descend 7-storeys underground with our guided tour that takes you through the evolution of mining from turn-of-the-century to modern day.
* Tours last approximately one hour. Tour times will start on the quarter-hour and take place every 30 minutes. The underground mine tour is free for Science North members.
TICKETS & PRICING
YOU MUST BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE. TIMED TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED EVERY HALF HOUR.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES
- Halloween experience plus underground tour $20
- Halloween experience ONLY $15
- Halloween experience + Snack Package $21.50
- Includes our indoor and outdoor activities and a s’mores kit with hot chocolate from Copper Cauldron
WITH TOUR WITHOUT TOUR SNACK PACKAGE
MEMBERS ONLY TICKET PACKAGES
- Halloween experience plus underground tour $7.50 *
- Halloween experience ONLY $7.50
- Halloween experience + Snack Package $14
- Includes our indoor and outdoor activities and a s’mores kit with hot chocolate from Copper Cauldron
* the underground mine tour is included with a Science North membership
WITH TOUR WITHOUT TOUR SNACK PACKAGE
FLEX TICKETS $17 *
Not sure when you can make it? Purchase the flex ticket to save your spot for any date or time!
Our popular flex tickets are back! Visit any night (Friday to Sunday) during event. Limited quantities are available!
* Prices don’t include HST. Flex tickets are excluded from the membership discount.
VOLUNTEER
Love everything about Halloween? Looking for a frightfully fun way to get community involvement hours? Dynamic Earth is calling on your spirit to volunteer this Halloween and help us deliver a spooktacular experience for 2025!
- HALLOWEEN VOLUNTEERS
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Location: Dynamic Earth
Time Commitment: Flexible weekends
Position Description: Join us with your Halloween spirit and lend a hand for the following activities:
- Engage with visitors outdoors in our award-winning exhibit, Pumpkinferno
- Deliver themed family friendly activities including games, workshops, and storytelling
- Shifts are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6:45pm to 10:00pm between September 27 and October 27, 2025
All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory training session. Once an online application is received, more details about training will be provided by email. Grab your friends or make some new ones, creep into adventure, and enjoy some spooky fun this fall at Dynamic Earth!Interested applicants are asked to forward résumés to careers [at] sciencenorth.ca (careers[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)
careers [at] sciencenorth.ca (APPLY FOR THIS POSITION)
FAQs
- HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?
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We strongly encourage you to buy your tickets online in advance. Timed tickets can be booked every half hour.
- I'M A MEMBER! HOW DO I GET MY DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE?
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As a Science North member, you have to log-in to your Science North account. There you will see the members only (50% off) pricing of general admission for Halloween. FLEX TICKETS are excluded from this membership discount.
- IS THERE PARKING ONSITE?
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Yes, limited parking is available at Dynamic Earth during hours of operation and is included in your ticket from September 25 to October 5. From October 10 to October 26, there will be a $3 flat rate. For free parking, there will be a FREE Shuttle bus from Leuschen Transportation — parking and access to the shuttle is at 1299 Lorne Street, Sudbury, ON, P3C 5M9.
- WILL FOOD AND DRINKS BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?
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Yes, food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Copper Cauldron and Copper Café.
- IS THE UNDERGROUND MINE TOUR SCARY?
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No. Our underground mine tour is not scary and is appropriate for all ages. It is not the Tunnel of Terror from years past. This is our standard underground mine tour that goes over the evolution of mining.
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