Safe Halloween Fun for Everyone
Cooling temperatures, pumpkins for sale at local shops, and an eerie chill in the night air? It sounds like spooky season is fast approaching in Muskoka!
We understand that many families may be feeling especially uneasy this year because of the COVID-19 public health crisis. Luckily, there are several options in Muskoka this year to celebrate the Halloween season while remaining safe. These events combine COVID-19 safety measures (sanitization, social distancing, etc.) with traditional Halloween fun.
Read on to learn more about 3 safe, family-friendly Halloween events in Muskoka.
Deerhurst Resort – Halloween Family Getaway
1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville
Make the most out of the Halloween weekend by booking a spooky family getaway to Deerhurst Resort. They’ve planned a wide range of ghostly activities for the whole family – including adults!
Kids will enjoy a magical barnyard experience Saturday morning. Don’t forget your costume as you trick-or-treat around the spooky barnyard trail, visiting the animals and collecting treats along the way. In the evening, choose between a mysterious Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt or an exciting Zombie Paintball event (ages 10+).
There are so many additional opportunities for family fun over the weekend, including an 18-hole disc golf course, several wooded hiking trails, the Stargazer’s Ridge Arcade, a rock climbing wall, and a Halloween colouring contest.
Adults won’t want to miss the special Muskoka Brewery Beer Hike on Saturday afternoon. Go for a hike to the top of the Lookout Trail and revel in the stunning lake views. And the best part? You’ll be rewarded with Muskoka Brewery beer and candy apples at the end.
You’ll need to refuel after all of this Halloween fun. Fortunately, Deerhurst Resort offers two tasty on-site dining experiences, both offering delicious seasonal dishes. Enjoy some spooky specials at the Eclipse Restaurant & Terrace while admiring the views overlooking the bay. Or, for more of an upscale dining experience, make reservations at the Maple Pub & Patio and savour some quality pub classics.
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Northern Escapades Mini Putt – Halloween Mini Golf & Trick-or-Treating
301 Ecclestone Dr, Bracebridge,
Visit The Great Northern Escapade, an 18-hole mini-golf course along the stunning Muskoka River for some safe family fun this Halloween weekend. Their 4th Annual Halloween Mini Golf & Trick-or-Treating event is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Wear your spookiest Halloween costume and get ready to play a round of golf through the course, specially decorated for Halloween. Make it through the whole course and you’ll receive a tasty treat bag. Be sure to bring a donation for the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation to have your admission fee waived.
Great Northern Escapades has implemented numerous COVID-19 safety measures to ensure that your mini golf experience is as safe as it is fun. To celebrate the spooky season in a safe way, all groups will maintain a distance of every other hole. All golfers must adhere to social distancing protocols of 6 feet. Golf balls and putters will be sanitized between each use.
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Downtown Huntsville – Halloween Pumpkin Pop-Up
Downtown Huntsville
This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the little ones in your family! Bring your small ghouls and goblins downtown Huntsville on Saturday, October 31 to check out all of the creatively crafted pumpkins decorated by the local businesses. Kids will have so much fun (and will stay safe) as they visit local merchants and pick up some candy (provided from a safe distance).
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