
A Spooktacular Day for Families!
Join us on Saturday, October 24th | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Halloween in the Booro brings the magic of trick-or-treating to life across our entire downtown core, featuring over 40 participating locations ready to welcome little ghouls and goblins with treats and surprises!
Halloween is back downtown! On Saturday, October 24, grab the kids, put on your costumes and head downtown for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, costumes, characters and plenty of Halloween fun.
From 4:00–6:00 PM, more than 50 businesses throughout Downtown Peterborough and East City will be handing out treats and getting into the Halloween spirit.
And this year, we’re keeping the fun going after the candy runs out.
Trick-or-Treating
More than 50 local businesses will be taking part, with decorated storefronts, treats and Halloween surprises along the way.
There’s no set route, so wander downtown and see how many stops you can make. Costumes are encouraged — obviously.
Costume Contests
Got a costume you’re particularly proud of? Enter one of our costume contests!
The Costume Contest Entry Booth will be set up at Peterborough Square, at the corner of George and Simcoe Streets.
Categories include:
- Kids Costume Contest
- Adult Costume Contest
- Pet Costume Contest
- Best Family/Group Costume
Halloween Photos
Stop by our photobooth from Seven Events to get a photo of your Halloween look.
The photobooth and Costume Contest Entry Booth will both be located at Peterborough Square, at the corner of George and Simcoe Streets.
Find the location on Google Maps
New This Year: A Halloween Movie!
We’re adding a little something extra to the evening.
After trick-or-treating, head over to Quaker Square for a free outdoor screening of Goosebumps at 6:30 PM, sponsored by new downtown business Curate & Co.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a Halloween movie after you’ve finished collecting your candy.
Movie: Goosebumps
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Quaker Square
Admission: Free
Seating: Lawn chairs and blankets recommended
Parking: Free parking is available at the adjacent King Street Parkade
Weather: The outdoor screening will be cancelled if it rains. Check @theboroptbo and theboro.ca for updates.
Music & a Market!
Leading up to the movie screening at 6:30, visit the Quaker Square between 4 and 6:30PM to dance to some spooktacular and family friend tunes with local DJ Chantal Glo! There will also be local artisan vendors set-up at the square.
Who’s It For?
Pretty much anyone who likes Halloween.
- Families with kids
- Pet owners with costumed pets
- Halloween enthusiasts
- Anyone who wants to show off a great costume
- Anyone looking for something fun to do downtown
Plan Your Halloween Downtown
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Trick-or-treating: 4:00–6:00 PM
Movie: 6:30 PM
Location: Downtown Peterborough, East City and Quaker Square
Admission: Free
Come downtown for the candy, stay for the movie.
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