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A Spooktacular Guide to Halloween in the Fredericton Capital Region

Calling all guys and ghouls! Halloween is just around the corner, and there is no better place to find all the tricks and treats than the Fredericton Capital Region. Pack your costume and plan your spine-tingling adventure from haunted houses to themed events, family-fun activities, and more. Explore fun and fright this spooky season in the region with family and friends! 

Freddy Fright Fest

Thrill seekers, be warned! Grab your bravest friends and practice your loudest scream; Freddy Fright Fest is back! Explore the most terrifying haunted house with at least one eye open, and experience terror at each stop. Be advised for the spookiest night of your life. Enter if you dare... this is not for the faint of heart.

Freddy Fright Fest
Big Axe Brewery Halloween Bash 2025

Big Axe Brewery’s Halloween Party kicks off with family-friendly fun on October 31st, from 5–8 PM, featuring treats and a walk-through of their famously spooky decorations. After dark, the party turns up the volume with live music from Fredericton’s Resurgence Band, serving up classic 80s rock starting at 9 PM. Enjoy themed cocktails, delicious food, and a costume contest with a grand prize. All your favorite drinks, beer, cider, spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic options will be on tap.

Big Axe Brewery Halloween Bash 2025
Monster Mash - Oromocto and Area SPCA Haunted Hike

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at the Annual Haunted Hike at the Oromocto Gateway Wetlands. This year’s theme, “Monster Mash,” brings classic creatures to life along the trail. Witches, vampires, ghosts, and more are waiting to give you a playful scare. Bring your kids, your partner, and your bravest friends for a spooky stroll through the wetlands, where eerie surprises lurk around every corner. Entry is by donation, and all are welcome to join in the Halloween spirit.

Monster Mash - Oromocto and Area SPCA Haunted Hike
Boo at the Barn

Get ready for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration at our 4th Annual Boo at the Barn! Designed to be a low-scare event, it's perfect for all ages to enjoy the festive spirit of the season.

Guests can look forward to a variety of activities, including pumpkin painting, a spooky walk, a scavenger hunt, a Polaroid photo booth, and much more. Food will be available from Skinny’s, including burgers and ice cream. All contributions from the event go to the FTRA programs in support of the community since 1980.

Boo at the Barn
Science East's Low Scare Haunted Tour 2025

Looking for Halloween fun without the fright? Join Science East for our annual Low-Scare Haunted Tour — a family-friendly Halloween adventure designed especially for kids and families. Explore Officers’ Square as it transforms into a playful, spooky wonderland filled with glowing pumpkins, festive decorations, and hands-on science activities that bring Halloween to life.

Science East's Low Scare Haunted Tour 2025
Halloween Dance at Big Fiddle Still

Big Fiddle Still is throwing its 2nd Annual Halloween Dance, and you're invited to join the fun for a night of music, dancing, and festive mischief. Come dressed to impress, or to terrify, for a lively costume contest with prizes awarded to the most creative and captivating looks. Whether you're in it for the dancing or the dressing up, this Halloween celebration promises a spirited atmosphere and plenty of reasons to hit the floor.

Halloween Dance at Big Fiddle Still

Stay a Night & Dinner's on Us! 

After a terrifyingly fun time celebrating Halloween in the Fredericton Capital Region, what better way to wind down and relax than with a special fall offer! Book a 1-night stay and play package and receive $75 BONUS CASH in either Downtown Fredericton or Business Fredericton North dollars to use during your stay! Take advantage of the special offer and extend your ghostly adventure to experience life well crafted. 

Well, there you have it: The Spooktacular Guide to Halloween in the Fredericton Capital Region, but keep your eyes peeled; fright awaits you just around every corner for the Halloween season. Check out our Calendar of Events, and follow us on social media to keep up-to-date on everything happening in the region this fall!