Halloween in Vaughan: the scares, the sweets, and the clocks
HeyVaughan · The Weekend Edit · October 30–November 1, 2026
Halloween on Saturday. Clocks back on Sunday. Somewhere in between: a bowl of candy you definitely bought for the neighbours.
This weekend, we’ve got options for the scream-seekers and the smaller ghosts, a few ways to make trick-or-treating easier for everyone, and the local election results you may have missed.
Your Halloween plans
Wonderland: choose your level of spooky
For the scares — Halloween Haunt
If your idea of a good night involves haunted mazes, roaming monsters and rides after dark, Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt runs on select nights through November 1, beginning at 6 p.m.
A few details worth knowing before you go:
- The park does not recommend Haunt for children under 13.
- Costumes are not permitted after 6 p.m.
- A chaperone policy applies from 4 p.m.
- Haunted mazes and the Conjuring attraction have separate paid-access options; check exactly what your ticket includes.
Our take: this is the scare-filled outing, not the little-kids-in-costumes option. Check your selected night’s hours and admission details before buying.
Halloween Haunt details and policies →
For the smaller ghosts — Tricks and Treats
Wonderland’s daytime alternative offers trick-or-treat stations, a costume party, live entertainment and a family-friendly version of Spirit Manor.
The event runs on select days through November 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is included with park admission. Pick up the trick-or-treat map by 4:30 p.m.; candy stations close at 5 p.m.
The distinction matters: daytime is designed for family-friendly fun. The evening changes character.
Tricks and Treats activities and visit details →
A little fizz before the candy run
Dufferin Clark and Woodbridge · Saturday, October 31
Vaughan Public Libraries’ Halloween Potions program swaps jump scares for bubbling, fizzing experiments.
The library calendar lists:
- Dufferin Clark Library: 10–11 a.m.
- Woodbridge Library: 2–3 p.m.
A daytime activity before the evening’s door-to-door rounds. Check with the library for age guidance, registration requirements and availability before heading over.
Halloween Potions program details →
Before the doorbell starts ringing
Bring the treats down to the driveway
An elaborate front porch isn’t much fun if a child can’t reach it.
Vaughan’s Treat Accessibly reminder suggests setting up a treat station at the end of your driveway, keeping the approach well-lit and clear, avoiding strobes and sudden loud noises, and keeping pets away from the front of the house.
It’s a small change that lets more children take part—and you can still wear the ridiculous costume.
The City’s accessible Halloween checklist →
One safety check before heading out: Health Canada reminds families that flame-resistant costumes are not fire-proof. Keep children away from candles and other open flames, including those inside jack-o’-lanterns.
Costume, decorating and trick-or-treating safety →
Before bed Saturday: clocks back
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, clocks move back to 1 a.m.
Check the clocks that don’t update themselves before your Sunday morning plans. Whether children and pets honour the extra hour is another matter.
Ontario clock-change details →
In your neighbourhood
Vaughan’s election results are official
The City released its official municipal election results on October 29. Steven Del Duca has been declared elected mayor for the 2026–2030 term.
Your ward councillors:
- Ward 1 · Maple/Kleinburg: Marilyn Iafrate
- Ward 2 · West Woodbridge: Adriano Volpentesta
- Ward 3 · Woodbridge/Vellore: Rosanna DeFrancesca
- Ward 4 · Concord/Thornhill: Chris Ainsworth
- Ward 5 · Thornhill: Gila Martow — acclaimed
The City’s announcement also lists regional councillors and school-board trustees. Results for the YRDSB trustee representing King and Vaughan Ward 1 are handled separately by the Township of King.
See the official results and declaration links →
One for your Monday commute
Maple riders: check your northbound Route 26 stop
A YRT change scheduled for Sunday, November 1 moves northbound Route 26 service onto Troon Avenue.
Service on McNaughton Road and Eagle Rock Way east of Troon Avenue is being removed. Stop 6068 on Eagle Rock Way will no longer be served by Route 26; YRT directs travellers to stop 7431 at Maple GO Station.
If that’s your usual route, check the revised map and timetable before Monday morning.
YRT’s Route 26 change and schedule links →
Have a good weekend, Vaughan. Leave a clear path to the candy.
— HeyVaughan
Vaughan first. Good things nearby.