Self Guided Tour
October 4,5, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30 and 31
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich
Regular Admission rates apply or Free with Huron County Library Card
This October you can visit the Huron Historic Gaol after the sun sets to discover some of the haunting true stories of inmates and staff who lived and worked at the Gaol between 1841-1972.
HURON HISTORIC GAOL GHOST TOURS
Guided Tour
October 11, 12, 25 and 26
6:30 or 8:30 pm
Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich
$11 Adult/$7 Student or Member
Tickets available at the Gaol or Eventbrite
On this rare night-time tour of the Huron Historic Gaol, our Curator of Engagement and Dialogue tells the untold stories of inmates who perished in jail, as well as the circumstances that landed criminals, vagrants and ‘lunatics’ behind bars. Hear about local true crime and alleged hauntings. Explore the dark side of over 100 years of Huron County history with the tragic and sometimes strange tales of the men, women and children who lived and died at this national historic site.
Spots on these guided tours are very limited because of space restrictions! Recommended for ages 12 and up at parents’ discretion.
Unfortunately this event has been CANCELLED.
GHOST OF A CHANCE AT THE LIVERY
October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:00 pm
Oct. 20 at 2:00 pm
The Livery, 35 South Street, Goderich
$25 General/$22.50 Senior/$18 Youth/$10 Children – Member discounts available
Bethany is bright, strong, beautiful, independent with zero self-esteem. She has brought her fiancée Floyd, and his mother Verna, up to her cabin in the woods. This is the site of the hunting accident in which her first husband, Chance, was killed. Much to her consternation, he, or rather his ghost, is still there and she is the only one who can see him. Floyd and Verna think she is going crazy as she tries to get rid of him. She even brings in a kooky psychic to help deal with him. Meanwhile Chance is doing everything he can to stop Bethany from marrying Floyd.
There is another twist but we can’t give the whole game away!
October 18 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm at Huron Historic Gaol, Goderich
October 25 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm at South Huron Trail Head, Exeter
$10 per person
Join us as we delve into the dark with two nights of terror with Poe In The Dark. Featuring tales of Edgar Allan Poe and haunting music.
First on Friday October 18th Poe In The Dark will be performed in Goderich at the Huron Historic Gaol. Creep along with us into the courtyards for shows at 7pm and 9pm. Admission is $10.
Then on Friday October 25th, Poe In The Dark will be happening in Exeter, taking a stroll down the South Huron Trail. We’ll be meeting in MacNaughton Park with shows at 7pm and 9pm. Be sure to bring a flashlight, and a blanket if the night is cold. Admission is $10.
WINGHAM BIA FESTIVAL OF LANTERNS
October 25
Starting at Dusk
Wingham Downtown
Free
Jack-O-Lantern display, Spirit Walk, Games and treats at the library, Haunted Bus, Merchant displays, music, popcorn candy and more.
BAYFIELD WITCHES WALK
October 26
The Ashwood Inn, Bayfield
6:00 – 8:00 pm
5th Annual Witches walk is Back at The Ashwood by the Bayfield Optimist club in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Huron. Call us ( 519 565 4444) and book your scary station. Join to make the event full of fun.
GODERICH GHOST WALK
October 26
7:00 pm & 10:15 pm
Departing from The Livery, 35 South Street, Goderich
Tours are Free but must register for tours through Eventbrite.
For 7:00 pm tour SOLD OUT
For 10:15 pm tour SOLD OUT
Hear the darker stories of Goderich’s past. Walk the streets and learn the frightening details of the places in town where the spirits of the dead remain.
Take the tour either before or after seeing The Livery’s production of Ghost of a Chance by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
TRICK OR TREAT: MAIN STREET HAUNT
October 26
2:00 – 8:00 pm
Main Street Bayfield
Head to Main Street Bayfield for a FREE night full of spooks, scares, and especially, treats!
2:00 pm: Albion Pumpkin Carving! Bring your own pumpkin to carve and win
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Main Street trick or treating for young ghosts and ghouls
6:00 pm: Live music, tasty grub and costume contests along Main Street
7:00 pm: The Albion Haunted House tours begin
8:00 pm: Live music at the Lake House of Bayfield
October 26
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Point Farms Market, 82522 Bluewater Hwy, Goderich
$4/person – Halloween costumes are encouraged!
“Scream for a Good Cause with The Rotaract Club of Goderich and Point Farms Market!
On October 26, the corn maze at Point Farms Market transforms into the SPOOKIEST corn field in Huron County to raise funds for charity!
The haunting begins at 6pm with mild spookiness for the little ones and then the ghouls emerge after 7pm to REALLY make you SCREAM!
ALL CORN MAZE PROCEEDS to Rural Response for Healthy Children.
The store and fry truck will be open from 5pm – 10pm.
Minigolf will not be open.”
THE HAUNTED VILLA
October 30
10:00 – 11:00 am
Exeter Villa, 155 John Street East, Exetere
Free. Please register by calling Megan 519-482-8505 ext.4205
Ages 0- 6 years old – costumes encouraged.
Join the Library and Huron EarlyOn at the Exeter Villa for a spooky storytime and trick-or-treating fun!
October 31
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Downtown Goderich
Free
NOSFERATU(1922) SCREENING WITH LIVE MUSIC BY WORMWOOD
October 31
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Bayfield Town Hall, Clan Gregor Square Bayfield
Free with ticket. Please go to Eventbrite for tickets
Celebrate Halloween with F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent film masterpiece, Nosferatu!
Wormwood is the award-winning electro-acoustic project by Christina Willatt and Andrew Wenaus. The group has released music with labels in Canada, the US, Germany, and the UK. They have also composed music for film, theatre, contemporary classical ensemble, and dance.
Suitable for ages 10+
October 31
3:30 – 8:00 pm
Huron County Museum
110 North Street, Goderich
Admission is FREE!
Enjoy Trick-or-Treating on Huron County’s only indoor Main Street!
All are welcome to this family friendly event!
October 31
5:00 – 10:00 pm
Blyth
Admission by Donation
This year will be the third time that this event will be taking place. I am glad to do this for the community! I love sharing my idea what Halloween is all about for me!
This year will be a little different as the years before.
(Of course there will be new things to see as I promise every year!) Due to the growing amount of people coming every year this year I will be doing *-Entrance by Donation-*. Please be respectful as I am asking for Donations for the event, In order to walk through this year you will need to bring a donation.
November 1
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd., 73463 Bluewater Hwy., Bayfield
Sweet cider, hot cider, coffee and of course beer will be available for purchase.
Chilli and hotdogs available by donation- all donations will also go towards the new Beanfest Kitchen Roof.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD)
November 2
2:00-5:00
Exeter Library
330 Main Street South, Exeter
November 2
5:30, 6:30 and 8:00 pm ( 3 sessions)
Families with children under 6 years of age are invited to come for a half-hour stroll starting at 5:30 pm
6:30 and 8:00 pm session are 90 minutes in length with a short talk on owls followed by the night looking and listening for owls.
Each session begins with a short talk on owls by conservation educators from Ausable Bayfield Conservation. After the talk, staff sort attendees into two groups.
One group stays in the workshop to meet live owls with Conservation Halton staff, or dissect a pellet, or have their picture taken with Otis the Owl (a human-sized costumed owl). The second group ventures on a night hike, with conservation educators, to call in and look for owls that live in the conservation area near Exeter. After 30 minutes, the groups switch. Attendees who started inside with Conservation Halton then go outside and those that were on the night hike finish up inside. Everyone gets a chance to see and do everything, according to conservation educators.