Halloween in Fredericton: Choose Your Scare!

Looking for something to do this Halloween? Of course you are - not only does this Halloween fall on a SATURDAY, it’s also the night of a full moon. We see full moon’s depicted in many Halloween movies or spooky imagery but how often does a full moon actually fall on All Hallow’s Eve….I will leave you to find out for yourself but you already know it’s not often (you’re Googling it already, aren’t you!)
Anyway, this Halloween is feeling extra special and there is lots to do in Fredericton in celebration! We’ve decided to make it easy (and fun) for you to decide what to do with this CLASSIC HALLOWEEN MOVIE PERSONALITY QUIZ that will decide your fate….or your plans for Halloween…or, just read the entire thing and choose your own scare.
You know what to do:
(Download quiz HERE).
If you got GHOSTBUSTERS
Take a Haunted Hike:
The Calithumpians are backkkk – for a limited time only! Enjoy an other-worldly walking tour of the downtown through Fredericton’s historic haunts and hear tales of the beyond as a costumed “ghoul” leads the way by lantern light. This activity is light-hearted, fun and full of surprises!
If you got HOCUS POCUS
Enjoy a Haunted Hotel Halloween Weekend at the Delta
The Delta has your Halloween weekend covered with a lineup of exclusive events available to hotel guests, including spooky trick or treating to 13 haunted stops (each with their own theme!), family pumpkin carving contests, a haunted obstacle course and more!
If you got HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
Time to book a 2020 APEGNB Haunted Tour
THE HIGH SCARE PANDEMIC EDITION TOUR (9+) will lead you through the dark bellows of the Charlotte Street Art Center, as you witness unique and terrifying scenes at every turn! This year you can expect to find an enhanced light-to-sound show at the front of the building.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Sounds like you’d love Halloween at Science East!
Calling all little ghouls and goblins, Science East is going to be all decorated for Halloween! You can expect the regular science discovery, learning and FUN, with the addition of NEW Halloween science demos and games. Visitors are encouraged to arrive in costume for this special, spooky adventure to your favorite science centre.
If you got BEETLEJUICE
Dare to discover the Pepper Creek Scare Fest
All are invited to journey through the haunted woods of Pepper Creek – if you dare!! Be prepared to be encountered by zombies, ghouls, monsters and animatronics. Haunting sound effects and an exciting light show are certain to bring a "chill" to your Halloween Fun.
We hope you have a Happy Halloween; remember to stay safe and practice social distancing, wherever you are!
Hot tip for all you Halloweenie’s out there: Television documentary series, The Other Side follows a team of paranormal investigators in their pursuit to make contact with Canada’s most unsettled spirits. The Other Side ghost hunting team connects people with the spirits they sense around them, transmit messages and uncover stories. APTN broadedcasted an episode on October 28, following the team as they connect with the ghost of Bishop Medleys wife in an episode filmed at the Christ Church Cathedral last year!
If you’re looking to learn more local folk lore with a scare factor, we have just the thing for you! Check out our recent blog post, featuring stories of paranormal activity and chilling stories about Fredericton.