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Waterford Pumpkinfest
Waterford Lions Community Centre · Waterford, ON
1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Waterford's 44th Lions Pumpkinfest, the weekend after Thanksgiving: parade, midway, marketplace, craft beer garden, spookhouse, car show, soapbox derby and fireworks.
Free
Paris Ghost Walk
Le Petit Marché · Paris, ON
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Le Petit Marché's one-hour walking tour of downtown Paris's haunted spots, Friday nights through October. Rain or shine.
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The Vampire Tea, presented by Gothika Jones
Le Petit Marché · Paris, ON
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
An 18+ night of drag, burlesque, live music, vampire-themed teas and treats, trivia and a short play at Le Petit Marché in Paris. Costumes encouraged.
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AbraCATdabra! Magic Show and Youth Vendor Market
The Rope Factory Event Hall · Brantford, ON
12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A youth-focused day of a free vendor market and a ticketed magic show benefiting an animal rescue, held at The Rope Factory Event Hall in Brantford.
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Paris Fall Market and Buttertart Festival
Paris Fairgrounds · Paris, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
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Halloween Fun Fair at Bell Homestead
Bell Homestead National Historic Site · Brantford, ON
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A free family Halloween afternoon of games and activities at Bell Homestead. Costumes encouraged.
Free
Brantford Candy Cane Lane Market
Branlyn Community Centre · Brantford, ON
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A holiday market with more than 80 handmade vendors, sweets and drinks, and a Christmas selfie station.
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Handmade Market at the Sanderson Centre
Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts · Brantford, ON
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A free holiday market of handmade goods in the Sanderson Centre. Shop unique, support local.
Free
Santa Claus Parade and Parade After Party
Harmony Square · Brantford, ON
6:00 p.m.
A free family holiday event in downtown Brantford following the Santa Claus Parade, featuring photos with Santa, free hot chocolate, carnival treats, live music, face painting and more.
Free