What Halloween events are on near Blue Mountain in 2026?
Halloween weekend 2026 events in Collingwood and Duntroon
The Black Harvest Festival runs in downtown Collingwood on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., organized by the Collingwood Downtown BIA. That timing leaves the evening free for trick-or-treating or a party back at the chalet. Details are on our Black Harvest Festival page.
The same day, Highlands Nordic in Duntroon holds its annual ski swap, about twenty-five minutes from the chalets; it suits families who want to buy winter gear before the season.
The weekend before Halloween: Thornbury and the Booathlon
Wag-o-ween takes over downtown Thornbury on Saturday, October 24, 2026, run by the Thornbury BIA; see our Wag-o-ween page for the details and the stay notes. Thornbury is about seventeen minutes from the Mountain cluster and fifteen from Aqua Villa, so the event fits easily into a Saturday with lunch on Bruce Street.
On Sunday, October 25, Highlands Nordic hosts its Booathlon, listed on our Highlands Nordic page alongside the ski swap. The Huronia Hockey Tournament runs in Collingwood from October 23 to 25, organized by Collingwood Minor Hockey, so hockey families have their own reason to be in the area that weekend. Meaford's Scarecrow Invasion ends earlier, on October 18.
Planning a Halloween chalet weekend near Blue Mountain
Late October sits between the fall colours and the ski season. Our Blue Mountain in October guide covers the month, and the trails and Village stay open. Every chalet has a full kitchen and a private hot tub, which makes a costume dinner at home easy after a day at the festival.
Quiet hours and occupancy limits still apply on a party weekend; our answer on quiet hours and noise rules sets out what the chalets expect. Book two nights, Friday and Saturday, to cover both the Black Harvest Festival and Halloween night.
Related questions
What day is Halloween 2026?
Saturday, October 31, 2026.
When is Collingwood's Black Harvest Festival?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Collingwood.
Is there skiing at Blue Mountain at Halloween?
No. The lift season typically opens in early-to-mid December.
Which Halloween weekend event is closest to the chalets?
Collingwood's Black Harvest Festival, about fifteen minutes from the Mountain cluster. Thornbury's Wag-o-ween is about seventeen minutes away and Highlands Nordic about twenty-five.
Can we host a Halloween party at the chalet?
Only within the occupancy maximum and the noise rules, and day visitors are not permitted. Our party and events answer explains what is allowed.