There is no shortage of ways to get into the Halloween spirit in Kingston.
Whether you’re looking for a good scare, a night on the dance floor, or an excuse to rewatch your favourite horror films, the city has plenty planned before Oct. 31.
Fort Fright returns to Fort Henry
Kingston’s historic fortress is trading military history for something more sinister.
Fort Fright transforms Fort Henry into a haunted attraction featuring sets, animatronics, and costumed performers. The experience runs Thursday through Saturday for the first three weeks of October, then nightly from Oct. 22-31.
The experience lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes, with general admission costing $30 and discounted tickets available for local post-secondary students.
Kingston’s haunted history comes alive
Who says you need Halloween decorations to find ghosts?
The Haunted Walk offers guided tours exploring Kingston’s darker history, from mysterious disappearances to stories of supernatural encounters.
Students can explore the city’s historic Sydenham Ward on the Original Haunted Walk or discover eerie stories closer to home through the Ghosts of Queen’s University tour.
Sapphic Frights brings Halloween to the dance floor
Hosted by A Sapphic Affair, the queer Halloween party takes place Oct. 30 at Something in the Water Brewing on Princess Street.
Doors open at 8 p.m., with drag performances by Canary Quinn and BeeWitched beginning at 9 p.m., followed by music from DJ Roxy Sunset until midnight.
The event is restricted to guests aged 19 and older.
Medical history gets monstrous
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is putting a Halloween twist on its collections.
On Oct. 29, Sips and Spirits 2: Choose Your Nightmare invites guests to become an apothecary witch, Dracula, or Doctor Frankenstein while solving riddles and exploring the museum after dark.
The 19-plus event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., with dancing beginning at 8 p.m.
Halloween hits the big screen
Sometimes the best Halloween plans involve popcorn.
The Screening Room is celebrating spooky season with screenings of Scream, Halloween, Horror of Dracula, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show throughout October.
With classics ranging from slashers to cult musicals, there’s something for every kind of horror fan.
The Fright Crawl takes over downtown
Halloween night doesn’t have to end at one bar. The Fright Crawl is returning Oct. 31, offering a costumed bar crawl through multiple Kingston venues.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the event includes access to participating bars without additional cover charges.
The crawl runs until 2 a.m., with wristbands available for pickup until 10 p.m. Participating venues have yet to be announced, and tickets are limited to 800 attendees.
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