ScaryFest presented by The Friends of Markham Museum
Dates: October 26-27, 2024
Time: Saturday & Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. Last entry at 4:00PM.
Location: Markham Museum – 9350 Markham Road
Join us as we transform our 25-acre site into a ghoulishly grand Halloween town – a family event perfect for kids 10 and under! Come in costume, experience the site and many family friendly activities. Entrance is by timed ticket, please pick the entrance time slot that works best for you and guarantee your spot today! Children under 24 months are admitted free and do not require tickets.
Children must be supervised at all times. Admission is by timed entrance. Smoking and pets are prohibited.
Admission Fees
$14 per person.
Children under 24 months are admitted free.
All rides and activities included in admission.
Canoo, ASTC, and Attractions Ontario Reciprocal Admissions are NOT VALID for this event.
Markham Museum Members are admitted free and do not need to pre-purchase tickets. Not a member? Check out the full membership perks today!
Pick your timeslot! To ensure the best experience, we have staggered entrances to this great Halloween experience. Book your ticket for the time that works best for you! Limited tickets available per time slot.
Parking
Parking at the Markham Museum is limited. Transit or carpooling is recommended.
Public Transit
The Markham Museum (9350 Markham Road) is easily accessible by transit:
Cycling
Bike racks will be available on-site.
Scaryfest is proudly presented by The Friends of Markham Museum, with support from our sponsors:
TBD
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I purchase tickets?
Tickets are by pre-purchase only or in person at the Markham Museum during our normal opening hours (detailed HERE) until Friday October 27th. Please note, tickets only available ONLINE on the event dates: Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29. Onsite, in-person purchases will not be available.
If you purchase tickets at the Museum in person before the event, you will receive a printed ticket which you must present to gain admission.
How do I get my tickets?
Your tickets will arrive by email. Please look for an email from "Markham Museum - Zeffy <contact@zeffy.com>"
In the email there will be a button to download your e-tickets as a PDF with a separate page and QR code for each ticket purchased.
Please do not scan the QR code yourself.
Please print or save this file to your phone, and present to our staff when entering our event
How can I pay for tickets?
Online tickets can be paid for by debit and credit card. Tickets bought at the Markham Museum in person before the event can be purchased by debit, credit card, or credit on your City of Markham account. Tickets will not be available for purchase by cash anywhere. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
How do the timed entrances work?
By staggering entrances, we ensure that every visitor can make their way around the site at their own leisure and experience every activity. Once you are inside, take your time and explore everything Scaryfest has to offer!
How long is Scaryfest?
It takes the average visitor 1.5-2 hours to enjoy every aspect of our Halloween experience!
Is everything inside/outside?
Scaryfest has activities both indoors and outdoors, so please dress according to the weather.
Do we get treats when trick-or-treating at Scaryfest?
Yes! We’ll be handing out a variety of treats. Edible treats will all be nut free.
Is this event accessible?
Due to the nature of our historic buildings, not every activity/location at Scaryfest is accessible.
What time is the Mad Scientist Show?
The Mad Scientist Show will start every hour on the hour from 12-5 PM.
What if there is inclement weather?
Scaryfest will run come rain or shine.
Looking for something to do after Scaryfest?
Join our friends at Unionville Main Street for some Halloween entertainment.
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