This 2.5-km Pumpkin Trail Near Toronto Is Returning With 2 Magical Tunnels & New Surprises

Tickets for the drive-thru event are already on sale!

Lead Writer, Travel

If your pumpkin senses are tingling, here's why. The incredible drive-thru pumpkin trail near Toronto is officially returning for a third year this fall with tons of brand-new features.

Pumpkins After Dark will be running from September 17 to November 8, 2021, in Milton, and you can drive along a glowing path of hand-carved pumpkins set to a musical score.

More than 7,000 pumpkins will light up the night, and you can see unique carvings as well as huge installations.

Over 70% of the content is brand new this year, and it will include a giant pirate display, Mona Lisa pumpkin art, and massive life-sized dinosaurs.

In addition to the iconic jack-o'-lantern tunnel, another drive-thru tunnel has been added, but the details are top-secret so you'll have to wait and see it for yourself.

The experience takes up to 1 hour to complete. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are already available online.

Pumpkins After Dark

Price: $39+ per car

When: September 17 - November 8, 2021

Address: 8560 Tremaine Rd., Milton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Drive past thousands of glowing pumpkins and life-sized installations at this spectacular trail near Toronto.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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