This mystical trail near Toronto leads through moonlit valley filled with glowing pumpkins

You can follow a 1 kilometre path of Halloween magic.

Lead Writer, Travel

This mystical event near Toronto will add a sprinkle of magic to your fall season. With glowing pumpkin pathways and moonlit views, the attraction has "Halloween" written all over it.

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington is bringing back The Great Pumpkin Trail. The event is running from October 18 to 20 and 25 to 27, 2024 in Hendrie Park.

You'll wander through scenic Hendrie Park at twilight along a 1 kilometre trail lit by hundreds of jack-o-lanterns.

The event also offers live entertainment, pumpkin-themed activities, cozy campfires and pumpkin displays to add to the fall vibes.

You can see live pumpkin carving, listen to campfire songs, watch a juggling show and more.

No outing is complete without some tasty treats and you'll be able to enjoy some boozy drinks and dishes from food trucks and the RBG mobile kitchen.

There will be seasonal favourites, sweet pastries and more.

On October 24, the RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail is taking place. The 19+ event is "an exclusive adult-only Halloween celebration which is sure to send a chill up your spine," according to the website.

Visitors to the Great Pumpkin Trail are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes to add to the spooky vibes. Tickets can be purchased online.

The Great Pumpkin Trail

Price: $27 per adult

When: October 18 to 20 and 25 to 27, 2024

Address: 680 Plains Road W., Burlington, ON

The Great Pumpkin Trail Website

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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