Lang Pioneer Village Bringing Halloween Traditions to Life With Spooky All Hallows’ Eve

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By Scott Arnold

From a ride through the darkened village to old-fashioned Halloween games, Spooky All Hallows’ Eve returns to Lang Pioneer Village Museum on October 23rd and 24th.

From a ride through the darkened village to old-fashioned Halloween games, Spooky All Hallows’ Eve returns to Lang Pioneer Village Museum on October 23rd and 24th.

Spooky All Hallows’ Eve returns to Lang Pioneer Village Museum on October 23rd and 24th, featuring Halloween-themed activities, historic traditions and family-friendly fun. (photo courtesy of lang pioneer village)

Halloween traditions have plenty of history behind them, and visitors can explore some of their origins during two evenings of spooky activities at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.

Spooky All Hallows’ Eve runs from 6pm to 9pm on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th, transforming the historic village into a series of Halloween-themed scenes.

Visitors can take a tractor and wagon ride through the village, learn about the history of coffins and body snatching at the Carpenter Shop and hear the legend behind the jack-o’-lantern from storyteller Glen Caradus, who brings the tale of Stingy Jack to life.

The event also includes a look at paranormal investigations conducted at the museum by the Paranormal Seekers, an 1890s-style Halloween party with traditional games and a magic show inside the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building. Magic show performances take place at 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm each night.

Other activities include visiting a witch’s lair, meeting Madam Fortune, trying hula-hooping tricks with a ringmaster, making a Halloween craft and entering a colouring contest. Visitors can also test their courage with mystery crocks, visit the Botched Bakery and search the village for items on a pirate treasure map.

Hot chocolate and sweet treats will be available for purchase at the Hotel, while Ben’s Kettle Corn will be on-site making fresh kettle corn. Candy and other sweets will also be available at the General Store. Visitors can wear their Halloween costumes or have their faces painted by Faces By 2.

Although some of the Halloween origin stories explore darker history, organizers note that the event is designed for all ages and is not intended to be a frightening experience.

Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors aged 60 and older, and $9 for youth aged two to 14. Children under two can attend for free. A $45 family admission option includes two adults and up to four youth aged two to 14.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information and tickets, visit Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s website.


Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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