Friday Harbour transforms for fall with Hallowalk, Halloween Fun, and Festive Dining
Courtesy Barrie360.com
By Marie Gagne, October 8, 2025
This October, Friday Harbour Resort is turning up the autumn magic with family-friendly events, seasonal dining, and spooky fun. From haunted forest trails to trick-or-treat adventures, the luxury lakeside destination is offering plenty of ways to celebrate the season.
Thanksgiving Weekend at Friday Harbour
Before the Halloween fun begins, the resort a welcomes autumn with a full weekend of Thanksgiving festivities from October 10–13, including:
- A Thanksgiving-themed dinner (Oct. 10 to 13, 5 to 9 PM)
- A Festive Lunch Buffet (Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 AM to 3 PM)
- A Farmers Market Edition of the Harvest Market (all weekend, 10 AM to 3 PM)
- Family games, a Turkey Trot obstacle race, and beach campfires hosted by the recreation team
Hallowalk: A haunted trail through the woods
Step into the shadows … if you dare. The Hallowalk returns this fall, transforming the Nature Preserve into a haunted Halloween trail. It will be filled with glowing pumpkins, eerie lights, and ghostly surprises around every bend. Guests will wander through themed zones along a lit forest path starting at Friday Drive and Hickory Lane, where witches, skeletons, and woodland spirits come to life.
Event details
Dates: October 10–12, October 17–19, October 24–26, and October 31–November 1
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM (New twilight experience from 5 PM to 6 PM)
Tickets: Available online at fridayharbour.com
This immersive trail combines the beauty of the woods with Halloween thrills, making it one of Simcoe County’s most unique autumn experiences.
Haunted Harbour: Trick-or-treat fun on the promenade
On Saturday, October 25, Friday Harbour’s Promenade turns into a festive waterfront village filled with Halloween spirit. Kids can trick-or-treat at participating shops, while families enjoy crafts, face painting, a scavenger hunt, roaming characters, and a costume contest.
Event details
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
Activities: Trick-or-treating, crafts, games, and Halloween-themed fun for all ages
Addams Family Halloween Dinner & Dance at Friday Harbour
When night falls on October 31, the celebration moves indoors to the Lake Club Restaurant for an evening inspired by everyone’s favorite spooky family.
The Addams Family Halloween Dinner & Dance on Friday, October 31 features:
- A festive three-course prix-fixe menu
- A Halloween photo booth
- A costume contest
- Live DJs and a late-night dance party
It’s the perfect way for adults to celebrate Halloween in style with great food, music, and a touch of mischief.
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Celebrate the season by the lake
With its mix of seasonal events, cozy dining, and breathtaking lakeside views, Friday Harbour continues to be one of Ontario’s top fall destinations for Halloween & Thanksgiving. Whether you’re walking the haunted trail, enjoying a lakeside meal, or trick-or-treating along the Promenade, it’s the perfect place to make memories this autumn.
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