Hey Durham!
Are you looking for some fall excitement beyond the pumpkin patches and cozy corn mazes? Something that gives a few chills along with the thrills?! Well, you’re in luck because once the sun sets, some of Durham’s favourite farms transform into eerie nighttime attractions filled with creepy cornfields and haunted trails,. If you’re brave enough to wander through the dark this season, these after dark maze experiences promise screams, chills, and unforgettable spooky fun!
Here are this year’s top 6 “After Dark Corn Mazes, Trails & Spooky Adventures in Durham Region!”
1. Feargrounds Haunted Attraction
📍 8300 Concession 6, Uxbridge
🌐Website | @thefeargrounds
Hours: From October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 times will vary depending on the day. Start times begin at the earliest of 6:30pm and the latest at 10:30pm
Admission / Pricing: General Admission for EARLYBIRD (end Octo.17) is $30.32 after tax and fees, regular price is $37.53. Add Ons include Skip the Line passes for an additional $15.89.
Maze / Highlights: Two terrifying trails filled with horrifying scenes throughout the trail and LIVE actors ready to haunt you.
Activities: Get some spooky souvenirs; offers include hoodies and T-shirts. Check out their gallery on their website here to get a glimpse at this haunting maze!
Extras: Ages under 16 need a parent or legal guardian, free parking, groups of 15 or more get a 20% discount
👉 Be prepared to be trembling, running, hands shaking, and dripping of sweat from fear. According to sources, this is no joke. Beware!
Check out the sneak peek:
2. Cooper’s CSA Farm
📍 266 Ashworth Rd, Zephyr (just outside Uxbridge)
🌐Website | @coopersfarm
Hours: Friday Night Maze Walks, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm (October only)
Admission / Pricing: ~$20 per person; buy your tickets in advance, book online due to limited spots per time slot!
Maze / Highlights: Their 10-acre corn maze is open after dark — no actors or scares, just the fun (and challenge!) of navigating with a flashlight under the stars.
Activities: Wagon rides, snack bar, farm store, pumpkin picking available earlier in the day.
Extras: Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Recommended for all ages. Plus free parking!
👉 Great for families or groups who want the nighttime experience without the fright factor.
Check out the sneak peek:
3. Watson Farms – Firehouse Fright Night
📍 2287 Scugog St, Port Perry
🌐 watsonfarms.ca | @watsonfarmsportperry
Hours: Just ONE weekend, October 16 – 18, from 7pm – 10pm
Admission / Pricing: $17 per person, or $15.60 for groups of 4 or more! You must arrive 20 minutes before your chosen time slot.
Maze / Highlights: A 30 minute journey through a three acre corn field, over 25 spooky scenes, interactive story scenes, and over 80 LIVE creatures that will interact with you.
Activities: Show up early and check out the Watsons Farms market, the pumpkin patch field, and the sunflower field!
Extras: Event runs rain or shine – pack for weather! If you arrive late, you cannot enter. Your ticket will come by email, no need to print it or use your phone.
👉 This is a fundraiser event for Clarington Youth Centres, made possible by sponsors and volunteers!
4. Cannington Haunted Attraction
📍91 Elliot St, Cannington
Hours: Only open the last 2 Fridays & Saturdays in October, from 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Admission / Pricing: $20 per person (includes all scare attractions). ONLINE ONLY via Eventbrite (goes on sale Sept 1). On-site extras: 5-Minute Escape Game $5 (cash only); Axe Throwing $5 mini games; food & vendors cash only. Free parking on site
Maze / Highlights: Two outdoor wooded trails + indoor barn maze; multiple themed scenes and high actor interaction designed to deliver a full horror experience. Not recommended for ages under 8.
Activities: Mini-escape room, axe-throwing mini-games, food & craft vendors, decorated museum, and photo ops
Extras: Cash only on site for mini-games/food; proceeds/support from local groups (Cannington Lions Club)
👉If you’re looking for a real scare, Cannington is the place to be. With creepy sets, live actors, and plenty of twists and turns, it’s a night out that teens and adults won’t forget.
5. Brawley Woods Haunted Halloween Walk
📍1320 Brawley Rd W, Whitby
Hours: October 10th – November 1st, Friday & Saturdays 7pm – 11pm and Sundays 7pm – 10pm
Admission/Pricing:
- Night time forest walk with live actors per ticket price $35.00 VIP ticket $60.00
- Brawley Woods intense maze per ticket price $25.00 VIP ticket $50.00
- Combo for both events $55.00 (per ticket)
- Combo VIP fast pass for both events $100.00 (per ticket)
~CASH ONLY~
Maze / Highlights: “THE MOST INTENSE HALLOWEEN WALK IN ONTARIO” Two experiences one location – outdoor night time forest walk with live actors wooded trails + Brawley Woods intense maze. Recommended for ages 12+.
6. Fear Forest
📍 60 Celina Street, Oshawa, ON
🌐 Website | @fearforestoshawa
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday starting October. 9th from 7 pm – 11 pm. The last day of the maze is open is November 1st. (Closed Oct. 5, 12, and 31st)
Admission / Pricing: $19.99 per person plus tax. Tickets must be purchased online and cannot be purchased at the door. One vehicle per group is free; additional vehicles are $4.99+tax. Certain dates and times are limited – see availability online. Tickets are NON-refundable and NON-changeable.
Maze / Highlights: This year, Fear Forest is back and even better this year. The maze has been moved to an indoor venue and features multiple different themes throughout the maze to ensure everyone gets spooked! The maze is in a dark environment and includes different themes, scary actors, and electric animatronics.
Activities: Fear Forest gives a financial donation to Spirit of Children through Spirit Halloween in Oshawa & Pickering every time we purchase something for the attraction. Financial donations can be made by our guests at the gate. 100% of financial donations made by our guests will be given to Spirit of Children, supporting SickKids The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Extras: Featuring 9 different themes, including Alien Landing, Witches Coven, Circus, and much more! Recommended for guests 10+ but anyone can enter. Guests 15 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
👉 With 9 different themes throughout this spooky maze, and only one way out… think you can handle it?
Pumpkins are great, but these After Dark Corn Mazes, Trails & Spooky Adventures in Durham Region take Halloween to the next level. From Bowmanville to Zephyr, there’s spooky fun to be found for all scare levels with thrills and chills waiting in the shadows. Bundle up, grab a flashlight, and don’t forget a brave arm to hold—things are about to get spooky! Interested in checking out some daytime Corn Maze fun?! Check out this blog: The Ultimate guide to Corn Mazes in Durham: 12 Farms with Fall Fun!
