Destination Almonte’s Highland Haunt & Harvest – October 1 to November 1, 2025

From Destination Almonte

Destination Almonte is introducing the inaugural Highland Haunt & Harvest – a fun month-long celebration in Almonte (Mississippi Mills) during the month of October, filled with spooky-themed events, workshops and activities hosted by local businesses and shops, with a touch of fall spirit.

Think ‘Salem of the North’ for all of the right reasons. Let’s make October a month to remember in Almonte!

2025 Highland Haunt & Harvest Events:

October 3: Halloween Costume Drive/Exchange for The Hub

October 4: Fall Mini Photo Sessions with Pure Natural Portraits

October 5: Pumpkin Heads & Ghost Portraits with Pure Natural Portraits

October 7: Silent Book Club at The Barley Mow

October 13: Happy Thanksgiving

October 15: Spooky Trivia Night at North Market

October 17: Sip & Paint a Chocolate Skull at Hummingbird Cafe

October 17 & 18: Almonte Haunted Walk by Destination Almonte & Riversong Players

October 18: Spooky Board Game Night at Equator Coffee Roasters

October 18: Halloween Clay Hand-Building Workshop at JB Arts

October 18: Spooky Shakespeare by Riversong Players

October 19: Pumpkin Heads & Ghost Portraits with Pure Natural Portraits

October 19: Charity Chilli Cook-Off with Hummingbird Chocolate Maker & Cafe

October 24 & 25: Almonte Haunted Walk by Destination Almonte & Riversong Players

October 25: Trick or Treat on Mill Street by Destination Almonte

October 25: Spooky Karaoke at The Barley Mow hosted by Riversong Players

October 25: “Fright Up The Night” - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Almonte Civitan

October 25: Family Pumpkin-Carving Workshop at JB Arts

October 25: Family Plaster Tombstone-Making Workshop at JB Arts

October 25: Pet Communicator at Simply 4 Paws

October 25: Creepy Choir & Cabaret by Riversong Players

October 26: Pumpkin Heads & Ghost Portraits with Pure Natural Portraits

October 26: Spooky Bingo with Kentfield Kids & The Cooperative Nursery School of Almonte

October 26: Pumpkin Heads & Ghost Portraits with Pure Natural Portraits

October 29: Skullastic Pumpkin Decorating & Book Bar at Equator Coffee Roasters

October 29: Spooky Storytime for Toddlers at Mill Street Books

October 30: Samhain Paint Party with Janet Beath at The Old Mill Manor

October 31: Crystal Healing & Astrology Readings at The Old Mill Manor

October 31: Happy Halloween

November 1: Mandala Making & Painting and Introduction to Mediumship at The Old Mill Manor

November 1: Closing ceremony at the evening Pumpkin Promenade on the Almonte Alameda

Happening All Month Long:

Themed Art Exhibit at Sivulrasa Gallery (until October 24)

Scavenger Hunt hosted by The Hub

Spooky Cocktails at Vodkow & The Sterling

Tarot Readings with Other Hand Tarot

Ghost Hunt for Kids hosted by Kentfield Kids

Spirit & Ghost Adoptions at Witch Haus (on weekends)

Porch Décor Contest hosted by Micheline Dumont Design

Fall Family Portraits with Pure Natural Portraits

Pumpkin & Spooky Treats at Baker Bobs, Independent Grocer, etc.

Festive Drinks at Hummingbird Cafe, Equator Coffee, North Market, etc.

Local Wandsmith at Witch Haus

and more!

For more details: www.destinationalmonte.com/