Harmony Square Brantford

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

🎃 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 Be Involved Scare in the Square Contests!
A huge thank you to the businesses and organizations who participated and helped make this year’s Scare in the Square a spook-tacular success! The competition was fierce, and the votes were incredibly close — a true testament to the creativity and community spirit shown by all participants.
We’re excited to announce this year’s winners:
🦖 Children’s Pumpkin Carving Contest: City of Brantford Youth Program
🪕 Scarecrow Contest: Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre
♻️ Business/Organization Pumpkin Carving Contest: Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre
👻 Storefront Decorating Contest: Old World Marketplace
Thank you to everyone who took part, voted, and helped bring the Halloween spirit to Harmony Square 🧡

10/07/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors! 🎃

Scare in the Square wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors and community partners.

Your contributions help bring unforgettable experiences, exciting attractions and Halloween magic to Downtown Brantford each year. From family activities and entertainment to spooky thrills and community traditions, your support helps make it all happen:

Brantford Professional Firefighters Association, Brantwood Farms, Boyle Plumbing and Heating, Contact Brant, Domino’s Pizza, Global Pet Foods, Healthcare & Municipal Employees' Credit Union, Farm Boy, Kiddies Fun Trak, Lancaster Construction/Bins, Len’s Mills Store, Levac's, Millards Chartered Professional Accountants, Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc., Renway Energy Inc., ServiceMaster Restore of Brantford, Strodes BBQ, TD Bank Group, West Brant Window World, zBTFD Records, Five Nineteen Production, The Ontario Paranormal Society, Fright Club

Thank you for helping create another frightfully fun Scare in the Square! More photos to come soon 🤩

10/03/2026

Day 2 of Scare in the Square has arrived!

If you thought yesterday was fun, just wait until you see what's happening today!

🍬 Downtown Trick-or-Treating from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 🎭 Costume Contest at 4:00 p.m. 🎨 Family Activities 🎶 Entertainment 🎡 Inflatables 🚙 Stationary Jeep and Mustang Parade 🎧 Silent Disco from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 👻 Haunted House at Mohawk Park

Whether you're here for the treats, the costumes, the thrills or the family fun, today is packed with Halloween excitement.

Come spend your Saturday celebrating spooky season with us!

For more information, visit Brantford.ca/ScareInTheSquare

10/03/2026

Scare in the Trail Closure Notice

Due to unforeseen illness, Scare in the Trail will be closed on Saturday, October 3. The Haunted House will remain open.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your patience and support. 🎃🍂

10/02/2026

🎧 NEW this year at Scare in the Square! 👻

Put on a pair of glowing headphones and dance the night away at our FREE Silent Disco in Harmony Square! Choose from multiple music channels and enjoy a one-of-a-kind immersive experience presented in partnership with Contact Brant 💜

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕡 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
📍 Harmony Square
✅ On-site registration required

Grab your friends, pick your playlist, and dance to your own beat! 🎶✨

10/02/2026

It's here!

Scare in the Square officially begins today and we can't wait to welcome everyone to Downtown Brantford for a weekend packed with Halloween fun.

Join us starting at 5:00 p.m. in Harmony Square and be sure to check out one of tonight's highlights—the HOWL-O-Ween Dog Parade presented by Global Pet Foods Brantford at 5:30 p.m.

From family activities and character visits to roller skating, escape rooms and spooky attractions, there's something for every ghost, goblin and Halloween enthusiast to enjoy.

Grab your costume, gather your friends and family, and come celebrate the start of an unforgettable weekend!

For more details, visit Brantford.ca/ScareInTheSquare

10/02/2026

Think you're brave enough to survive the Haunted House?

Head to Mohawk Park on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for terrifying attraction that will put your courage to the test.

🎟️ Haunted House tickets are $4 and can be purchased at Harmony Square or Mohawk Park (cash only at Mohawk).

⚠️ To participate, you must be 13 years of age or older, or attend with an adult aged 18 or older. No exceptions.

Warning: You may experience disorientation, be tagged by a volunteer and/or encounter graphic imagery.

Plus, you can travel from Harmony Square to Mohawk Park and back with ease - our FREE shuttle service will be running from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday 🚌

For full schedules and details, visit Brantford.ca/ScareInTheSquare

10/01/2026

Due to rain and trail condition, we’ve had to cancel Scare in the Trail at Mohawk Park for Friday, October 2. The Haunted House at the Pavilion, presented by Fright Club, is still running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. along with food vendor. There’s also plenty of activity in Harmony Square!
City staff and attraction organizers will assess the weather and trail conditions on Friday to determine whether Saturday's Scare the Trail can proceed as planned. An update will be shared as soon as a decision has been made.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest event information. 🎃🍂🌧️
Visit Brantford.a/ScareintheSquare for schedules.

10/01/2026

The wait is finally over—Scare in the Square kicks off tomorrow!

Here's just a taste of what's in store:

🐾 HOWL-O-Ween Dog Parade presented by Global Pet Foods Brantford at 5:30 p.m. 🛼 Roller Skating in Harmony Square from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 🔐 Escape Rooms 🔮 Paranormal Tours 🎨 Family Activities 🤡 Haunted House 👻 Scare in the Trail

🎟 Attraction tickets can be purchased at the Harmony Square Office during the event, with a variety of package options available.

There is something spooky, silly and spectacular waiting around every corner. We can't wait to celebrate Halloween with you this weekend!

For the full schedule and event information, visit Brantford.ca/ScareInTheSquare