Fall Fest

October 3, 2026

Fall into fun at Fall Fest! Join us for a vibrant day of family-friendly autumn and Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, treats and more.

Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 – 4 p.m. in Museum Square.

Main Stage Schedule

Enjoy interactive performances throughout the afternoon. Staff are currently planning the 2026 celebration, check back for updates.

Family Activities

Enjoy free fall fun from 12 – 4 p.m. Staff are currently planning the 2026 celebration, check back for updates.

HOWL-O-Ween Dog Parade

Join us at Museum Square at 2:30 p.m. for a fun-filled dog costume parade. Dress your pup in their spookiest, silliest, or most creative outfit. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and Fan Favourite.

Trunk or Treat

Join us from 12 – 2 p.m. (or as supplies last) for a spooktacular twist on a Halloween tradition. A Trunk or Treat is a fun alternative to trick-or-treating. Kids dress up in their favourite costumes and stroll from car to car collecting candy from creatively decorated trunks. Also, receive a City of Woodstock reusable tote to collect your treats. Registration is not required.

Autumn Artisans

Enjoy festive goodies from onsite booths.

There are no confirmed vendors at this time. 

No ATM available. Booths may accept debit/credit.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our events, attracting thousands annually, rely on volunteers. As a volunteer, you'll have fun, meet new friends, earn hours and make an impact in our community.

Apply to be a Volunteer

Know Before You Go

Plan your trip to Museum Square and help make Fall Fest safe and fun for everyone.

There's plenty of convenient parking for those looking to drive downtown for Fall Fest. In addition to free 2 hour street parking, you can park at one of these municipal parking lots in walking distance from Museum Square:

  • Lot 1 - Brock Street Lot (68 spaces) - Permit or Pay and Display
  • Lot 2 - Old Fire Hall Lot (9 spaces) - Permit or 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 3 - Perry Street Lot (28 spaces) - Permit or 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 5 - Market Centre Lot - Permit or Pay and Display
  • Lot 6 - Church of Epiphany Lot - Permit or 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 9 - Graham Street Lot - 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 11 - Riddell Street Lot - 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 12 - Dawe's Lane Lot - 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 13 - Cole Walkway Lot - 2 hour free parking
  • Lot 14 - Adelaide Street East Lot - Permit or 2 hour free parking 

All seven transit routes will bring you downtown to enjoy Fall Fest. Plan your route using Google maps or check out the transit detours to see which stop will get you closest to your destination.

  • Smoking, vaping and cannabis are not permitted in city parks and can result in a $250 fine. 
  • No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted on site.
  • Security and Police Auxiliary will be monitoring the area.

Please be considerate so that everyone can enjoy the weekend's festivities!

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

Dairy Capital Sponsor

In-Kind Donations

Community Partners

Contact Us

City of Woodstock

P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-1291

 

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