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Voters will head to the polls in October. For more information about registration and how to vote, please visit the City’s Voter Information webpage.
The parking lot at Cowan Park Sportsplex is currently under construction. Accessible parking is not available and the main entrance is not fully accessible. Please read our latest update for more information.
October 3, 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m. | Museum Square
Join us for a vibrant day of family-friendly autumn and Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, treats and more!
Play in the 3v3 from Downtown Basketball Tournament
Downtown Woodstock BIA and Why Not Us are bringing outdoor basketball to Fall Fest! Teams of three to four players will compete in elementary, high school and adult divisions for a chance to win the championship.
Enjoy interactive performances throughout the afternoon!
| Time | Act |
| 12 - 12:45 p.m. | Witches and Web Heroes Interactive Show Say hello to the Witches and Web Heroes, who will be onsite until 4 p.m. |
| 1 – 1:45 p.m. | Ricky Magic Show |
| 2 – 2:30 p.m. |
HOWL-O-Ween Dog Parade Dress up your pup in their spookiest, silliest or most creative costume and parade around Museum Square! |
| 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Learn the Thriller dance with Dance In Style Studio |
| 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Halloween Trivia (no pre-registration required) |
Trunk or Treat
Enjoy a spooktacular twist on a Halloween tradition!
Kids can dress up in their favourite costumes and stroll from car to car collecting candy from creatively decorated trunks.
Touch a Tractor is also joining Trunk or Treat, featuring:
Friendly Ghost Costume Stop
Market Centre (North Side Door)
Shop Halloween costumes for free for everyone in the family, from baby to adult. *First come, first served. While supplies last.
Enjoy a Make Your Own Costume station, door prizes and treats.
Costume donations accepted at:
Facebook: Friendly Ghost Costume Stop
Fall Fest Fun!
Explore, Discover & Celebrate
Woodstock Public Library
Discover Woodstock’s haunted history with self-guided tours of the courthouse square and historic jail. Visit the library’s tent to pick up the tour brochures and handouts.
Woodstock Museum
Celebrate Woodstock’s 125th with the Museum’s outdoor exhibit, local trivia, an Old Town Hall scavenger hunt, and a chance to win Woodstock 125 merchandise.
Woodstock 125 Merch
Located outside of the Market Centre, purchase limited edition merch in celebration of our city’s milestone anniversary.
Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee
Donate seeds from your garden or packets to keep the Woodstock Public Library seed library blooming.
Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee
Casper’s Craft Corner
Sponsor Booths
B.I.A. West Block Fall Festival
12 – 4 p.m.
Light St. @ Dundas St.
Connect with neighbours and support local, while enjoying activities, a scarecrow decorating competition and more!
Shop local and enjoy autumnal treats from our on-site vendors!
No ATM available. Booths may accept debit/credit.
Plan your trip to Museum Square and help make Fall Fest safe and fun for everyone.
You can park downtown for free for up to three hours with convenient on-street parking or at a municipal lot. Visit our Downtown Parking webpage for more information.
The parking lot on the corner of Peel Street and Finkle Street will be closed during the event.
All seven transit routes will bring you downtown to enjoy Fall Fest. Check out the transit map to see which stop will get you closest to your destination or use Google Maps or Apple Maps to plan your trip.
The following road closures will be in effect until 5 p.m. on Saturday:
Zero Tolerance: Smoking, Vaping, Cannabis and Alcohol
Please be considerate so that everyone can enjoy the weekend's festivities!
Contact Us
City of Woodstock
P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-1291
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