Pumpkins After Dark Milton 2026: Dates, Tickets & How to Save 10%

Canada’s biggest outdoor Halloween event is back at Country Heritage Park, and if you’ve been putting off buying tickets, here’s everything you need — dates, prices, what it’s actually like, and a code that knocks 10% off.

Quick answer:

• Dates: September 26 – October 31, 2026
• Location: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON L9T 2X3
• Tickets: From $15.95, sold by date and time slot — [buy tickets here] and use code PUMPKIN26 for 10% off
• Good to know: Tickets are timed and sell out, especially weekends — book ahead

What Is Pumpkins After Dark?

Pumpkins After Dark is a self-guided, 1-kilometre outdoor walkthrough featuring over 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns lit up after dark. It’s won a Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Innovative Tourism Award and a Festival and Events Ontario Achievement Award, and it’s become one of the go-to fall traditions for GTA families. This year’s theme is a “World Tour” — displays are organized by continent, with a passport you can stamp as you go.

Pumpkins After Dark Milton 2026 Dates & Hours

The Milton location runs September 26 to October 31, 2026. Times vary by date, so check the calendar on the ticket page for your preferred night — some dates have earlier last-entry times than others, especially closer to Halloween weekend.

Tip: Thursdays run at a discounted rate, so if your schedule is flexible, that’s the cheapest night to go.

Tickets & Pricing

Pricing is tiered by age and ticket type. As of last season:

• General admission: from $20.95 (youth) / around $23.95 (adult)
• Daily VIP: $38.95 for adults
• Anyday, Anytime pass: $89.95 [Good for one visit, anyday, anytime. Includes maze and Dracula’s Haunted Castle]

How to Save 10% at Pumpkins After Dark Milton

Use code PUMPKIN26 at checkout for 10% off your tickets. [Buy your tickets here ]

What to Expect When You Visit

• Format: Self-paced walkthrough on hard-packed gravel, wheelchair accessible (Dracula’s Haunted Castle add-on is the one exception)
• Time needed: Most guests spend 1–2 hours
• Extras: Live pumpkin-carving demos, a Bee Hive maze, Dracula’s Haunted Castle, a scavenger hunt (find Pumpkinhead Ed), photo ops, and themed nights including a pet night

Tips Before You Go

• Dress warmer than you think you need to — you’re outside after dark in late September/October
• Book your time slot in advance; on-site sales are limited
• Bring your camera — the photo-op spots are a big part of the draw
• Bringing a pet? Check the calendar for the designated pet night

Is Pumpkins After Dark Worth It?

For families or anyone who wants an easy, photogenic fall outing, yes — the price point is reasonable for 1–2 hours of entertainment, and the Thursday discount or the PUMPKIN26 code make it easy to bring the cost down further. It’s less of a fit if you’re looking for a scarier, more intense haunted-house experience — this one skews family-friendly, with Dracula’s Haunted Castle as the one optional scarier add-on.

FAQ

Is Pumpkins After Dark in Milton the same as the London or Markham one? No — each city runs its own dates and location. This guide covers Milton at Country Heritage Park.

Is it good for young kids? Yes, the main walkthrough is family-friendly. Dracula’s Haunted Castle is the one section that skews scarier and is optional.

Do I need to buy tickets in advance? Yes — tickets are date- and time-specific, and on-site sales are limited.

How do I use the discount code? Enter PUMPKIN26 at checkout on the official ticket page for 10% off.

Save 10% with code PUMPKIN26