Find the full listing of events for the Haunt and Harvest on the Destination Almonte website: https://www.destinationalmonte.com/blog/highland-haunt-harvest-2025

HIGHLAND HAUNT & HARVEST – a fun month-long celebration in Almonte (Mississippi Mills) during the month of October, filled with spooky-themed events/workshops/activities hosted by local businesses & 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:

• September 28th: Witchy Paddle-Boarding on the Mississippi with Micheline Dumont Design

• October 1: Highland Haunt Kick-Off

• 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 9: Easy Spooky Decor Workshop with Micheline Dumont Design

• 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: Haunt & Harvest Dance (19+) at Almonte Old Town Hall

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

• 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 24th)

• 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

& more!

Stay tuned for the full list of events and details as they are submitted by our beloved members!