Family Fright Fest 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 4:00–9:00pm

Location
Lampman Lane Park & Community Centre (indoor/outdoor)
Cost
Free
Address: 59 Lampman Lane

Family Fright Fest is Barrie’s annual Halloween celebration, drawing thousands for a free evening of fun! Now in its 5th year, the event transforms Lampman Lane Park and Community Centre into a Halloween wonderland with a haunted house, busker performances, inflatables, crafts, and the ever-popular costume contest. Families can also explore the vendor market, enjoy tasty treats, and take on the escape room challenge. 

Did you know?  Halloween skate/swim passes can be purchased at Fright Fest or at select City facilities until October 31. Get the details at barrie.ca/RecDropins

The event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. While the event takes place 4–9pm, younger ghosts and goblins, or those with sensitivities are encouraged to come early as the event will get scarier as the evening progresses. Parents/guardians are encouraged to use their discretion when deciding whether to participate in Family Fright Fest. Please note the below hours are catered to the following audiences:

  • 4–5pm:  Sensory-friendly for those who prefer a quieter and less scary experience (nothing will be animated, no scary costumes, and the lights will be on)
  • 8–9pm:  Recommended for ages 10+ 

Activities

Event space is accessible. Should you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us at events@barrie.ca or 705-739-4285 to discuss and plan ahead.

In addition to the below activities happening throughout the event, don't miss the scheduled activities, including performances, scary stories & the costume contest

FREE activities happening throughout the evening include:

Paid activities include: 

Scheduled Activities

About "The Candy Heist: A Sweet Escape"

This Halloween, something sticky is brewing beneath the town gym... Hollow Jack, the mischievous candy thief, has stolen every last sweet and hidden them in his underground Candy Tunnel! You and your friends have snuck inside his hideout. Can you outsmart Jack’s candy-themed tricks and unlock the Candy Vault before he returns?

Win, and you’ll save Halloween by restoring the town’s treats. Lose, and all the candy melts into goo as Jack cackles in victory.

Lightly scary, mischievous fun for families, friends, and brave candy hunters of all ages! Provided by Escape Room Barrie.

Food & Merchandise Vendors

Sponsors

Family Fright Fest is generously supported by: 

October 25, 2025 - 4:00pm - October 25, 2025 - 9:00pm