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How to celebrate spooky season in Brantford

Celebrate Halloween season in Brantford with pumpkin picking, haunted hayrides, corn mazes, and more. 

Ghost Encounters

Prepare to be scared by the ghouls of Ghost Encounters - Haunted Hayride and Barn - Brantwood Farms. Now in its 31st year, this event is in support of Participation Support Services and runs from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on October 18, 19, 25 and 26. Enjoy spooky haunted hayrides ($15), the haunted barn ($10), haunted corn maze ($10), or purchase passes to all three attractions for $30....

Things to do in Brantford over Thanksgiving Weekend

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's time to plan a fun-filled weekend in Brantford. We've got the scoop on everything happening in the city to help you make the most of your holiday:

Tom Cochrane at the Sanderson Centre

A Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Cochrane, both with Red Rider and as a solo artist, has won eight JUNO awards. His legacy as a Canadian icon has been cemented with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and a 322 km section of Manitoba's provincial highway named "Tom Cochrane's...

Top things to do in Brantford this Fall

From apple-picking to leaf-spotting and so much more, here's how to enjoy all that Brantford has to offer in autumn.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Soak at Grand Wellness

Embrace the cozy warmth of autumn with Grand Wellness' indulgent Pumpkin Spice Latte Soak. Infused with the comforting scents of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and a hint of vanilla, this soak is the perfect fall escape to add to your self-care routine. The blend of milk, coffee and pumpkin seed oil helps to increase blood flow, reduce...

Culture Days on the Trails returns on September 21!

Join us for the second annual Culture Days on the Trails event on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along a section of the SC Johnson Trail. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Millions of people across the county attend these events, coming together to recognize the importance of arts and culture within local communities.

On September 21, attendees will be invited to walk along a 2.6 km stretch of Brantford's SC Johnson Trail between the Hardy Road parking...

The Grand River Arts Festival returns this September

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant will host the 2nd annual Grand River Arts Festival on September 20 and 21, 2024 at Glenhyrst Gardens.

The Grand River Arts Festival is a celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music, and theatre. The event will include 50+ exhibiting artists who will sell their works, 16 theatre performances participating in the 10-Minute Play Competition, The Grand Impressionists painting competition, Brantford Potter’s Guild sale in the Gardener’s Cottage, performance art by...