
Get ready for a spine-tingling nighttime FrightFest experience at Saunders Farm! This fear-filled festival is Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination celebrating its 33rd year.
Event Schedule
Dates:
- Friday & Saturday nights: September 20 - November 1, 2025
- Every night during "Halloweek": October 22 - November 1, 2025
Hours: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM on off-peak nights)
Arrival: Choose your 30-minute arrival time slot, stay for the night!
⚠️ Not recommended for children under 12
Things To Do
Included Attractions
- 7 Haunted Attractions
- Street Theatre
- Fiery Stage Show
- Jumbo Jumpers
- Live Entertainment
Additional Cost Activities*
- Zipline (Min weight: 60lbs, Max: 250lbs, Min height: 44")
- Food Booths
- MacIntosh's CiderHouse & Tasting Room (Sip Saunders Cider for liquid courage!)
- Arcade
- The Farmshop & Local Artisan Market
Admission Pricing
General Admission: $59.99 + $2.99 processing fee
- Access to 7 terrifying haunted attractions, live shows, and street theatre
RIP (Really Important Prey!) Admission: $129.00 + $2.99 processing fee
- Available for busier nights only
- Fast Track access to all 7 haunts
Ultimate RIP Admission: $169.00 + $2.99 processing fee
- Available for busier nights only
- All RIP benefits plus additional perks
General Admission Group Rate: $54.99 + $2.99 processing fee
- Minimum 10 tickets required
RIP Group Rate: $119.00 + $2.99 processing fee
- Minimum 10 tickets required
Important Information
- Tickets are non-refundable
- No outside food and beverages permitted
- Open rain or shine - tickets will not be cancelled, transferred, or refunded due to weather
- Haunted attraction lines close 30 minutes before farm closes
- FrightFest is an immersive experience
- Ticket holders are not guaranteed to visit all attractions
- Maximum 9 tickets per individual purchase
- Abundance of food & drink options available on the farm
Prepare to be scared, and make sure to bring friends you can outrun!
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