The 1st annual Highland Haunt & Harvest is upon us
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 7: Silent Book Club at The Barley Mow
October 11-12: Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour
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 POSTPONED
October 24 & 25: Almonte Haunted Walk by Destination Almonte & Riversong Players
October 25: Trick or Treat on Mill Street by Destination Almonte (1-3PM)
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: Spooky Bingo with Kentfield Kids & The Cooperative Nursery School of Almonte
October 26: Pumpkin Heads & Ghost Portraits with Pure Natural Portraits
October 26: Paint a Chocolate Skull at Hummingbird Cafe
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!
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