Halloween in the Shuswap: Five Dates for Pumpkins, Spooks and Treats

Time-sensitive guide: Event details were checked on October 10, 2026. Registration, ticket availability, weather and operating details can change. Recheck each linked organizer page before leaving home.

Halloween in the Shuswap does not happen on only one night. This year’s useful dates begin with daytime pumpkin picking and build toward a full weekend of markets, swimming, haunted paths and downtown trick-or-treating. Families can keep things gentle with pumpkins and an afternoon event, while older children and adults who want more atmosphere can choose a darker evening at R.J. Haney.

The events below are not one continuous itinerary. Sunday, October 25 has three overlapping options, so decide which experience suits your group instead of trying to rush between all of them.

October 1–31: Choose a pumpkin in Chase

Pete Murray’s Pumpkin Patch at 5973 VLA Road in Chase is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Saturday, October 31. The farm’s 2026 information says visitors can walk to the patch to choose a pumpkin, use the provided small wagons, browse pumpkins and squash in the market area, and take on the corn maze.

This is the flexible part of the Halloween calendar: choose a dry day rather than waiting until the final weekend. The farm warns that the maze can become muddy, so waterproof footwear is a sensible addition to costumes or fall clothes. Before making the drive, check the farm’s website or call—its website notes that conditions are not updated daily.

If you are turning the pumpkin stop into a longer outing, use the Chase local guide to choose food, shopping or a short walk nearby. The pumpkin patch is outside the village core, so allow separate driving time.

October 24 and 25: Pick your scare level at R.J. Haney

The 28th Annual Spooktacular runs at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The official event information describes a Pumpkin Patch Path, Hocus Pocus Midway and Halloween displays, followed by a Fraser Avenue Haunted House and Spook Trail with live performers after darkness falls.

That “choose your level of spooky” format matters. Families looking for a gentler experience can arrive early and focus on the displays and midway; anyone heading into the haunted house or Spook Trail should expect the evening to become more intense. The organizer currently lists admission at $16 at the gate or $15 with cash, with children five and under admitted free. Recheck the museum’s event update before going in case ticketing or access details change.

October 25: Build an afternoon around one main event

Sunday afternoon offers two very different choices in Salmon Arm.

Browse the all-ages Alt Market

The Alt Market: Unveiling of Samhain is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites. The event listing describes more than 30 makers, including ceramics, baked goods, mixed-media and surrealist art, indie authors, metal and woodwork, crochet, candles, skincare and accessories. Admission is listed as free, and the event is described as all ages.

This is the best fit for visitors who want Halloween-season atmosphere without committing to a haunted attraction. It is also a direct way to discover independent makers. Product availability and vendor attendance can change, so follow the organizer’s update linked from the event page.

Choose the Halloween Boo Bash and Splash

The City of Salmon Arm calendar lists the Halloween Boo Bash and Splash for Sunday, October 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre, 2550 10 Avenue NE. The official listing currently confirms the name, date, time and location but does not provide a detailed activity or registration description.

Because of that, do not assume ordinary public-swim admission, drop-in availability or a specific costume policy. Check the City of Salmon Arm event listing and contact Salmon Arm Recreation if you need registration, age or swim-equipment details.

The Alt Market and Boo Bash overlap. Choose the market for browsing local makers, or the recreation-centre event for an active afternoon; trying to squeeze both into the same two-hour window may make the day feel rushed.

October 30: Follow the Downtown Salmon Arm Treat Trail

The 2026 Downtown Salmon Arm Halloween Treat Trail is scheduled for Friday, October 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. Downtown Salmon Arm says local core businesses will welcome costumed children and families, with participating storefronts identified by orange balloons. Temporary street closures are part of the event plan.

This is a daytime community event, which gives families a clear alternative to waiting until after dark. Arrive with a treat bag, dress for the weather and expect parking or traffic patterns to differ from a normal Friday afternoon. Use the organizer’s 2026 Treat Trail information for late changes and participant details rather than assuming every downtown business is taking part.

If you want to make a separate candy-store stop while you are downtown, The Candy Vault on Hudson is a local candy and confectionery shop on Hudson Avenue. That mention is not confirmation that the shop is a Treat Trail participant; check the orange-balloon list or ask the business directly.

A simple plan for choosing the right Halloween outing

• For pumpkins without a fixed event time: choose Pete Murray’s during a dry daytime window before October 31.
• For local makers and a lighter atmosphere: choose the Alt Market on October 25.
• For an active family afternoon: verify the details for Boo Bash and Splash before attending.
• For a build-your-own scare level: arrive early at R.J. Haney, then decide whether the haunted areas suit your group.
• For daylight trick-or-treating: use the Downtown Treat Trail on October 30 and watch for participating storefront markers.

Pack for October rather than for the costume photo: warm layers, waterproof footwear and a small flashlight can make an outdoor event much easier. Confirm admission or registration, check the weather, and let younger children know what to expect before entering a haunted area.

Keep checking as Halloween gets closer

More community events may be announced after this guide is drafted. Before finalizing your weekend, browse what’s on across the Shuswap and the Salmon Arm local guide for nearby places to eat, shop or warm up. A good Halloween plan does not need every event—just one that matches your group, plus enough time to enjoy it.