Pumpkins After Dark Lights Up Milton's Country Heritage Park Through October

One of the season's biggest family attractions is glowing again in Milton. Pumpkins After Dark has returned to Country Heritage Park for a month-long run, featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and larger-than-life illuminated displays.

What Happened

The walk-through event runs from September 26 to October 31 at Country Heritage Park in Milton, built around a 'World Tour' theme. This year's displays include an Eiffel Tower replica, a Colosseum, Greek mythology scenes, a moving windmill, dancing leprechauns and a feature dubbed Mount 'Scaremore.'

Along the way, visitors can take in interactive stops such as the Bee Hive Maze, the Pumpkinhead Ed scavenger hunt, games, a pumpkin toss, trick-or-treating and live pumpkin-carving demonstrations.

Key Details

• Dates: September 26 to October 31, 2026.

• Location: Country Heritage Park, Milton.

• Theme: 'World Tour,' with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and large illuminated displays.

• Features: Eiffel Tower and Colosseum replicas, Greek mythology scenes, a moving windmill, a bee hive maze, scavenger hunt, games and live carving.

• Special nights through October include Villains After Dark, a Halloween movie night, pet nights and Discount Thursdays.

• An adults-only (19+) night with a DJ, tarot readings and craft beer is set for October 15.

• Tickets are available through milton.xpresstix.ca.

Community Impact

Pumpkins After Dark has become a popular fall outing, and its Milton run gives local families a festive, walkable attraction close to home through the whole month. The mix of family nights and a 19+ evening means there is something for a range of visitors.

Because it is a timed, ticketed event, planning ahead for a preferred date is a good idea.

Background

Country Heritage Park is a large Milton venue that hosts seasonal festivals and community events throughout the year. Pumpkins After Dark is a touring illuminated-pumpkin attraction that returns to the park each fall.

Source: FM101 Milton Now / Pumpkins After Dark — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/09/23/139094/

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