Spooky Gourd Painting and London's Downtown Candy Crawl

Spooky Gourd Painting and London’s Downtown Candy Crawl

Sunday, October 26, Drop in between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Eldon House Grounds
No Registration Required

By Donation

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Families are encouraged to enjoy a fall afternoon on the grounds of Eldon House where children are able to decorate a mini gourd or learn about how Trick or Treating came to be. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Canada Life Place, Dundas Place, Downtown London, Eldon House, Covent Garden Market, Museum London, and Grand Theatre are excited to announce the Downtown Candy Crawl on Sunday, October 26th from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Families will have the opportunity to trick-or-treat at participating businesses while exploring the downtown core.

Families are also invited to enjoy a day of Halloween games, spooky music and a mini market with the businesses of Dundas Place. In addition, you can dust off those costumes and head down to the Covent Garden Market from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a boo-tastic photo opportunity, treats for kids dressed in their best costumes, a bouncy castle and face painting from Team Dotsy, and live music from Larry Smith!

How it works:

  • Follow the online itinerary to plan your route – ca/Trails
  • Visit participating businesses who will be handing out candy, goodies, discounts, or special offers, making this a Halloween adventure you won’t want to miss.
  • Show off your best costume for a chance to win amazing prizes!

Attendees can partake in a costume contest by posting their costume on social media using the hashtag #LDNCandyCrawl. Prizes will range from $150 Downtown Dollars, tickets to Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures, and so much more!

Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event—bring your family, friends, and your best Halloween spirit!

This is a free community event. If you are a Downtown London business interested in participating, please contact Brent Hodson by email at brent@downtownlondon.ca.

Participating Businesses:

 Covent Garden Market

Eldon House Heritage Site and Gardens

Renaissance Massage Therapy Clinic & Spa Ltd.

Olivia Therapy & Retreats

Shop Museum London

Heroes Comics

Frank & Furter’s

MAGPIES COLECTED CREATIONS

Bicycle Cafe

Imagine Cinema

Pa Kua School Inc

London Chiropractic & Massage Clinic

Grooves Records

Almost Free

Dundas Place

Canada Life Place

London Police Services – Foot Patrol Office

Dots & Baubles

La Diperie

Organique Cafe & Eatery

Winks Eatery

Guindon Creations

Electric Hair

Eldon House would like to thank Apple Land Station for their donations of mini-white pumpkins and small gourds for our children’s event! If you are looking for a fun and memorable Autumn outing Apple Land Station is a must go! Located in Thorndale, just outside of London, enjoy picking apples and pumpkins on the fun farm, purchase a deliciously pie for the bakery, and there is something for everyone in the store. For more details about their location, hour of operation, and educational programing/school visits, place click here:

  • Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • This program is rain or shine. Please dress and prepare accordingly.
  • As a heritage site there is no public parking. there is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of Eldon House 
  • Please be aware that if the event is postponed or canceled guests will be notified via the website as soon as possible.