NEWS RELEASE
DISCOVERY HARBOUR
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Amidst the historical charm and picturesque setting, Discovery Harbour’s Pumpkinferno event returns to Penetanguishene, welcoming visitors with a hauntingly good time! From Oct. 4-29, Wednesday to Sunday, amazing hand-carved artificial pumpkin displays, scary scenes and spooky creatures await you on our 40-acre historic site. A fun evening for the entire family…explore this award-winning event on the shores of Penetanguishene Bay and see what is lurking in the night!
This year's Pumpkinferno offers two thrilling ways to participate and enjoy the festivities:
- Wednesday nights from 7-9 p.m. - guests can embark on a drive-thru experience, meandering through a bewitching trail of illuminated pumpkins through the historic site – right from the comfort of your vehicle.
- Thursday through Sunday evenings from 6-10 p.m. - families and friends can take a relaxed stroll through the captivating walk-through display, basking in the glow of the “fun-kins” while surrounded by the historic buildings that have stood the test of time.
Pumpkinferno 2023 will feature:
- Thousands of hand-carved artificial pumpkins such as 40-foot dragon that illuminates the night sky.
- New exhibits this year: ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’: life-sized versions of all your favourite dog breeds and “Great White North”: Snowflakes, Inukshuks and Polar Bears, oh my!
- The Coffin Ride: a one-person immersive experience like no other returns!
- New Mini-Escape Room: five minutes is all you have to escape this intricate multi-player challenge! May the odds ever be in your favour!
- Bo’sun’s Brig: Escape Room Experience: an escape room challenge for 4-6 people. Solve puzzles and unlock clues to make your daring escape!
- 40-by-40 foot blow-up Halloween maze for the kids.
- Bubbling Cauldron Cafe - warm up with hot chocolate and indulge in spooky snacks! A variety of scary items will be available for purchase.
- Warm up by the outdoor fire pits.
- Macabre Mansion – Complimenting the resident ghosts and spirits found in original 19th-century Officers’ Quarters as experienced in the popular summer Ghost Tours is a visit to the Macabre Mansion. This self-guided tour will have you wondering “What was that?” and may have you sleeping with the lights on!
- Grim Reaper’s Grove returns: featuring special effects and spooky animatronics.
- Roving entertainers will delight and inspire with fire, magic and more!
- Scarecrow Alley: are you brave enough to take the path less travelled?
Admission is $15 per person (including tax). Children five and under are free!
Non-perishable food donations are being accepted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Tickets are available online in advance, or at the door.
Visit our website for full details about Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour.
Pumpkinferno at Historic Discovery Harbour is an unforgettable celebration that merges the magic of autumn with the allure of history, making it a must-attend event for families and history enthusiasts alike.
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