Local Events Worth Marking on October

The leaves are turning, the farm stands are loaded with squash, and Prince Edward County has a lot going on this month. There are dance floors, giant pumpkins, tarot by the fire, and a few good reasons to put your phone down and try something with your hands. Here’s what’s coming up, in date order, so you can plan your weekends.

County Kids 1K Fun Run Date(s): Sat, Oct 3 Location: Prince Edward County (see source for the start line) Ticket: $34.62 per child Description: A kids’ run held with the County Kids Club and the County Marathon.	© County Marathon
Slake Brewing 6th Anniversary Party Date(s): Sat, Oct 3, 12–7 PM Location: Slake Brewing Ticket: Price not listed Description: The brewery’s sixth birthday party. 3 brand new beers including our first collab with Toronto's True History Brewing.	© Slake Brewing
Mayoral Candidates Debate Date(s): Mon, Oct 5, 6–9 PM (meet and greet 6–7, debate 7–9) Location: The Regent Theatre, 224 Picton Main St Ticket: Free Description: The three mayoral candidates (Ernie Margetson, Brad Nieman and Terry Shortt) answer questions, hosted by the PEC Chamber of Commerce with the Quinte Home Builders Association and the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture.	© Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce
Scarecrow Festival Date(s): Sat–Sun, Oct 10–11 Location: Macaulay Heritage Park, Picton Ticket: Free grounds admission, scarecrow kits from $25 plus fees — Source Description: Crafts, mini hula hooping lessons, a fortune teller, and a scarecrow to take home or leave as museum décor.	© Terror at Macaulay
She Dances For Good Date(s): Fri, Oct 16, 7:00–10:00 PM Location: Drake Devonshire, 24 Wharf St, Wellington Ticket: Eventbrite Description: Grab your friends for a night of 90s, 2000s and current hits that supports good causes. It wraps up in time to be home by midnight.	© Kim Lavender
Wellington Pumpkinfest Date(s): Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Location: Main Street, Wellington (the listed venue is the Wellington District Community Centre, 111 Belleville St) Ticket: Free, per Visit The County Description: The County’s big fall festival has a parade, giant pumpkin weigh-offs, a Kidzone, local vendors, food and live entertainment. The parade starts at 10:30 AM, so claim a curb spot early.	© Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest
Loyalist College Open House Date(s): Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Location: Loyalist College, 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd, Belleville Ticket: Eventbrite Description: Tour the campus and residence, meet faculty and students, and find out about programs and funding. Pre-registering gets you into a draw for a Starter Pack valued at over $1,000.	© Loyalist College
Pink Tea at The Waring House Date(s): Sun, Oct 18, 1:30–4:30 PM Location: The Waring House Restaurant & Inn, 395 Prince Edward County Rd 1 Ticket: Eventbrite Description: An afternoon tea for Persons Day and World Menopause Day. It comes with tea sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, plus three guest speakers on courage, menopause awareness and estate planning.	© Women Worth & Wellness
Changing the Story: Community Education & Narrative Building on Homelessness Date(s): Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Location: Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main St Ticket: Eventbrite Description: A full-day workshop on the realities of homelessness, common myths, and how to talk about it with empathy. It’s open to neighbours, volunteers, service providers and anyone who’s curious.	© PEC Community Safety and Well-being Plan
Bloomfield Sign Painting Workshop with Christopher Rouleau Date(s): Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Location: Angeline’s Inn, 433 Bloomfield Main St, Bloomfield Ticket: Eventbrite Description: Learn traditional sign painting from Toronto lettering artist Christopher Rouleau. No experience is needed, and materials and lunch are included.	© Christopher Rouleau
Harvest Fair at County Cider Company Date(s): Sat, Oct 24 Location: County Cider Company Ticket: Price not listed Description: Pumpkin painting, a costume contest, candle making (registration required), live music, pizza and a silent auction for the Humane Society.	© The County Cider Company
Heal with Horses Halloween Spooktacular Date(s): Sat, Oct 24 Location: 997 Danforth Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0 (5 mins from Wellington) Ticket: $3 per person to enter - kids 3 and under are free Description: A fundraiser with pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and crafts.	© Heal With Horses
Sophiasburgh Howler Dance (ages 9–13) Date(s): Sat, Oct 24, 6:30–9 PM Location: Demorestville Town Hall Ticket:  $10.00 Description: The annual dance, hosted by the Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee.	© Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee
Terror at Macaulay Date(s): Sat, Oct 24, 6–9 PM (one night only) Location: Macaulay House, Picton Ticket: Free admission Description: A haunted walk-through with an optional “Scare Area” and warm brews at the Witch’s Apothecary.	© Terror at Macaulay
Municipal Election Day Date(s): Mon, Oct 26, 10 AM–8 PM Location: Your assigned voting location, or vote online Ticket: Free Description: Your last chance to vote for mayor and council.	© Prince Edward County
Cabin Dreams Date(s): Tue, Oct 27, 6:00–8:00 PM Location: 191 Cressy Bayside Rd Ticket: Eventbrite Description: A witchy evening outdoors by the fire, with mini three-card tarot readings, a group ritual and warm apple cider. Dress warmly.	© Qveen of Swords Tarot
Ameliasburgh Kids’ Halloween Dance Party Date(s): Sat, Oct 31, 2–4 PM Location: Ameliasburgh Town Hall Ticket: Price not listed Description: Crafts and a costume parade	© Ray Patterson
Lil’Ghouls Day at Base 31 Date(s): Sat, Oct 31, 1–4 PM Location: Base 31, Picton Ticket: Free admission, pumpkins $2 each Description: Pumpkin carving, a costume parade and Trunk or Treat.	© BASE31

Before You Go

Between the pumpkins, the Halloween dances and the ballot box, October is one of the busiest months in the County. Whether you’re lining up for the Pumpkinfest parade or helping with a neighbour’s fundraiser, showing up for these events is what keeps the community going.

Before you head out, double-check the details on each source link, since times and locations can change. And don’t forget to vote on October 26. Bring a friend, support a local business along the way, and we’ll see you out there.