St. Elizabeth’s Village After Dark
Will you brave the Village After Dark?
When the sun sets, St. Elizabeth Village transforms into Hamilton’s spookiest (and most heartwarming) fall tradition, and this year, every frightful moment helps feed our neighbours. All cash and food donations collected at the event go to Hamilton Food Share.
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: October 22-30, 2026
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: St. Elizabeth Village, 1 Bishop Ryan Way, Hamilton, ON (enter off Rymal Road West at Gate C)
Admission: Free, all ages. Tickets are booked in time slots, so please reserve ahead.
Tickets are going fast, so book soon!
WHAT TO EXPECT
— NEW Scare Tour: Newly added this year, a tour beyond the Village gates.
— Spooky Sweet Search: Outwit the ghouls, goblins, and jumpy frights hiding around every corner of the Village Field.
— Scary Synchronized Light Show: A light show set to music, playing on rotation all night in Gibbons Square.
— Food Trucks: Scheduled to be on site (subject to change).
— Spooky Stamp Pass: Kids 12 and under collect stamps at each station in the field, then head to Gibbons Square for a goodie bag. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For the full visitor guide and FAQs, visit the Village After Dark website.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please bring a non-perishable food donation to help fill the cauldrons for Hamilton Food Share. Hamilton Food Share supplies food to hunger relief agencies across the city, helping ensure food banks and meal programs can offer healthy food to people facing hunger. Last year's event raised 15,378 lbs. of food and $2,910.90 for Hamilton Food Share.
Cash donations are also welcome at the event, or Donate Online Today
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Show your ticket (phone or paper) at the Field gates, and arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Parking is new this year at 1 Bishop Ryan Way, near the Barn, followed by a 6-8 minute walk along Rymal Road to the event area.
Dress up in your best costume, and wear warm layers and footwear suited to a field that can get muddy.
Weather updates or cancellations will be posted on St. Elizabeth's social media page (@stelizabethvillage) and emailed to ticket holders.
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Hosted by St. Elizabeth Village in support of Hamilton Food Share.
