What To Do This Weekend in Port Perry: October 30 to November 1, 2026
By Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows, Brokers, Willows Realty Group
Key takeaways
- Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026, and trick-or-treating happens that evening across Scugog Township neighborhoods, including Port Perry and Janetville.
- Friday, October 30 brings The Guest in Suite Five, a Halloween murder mystery at the George Stanley Inn on Queen Street, plus PEARL, a Janis Joplin tribute, at Town Hall 1873 Theatre.
- Old Flame Brewing Co. on Perry Street hosts Band Night Friday evening with a pizza pop-up, then live music Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
- Saturday is the last day for Applewood Farm and Winery's Fall Fun on the Farm and Nature's Bounty Farm's corn maze; McQuaid's Country Market's nine-acre maze closes Sunday, November 1.
- The Port Perry Lakefront Farmers' Market is done for the season, so get pumpkins and produce at the farms instead, and confirm hours on each official page before you go.
If you are looking for things to do this weekend in Port Perry, you have picked a big one: Halloween lands on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and the town leans into it. From Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1, there is a murder mystery on Queen Street, a Janis Joplin tribute at Town Hall 1873, live music at Old Flame Brewing Co., trick-or-treating across Scugog neighborhoods on Halloween night, and the final days for several of the region's best corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Here is the honest, day-by-day rundown for Port Perry and Scugog, with links to the official pages so you can confirm details before you go.
Friday, October 30: murder mystery, a tribute show, and band night
The marquee Friday event is The Guest in Suite Five , a Halloween murder mystery at the George Stanley Inn at 217 Queen Street, starting at 6:30 pm. It is the featured Halloween event on the Port Perry BIA's calendar this year, and a clever way to start the weekend with dinner and a show on the historic main street. Tickets and seating details are on the BIA page.
Also on Friday, Town Hall 1873 Theatre at 302 Queen Street hosts PEARL, a Janis Joplin Experience, at 7:30 pm. The eight-piece tribute fronted by Christina Leroux is all ages and worth booking early, because it is the only show on the theatre's schedule for the weekend.
Over at Old Flame Brewing Co. , Band Night runs Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 pm with a different three- to five-piece band on stage every week, and the evening also brings a pizza pop-up on the courtyard. It is a relaxed, low-key way to wind down after a long week.
Saturday, October 31: Halloween day and night
Halloween itself is Saturday, and Scugog Township neighborhoods, including Port Perry and Janetville, welcome trick-or-treaters that evening. The Township of Scugog events page is where any set trick-or-treat hours get posted, so check it before you head out.
The daytime belongs to the farms, and this is the final day for two of the good ones. Applewood Farm and Winery on Saintfield Road in Scugog runs Fall Fun on the Farm for its last day on October 31, about $13 per person for Halloween fun and fall activities on the farm. Nature's Bounty Farm on Scugog Line 2 also closes its corn maze for the season on October 31, so Saturday is the last chance for that walk in the stalks.
Start the day with apple fritters and a butter tart donut at Hank's Pastries at 204 Queen Street, then head out to the farm. Back in town afterward, Old Flame Brewing Co. hosts Cale Crow live from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, a warm spot to land after the pumpkin fields.
Sunday, November 1: the wind-down and last chances
Sunday is the quieter day, but one of the season's biggest options closes for good. McQuaid's Country Market in Omemee, a short drive from Port Perry toward Lindsay, keeps its nine-acre corn maze open through November 1, so this is the final day for that walk in the stalks. If a last pumpkin pick feels right, MacArthur's Pumpkin Patch on Highway 7 near Oakwood is open Friday through Sunday.
Old Flame Brewing Co. is open Sunday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm with live music from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. If you would rather skip the crowds entirely, the Scugog waterfront trail in Port Perry is an easy, free walk past the marina and the historic mill, and it is at its best with the maples in late colour. Follow it with coffee, wine, or a cheese board at Port Cheese Co at 203 Queen Street, or a cozy lunch at Piano Cafe , checking hours before you go.
Weekend questions, answered
What's happening this weekend in Port Perry?
Halloween weekend, October 30 to November 1, brings The Guest in Suite Five, a murder mystery at the George Stanley Inn on Queen Street, and PEARL, a Janis Joplin tribute, at Town Hall 1873, both on Friday evening. Old Flame Brewing Co. has live music Friday night and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, trick-or-treating happens across Scugog neighborhoods on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, and Applewood Farm and Winery plus Nature's Bounty Farm wrap up for the season that same day.
Is trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31 in Port Perry and Janetville?
Yes. Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and households across Scugog Township, including Port Perry and Janetville, welcome trick-or-treaters that evening. The Township of Scugog posts any set trick-or-treat hours on its events page, so check there before you head out.
Which farms and corn mazes are still open this weekend?
Applewood Farm and Winery on Saintfield Road in Scugog runs Fall Fun on the Farm for its final day on October 31, and Nature's Bounty Farm on Scugog Line 2 closes its corn maze on October 31. McQuaid's Country Market in Omemee keeps its nine-acre maze open through November 1, and MacArthur's Pumpkin Patch on Highway 7 near Oakwood is open Friday through Sunday. Confirm hours on each farm's page.
Is the Port Perry Lakefront Farmers' Market open this weekend?
No. The Saturday market at the foot of Queen Street ended its 2026 season on October 10 and returns in the spring. For pumpkins, produce, and baked goods this weekend, the farms and farm markets around Scugog are the place to go, plus Hank's Pastries on Queen Street for baked treats.
How do I confirm event times and tickets?
Event hours and admission change quickly in the fall. Check the Port Perry BIA , the Township of Scugog events page , Scugog Tourism , the Sideroads of Scugog event calendar , and each venue's own website before you head out.
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Want the wider picture? Our What To Do This Weekend in Durham Region guide covers the whole region for the same weekend. If you are driving in from out of town, our post on the commute math between Port Perry, Lindsay, and Peterborough will help you plan the drive. And if a weekend like this makes you curious about rural properties near the action, start with the Port Perry neighborhood guide or the gallery.