By: Sean Pearce

WHAT: Haunted Halloween
WHERE: Puck’s Farm, 11th Concession, of King, just south of Hwy. 9 in Schomberg
WHEN:  Tomorrow until Nov. 1
INFORMATION: go to pucksfarm.com or call 905-939-7036

Get ready, because Puck’s Farm in King is set to get a little bit spooky this month.

Starting tomorrow, Puck’s Farm will go to the ghosts as its Haunted Halloween evenings get into the spirit of the season.

The Haunted Halloween has been on a hiatus for the past few years, but is now back, from the dead perhaps, and ready to scare up some fun, Puck’s Farm co-founder and administrator Mark Parr said.

There’s a carousel, fun house and haunted hayride for the kids to get scared on, he said.

 “There are some surprises, but I’m not going to give anything away.”

In addition to those attractions, the farm will also boast a pair of amazing mazes and an opportunity for some hair-raising chills and thrills in the spooky barn. There will also be plenty of fun for the faint-of-heart and younger children will be sure to enjoy the kiddie carnival, Mr. Parr assured.

The haunted happenings begin tomorrow and continue every Friday and Saturday until Nov. 1. The spirited celebrations run 5 to 9 p.m. when the dead return to their slumber. 

Apart from the ghouls and ghosts, Puck’s Farm will also offer children an opportunity to trick or treat at the farm Oct, 31 and will also  hold chocolate pumpkin hunts and scrambles on weekends in October.

Puck’s Farm is open during the day on weekends and welcomes families to come and enjoy the sun and then stay for the frights. Many of the ghostly attractions are open during the day as well, Mr. Parr said.

“They’re gently scary during the daytime,” he said. “There’s no age limit, but it might be a little bit too scary for some.”

General admission is $9.95 and children under two are admitted free with proceeds supporting the Moraine Learning Centre, a non-profit group that educates children about nature and the Oak Ridges Moraine.