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A haunted walk-thru of the historical Macaulay Museum in Picton, ON.

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A huge thank you to our sponsors for allowing us to bring the Scarecrow Festival back for another year!

Laundrys (pictured here), donated over 150 pumpkins, to ensure everyone had a chance to paint one, Metro donated apple cider and s'mores kits, and Home Hardware makes the armatures and helped with decoration materials this year.

We're grateful to the Municipal Community Grant, overseen by @thecountyfoundation , which allows us to host the circus area, and @experiencepicton and @pictonrecreationcommittee , whose support allows us to host the craft station, apothecary and more!

Events like this have a lot of moving parts and sponsors ensure we can offer a well organized event. We're so grateful that we are able to continue this incredible fall tradition! by @terroratmacaulay

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A huge thank you to our volunteers! 🙏🏼👏🏼🥰

Events like the Scarecrow Festival couldn't happen without volunteers, and we are so grateful that they took time over Thanksgiving weekend to help us bring this event to the community!

To our lovely fortune tellers, @figureyourfortune
& @lfesiak, thank you for your energy and talent. They sat with visitors all day, sharing wisdom and guidance.

Thank you to Mark, Nigel, Tim, and Audrey, who helped with the Apothecary and Fire Pit. Guests enjoyed over 150 s'mores!

Thank you to my parents, who spent the weekend running errands, picking up more apple cider and s'mores items!

And thank you to parents who took time from their own building to help others create their scarecrows! We had a lot of first timers, and it was heartwarming to see everyone working together!

We were also able to support hiring local youth to help with the craft station thanks to the support of the Municipal Community Fund.

📷 Photos of Lesya and Gaby by @sud981031
Thank you for helping capture our event! by @terroratmacaulay

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Thank you everyone - what an incredible second day for the Scarecrow Festival!

This weekend, we welcomed over 600 visitors and sold out of scarecrow building kits! Our shopping area is empty and we couldn't be more thankful for all the support.

Check out the creativity of this year's builders! Bibbed, messy eaters, pirouetting dancers, cool pioneers, and the happiest of witches surrounded us at the carriage house.

If you love the Scarecrow Festival, keep us in mind for when you have a clothing donation! We'd love your dresses, pants and long-sleeved shirts! We'll be running a donation drop off to start building our reserves soon. by @terroratmacaulay

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What an incredible kick off to the Scarecrow Festival!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the day with us. We were so overwhelmed by your creativity, kindness, and how many of you came out to support the event!

📣 We're almost sold out of Scarecrow Building Kits!

A special thank you to:
@nomadmushrooms for overseeing the apothecary while our autumn witch was helping visitors.
@electrichoopster
And @northfirecircus for their circus lessons
@figureyourfortune for her incredible insight.
Lauren, our crafting queen.
@thecountymuseums for the perfect setting.
Metro for helping us stock up on potion ingredients,
And Laundrys farm for donating 150 pumpkins for us to decorate!

This event is sponsored by the Municipal Community Grant, overseen by @thecountyfoundation , @experiencepicton and @pictonrecreationcommittee by @terroratmacaulay

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This week we had some extra special help setting up for the Scarecrow Festival & Terror at Macaulay. Students from @rocpec joined us to spookify the kitchen, officially turning it into our Witch's Apothecary!

We've got some advanced potions on the go, and can't wait to see you this weekend!

#pec @experiencepicton @thecountymuseums #princeedwardcounty #thecounty #thisishalloween by @terroratmacaulay

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We are looking ahead to Thanksgiving Weekend at The County Museums!

Macaulay House will be the backdrop to the Scarecrow Festival this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Guests can enjoy the museum during the beauty of fall, see some spooky decorations and partake in community fun. The best part? You can make your own scarecrow! 🍂

In the spirt of Scarecrow Festival, we've shared an image from the Marsden Kemp fonds, a series of photographs taken from the late 1800s to early 1900s across Eastern Ontario. Pictured here is "Children Making a Scarecrow in a Field".

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, Wellington Heritage Museum and A Path Forward will be open for their regular hours on Saturday, from 1pm-4pm, but please note that these museum sites will be closed on Sunday, October 11th.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!🦃 taken in Macaulay Heritage Park by @terroratmacaulay

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We have a super fun line up for Sunday (Oct 11) of the Scarecrow Festival. Visit with the fortune teller, sit down to craft with Lauren, and have a bubble blast in the circus fun zone with @northfirecircus and @electrichoopster .

We'll have s'mores & potions, available at the apothecary by donation.

Scarecrow Building Kits are currently on sale, visit our bio for the link. Limited numbers are available per day.

The Scarecrow Festival is free to attend. Proceeds support decoration workshops with @rocpec
which will be on display at Terror at Macaulay 5: Call on the Spirits.

Tarot with Lesya will be in the Parlor until 3PM.

🕯️About Lesya
Lesya is a local tarot reader who offers in-person readings in the County and Belleville. She loves sharing her knowledge and understanding of the symbolism and messages in each person's tarot spread. Her readings are always positive and inspiring.
lfesiak | tarotwithlesya.com

📍 Macaulay House, 23 Church Street Picton. Free parking available on site.

🗓️ The Scarecrow Festival runs Saturday Oct 10 & Sunday Oct 11 from 11AM - 4PM taken in Macaulay Heritage Park by @terroratmacaulay

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Join us Thanksgiving weekend for the Scarecrow Festival! 🍂

Friends and families are invited to visit Macaulay House museum, build a scarecrow, craft, & explore.

Admission is free with purchases available onsite. Proceeds from the Apothecary will support free decoration making workshops with @rocpec

Step into the apothecary for a Cackling Potion, visit the fortune teller, and spend a day enjoying this beautiful fall weather.

On Saturday, we will be joined by @figureyourfortune who will be offering tarot and @northfirecircus with their hula hoops, poi, bubbles and other circus arts, perfect for all ages.

🔮 About Evangelia McDonald:
Tarot, palmistry, and tasseography were introduced to Evangelia through various members of her family and communities as a child. She nurtures these practices in her daily life and teaches them as offerings to others who seek inner clarity and expansion. She can be found at local markets, events, businesses and the occasional café to conduct tarot readings and energetic assessments for fellow seekers. Her ethos revolves around maintaining a sense of balance in the internal and external, and sharing such practices with others.

📍23 Church Street, free parking available.
🗓️ Festival runs Oct 10 & 11; 11AM - 4PM by @terroratmacaulay

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October is here! A favourite time of year here at The County Museums. We have so many fun and frightening activities taking place all month long!🎃

Saturday October 3rd - now sold out! Paranormal Seekers Ghost Walk takes place at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village.

Saturday October 10th, Sunday October 11th - The family-friendly Scarecrow Festival takes place at Macaulay Heritage Park!
Come out to enjoy the beautiful fall weather with outdoor hula hooping workshops with @northfirecircus , tarot readings in the parlour by @figureyourfortune . Don't forget to visit the apothecary full of warming potions, and make a craft! Come on out and build your own scarecrow!

Saturday October 17th - Fall Bulb Sale and Pumpkinfest at Wellington Heritage Museum! 🌷
Come out to the front of the museum to purchase Fall Bulbs for your garden! We will also be running some pumpkin themed activities for family + friends! It's not too late to purchase bulbs via link in bio.

Friday, October 23 + Friday October 30 - Graveyard + Gallows - Special Candlelit Walking Tour! 🕯
Enjoy this fan favourite by candlelight. Tickets available via ticketscene!

Saturday, October 24 - Amelisaburgh After Dark 🌙
This event, suitable for kids 0-12 and their grownups, is a fun opportunity to trick or treat at Amelisaburgh Heritage Village... after dark! While trick or treating by moonlight in the village may be scary for some, this event is intended to be relatively "scare-free" and fun for the little ones.

Saturday, October 24 - Terror at Macaulay 5 👻
This is for those who are looking for a fright! Join us at the seance table to call upon those spirits that lurk within the rooms of Macaulay House. Do you dare to ask a question of them and potentially face their wrath? One night only this year! @terroratmacaulay

October 29 - October 31 - Pumpkin Walk! 🎃
Enjoy various carved pumpkins lit by candlelight in the back garden at Wellington Heritage Museum.

October 31 - Wellington on the Lake Halloween Handout. 🍬
The residents of WOTL will be at Wellington Heritage Museum to hand out candy for all from 4pm until all is gone!

@pecparents
@pecyouth taken in Prince Edward County by @terroratmacaulay

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🍂 Looking for fun fall activities for families in Prince Edward County? Your search ends here! Because this post spans three busy months, we'll be adding events as details are confirmed, so be sure to check back regularly.

➡ LINK IN BIO - https://pecparents.ca/2026/10/01/your-2026-october-december-guide-to-family-fun-in-prince-edward-county/

💫 We hope you enjoy this guide to a fun, family-friendly October, November, and December in beautiful Prince Edward County!
#pecparents #princeedwardcounty #countyup #countykids by @terroratmacaulay

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Join us at the table for Call on the Spirits this October!

Terror at Macaulay is a haunted walk-thru of the historic Macaulay House & grounds, featuring art installations, handmade decorations, lots of spooky photo ops, delightful potions, & a few scares! 🔮🌕⚰️🎃

We're beyond thrilled to announce this year's poster for T@M 5. Designed by Lauren, who is currently in Grade 10 at Centennial Secondary, attending their arts program! You may have seen Lauren's work in the youth section of the Picton Fair, where she placed first in multiple categories, and received the Special Ribbon this year!

We're so proud to be able to support local youth as part of this event thanks to the support of The Municipal Community Grant and @thecountyfoundation by @terroratmacaulay

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For one night only, spirits haunt Macaulay House & Grounds. 👻🎃⚰️

We are seeking fellow Hallowe'en enthusiasts who would like to help us bring the museum to life on October 24th from 6 - 9 PM.

Email Team Terror at terroratmacaulay@gmail.com.
All Ages Welcome to apply! by @terroratmacaulay

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