Upper Canada Village in Ontario will light thousands of hand‑carved pumpkins for its 15th PumpkInferno season, kicking off October 2, 2026, with nightly shows from 7 pm to 10 pm during the first run and 6:30 pm to 10 pm for the later dates.
New exhibits—Jungle Giants, PKF1 Racing Through Decades, Timeless Toys, Postmarked Paradise—join staples like Autumn Adventures and Jack Attack!—offering visitors a tour through continents and childhood memories.
Artists from Eastern Ontario begin carving each spring, molding artificial pumpkins from real ones, then carving, painting and assembling the thousands that glow after dark. The meticulous process transforms plain plastic into intricate scenes that light up the village at night.
Accessibility Nights on October 6, 14 and 21 let visitors view displays from their cars, while a Painted Pumpkin Gallery showcases local student work and a Cauldron Corner café serves seasonal treats. The attraction will run nightly until October 31, with the final show on that date.