Most Halloween events in Lloydminster have a sugar-and-costumes feel. This one doesn’t.
Weaver Park After Dark turns one of the city’s oldest green spaces into a night of strobe lights, fog, and scenes designed to make you jump. The city’s own description sets the tone: as the sun sets, something wicked stirs in Lloydminster. If you’re planning to go, here’s what you need to know first.
What Is Weaver Park After Dark?
It’s a ticketed haunted experience at Weaver Heritage Park, Lloydminster’s oldest green space and a heritage site that explores the region’s agricultural past through historical buildings. After sunset, the park becomes a haunted attraction built for older teens and adults.
When it launched in 2024, the City announced it as the first event of its kind at Weaver Heritage Park, with organizers hoping to make it an annual tradition. The original format offered three separate haunted experiences, and the event has returned as part of the city’s Halloween calendar.
It Supports a Local Project
This isn’t just a scare. Weaver Park After Dark is run by the Friends of Cenovus Energy Hub, the fundraising committee behind the Cenovus Energy Hub, as part of the “Fill The Seats” campaign. According to the City, your participation directly contributes to the construction of Lloydminster’s newest events centre.
Quick Facts
- Where: Weaver Heritage Park, Lloydminster
- Recommended age: 14 and up
- Youth policy: Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Tickets: Sold online through the City of Lloydminster’s recreation booking system, and sold separately from Weaver Park Halloween Harvest
- Time slots: The booking page lists entry times on the hour, running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. across the event’s nights. Confirm the exact dates and time slots for 2026 on the City’s site.
- Dates and prices: Check Lloydminster.ca/Halloween for the current schedule.
- Questions: CenovusEnergyHub@Lloydminster.ca
What to Expect Inside
The City is upfront about what the event contains: scenes of simulated violence, very dark areas with low light, strobe lights, fog machines, and loud noises. That’s a useful warning if you or someone in your group is sensitive to flashing lights or sudden sounds.
Organizers advise that entire groups must arrive and enter together, so plan to coordinate before you get there rather than trickling in one at a time.
Rules and Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy
All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or returns, so be sure of your date before you buy.
Tickets are valid only for the date and time you choose. Arriving late may mean missing your slot.
Accessibility is limited. Only portions of the Halloween events are stroller and wheelchair accessible. Weaver Heritage Park has uneven ground and bumpy paths, which can get harder to manage in cold or wet weather.
Harvest and After Dark are separate tickets. If you want to do both the family event and the haunted experience, you’ll need to buy each one.
A Bonus for Ticket Holders
If you bring proof of your Weaver Park After Dark ticket, you can be entered into a draw for a $50 gift card and swag from 4th Meridian Brewing Co. It’s an easy extra, and the brewery makes a natural post-scare stop.
Weaver Park Halloween Harvest: The Family Option
Not everyone in your group will want the haunted version. The family companion event, Weaver Park Halloween Harvest, is a daytime event described by the City as a harvest of fun, with a creepy-crawly woods, a haunted house, a spooky antiques shed, fall-themed games, crafts, and child-friendly activities. When it launched, organizers listed a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, and a hay bale maze, and noted that it was free for children under six.
A few rules from the booking page: the event runs rain or snow, there’s no reentry, and adult costumes aren’t allowed (children can wear them). The same warning about uneven ground applies.
If you’re splitting up, the Harvest event is the one to bring younger kids to, and After Dark is the one for teens and adults.
Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Go
Good fit: Teens and adults who like haunted attractions, groups of friends looking for a Halloween outing, and anyone who wants their entertainment to support a local project.
Probably skip it: Anyone sensitive to strobe lights, loud noises, or intense scares, and anyone who needs fully accessible routes. Younger children aren’t the audience here, and the City recommends 14 and up.
Tips for a Good Night
Buy tickets online ahead of time. The first-year announcement suggested buying in advance to secure your spot, and the current booking system sells specific time slots.
Dress for the weather, not just the vibe. Late October evenings in Lloydminster get cold fast, and you’ll be outside waiting for your slot. Wear warm layers and shoes that handle uneven ground.
Arrive together, and arrive early. Your whole group has to enter at the same time, so aim to meet up before your slot.
Plan how you’re getting home. Halloween events run late, and Saturday nights are among the busiest of the month. Booking a ride ahead of time with a local 24/7 service like Kings Cabs beats searching for a ride at 11 p.m., and it removes the driving question if your group plans to stop for a drink afterward.
Check the City’s site the week of. Event details have changed from year to year, so confirm dates, times, and prices at Lloydminster.ca/Halloween before you go.
Why This Event Matters
Weaver Heritage Park is usually a quiet, seasonal stop for history lovers. Giving it a second life as a Halloween destination brings new people through the gates, and the ticket money goes toward a new events centre for the city. It’s a good example of a local event that does something useful while still being fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weaver Park After Dark?
It’s a ticketed haunted Halloween experience at Weaver Heritage Park in Lloydminster, recommended for ages 14 and up.
What age is it for?
The City recommends it for ages 14 and up. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Is it scary?
Yes. The City warns that it includes scenes of simulated violence, very dark areas, strobe lights, fog machines, and loud noises.
Is Weaver Park After Dark wheelchair or stroller accessible?
Only portions of the event are. The ground is uneven, and paths can be bumpy and harder to navigate in poor weather.
Can I get a refund if I can’t attend?
No. All ticket sales are final, with no refunds or returns.
Are Halloween Harvest and After Dark tickets the same?
No. They’re sold separately.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds support the Cenovus Energy Hub “Fill The Seats” fundraising campaign, which helps build Lloydminster’s new events centre.
Where can I find the 2026 dates and tickets?
Visit Lloydminster.ca/Halloween or the City’s recreation booking page. For questions, email CenovusEnergyHub@Lloydminster.ca.
Planning the rest of your Halloween weekend? Check out our Halloween in Lloydminster 2026 guide for everything else happening this October.
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