Krampus Presents The Before Grinchmas Nightmare 2026
Christmas has taken a twisted turn.
Two Nights Only
Friday, December 18 &
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Krampus returns to Haunted Hollows for two nights of twisted Christmas terror.
A Twisted Christmas Horror Event
The holidays aren't always merry. At Haunted Hollows Scream Park, Krampus Presents The Before Grinchmas Nightmare transforms Christmas into something much darker.
On December 18 and 19, Krampus takes control of the Hollows as Christmas cheer collides with live-action horror, terrifying characters and immersive holiday nightmares.
When Christmas Becomes a Nightmare
Forget the cheerful lights and peaceful Christmas music. Inside the Hollows, the holiday season has been twisted into a world where Krampus rules.
Guests will enter outdoor haunted environments filled with live scare actors, dark forest pathways and Christmas scenes transformed into something far more sinister.
- Krampus-themed horror
- Live scare actors
- Outdoor haunted forest
- Immersive Christmas nightmare environments
- Dark wooded pathways
- Special seasonal scares
- Two nights only — December 18 & 19
The Before Grinchmas Nightmare
Two worlds collide when the holiday season enters Haunted Hollows.
Familiar Christmas imagery is transformed into something disturbing as Krampus and the creatures of the Hollows take over.
Expect the unexpected as you make your way through an immersive Christmas horror experience unlike the traditional holiday attractions you'll find elsewhere.
Christmas Horror Near Newmarket & Aurora
Krampus Presents The Before Grinchmas Nightmare takes place at Haunted Hollows Scream Park in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
18444 Yonge Street
East Gwillimbury, Ontario
L9N 0J4
Haunted Hollows is conveniently located for guests travelling from Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
More Than a Traditional Haunted House
Haunted Hollows is an outdoor, live-action horror attraction. Guests move through dark forest trails and detailed themed environments where scares can come from almost anywhere.
The regular Haunted Hollows Scream Park experience takes approximately 35–40 minutes, giving guests time to become fully immersed in the world of the Hollows.
Make a Night of It
Haunted Hollows isn't designed to be a quick walk through a haunted house.
Spend time on the property, take photos and grab fresh wood-fired pizza from Hellfire Pizza Co. before facing Krampus.
Haunted Hollows uses a pager system, allowing guests to enjoy the property rather than spending their entire night standing in a traditional queue.
Krampus 2026
December 18 & 19, 2026
Two nights only.
Capacity may be limited, so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
Prepare for Winter at Haunted Hollows
The Krampus event takes place outdoors. December weather in Ontario can be cold, snowy or wet, so guests should dress warmly and wear footwear suitable for outdoor trail conditions.
Have You Been Naughty?
Halloween isn't the only season when monsters come out to play.
On December 18 and 19, enter Haunted Hollows and discover what happens when Christmas falls into the hands of Krampus.
The Before Grinchmas Nightmare is waiting.