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One of Ontario’s most notorious prisons is transforming for Halloween

Photo via @kingstonpentour on Instagram

The annual Pumpkinferno is back at one of Ontario’s most notorious prisons. Visitors will have the chance to explore thousands of pumpkins illuminate the night through an immersive walkthrough.

What’s now a beloved tradition every fall, will return to Kingston Penitentiary starting September 27th.

Pumpkinferno welcomes all to experience a nighttime walk-through past 7,000 hand-crafted pumpkins that will truly come to life.

These spectacular displays will line the walls of Kingston Penitentiary and provide fun photo opportunities for all.

Are these pumpkins real or fake?

According to Kingston Pen Tours, “the carved pumpkins you will see at Pumpkinferno are realistic, artificial craft pumpkins, whose forms have been shaped from molds of real pumpkins.”

They were designed and carved by young artists from the Eastern Ontario region.

“These designers and carvers were selected based on their penchant for design, whether in their field of study or as a personal hobby,” shares the site.

“They embark on this monumental project every spring, designing, carving, and constructing the amazing array of pumpkin-carved installations you will discover on your tour.”

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

Pumpkinferno primarily takes place outdoors so be sure to dress accordingly. It will be available rain or shine.

“In the chance of extreme inclement weather, we may choose to close and will post cancelled evenings on Kingston Pen Tours’ social media channels and website/event page,” shares the site.