Official entry rules
The Spooky Awards are open for entries.
- Entries are now closed, the period to enter for 2026 closed on Sunday, October 18, at 10:00 pm
- Open to residential and commercial properties in Niagara Falls, Ontario only (no exceptions)
- Competition dates are Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm
- Special effects, lighting, and inflatables must be on each night during the competition dates and times (October 23 to 25, between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm)
- A photo of your display will be required for all entries. This photo will be used on the interactive map along with address information. All other information provided on the entry form will only be available to staff for the purposes of adjudicating the awards.
- The contest is limited to exterior decorations, which must be visible from the curbside
- Decorations must not cover/interfere with fire safety equipment, roads, sidewalks or walkways
- Keep everything PG-13
- Voting/Judging may take place anytime during the competition dates/times
- Photos and media: Participants must agree to have photos of their displays and their addresses posted online, including, at the sole discretion of the City of Niagara Falls: the Spooky Map, voting forms, and our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter)
- Official spooky awards entry lawn signs must be placed in your yard and easily visible from the curbside. Free of charge, pick yours up at the MacBain Centre starting Thursday, October 1. If you have one from last year, you can save yourself a trip: they're the same. (MacBain is open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday).
