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Something new is taking root...
This Halloween, the Tett Centre transforms after dark. Come in your most enchanting attire or whimsical costume. Wander through a living, spellbound forest as our building awakens with immersive installations, interactive art, live performances, and experiences hidden around every corner.
Tett After Dark
Enchanted Forest Fundraiser
Saturday, October 31, 2026
8PM 'til late · Ages 19+
Get your tickets here.
ℹ️ Tett After Dark is a 19+ fundraising event supporting Tett Centre's year-round accessible arts programming, artist residencies, and community initiatives.
Explore the Enchanted Forest
This Halloween, the Tett Centre comes alive after dark. Wander freely throughout the building and discover art, performances, hands-on activities, mysterious characters, and magical experiences around every corner.
Programming takes place throughout the evening, with some experiences available to explore at your leisure and others happening at scheduled times. Your event program will include a full map and schedule to help guide your journey.
💫 Immersive Experiences
🧚♀️ The Fairy Queen's Mystery
A building-wide live mystery / immersive quest in collaboration with Improv Kingston
The Fairy Queen has been poisoned — and the culprit may still be somewhere in the building. Follow clues, encounter mysterious characters, and uncover the truth as you journey throughout the enchanted forest.
⚔️ The Chivalric Tourney
Presented by Ironwood Sword School
Witness demonstrations of historical martial arts, explore the world of medieval combat, and get involved in hands-on activities throughout the evening.
🌀 Art & Creative Experiences
🖼️ Explore the Galleries
Wander through exhibitions and installations presented by the artists and organizations who call the Tett Centre home.
🎨 Live Painting
Watch an artwork come to life before your eyes as an artist creates a piece inspired by the enchanted forest throughout the evening.
👥 Interactive Activities
Get hands-on with creative activities and experiences happening throughout the building.
🪄 Magical Encounters
Keep your eyes open — you never know who you might meet in the forest.
Throughout the evening, costumed characters will wander the building, creating unexpected encounters and adding to the immersive world of the event.
🔮 Tarot Readings
Step into a quieter corner of the forest and see what the cards have in store for you.
✨ Entertainment
📸 Enchanted Photo Booth
Capture your magical transformation and take home a memory from the evening.
👑 Costume Contest
Show off your most enchanting look! Join us for the Costume Contest, with prizes awarded to standout costumes that capture the spirit, creativity, and magic of the enchanted forest.
🪩 DJ & Dancing
As the evening unfolds, hit the dance floor and celebrate late into the night.
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Our Sponsors & Supporters
Tett After Dark: Enchanted Forest Fundraiser would not be possible without the generous support of the organizations helping bring this magical fundraiser to life. Their contributions help support the event and, ultimately, the Tett Centre's year-round accessible arts programming, creative opportunities, and community initiatives.
Creative Sponsors
A special thank you to our Creative Sponsors, Tourism Kingston and Tulips & Maple, for their generous support of Tett After Dark.
Arts Supporters
A heartfelt thank you to the following organizations for supporting creativity, community, and accessible arts programming at the Tett Centre through our Arts Supporters tier.
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Partner With Us
Help bring Tett After Dark: Enchanted Forest Fundraiser to life while supporting Kingston's creative community. Sponsorship provides a meaningful opportunity for businesses and organizations to connect with an engaged local audience while helping fund the Tett Centre's year-round accessible arts programming, artist residencies, exhibitions, and community initiatives.
Explore our Sponsorship Package to learn more about available opportunities and benefits.