Upcoming Halloween Activities in KW & Area

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Night Terrors at Kimglow Farms
When? Open October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, and HALLOWEEN NIGHT OCTOBER 31 and Saturday November 1. Gates open at 7pm until 10pm.
What? Come out and enjoy our Night terrors event, which includes three haunting attractions: 1) Hayride of Horror; 2) Barn of Fear; 3) Ghostly Corn maze.
How much? All ages $14.00/per person. The Night Terrors evening attractions will run even in the rain, however if the weather gets extreme the Hayride of Horror will close due to safety reasons for our actors. Admission to the farm will be reduced to $6.00 and this will include the barn of fear and the corn maze.
Where? Kimglow Farms, 936685 Blenheim Road, Ayr
Website: www.kimglow.com
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-632-7356 or email info@kimglow.com.

Creative Art Halloween Party for Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 5)
When? Tuesday, October 28 from 10 to 11:45am
What? 1) Create a 'keepsake' ghostly trick or treat bag! 2) A Halloween 'Scream' jack-o-lantern painting! 3) Decorate a 'Freaky Face' pumpkin or gourd to take home! Games, music and photo opportunity, too! Kids are welcome to wear their costumes. Please bring a smock to save costumes.
How much? $16 per child. Please pre-register by October 24.
Where? Renaissance School of the Arts, F1-168 Lexington Court, Waterloo
Website: www.renaissanceschoolofthearts.com
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-240-7477 or email dana@renaissanceschoolofthearts.com.

Heritage Haunted Barn
When? Sneak Preview: Saturday, October 18 from 7 - 10 pm; October 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 from 7 - 10pm
What? Welcome to a night of high tech spookery as you experience the transformation of a heritage barn into a spectacularly crafted haunted set.
How much? Admission: $10. Proceeds go to the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead.
Where? J. Steckle Heritage Homestead, 2900 King Street East, Unit 2, Kitchener
Website: www.stecklehomestead.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-748-4690 or email info@stecklehomestead.ca.

Howling Hootennany
When? October 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2008, from 11 am to 4:30 pm
What? Kids can enjoy the haunted maze, Creepy Creature Show, circus acts, storytelling, pumpkin carving and more.
How much? $13 adults; $9 children (ages 15 and under); $12 seniors and students; children 4 yrs. and under free. Parking is $6.
Where? Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
Website: www.blackcreek.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 416-736-1733 or email bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca.

Nightmare on Daly Street
When? October18, 19, 24, 25 from 7 - 10pm; October 18 & 25 from 2 - 4pm (tame version)
How much? $3/person
What? Come check out our spooky maze full of ghouls and goblins lurking in the dark.
Where? Palmerston Legion, 260 Daly St., Palmerston
Contact Info: For more information please call 519.338.5896. or email tammy@simpson-print.com.

Children's Halloween Party
When? Sunday, October 19 from 2 - 4pm
What? Come join ghosts and goblins, princes and princesses for a howling good time of games, crafts and treats. Children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult. Remember to wear your Halloween costume!
How much? $2 per child. Registration required. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Where? Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre, 150 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener
Website: www.dppca.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-741-2641.

Halloween Spooktacular
When? Friday, October 24 @ 4pm
What? Calling all ghost and goblins! Are you ready for some scary fun? A spine tingling time awaits brave kids ages 6 and up. Wear a costume if you dare!
How much? Free
Where? Pioneer Park Community Library, 150 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener
Website: www.kpl.org
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-748-2740.

Boo-seum
When? Friday, October 24 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
What? On Friday October 24, the Castle doors will creak open and invite families to tour the “boo-seum” (we mean “museum”) festooned in the Halloween spirit. Costumed characters will reveal fun stories as they guide you through the 1877 grand home. After your tour, test your knowledge of superstitions and their meanings. To complete your Halloween experience, be sure to catch the Castle Kilbride episode 8 of YTV’s Ghost Trackers, which will be playing through out the evening. This show was one of their highest ranking episodes! See how superstitious you are and join us!
How much? $5 per person or $20 per family
Where? Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
Website: www.castlekilbride.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519.634.8444 ext. 256 or 259 or email tracy.loch@wilmot.ca.

Halloween Party
When? Friday, October 24 @ 4pm
How much? $3 per child and includes 1 slice of pizza, juice and a treat bag. $3 per adult and includes 2 slices of pizza and juice. Additional pizza for $1 per slice can be ordered when registering. Registration is limited. Payment secures spot.
Where? Mill-Courtland Community Centre, 216 Mill St., Kitchener
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-741-2491.

Halloween Party
When? Saturday, October 25 from 10am to 2pm
What? Come join the spooky fun at Busy Bees Playground. There is so much to do - wear your costume, participate in a Halloween craft, enjoy a spooky treat, play in our indoor playground, or have your picture taken with our photographer! There is a lot to do and see, so come on by! ($15 for one child, $25 for two children)
How much? $15 for one child, $25 for two children
Where? Busy Bees Playground, 2900 King Street East, Unit 2, Kitchener
Website: www.busybeesplay.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-896-PLAY or email michele@busybeesplay.ca.

Scaredy Squirrel's Halloween Hoedown
When? Saturday, October 25 (Clemens Mill Library from 2 - 2:45pm; Hespeler Library from 11 - 11:45am; Preston Library from 2 - 2:45pm; Queen's Square Library from 11 - 11:45am)
What? Scaredy Squirrel is almost ready to celebrate Halloween if he can just get the courage to fly out of his tree! Join us at the library for “scaredy” games, stories and a craft at this hilarious Halloween hoedown. Hey kids, wear a costume for extra “scaredy” FUN! All ages are welcome. Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
How much? Free
Where? Cambridge Libraries - All 4 locations
Website: www.cambridgelibraries.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-621-0460.

Halloween Spooktacular
When? Saturday, October 25 @ 2:30pm
What? Calling all ghost and goblins! Are you ready for some scary fun? A spine tingling time awaits brave kids ages 6 and up. Wear a costume if you dare!
How much? Free
Where? Country Hills Community Library, 1500 Block Line Road, Kitchener
Website: www.kpl.org
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-743-3558.

A Haunted Halloween
When? Saturday, October 25 from 10:30 to 11:30am
What? Wear your costume and join us for a spooky time! Registration begins on Friday, October 10th, by phone or in person. (Ages 3 - 7)
How much? Free
Where? Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch, 500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo
Website: www.wpl.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-885-1920.

Family Halloween Spooktacular
When? Saturday, October 25 from 2 - 5pm
What? Come dressed in your costume and we will paint your face!
How much? $1 per person
Where? The Button Factory, 1500 Block Line Road, Kitchener
Website: www.buttonfactoryarts.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-886-4577 email wcac@sentex.net.

Halloween Happenings with Leslie Work
When? Saturday, October 25 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
What? Join Leslie for this family oriented event; where you will do some fun Halloween crafts and learn about the natural history of Halloween - it's not just about the candy! Bring pumpkin carving tools if you have them. Event craft and activities are suitable for children ages 4 and up, younger children might need additional adult support. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the rare Admin Office.
How much? $5
Where? rare, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge
Website: www.raresites.org
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-650-9336.

Family Fun Days
When? Saturday, October 25 from 10am - 5pm & Sunday, October 26, from 12 pm to 5 pm
What? Come to J. Steckle Heritage Homestead to celebrate fall! Experience the Heritage Haunted Barn, get your face painted, listen to live entertainment (including Mike Erb, Eric Traplin, Ronno, Kids on the Block, Waterloo Swing Dance, Silly People, Sandy & Friends, Waterloo Kung Fu Academy, Marie Fretz and the Baden Storytellers), view interactive displays (Wings of Paradise, Kitchener Fire Department, Waterloo Regional Police, and the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation) and sample refreshments. Ask us about our Early Years Programs (ages 3-6), seasonal produce stand, summer camps & leadership training programs, school education and gardening programs!
How much? $5 per person (all proceeds go to J. Steckle Heritage Homestead non-profit organization)
Where? J. Steckle Heritage Homestead, 811 Bleams Road, Kitchener
Website: www.stecklehomestead.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-748-4690 or email info@stecklehomestead.ca.

Haunted Halloween
When? October 24 & 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
What? Bone up on your history and folklore and discover the origins and traditions of Halloween's past in the flesh. Explore a variety of plays and presentations guaranteed to tantalize and enthrall the whole family. Free popcorn courtesy of the Kinsmen Club of Burlington.
How much? Adults $9.50, Seniors/Disabled $8.50, Youth 6-12 years of age, Children 5 years and under are free.
Where? Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
Website: www.westfieldheritage.ca
Contact Info: Please call 1-800-883-0104 or email westfield@speedway.ca.

Haunted Halloween Howl
When? Saturday, October 25 from 11am to 12:30pm
What? Enter if you dare... The GPL Haunted Storyhour Room from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm for a howling good time! Presented by the GPL's Teen Advisory Group.
How much? Free
Where? Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk Street, Guelph
Website: www.library.guelph.on.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-824-6220.

Halloween Family Fun Day
When? Sunday, October 26 from 1 to 4pm
What? Dare to join us for spooky Halloween Family Fun! Haunted house, fortune telling, pumpkin carving, face painting, mask making, treats and much more! Come dressed to scare! Appropriate for little ones.
How much? $10/family
Where? Homer Watson House & Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener
Website: www.homerwatson.on.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-748-4377 or email development@homerwatson.on.ca.

Creepy Critters & Pumpkin Carving
When? Sunday, October 26 from 2 to 4pm
What? Take this opportunity to snuggle up with a snake, hear a cockroach hiss or make friends with a frog. After meeting some of our live animal friends, you can stay and carve a SUPER scary pumpkin.
How much? Program cost is $5/person or $20 for a family of 4 or more.
Where? Laurel Creek Nature Centre , 525 Beaver Creek Road, Waterloo
Website: www.grandriver.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-885-1368 or email laurelcreeknc@grandriver.ca.

Halloween Fright Night Party
When? Sunday, October 26 from 3 to 6pm
What? Work on great Halloween crafts, enjoy spookdelicious refreshments, games and scary stories. Bring your friends for some great Halloween fun!
Where? The Art Studios, 22 Regina St. N., Waterloo
Website: www.lucismudhouse.com
Contact Info: Call 519-747-2155 or email helen@lucismudhouse.com.

Halloween Carnival
When? Sunday, October 26 from 1 to 4pm
What? Halloween Carnival Games with prizes, other hand outs, refreshments, costume contest, pie pumpkin painting.
How much? $7 per family. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for draws.
Where? RIM Park, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo
Website: www.blockparents.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-745-8410 or email wrbpp@sentex.net.

Halloween Spooktacular
When? Monday, October 27 @ 7pm
What? Calling all ghost and goblins! Are you ready for some scary fun? A spine tingling time awaits brave kids ages 6 and up. Wear a costume if you dare!
How much? Free
Where? Forest Heights Community Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener
Website: www.kpl.org
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-743-0644.

Hallowe'en Happenings
When? Monday, October 27 from 3:30 - 4:30pm
What? Bring your child dressed in their favourite costume and enjoy creating spooky and scary things. Children will play games and share in an interesting snack. (Ages 2 - 5)
How much? $10/child. Registration required.
Where? Stanley Park Community Centre, 505 Franklin St. N., Kitchener
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-741-2504.

No Tricks, Just Treats!
When? Tuesday, October 28 @ 10am & 1pm
What? It's Halloween season, so join us as we show your little ones how to create some fun holiday treats! We'll be making a very tasty Jack-o-lantern Pumpkin Dip and unspookably delicious Scarecrow Cupcakes, and we'll wash it down with some yummy seasonal Apple Cider. If we have enough time after all that we’ll also make Paper Bag Scarecrows or give you the pattern to finish them at home!
How much? $8 + GST per child (free to parent/caregiver)
Where? RCSS Cooking School, 875 Highland Road, Kitchener
Contact Info: Please call 519-745-5589 or email wavey.mckenzie@loblaw.ca.

Halloween Spooktacular
When? Tuesday, October 28 @ 7pm
What? Calling all ghost and goblins! Are you ready for some scary fun? A spine tingling time awaits brave kids ages 6 and up. Wear a costume if you dare!
How much? Free
Where? Kitchener Public Library - Main, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener
Website: www.kpl.org
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-743-0271.

Halloween Spooktacular
When? Wednesday, October 29 @ 4pm
What? Calling all ghost and goblins! Are you ready for some scary fun? A spine tingling time awaits brave kids ages 6 and up. Wear a costume if you dare!
How much? Free
Where? Grand River Stanley Park Community Library, 175 Indian Road, Kitchener
Website: www.kpl.org
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-896-1736.

Neep Carving - Samhain (Halloween) Celebration
When? Thursday, October 30 from 6pm
What? Come se how traditional ‘neep’ (turnip) lanterns are made fer Samhain.
How much? Free
Where? McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. South, Galt
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/mcd
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-624-8250.

Haunted Village Hayrides
When? October 17 - 30
What? "A Woman Scorned: The Tragic Tale of Pheobe Campbell". A Play by Jason Rip. Our haunted hay wagon takes you back in time to the true story of Pheobe Campbell who murdered her husband in 19th century Middlesex County. Not recommended for youth under age 10. Presented in partnership with Young Bohemians by David Conron. Advance tickets required.
How much? Tickets $8.00 each for the preview on Friday, October 17. $10.00 each for the remainder of the shows. Advance tickets required.
Where? Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 2609 Fanshawe Park Rd. E. , London (~ 1 hr 30 min. drive from KW)
Website: www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-457-1296 or email info@fanshawepioneervillage.ca.

Halloween Frightening Feast
When? Friday, October 31 from 6 - 8 pm
What? We'll cook up a frightening feast that the kids will LOVE! Our monstrous menu includes creepy, crispy Goblin Legs (chicken legs); a scary side of crunchy Witch Fingers (home fries); and a wormy Bewitching Brew to wash it all down! For our devilishly delicious dessert, we'll enjoy Halloween Night Rocky Roads and Popcorn Mallow Balls. (Ages 6 - 11)
How much? $12 per class plus GST
Where? RCSS Cooking School, 875 Highland Road, Kitchener
Contact Info: Please call 519-745-5589 or email wavey.mckenzie@loblaw.ca.

Samhain (Halloween) Eve - Trick or Treat!
When? Friday, October 31 from 6pm
What? It’s Samhain and McDougall has special Scottish treats for wee goblins & gremlins who stop by the Cottage and regale us with a wee song, poem, or joke.
How much? Free
Where? McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. South, Galt
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/mcd
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-624-8250.

Halloween Party & Swim
When? Friday, October 31 @ 10am & 1pm
What? Join the Lyle Hallman Pool lifeguards for a Halloween Party with games and crafts in the multi-purpose room - 5:30 to 7 pm, followed by swimming from 7 to 9pm in our scheduled public swim. All children must have a swim test card or have an adult ($4.55 swim admission fee at time of admission) accompany them into the pool.
How much? $8
Where? Lyle Hallman Swimming Pool, 600 Heritage Dr., Kitchener
Website: www.kitchener.ca/visiting_kitchener/pools.html
Contact Info: For more information, please call 519-741-2670.

Halloween Parade
When? Friday, October 31 @ 10:30am & 1pm
What? Create your own sack for keeping your tasty Halloween treats and parade down the street showing off your costume and collecting candy!
How much? General Admission $8. Children under three and Museum Members are always FREE!
Where? Children's Museum, 10 King Street West, Downtown Kitchener
Website: www.thechildrensmuseum.ca/dinosaursalive/
Contact Info: 519-749-9387

Halloween Party
When? Friday, October 31 @ 10am & 1pm
What? Shell out, shell out, the witches are out! Join us – if you dare – as we concoct a Vampire Eyeball Punch, a delectable Witch’s Brew Chicken Pot Pie and creepy Popcorn Jack-o-Lanterns. Don’t be tricked - this class is a real treat!
How much? $8 + GST per child (free to parent/caregiver)
Where? RCSS Cooking School, 875 Highland Road, Kitchener
Contact Info: Please call 519-745-5589 or email wavey.mckenzie@loblaw.ca.

Halloween Costume Contest
When? Friday, October 31 from 4 - 5:30pm
What? Dress up for lots of fun! Prize for best costume. Children age 6 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. No swords or weapons, please.
How much? $10 per child (cost includes crafts, pizza, and pop). Additional pizza & pop $2.
Where? Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queens Boulevard, Kitchener
Website: www.fhcakitchener.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-741-2621.

Halloween Hoopla
When? Friday, October 31 10:30am
What? Celebrate Halloween at the Guelph Public Library. Children ages birth to five years old are encouraged to wear their costumes to this fun-filled storytime.
How much? Free
Where? Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk Street, Guelph
Website: www.library.guelph.on.ca
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-824-6220.

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