I love it when Halloween falls on a Saturday, there's so much more fun to be had! Maybe a little too much; I'm not quite sure how to choose. Here are a few of the Halloween activities happening in the Barrie area.
On Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Simcoe County Museum presents An Evening of Hallowe’en. Everyone is invited to dress up and and join in for treats as well as games like Which Witch Wins?, Ring the Cats Tail, Skeleton Toss and Bowling for Tombstones. There is also an outdoor Haunted Adventure for the brave visitors, and the Boo Barn for younger Trick or Treaters. Admission is $2 per person.
On Friday night, the Barrie Public Library will be hosting Friday Fright Night for children 6 and up. Children are welcome to dress up and enjoy a magic show, crafts and a haunted house. The event is free, and no registration is required.
Youth are invited to the Holly Community Centre for the Twilight Nights Costume Party Friday evening between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. The party is aimed at young fans of the Twilight books/movies, and will include treats, trivia, prizes and more. On Saturday, children of all ages are invited to drop by the Holly Centre between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. for candy and games.
Put that scary face to good use by participating in Barrie's first Zombie Walk, beginning Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Stix Sports Grill. All participants are asked to show up in their scariest face paint and to bring a non-perishable food item and/or cash donation to support the Grocery Assistance Program of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe County. Afterwards, everyone 19+ is invited to partake in a Night of the Living Dead party at the Foxx Lounge.
If you're in the Midland area, the Wye March invites you to Meet the Marsh Monster on Friday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.. Enjoy a haunted house and guided tours of starlit trails.
In Collingwood, it's time for the Black Harvest and Zombie Walk. Children's activities begin downtown at 4:00 p.m., and guided tours of Collingwood's "haunted past" begin at 7:00 p.m.
On Halloween day, visit Barrie City Hall's Farmer's Market between 8:00 a.m. and noon for their 1st Annual Halloween Spooktacular. There will be a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, and free face painting, wagon rides and hot apple cider.
Feeling like your costume's a winner? You can also check out the Kozlov Shopping Centre's Halloween Costume Contest beginning at 12 noon, with prizes for a variety of age categories ranging from newborn to 15 years.
Naturally, all of the pumpkin patches will be popular spots for Halloween festivities. To find out more about some of the activities offered, click to check out the websites of Chappell Farms, Drysdale's Farm and Rounds Ranch.
Have a safe and spooky weekend! - Caleigh
