Spooky Season in the Shuswap
Fun Halloween Family Events
By Rebecca Chadwick
Blind Bay Village Grocer Halloween Treat Trail
Saturday, October 31, at 2798 Balmoral Road, Blind Bay, 1 - 5pm.
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This year’s festivities will include a haunted display, fun games for kids (with help from the amazing Shuswap First Responders), goodie bags, burn barrels, hot chocolate, and hot dogs and chips by donation.
Once again, the BBVG will create their popular Treat Trail Map (available both digitally and in print), but are adding something new and exciting: The Best Decorated House Contest! The winning home will receive a prize packed with local goodies from The Village Grocer and partners worth over $500! Email ashley@bbvg.ca for more details or sign up in store at either Sorrento or Blind Bay Village Grocer to put your house on the treat trail map. Deadline to sign up is October 22nd.
Halloween Fireworks Fiesta, Sunnybrae
The Tappen Sunnybrae Halloween Fireworks Fiesta takes place on Saturday, October 31, from 6 - 8pm at the Sunnybrae Community Association Hall parking lot, 3595 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road across from Sunnybrae Community Park. Enjoy a free BBQ, hot beverages and candy around the bonfire (while supplies last). Bring cash for 50/50 ticket sales (cash draw at 7:15pm). Fireworks display hosted by the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department starts at 7:30pm.
Pete Murray's Pumpkin Patch, Chase
At the farm, located at 5973 VLA Road, Chase, take a walk through the pumpkin patch to choose your special pumpkin. Small wagons are provided to load up and bring them back to the pumpkin size-o-meter for measuring. For those just wanting to browse and pick a pumpkin from the market area we will have pumpkins of all sizes and a large selection of beautiful gourds, squash, specialty pumpkins, corn stalks, and broom corn stalks to add to your fall displays. Prices vary. The pumpkin patch and corn maze are open from 9:30am to 4:30pm, seven days a week from October 1st to October 31st. Admission is free for 0 - 2 years, and $6.00 per person for those 3 years and up. Depending on the weather the maze can be muddy, proper waterproof footwear is recommended.
Street of Treats, Shuswap Lake Estates
River of Life Church will have their 'street' set up for trick-or-treating in Shuswap Lake Estates, 2405 Centennial Drive, in Blind Bay, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm on October 31st. They will have plenty of candy to hand out, free hot dogs and hot chocolate to warm up with before families head back out. River of Life Church loves serving the community, and wants to offer a space that is warm, safe, and inviting for young families on Halloween.
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White Lake Community Hall Halloween Fun Night
Saturday October 31, at the White Lake Community Hall, 3617 Parri Road, White Lake.
Doors open at 6pm, fireworks at approximately 7:30pm. Hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation. Warm up by the bonfire while upbeat tunes fill the air. Kids crafts are set-up inside the hall (parental supervision required). Many thanks to the White Lake Fire Department for the fireworks display and bonfire.
Festival of Frights Scotch Creek
Things are about to get spooky in Scotch Creek! The Festival of Frights is returning on Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 9pm at the BeTeased Food Truck in Scotch Creek, and the committee is busy preparing for another delightfully scary evening.
Festival of Frights has become a much-loved Halloween tradition in the North Shuswap, bringing together families, friends, volunteers and community members for an evening of Halloween fun. This year, the committee invites trick-or-treaters of all ages to dress-up, come out and enjoy everything the festival has to offer.
Visitors can brave the haunted trail, warm up around the bonfire, and enjoy hot chocolate, hot dogs and candy throughout the evening. A cash bar will also be available. The event is free and open to all ages making it a great way for the whole family to celebrate Halloween together.
Guests are encouraged to bring a donation in support of Sammy’s Forgotten Felines, helping the local organization continue its work caring for cats in need.
There is still time to get involved! Anyone interested in volunteering can connect with the Festival of Frights Committee through our Facebook page, or by emailing info.festivaloffrights@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars for October 24, North Shuswap — we’ll see you at Festival of Frights!
