The veil is getting thin and the air is getting colder — we’ve reached the end of October! Halloween is here, and a variety of spooky events are taking place across Campbell River, sure to satisfy the itch for some ghoulish fun.
Shoppers Row will turn into a catwalk for zombies, witches and uncanny creatures from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 for Campbell River’s downtown trick-or-treat. Participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes and visit local businesses for candy.
A costume contest with prizes for several age groups and categories will take place at 5:15 p.m. in Spirit Square. The event is free and open to everyone.
For those who don’t plan to visit Shoppers Row, the Willow Point BIA is hosting a community-wide trick-or-treat and costume contest. Residents can stop by participating Willow Point businesses for candy, then head to the Crow’s Nest Artist Collective (2550 South Island Hwy.) for the contest, crafts and free face painting.
Pumpkin signs will mark participating businesses on Oct. 31. The event is free and open to all.
For those seeking louder, more adult fun, Eagles Hall (1999 14th Ave.) is hosting a Halloween dance with live music and prizes for the most creative and spooky costumes. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the event runs late into the night.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
The City of Campbell River’s Halloween fireworks are also back this year at the Campbell River Sportsplex (1800 South Alder St.). Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and bring their friends.
The fireworks begin at 8 p.m. and are open to all.
After Halloween, residents can take part in the Campbell River Fire Department’s annual pumpkin smash at the Sportsplex on Nov. 2. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pumpkins will be dropped from the department’s 101-foot tower truck.
Pumpkins can be dropped off by donation and should be free of candles and other non-organic material.
