Here’s a few things to do to celebrate Halloween with family and friends.
Be sure to keep the ‘fear factor’ in mind that suits the people who will attend these events as many amp up the scary stuff as it gets later in the evening.
The Haunted Maze 2022 is at Exhibition Park at the 4H Beef Barn and starts Oct. 21, featuring Kids Days Sunday, Oct. 23 and 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Prince George Haunted Maze ghouls and goblins have been lurking in the shadows waiting for the pandemic restrictions to be lifted and now they are in full-scare mode.
Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 31 what’s rated as a medium scare takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and then from 8 to 11p.m. is the full scare so be sure to be prepared.
Admission is by cash donation or non-perishable food items to benefit PG food banks. This year’s monetary proceeds benefactor is the Prince George Animal Rescue. For more information visit www.pghauntedmaze.ca.
Cold Keep Halloween Pub Night takes place Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at CrossRoads Brewing & Distillery. Wear a Halloween costume and welcome the newest members of Cold Keep and reconnect with old friends. There will be a costume contest with multiple categories. The prizes will be inappropriately fun, and the judges are easily bribed.
The fifth annual Pumpkin Walk at Northern Lights Estate Winery is set for Friday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 9 p.m. This is a family-friendly event suitable for all ages and includes a wide variety of activities including dozens of hand-carved pumpkins placed on a path winding through the Orchard, a Halloween selfie booth, spooky photo stations, carnival games hosted by PG All-Star Cheer team from 4 to 8 p.m., cash only. Yard Games, kids’ craft station, spooky snacks and refreshments for all ages. Tickets are online only at https://www.northernlightswinery.ca/pumpkin-walk
Halloween Haunted Journey presented by the College Heights Community Association at Kool Cats Kid Care is set for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. This event will feature a haunted house, games and prizes. Cost of admission is $3 per person, cash only at the door.
Return of the Living Dead: Halloween Special goes Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre
Infectious nation presents: Return of the Living Dead Halloween Special starring Infectious, Cold South, CYNNical and Ice Cold Mood. Come join the living dead for another gory good time! There are four bands performing in one night with an after party Halloween playlist until bar closing. All costumes will be encouraged and there is a special prize for the best costume. Doors open at 7 p.m., event goes from 8 to 11 p.m. All ages plus liquor License.
Funky Things – 80s Halloween Bash featuring Defunk is set for the Ramada Inn on Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m. and presented by Atmosphere Entertainment and Northern Lights Entertainment.
Take a step back in time to Halloween 1982. Things are going to get strange and they are going to get Funky.
Dance the night away with soul shaking sound, mind blowing lights and visuals with funk maestro DeFunk. Dress in your funkiest 80s gear for the costume contest. Admission is $30 in advance or $40 at the door. For tickets and information visit https://bit.ly/3RGF9At
Prince George Rubgy Halloween Dance takes place Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Blackburn Community Centre. Join the Halloween party and support the local rugby club and dress up in a great costume. Cash bar on site. 19+. For tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-dance-tickets-414253662857
Ferndale Halloween Dance takes place Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. to midnight at 3595 Upper Fraser Road. Get those costumes ready and join the fun of an incredible evening of live music, and dancing with 12 Gauge starting at 8 p.m. Get tickets now for $30 by contacting Bryan Hart at (250)963-9350. (Call or text). Shuttle service will be provided. Costumes are not required, but they are fun.
Haunted Halloween Eve goes Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 309 Moran Crescent.
This year, just like last year, there is a Haunt for Halloween Eve in addition to the Halloween Haunt. So if you can't make it on the 31st, the display is open for viewing on the 30th as well! Come by, say hi and grab some goodies!
Halloween’s Haunted Lodge takes place Oct. 31 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hart Highlands Winter Club.
The later visitors attend the scarier it gets. Admission is $30 per family or $10 each.
Halloween Fireworks are presented by College Heights Community Association at the secondary school presented by Starlight FX on Oct. 31 at 8:15 p.m.
