The Halloween displays are going up and the costumes are bought.
And there are plenty of opportunities for kids to show off their get-ups — and delight in festive fun — at upcoming events in the Tri-Cities.
Here are a few activities for the calendar:
COQUITLAM
• The Inspiration Garden at Town Centre Park (3099 Guildford Way) hosts a pumpkin design activity for children ages three to five on Oct. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $10. Visit coquitlam.ca/signmeup (barcode 663051) to register.
• Inspiration Garden staff will also have a family fall fair on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that includes a pumpkin smash, apple tasting, tractor climb and planter workshops. Bring A mug for a hot drink.
• The Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) will be the place to gather six- to 10-year-olds for a family haunted experience with crafts, gym games and a bouncy castle on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Parent participation is required. Entry at $5 includes a hot dog, fruit and a drink. Visit coquitlam.ca/signmeup (barcodes 650923 and 650924) to register.
• Place Maillardville community centre (1200 Cartier Ave.) hosts its annual Halloween Howl on Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring spooky games, crafts, face painting and treats for kids ages 12 and under. Prizes will also be awarded for best costumes. Admission is $7 per child. Register: 604-933-6166.
• Mr. I returns to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) for his annual Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories concert for youngsters and their parents on Oct. 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Costumes and audience participation are encouraged. Admission is $11.49. Visit brownpapertickets.com or call 604-664-1636 to register.
• Don your ghoulish costume and lace up your skates for a family spin at Arena 3 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) on Oct. 28 from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. and from 2:45 to 4 p.m. Admission is $3.25 per person.
• Watch the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus for free at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) Oct. 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca.
• Jump Start Music & Movement has spooky songs and stories appropriate for little ones ages three to five on Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at the Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way). The cost is $5 per person. Visit coquitlam.ca/signmeup (barcode 650938) to register.
• Kids ages three to five can take their grandparents to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) on Oct. 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for a sing-along, crafts and trick-or-treating. Admission is $9.70 per person. Visit coquitlam.ca/signmeup (barcode 653152) to register.
PORT COQUITLAM
• Kids ages 10 and under can take part in the Halloween Howl at the Hyde Creek recreation complex (1379 Laurier Ave.) on Oct. 19 with a swim from 1 to 8 p.m., carnival from 3 to 5 p.m. and haunted house from 3 to 6 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
• Wear a costume for the Halloween skate at the Port Coquitlam community centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) on Oct. 27 from 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. and enjoy the treats. Regular admission rates apply. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
PORT MOODY
• Build spooky structures and characters using the Ioco ghost town theme, with Port Moody resident artist Sara Graham, on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The free family event at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) is part of the Art 4 Life exhibit. Visit pomoarts.ca.
• Preschoolers (ages two to five) can dress in costume and tuck into a Halloween lunch at Old Orchard Hall (646 Bentley Rd.) from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. The event also includes games, songs and crafts. Parent participation required; however, a meal isn’t provided for caregivers. The cost is $16. Register via the city’s website (portmoody.ca, course number 76877).
