Spooky season is nigh: What to do for Halloween in Hastings County
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing, and the air is tingling the spine — it must be Halloween season. To get you ready, we’ve put together this handy list of spooky events to check out this month, and how to stay safe. Happy haunting!
Spooktacular Events
Whether you have a taste for the terrifying or the more timid, you won’t be lacking for Halloween-themed things to do this month across Hastings. Here are some spooky events to add to your October calendar.
Tyendinaga Terror Trail
266 York Road, Shannonville
What better time to take a walk down a haunted trail? But be warned: this annual experience isn’t for the faint of heart. As you make your way through the wooded trail, you’ll come across horrifying props, costumed scarers, and creepy animatronics. At the end, take a breath and watch a horror movie from a hay bale. If you are looking for a more family themed fright they do offer special times for walk throughs without actors, to help reduce the scaryness, check their Facebook Page to find out more.
Burke’s Banyard’s 5th Annual Trick or Treat
How about a family-friendly Halloween party out in the beautiful Boulter Hills? On Saturday, October 18th, put on your costume, bring a non-perishable food item for the Bancroft food bank, and head to Burke’s Barnyard. This annual shindig will include a scavenger hunt, opportunity to feed the animals, and an OMG Nerf target zone. Free Entry and candy for the kits, it's a great day to celebrate Halloween while giving back to the community.
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Do the Time Warp Again!
Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Picture Show is at Tweed and Company Theatres in both Tweed and Bancroft this October and early November. This cult classic is complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props. This deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic musical is great fun for adults and a perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season! Note: This is recommended for ages 14+ and has content warnings. Please visit Tweed and Co. to read more. Shows run from October 22-26th in Bancroft and October 29th-November 2nd.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Marble Arts Centre
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Village Playhouse
Halloween safety
Trick-or-treaters:
- Bring a flashlight
- Wear reflective clothing, lights or glow sticks
- Stay in a group and don’t go alone
- Only go to well-lit homes
- Have all candy inspected by an adult before consuming
- Use crosswalks when crossing the street
- Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility
Homeowners:
- Keep outside lights on
- Remove any potential tripping hazards
- Don’t use candles in pumpkins
Check out these other Halloween safety tips from Health Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.
