Starting this weekend, Richmond has a whole host of Halloween-themed activities kicking off to celebrate the spooky season.
You can take a Halloween-themed tour at Britannia Shipyards, brave South Arm’s haunted house or take to the ice for a costumed skating session.
And there’s also going to be four, free fireworks shows throughout Richmond on the evening of Friday, Oct. 31.
Halloween events in Richmond include:
* Britannia Shipyards: Two tours are available. The free 15-minute Historical Halloween tour highlights past Halloween traditions of Britannia’s multicultural workforce. Tours are Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., 5180 Westwater Dr.;
* Steveston’s Haunted Walk (suitable for all ages) reveals murder mysteries, mayhem and ghost stories. The two-hour walk starts at Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton St. and ends at the Britannia Shipyards site for refreshments and treats. Tours are $15 per person and are offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 (course #688408) and Sunday, Oct. 26 (course #688458). Call 604-276-4300 to register;
* Richmond Nature Park – Wild Things: Walk along a trail lined with hundreds of jack-o-lanterns and meet mischievous racoons, a friendly bear, chatty crows and other forest friends. Children can have their face painted, listen to stories or join in a sing-along. $10 per family. Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 11851 Westminster Hwy. at No. 5 Road;
* South Arm Community Centre: Trick-or-treat indoors and enjoy family-friendly crafts, spooky scenes, bouncy castles and more. Brave souls aged 12+ are invited to delve into The Darkness, South Arm’s multi-room haunted house. Admission by cash or non-perishable food item donation. Activities start at 5:30 p.m. Free fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 8880 Williams Rd. For more information, call 604-718-8060;
* Minoru Park: Free annual fireworks show where music, clowns, a magic show, fire juggling and a spectacular fireworks finale will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 7191 Granville Ave. For more information, call 604-276-4300.;
* McLean Park in Hamilton: Free Halloween fireworks show at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 22500 McLean Ave. For more information, call 604-718-8055;
* West Richmond Community Centre/Hugh Boyd Park Oval: Free fireworks show at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 9180 No. 1 Rd. For more information, call 604-238-8400;
* Minoru Arenas – Halloween skate: Treats, tricks and on-ice games. Wear a costume and get free skate rentals and hot chocolate. Family rates or regular admission rates apply. Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., 7551 Minoru Gate. For more information, call 604-238-8475;
* Richmond Olympic Oval – Haunted Halloween skate: Costume contest, crafts and prizes. Friday, Oct. 31, 8 to 9:45 p.m., 6111 River Rd. For more information, call 778-296-1400;
* The Zone Bowling Centre will host The Zone’s 3rd Annual Cosmic Boo-ling Halloween Party Food Drive Friday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 8 p.m. The event has raised more than 1,200 lbs of food for the Richmond Food Bank Society and want to beat that record this year. Just bring along a minimum of three non-perishable food items for the food bank into The Zone.
