- Looking for a terrifying experience this Halloween? Swing by the Quarto residence at 4260 Dundas St. The family and friends put together a nine-room display to walk through with a chose-your-own-adventure theme. There will be gory props and actors ready to bring the bloody scenes to life. The display is open on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 11 p.m. Donations collected go to the B.C. Children’s Hospital. Info: dundasnightmare.com.
- Take the kids trick-or-treating in the Heights this Saturday, Oct. 31. from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. along Hastings Street. Just look for the pumpkin decal in the window or front door to know which businesses are participating this year. While you’re in the neighbourhood, Moksha Yoga Burnaby is hosting a potluck costume party at 8 p.m. Moksha is at 4701 Hastings St. You can also catch the fireworks show at 8:15 p.m. at Gilmore Community School.
- The Pirate House is open for Halloween this Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 5970 Portland St. It’s a one-of-a-kind pirate-themed Halloween display that raises money for St. Stephen Children’s Centre in Uganda. For more information or to donate to the cause online go to www.piratehouse.ca.
- Go for a mini-train ride at Burnaby Central Railway now that the track is all decorated for Halloween. Train rides run Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. and cost $3.50. Make sure to dress for the occasion and wear your costumes. Free hot chocolate and cookies are included. The train is at 120 North Willingdon Ave.
- Once Halloween is over, take your used jack-o-lantern to the Burnaby Heights pumpkin parade, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Confederation Park, (at the corner of Willingdon Avenue and Albert Street). Volunteers will line up all the pumpkins and light their candles to create a winding path of jack-o-lantern art. There will also be free tea samples.
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