Double, double, toil and trouble…
Hallow’s Eve weekend is upon us, and with that comes a whole cauldron of spine-tingling events to feast your eyes on!
Though we encourage you to to enjoy yourself this Halloween, we also remind everyone to keep groups small, practice physical distancing, and adhere to the COVID-19 safety guidelines that have been set by the province.
Without further ado, here are # spooky (and not so spooky!) events to enjoy this Halloween weekend:
Halloween Haunting
Pay a visit to one of the most haunted book stores on Vancouver Island. Avalon Books & Treasures carries books on ghost stories, Witch craft, Divination, fiction/non fiction, Herbal medicine, psychic powers, and so many more.
Drop by for a scary ONE DAY sale featuring select items. Enter to win a free gift basket when you purchase a minimum of $10, winner will be announced at 4:30 PM. Book an appointment with a Tarot reader by calling 250-380-1721 or PM us. Walk-ins warmly welcomed. Happy Hallows Eve!
- When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Avalon Books & Treasures, 560 Johnson Street
Summit Park Pumpkin Parade
- When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday
- Where: Walk begins on McNair Street, accessed from Cook Street
Moss Street Market
Every Saturday all year long! Come enjoy fresh, local produce, delicious food and handmade goods.
- When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday
- Where: Robert J. Porter Park, near the intersection of Moss Street and Thurlow Road
Grow your Own Mushrooms
Victoria Compost Education Centre holds a workshop to teach you how to cultivate mushrooms indoors and in your backyard using low tech methods.
- When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday
- Where: Victoria Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park Street
Comedy Brunch at the Mint
Comedy and breakfast foods! What a combo! Come enjoy brunch while being entertained by the most hilarious comedians in the city! Seating is very limited, be sure to book your table online! There are options for 2, 4 or 6 only.
- When: Sunday, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: The Mint Restaurant, 1414 Douglas Street
Ma Miller’s Pub Haunt House Walk though
Ma Miller’s Pub are hosting a kid-friendly spooky haunted house! One group/family at a time (max. 6). Will take about 30 seconds/1 minute to go through. Treat for each girl and ghoul that comes through!
- When: Saturday, 3p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: 2903 Sooke Lake Road
Pumpkin Paddle and Food Drive
Bring your carved pumpkin and don your best costumes, and enjoy a sunset and full moon Hallowe’en stand-up paddle. Remember to also bring a packaged food donation for the Mustard Seed Food Bank!
- When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: 2500 Esplanade
Powerhouse Pinball Club’s Free Play-o-ween!
Powerhouse Pinball Club is expecting a full house on Halloween. They’ve broken down their day into four 2-hour time slots and will be putting all the pinball machines on free play for the day (no tokens required).
You do, however need a $20 tickets to get you access to the clubhouse, two hours of all-you-can-play pinball, and of course candy and prizes!
- When: Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: 2110 Store Street
6th Annual Halloween community park dog walk
Dress yourself and your dog up for this 6th annual Halloween community pack walk and win some prizes!
The walks are geared for nervous/fearful, overly excited or reactive dogs who need to work on social skills.
- When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
- Where: Beacon Hill Children’s Farm – Petting Zoo
Vic West Halloween Spooktacular
- When: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Banfield Park, 521 Craigflower Road
Metchosin Drive-Thru Halloween
Drive through a spooky Halloween Lane, decorated and haunted by local Metchosin Fire Fighters! All family members must stay in their vehicle while driving through.
Free Halloween treats will be delivered to each car!
- When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Metchosin Fire Department, 4440 Happy Valley Road
The Pretzels at Hermann’s
The Pretzels Logic Orchestra will be performing at Hermann’s Jazz Club for the last time this year, bringing Victorians original musical stylings combined with the classic tunes and lyrics of Steely Dan.
- When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
Gluten Free Sourdough Making and Baking in person
Learn the basics of how to make a successful gluten free sourdough starter, which flours are the best for gluten free bread baking, and methods for how to make wholesome home made loaves of bread.
This lesson will start by discussing the background of what fermentation actually is, and perhaps even taste some yummy delicacies.
- When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Victoria Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park Street
