Freak out at fright nights galore this Halloween season on P.E.I.
Check out these haunted barns, walks and fireworks to get your scare on
Looking for a fun Halloween-themed event this weekend? Grab your boo or your little goblins and head out to a spooky walk, haunted house or terrifying film screening. Here's a sampling of what's available across P.E.I.
Stratford Spooktoberfest
Saturday and Sunday, check out some Stratford homes decorated for the spooky season. Spooktoberfest will provide a map of the houses on its event page.
On Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. there's a trick or treat trail through Cotton Park on Bunbury Road for kids under 10. Cost is $6 cash per child. From 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a haunted trail walk in Cotton Park for $10 cash per person – note that this one is not recommended for kids under 12.
The events are hosted by the Stratford Youth Centre. Check out their Facebook page for details and notes about weather-related cancellations.
Haunted Holland Drive
Also in Stratford, "scream with excitement" as you walk through a haunted display on Holland Drive and make a donation in support of the Autism Society of P.E.I.
The event runs Saturday through to Halloween night. On Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., the display will be adjusted for needs of anyone with autism. Details and times on the event's Facebook page.
Haunted Woods in Rice Point
On Saturday only, there's a haunted woods walk at 136 Nine Mile Creek Rd. in Rice Point, a fundraiser for the West River Community Fridge. It's pay what you will, or bring donations of non-perishable food.
"Demons, witches, zombies, clowns and a serial killer or two will join you as you find your way through our dark and twisty maze," the event's Facebook page says. Scaredy cats and littles can walk through from 4:30 to 6 p.m. After sundown, the goblins will come out to play. Self-serve walk-throughs without the scares will also be available on Halloween.
Haunted Lighthouse and Trail
The West Point Lighthouse and Museum calls itself one of the top 10 haunted places in Canada.
On Saturday, the attraction is open to families from 2 to 4 p.m. and older folks from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, and proceeds support the local fire department.
Kids Halloween Hauntacular
What could be spookier at Halloween than an authentic village straight from the 1800s?
On Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m., visit Orwell Corner Historic Village in Vernon Bridge for its family Hauntacular presented by the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation.
Wear your costume and enjoy trick or treating from building to building. You'll also get storytelling in the haunted church, a display of creepy artifacts, games, a barbecue, wagon rides and a class in making potions.
Admission is $8 per person or $28 for a family pass. Visit peimuseum.ca for tickets.
Chief's Haunted Barn
The Chief's Haunted Barn in Scotchfort has built up quite a spooky reputation the last few years. This year its event page says it's "bigger and scarier than ever."
It's open every night through Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m. at 31 Kitpu Street on Abegweit First Nation at Scotchfort, near Mount Stewart. Saturday night will feature fireworks and a food truck on site, and hours will be extended to 10 p.m.
Admission is free with a non-perishable donation for the local food bank.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Audience participation is encouraged Monday through Wednesday nights at The Guild in Charlottetown with a screening of the classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, presented by Charlottetown Burlesque, Pride P.E.I. and PEERS Alliance.
There will be prizes for best costumes and performances by burlesque dancers.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $20. Proceeds will support people living with HIV/AIDS on P.E.I.
Tickets and info on props to bring — rice, toast, confetti and more — are available on The Guild's website. The show is sold out but those who didn't snag a ticket can line up for overflow or no-show spots each night.
Halloween on Crescent Lane
The neighbourhood of Crescent Lane in Three Rivers has come together this year to present a family-friendly walk on the street as well as a haunted walk behind the street — and the latter is "not for the faint of heart," its Facebook page says.
Saturday is the final night for the event, which goes from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is by donation — $5 per adult and $2 per child are suggested — and proceeds go to Inclusions East, an organization that supports Islanders in eastern P.E.I. with intellectual disabilities.
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Popular commercial ventures to visit also include The Haunted Mansion in Kensington, a Haunted Barn Tour at Venture Stables in Freetown, and the Route 6 Haunted Motel attraction in Cavendish.
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