Spooky Season Fun: Kootenay Halloween Events in Nelson, Castlegar, Trail & Beyond🎃

Photo of Women Wearing Masks

Halloween is just around the corner, and the Kootenays are gearing up for a spooktacular season!

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, adult-only thrills, there’s something for everyone in this year’s festivities. From free public events to private parties, trick-or-treating adventures, and more, this list will have you howling with excitement. So, grab your costume and get ready to explore all the spooky happenings in the Kootenays this Halloween.


Halloween Events in Nelson

26oct6:00 pmZombie Walk & Drive-In Movie

Event Details

To send off our drive-in in style, we are doing one final screening on Saturday, Oct. 26th to celebrate our annual Zombie Walk and the 35th anniversary of the sweetest witch you could ever hope to meet, Studio Ghibli’s, ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’. This event has barrier free pricing in place. Tickets available through civictheatre.ca

Without the Civic Theatre lobby to use this year, Zombies will have to make themselves up and assemble at the drive-in at 6pm, just prior to the screening at 6:15, to amble the lot and gently terrorize the drive-in movie goers in the safety of their cars. Kiki wouldn’t be able to deliver Osono and Fukuo’s delicious baked treats from Gutiokipanja bakery without the generous sponsorship of our own The Kootenay Bakery Cafe Co-op,@kootenaybakery

Time

October 26, 2024 6:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Civic Theatre

719 Vernon St Suite 103

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26oct(oct 26)10:00 pm27(oct 27)2:00 amHalloween: Smalltown DJ’s Live At Bloom Nightclub

Event Details

Its Halloween Weekend At Bloom Nightclub!!
Saturday Oct 26th
SMALLTOWN DJs
Soup
LAW
The time has come for the best party of the year! Smalltown DJs (Calgary) LAW (Kelowna) and DJ Soup (Pagoda Stage) are playing our legendary yearly extravaganza with crazy spooky custom video and prizes for best costume including a grand prize of a FREE snowboard from Ripping Giraffe! This party sells out every year an this will be no exception!
 
COSTUME CONTEST for a SNOW BOARD sponsored by RIPPING GIRAFFE!!!
10PM-2AM
19+

Time

October 26, 2024 10:00 pm – October 27, 2024 2:00 am(GMT-08:00)

Location

Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada

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26oct8:00 pm11:30 pmFABLE. MURDER BY DEATH.

Event Details

A new narrative burlesque/drag experience!

Time

October 26, 2024 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

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26oct12:00 pm9:00 pmNelson & District Youth Centre: Haunted House

Event Details

🎃👻 Get ready for the spookiest event of the year at the Nelson and District Youth Centre! Our Annual Haunted House is back on October 26th, and you won’t want to miss it!

🕛 Noon – 4:00pm: Perfect for families with younger kids or those who prefer a little less fright. No scares inside, just fun and spooky decorations!

🌙 6:00pm – 9:00pm: For the brave souls looking for the full haunted house experience! Expect some spooky surprises from our hidden scarers inside.

🎟️ Fee by donation (suggested $5 per family).

Come for the thrills, stay for the chills! 👻

Time

October 26, 2024 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Nelson & District Youth Centre 608 Lake St, Nelson BC V1L 4C8, Canada

Nelson & District Youth Centre 608 Lake St, Nelson BC V1L 4C8, Canada

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26oct10:00 am12:00 pmNelson Nordic Ski Team Pumpkin Hunt

Event Details

Join Nelson Nordic’s Track Attack and Junior Racers at our popular annual Pumpkin Hunt to raise funds for our youth ski programs!

We will hide 150 pumpkins in our Enchanted Forest. Children 12 years and under are invited to hunt for a pumpkin, with our ski team athletes to guide them into the forest. FUN for the whole family!

Rubber Boots are recommended:)

Admission of $20 includes one pumpkin, one hot chocolate and one hotdog.

In order to spread out participants and make it a fun and safe event, we will have three sessions, one beginning at 10:00 am, second at 10:30 am, and third at 11:00 am. All tickets must be purchased through our online store in advance at: nelsonnordicski.square.site

Time

October 26, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Nelson Nordic Ski Club

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25oct(oct 25)10:00 pm26(oct 26)2:00 amHALLOWEEN: BOYNOTHOME Live At Bloom Nightclub

Event Details

loom Nightclub Presents:

Boynothome – Rossland BC

Jaxzen Marion better known as BoyNotHome is a genre bending artist, and producer hailing from the mountains of Rossland, BC, Canada. He started producing on Ableton in 2021 thanks to his long time friend and collaborator, INNOCENT. BoyNotHome will always leave you impressed and stunned, whether it’s his crazy mind melting original music or his stage presence. His work and live performances are something to behold. Releasing on notable labels such as Deep Dark and Dangerous, Sleeveless Records and Wavecraft Collective, Jaxzen’s music is no stranger to the large sound systems and stages. Seeing consistent support from Skream, Mala, Excision, Barclay Crenshaw, Sicaria, Eazybaked, and more. Keep your eyes peeled, as BoyNotHome is a spectacle to watch for the next coming months.

McSqaim – Rossland BC

Local who has done nothing but strive to keep this scene alive! From throwing his own shows to playing multiple festivals in the BC and Alberta area, you can catch Haimish laying down the law on decks.

Cold Front – Castlegar BC

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Friday October 25th

10-2AM

19+

Time

October 25, 2024 10:00 pm – October 26, 2024 2:00 am(GMT-08:00)

Location

198 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, Canada, British Columbia V1L 4H2

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26oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHalloween at Finley’s

Event Details

Celebrate the spooky season at Finley’s!

Live Band – Mile High Club

Over $1000 in prizes for best costumes thanks to The Tickle Trunk Shop

Get your advance tix for just $20 from Finley’s or at https://finleys.tickit.ca/events/26442#t-85a405993

Time

October 26, 2024 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Finley's Bar & Grill

705 Vernon St

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26oct6:00 pmMagical Halloween Party

Event Details

Magic is in the air! Halloween is just around the corner! Let’s gather and celebrate with some creativity, good food and dancing! Bring a dish to share and dance the night away with DJs Cass Rhapsody and Mochilero! Music for all ages!

Time

October 26, 2024 6:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Taghum Hall

5915 Taghum Hall rd

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26oct5:00 pm8:00 pmBlewett School Halloween Bash

Event Details

Dress up in your Halloween Costume and come join us for some Halloween fun, Saturday October 26th! All proceeds go to the Blewett Elementary School. 🎃🎃 This is a family friendly event

Time

October 26, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Blewett School

2665 Blewett Rd

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31oct5:00 pm8:00 pmDQ Trick or Treat

Event Details

Big thanks to Nelson BC for another great season! In order to say thanks to the community we will be giving out cones on halloween to all the little ghouls and goblins out there! Massive thank you to Manager Jen and the awesome DQ staff who have donated their time and spearheaded this event. There will also be an area staged for some halloween photos. Hope to see you all!

Time

October 31, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Nelson, British Columbia

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27oct3:00 pm6:00 pmHALLOWEEN NIGHT: A Musical For Kids

Event Details

Join Mister Mojo again this year at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson for a wild and musical Halloween ride. Mojo and his friends get lost in the dark woods on Halloween Night but discover something truly spectacular… a Monster Party with games, treats and a live Monster band! Everything is going well, until they get caught and have to come face to face with Hedvig the Head Witch. What will happen?! Come find out Sunday, October 27 at 3pm and bring your friends. Tickets very reasonably priced and available online at the Capitol Theatre website https://capitoltheatre.ca/event/hallowen-night-the-musical/ This is also a dress up event!

Time

October 27, 2024 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

The Capitol Theatre Nelson

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31oct3:30 pm5:00 pmLittle Trickster Halloween!

Event Details

Calling all little tricksters! Stop by the Nelson Museum on October 31 for ‘spooky’ stories, a costume contest, and trick-or-treat for buttons! This is a FREE event, designed with younger children in mind.

Time

October 31, 2024 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery

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31oct4:30 pm7:00 pmHalloween Journey 2024

Event Details

A Magical, Mysterious, Non-Scary Journey on All Hallows’ Eve

On this special autumn night when the veils are thinner, we invite you to take a glimpse into a magical world. Small groups of children and their parents are guided on an enchanting journey along a pumpkin-lit path meeting magical characters and receiving small gifts along the way.

JOURNEY DETAILS:

Journey lasts roughly 45 minutes

PLEASE BRING:

Warm clothing for outside

Children and adults are invited to come in costume

NO scary, gory costumes or masks please.

NO cameras or videos during scenes please.

Time

October 31, 2024 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Waldorf School

3648 Silverking Ski Hill Road

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31oct3:00 pm5:00 pmMall Wide Trick or Treat

Event Details

Don’t forget to bring your little Ghosts and Goblins to the mall where it’s toasty and warm! See you at 2:00 for face painting! Happy Halloween to all our friends!

Time

October 31, 2024 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Chakho Mika Mall

1150 Lakeside Dr

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31oct8:30 pm11:30 pmHalloween w/ Salem Trials, Dead After Dark & The Dreggz

Event Details

Crushing Death Metal, Progressive metalcore and swinging psycho billy all together on one bill! It must be Halloween!

We’re throwing a costume party with multiple prizes for our favorite costumes so get your tickets and prep your outfits ASAP!

Salem Trials https://salemtrials.bandcamp.com

Dead After Dark https://m.facebook.com/61555046707897/

The Dreggz – Debut Local Rockabilly

Presale $15
Door $25

Show at 8:30pm

Presented by Noise Cult Productions, Torchlight brewing Co, The Royal, Gaia Collective, Baddie tattoos and Vivid Abyss piercings

Time

October 31, 2024 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

The Royal – Nelson

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31oct7:00 pm10:00 pmHalloween movie screening : Beetlejuice

Event Details

Join us this Halloween for a spooky night filled with laughter and thrills as we screen the classic Beetlejuice movie at Torchlight! 👻

Enjoy great craft beers and tasty snacks while watching this cult favorite on a big screen! 🍺🍔

Event is FREE, the movie starts at 7pm.

See you there!

Time

October 31, 2024 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

125 Hall Street, Nelson, BC, Canada, British Columbia V1L 7B4

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Halloween Events in Castlegar

25oct9:00 am11:00 amChildren’s Halloween Party hosted by Kootenay Society for Community Living

Event Details

KSCL’s Community Options day program invites you to join us for a children’s Halloween celebration!

There will be games, crafts, treats, and a haunted room to explore! Costumes are encouraged 🙂

This is a free event for children 12 and under.

Time

October 25, 2024 9:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-08:00)

Location

2224 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC, Canada, British Columbia V1N 2V9

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26oct11:00 am3:00 pmHalloween Market & More

Event Details

Join us for a fun-filled evening of entertainment and socializing, trick or treating, and more!

Time

October 26, 2024 11:00 am – 3:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

400 13th Ave, Castlegar, BC, Canada

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26oct6:00 pm8:00 pmCastlegar/Ootischenia Haunted Walk

Event Details

Bonfire, Haunted Walk, Costumes encouraged!

Time

October 26, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Castlegar

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26oct8:00 pm11:00 pmRocky Horror Picture Show at Castle Theatre

Event Details

Castle Theatre & Hard Leather Honey Present:
Rocky Horror Picture Show

Join us for the ultimate Rocky Horror experience! Come enjoy the traditional Halloween viewing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the frighteningly fierce addition of LIVE performances throughout, with some of the Kootenays’ & Kelowna’s favourite drag and burlesque artists!

Time

October 26, 2024 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Castle Theatre

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27oct1:00 pm4:00 pmFree Halloween Movie

Event Details

We want YOU to have your say in which movie you want to see at this years annual free Halloween movie at The Old Castle Theatre!
Vote in the Poll on @EXP Realty Castlegar’s page for your favourite movie!
POLL closes Monday, Oct.21st! 🎃🍿

Time

October 27, 2024 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Castle Theatre

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01nov5:00 pm11:00 pmCastle Bowl Halloween

Event Details

Castle Bowl is hosting a Halloween Cosmic Fun night in honor of Halloweekend!
Friday November 1st 5:00pm-11:00 cosmic all night! Come dressed up and you’ll be entered into our draw to win a free night of bowling for up to 6 people!
We’re expecting this to book up fast, so please reach out if you’d like to reserve a lane!
250-365-5723

Time

November 1, 2024 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Castle Bowl

206 11th Ave

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01nov7:00 pm11:30 pmSamhain Shaker!

Event Details

Come celebrate Halloween again, on November 1st at the old theatre.
Prizes for best costumes!
Load up on candy and take in some amazing bands from the west kootenays.
Including the spectacle that is Raddog.
The infectious Laughing sickness
Nelson BC’s very own Nelson from Nelson and Castlegar hooligans Toaster!

Time

November 1, 2024 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Castle Theatre

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Halloween Events in Salmo/Ymir

26oct5:30 pm9:00 pmSVYCC Community Halloween Event & Dance

Event Details

🎃👻 Join us this Friday at 5:30 PM for the Halloween Community Dance! 👻🎃

Get ready for a night of spooky fun with: 🍬 Cake Walk (5:30-7 PM)

🎤 Karaoke (7-8:30 PM)

🎧 Youth DJ (8:30-9 PM)

🎃 Haunted House

🌭 Concession serving hot dogs, chili, sweets, and drinks (hot & cold!)

Costumes encouraged! 🎃👻 Tickets available at the door. Come for the fun, stay for the thrills!

Time

October 26, 2024 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Salmo Youth Centre

206 Seventh Street

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02nov8:30 pm11:30 pmWitches Brew Halloween Party

Event Details

Witches Brew Halloween Party
Saturday, November 2
Join us for a night celebrating talented local female artists! Enjoy an evening filled with Poetry, DJs, a fashion show, and captivating dance performances. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
DJ’s- Jazzy Jo, HAYLO, Lexa Voltz, Orita, Sistersun
$25 cash @ Door or Etransfer [email protected]
Cash Bar- cheap refreshments

Time

November 2, 2024 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Ymir, British Columbia

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22oct5:30 pm7:30 pmEmpty Canvas – Ghost Gallery

Event Details

Join us in painting this ghostly gallery wall painting. Customise your ghosts by painting them in different outfits and poses (Laura will help you!) Plus learn a fun way to texturize your backgrounds. This will be a perfect addition to your Halloween decor!

Family Friendly!
We start at 530pm

Tickets are $40 ea.

Please email [email protected] before sending payment to confirm availability.

This one is going to be SO fun!
Dont miss out

Time

October 22, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Erie Creek Brewing Company

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Halloween Events in Trail/Rossland

26oct11:00 am3:00 pmHalloween Spooktacular

Event Details

Join us downtown Trail on Helena St. and Esplanade Ave. for spooky fun from 11 am to 3 pm

  • Trail’s incrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market – over 40 vendors (Check out the market map)
  • Hay Maze by RE/MAX All Pro Realty 
  • Live music by the RiverRockers
  • Pumpkin Patch fundraiser at the Trail Riverfront Centre by the Trail & District Public Library
  • Tombstone activity and photo booth at the Trail Riverfront Centre by the Trail Museum & Archives
  • Fun with KidSport
  • Free Halloween craft by the VISAC Art Gallery – hosted in the entrance of the Bailey Theatre
  • Ghostly Game Show Show in the Bailey Theatre at 11 AM, Noon and 1 PM: 30-minute halloween themed games for the whole family. Sponsored by Teck.
  • Downtown businesses Trick or Treat
  • Visit with the Trail Firefighters
  • Free skate (Trail Memorial Centre Cominco Arena) 1 to 2 PM by Trail Parks and Recreation, sponsored by the Murphy Family Foundation.
  • The Mystic Dreams witches dance performances at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM
  • More – check back for updates!

    This event has been made possible through the collaboration of the City of Trail, Trail & District Public Library, VISAC, Trail & District Arts Council, Charles Bailey Theatre, RE/MAX All Pro Realty, and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market.

Time

October 26, 2024 11:00 am – 3:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Downtown Trail

1475 Esplanade Ave

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27oct1:00 pm4:00 pmHalloween at the Museum

Event Details

Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween bash like no other! 🎃 On Sunday, October 27th, from 1-4 pm, we’re turning up the spooky vibes and you’re invited!

Join in on a scavenger hunt, explore our exhibits (they may or may not be haunted!), collect treats, and unleash your creativity with some wickedly fun Halloween crafts. And when you’re ready to chill (or get chills), cozy up for a spooktacular Halloween movie in our theatre! 🎬🍿

Don’t forget to strut your stuff in your best costume for a chance to win our “Best-Dressed” title and score a Museum prize pack, including a family membership! 👻🕸️

It’s a Halloween party for all ages, and we’ve got candy to keep the fun flowing all day! Admission is by donation, so swing by and let’s make some spooky memories. See you there! 🎉🎃

Happy Halloween! 👻🎉

Time

October 27, 2024 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

1100 Highway 3B, Rossland, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0G 1Y0

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26oct5:30 pm7:30 pmNIghtmare on Lauriente Way

Event Details

Mark your calendar for the NIGHTMARE ON LAURIENTE WAY!
Bring the kids for a fun night of spooks and scares while you walk along our community path.
5:30-6:30 pm, it’s a 1-ghost scare-factor
6:30-7:30 pm, be ready for the 2-ghost scare-factor!
Once you’ve explored the path, join us for free hot dogs, free hot chocolate and crafts at the Community Hall.
Plus, bring your pre-carved pumpkin to the hall at 5:30 for the Sandy Kruger Memorial Pumpkin Carving Contest. Prizes will be awarded.
Email [email protected] if you have questions, or would like to volunteer to help!

Time

October 26, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

900 Shutek Drive, Warfield, BC

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25oct(oct 25)9:00 pm26(oct 26)12:00 amHALLOWEEN DRAG SHOW

Event Details

Rossland! We’re bringing a frighteningly fun Halloween show to you!

Join the Hard Leather Honey drag monsters at The Flying Steamshovel for a night of tricks and treats.

Bringing you some of the Kootenays’ AND Kelowna’s favourite drag and burlesque performers:

LBee the Drag Jack
April Ace
Al E. Katz
Ella Lamoureux
Khalora Form
Sharon Daluv
Sage Wildfire

Doors open 8:30pm
Showtime 9:00pm

Tickets: https://theflyingsteamshovel.tickit.ca/events/26193-hard-leather-honey-halloween-drag-show

Time

October 25, 2024 9:00 pm – October 26, 2024 12:00 am(GMT-08:00)

Location

The Flying Steamshovel

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Halloween Events in Slocan Valley

26oct6:00 pm11:00 pmHallowe’en Family Dance Party!

Event Details

Join us for the second edition of our Hallowe’en Family Dance Party at the Vallican Whole!

Doors open at 6:00pm, music starts soon after. DJs TBA. Party wraps-up at 11pm.

There will be food and drink for sale, a lantern walk and spooky outdoor installation, kids activities and a Halloween movie in the basement.

Stay tuned here for activity & schedule updates!

$15/person or $40 for families. Tickets at the door.

Volunteers (and their family) get in for free in exchange for 2 hours of work, before, during or after the event.

Volunteer help is needed for: set-up and decor; door-minding; kitchen shifts; bartending (need Smart Serve); parking attendants; clean-up/tear down; kids space supervision (will be vetted!); lantern walk performers; spooky snack contributions.

To volunteer, PM us or email info (at) vallicanwhole (dot) com.

All welcome! Fun/spooky vibes, costumes encouraged!

Time

October 26, 2024 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

3762 Little Slocan South Rd, Vallican, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0G 2J0

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Halloween Events in Kaslo

25oct5:00 pm8:00 pmHALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING PARTY

Event Details

Friday Oct 25th, 5 to 8 pm
Ages 12 to 18 years
Absolutely Free!
At the Argenta Hall
Snacks & Materials provided

Limited Space – Sign up NOW!
Email [email protected] or Text 250-353-3156
Transportation will be provided. Pick up in Kaslo & Cooper Creek.
Priority goes to Up the Lake Youth.

Time

October 25, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd., Argenta, British Columbia, V0G 1B0, Canada

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30oct6:00 pmThe Haunting of Dracula’s Castle

Event Details

The Langham Cultural Centre presents “The Haunting of Dracula’s Castle” display by Scream Dimensions with a showing of the classic 1931 “Dracula” with a new score by Jay Danley.

Doors open @ 6pm / 30th October.

Time

October 30, 2024 6:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

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