Your guide to who’s spooking, and where!
MANITOULIN—Hey Manitoulin! The following is your ghoulish guide to the many haunted happenings on Manitoulin. Read on…if you dare!
In this very paper this week, from the comfort of your home or elsewhere, you can search and find Hallowe’en candies “hidden” in ads. Fill out the form in this week’s paper on Page 16. The deadline to enter is on noon Monday, October 30. Three entries will win special treat bags.
Island-wide
Within the pages of this newspaper are 20 ‘candies’ hidden within the advertisements. Head over to Page 16 and fill out the form that asks where the candies are hidden, on what ads and on what page. Then drop it off to The Expositor Office or take a picture and email it to services@manitoulin.com for your chance to win great prizes!
Assiginack
Saturday, October 28 marks the Haunted House Tour in Manitowaning from 7:30 to 9 pm.
Pick up a map in your vehicle at the arena at 59 Vankoughnet Street and drive around to the “scare stations.” There are a record number of spots this year!
The admission is by donation, with the minimum being $5. All proceeds are divided between the Manitoulin Food Bank and the Manitoulin Secondary School Food Locker.
At 9:15 pm, the Assiginack Fire Department will have fireworks in the fairgrounds. The track and infield will be closed to the public.
Aundeck Omni Kaning
Residents of Aundeck Omni Kaning are encouraged to participate in a Halloween Yard Decorating contest with three categories: seriously scary, creepy creative and too cute to spook. Prizes for first, second and third. Winners will be determined at the community party on Friday, October 28.
Head to the Four Directions Complex for the Halloween costume party on Friday, October 28 at 6 pm. Besides the costume contest there will be, arts and crafts, games, prizes, a haunted house and treat bags!
Central Manitoulin
The Central Manitoulin Lions Club presents its 6th Annual Haunted Trail in Mindemoya on Saturday, October 28. The Pioneer Museum trails at 2207 Hwy 551 are transformed into a dark wooded clown nightmare. Daylight hours from 6 to 7pm are less scary and better for kids. Full scare mode is in effect from 7 to 10 pm. Proceeds to benefit the Central Manitoulin Historical Society.
Buy your ticket online and pay $5 at the door. Thirty tickets sold per half hour block.
M’Chigeeng
The Trail of Terror is back in M’Chigeeng from October 27-29, 7-10 pm. Entry fee is $5 and a canteen is available. Stop by 55 Johnny’s Park Drive, M’Chigeeng for a spooky good time.
On Saturday night, help celebrate the upcoming nuptials of Anna and Atticus at their Halloween-themed stag and doe at the M’Chigeeng Complex from 8 pm to 1 am. Tickets are $40 per couple or $20 for singles. Prizes for best couple, guy and girl costumes! Games and raffles!
NEMI
The NEMI Public Library has some Halloween fun planned, starting with an after-school Halloween Party on Thursday, October 26 from 4-7 pm.
Kids are also invited to a Halloween Storytime at the library on Saturday, October 28 at 3 pm then on Monday, gather round for spooky stories in the library on Monday, October 30 from 6 to 8 pm.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #177 in Little Current also has your Halloween covered.
Kids ages 1-12 are invited to a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 27 from 6 to 8 pm. Admission is $5 and there are prizes to be won!
The following night, Saturday, October 28, the Legion is hosting an adult Halloween dance from 9 am to 1 am. Admission is $10 and DJ Tom A Haw will spin terrifying tunes all night long. There will be prizes awarded for best costumes and a light luncheon served.
The Business Improvement Area (BIA) downtown Little Current and the Little Current United Church, are once again handing out treats to costumed youths this year on Saturday, October 28, 1 pm to 3 pm.
Providence Bay
Community Living Manitoulin is hosting a Harvest Ball on Friday, October 27 from 7 to 10 pm at the Providence Bay Community Centre. The ball promises food, a live band and lots of fun! All are welcome.
Sheguiandah First Nation
Sheguiandah First Nation is hosting a Halloween Family Dance on Saturday, October 28. Join us for scary fun. Please, no drugs or alcohol. Doors open at 1 pm at the Sheguiandah First Nation band office hall.
Wiikwemkoong
Buzwah Toys and Variety is once again hosting its Walkthrough Halloween Experience, Pumpkin Inferno and Pumpkin Carving Competition from October 27-29 at the store grounds on Wikwemikong Way. This year the walkthrough has the theme of Nights of The Werewolf.
Lon the Wolfman is not just a special guest, he is the star attraction this year. Don’t get too close or you might be bitten and turn into a werewolf under the full moon!
The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory WUT Annual Halloween Haunt takes place Thursday, October 26 from 5-9 pm.
The Halloween Family Dance starts at 5 pm and the Halloween Haunt starts at 7 pm.
Participants can look forward to dance contests, costume contest, candy bags, Jamie’s candy apples and more, Lulu’s gifts and goodies, Dan’s candy stand, a haunted trail, children’s services spooky tent (ages 0-6 years), chicken door and the Wiikwemkoong Board of Education Spooky Bus.
Please note that Wiikwemkoong Food Bank will be accepting donations at the entrance gate for non-perishable food items. Please donate what you can!
The Wikwemikong Health Centre is inviting you to show of your baking chops. The Halloween Cake Bake-off takes place Monday, October 30, 5 pm at Wikwemikong Health Centre. Prizes will be awarded for Most Spooky, Most Creative, Most Devilish (tasty). To register, contact 705-859-3164.
