8 Things to do this Halloween in Nanaimo

BC Forest Discovery Centre Halloween Train

What: Ride the Green hornet train through family friendly ghostly scenes and past Halloween characters at the museum. Kids can enjoy trick or treating and making Halloween crafts, plus there’s haunted houses for those who dare!

Where: 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2

When: October 18-20 & October 25-30, 2018 3:30pm-9:00 pm, 2019

Cost: $12 Adults, Seniors 65+ and youth (13-18), $10 children (3-12) Children 2 and under FREE

What: A full walk through experience where the strange Huard family will taunt you with your greatest fears! A truly scary experience not for the faint of heart, so much so, only visitors 7 years old and older may visit the haunt.
Where: 1702 Timberlands Rd, Ladysmith, BC
When: October 18-19 and October 21-31, 2019 6:00pm–10:00pm
Cost: Entrance fee is by donation, proceeds going to local charities.

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Phase one complete of Nanoose Bay outdoor multi-sport venue

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More road checks coming across Vancouver Island: BC Highway Patrol

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Haunted Coal Mine – Murder Alley

What: Their coal mine has turned the dangerous underworld of Victorian London and it’s your task to explore it! You’ll shady characters, bloody brick walls and many scares!
Where: Nanaimo Museum. 100 Museum Way V9R 5J8
When: October 26, 2019 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: Admission by donation.

Halloween in the OCQ

What: Full family fun at Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter. Enjoy a mini corn maze, trick or treating, a movie night and even a witch’s dance! A great place to trick or treat and have family fun.
Where: Old City Quarter, Nanaimo, BC
When: October 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, October 20 4:00pm – 6:00pm, October 26 11am-3pm.
Cost: Free of charge.

Halloween at The Halloween House

What: Visit their spooky cemetery open to kids during the day and those who dare during the night. Don’t miss their display that might give you nightmares.
Where: 803 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1L8
When: October 31, 2019 at 12:00pm – 10:31pm
Cost: Admission by donations which will go to local charities.

McNab’s Corn Maze

What: A 7-acre corn maze, massive pumpkin patch, a roadside produce stand, everything for full family fun in the country!
Where: 4613 Yellow Point Road, Yellow Point, BC
When: 7 days a week until October 31^st, 2019
Cost: Adult pass $9 (14+), Children $6 (3-13), Children 2 and under are FREE.

Halloween on Duggan 2019

What: A truly spooky haunted house, bigger than ever. Some areas are uncovered so wear warm clothing and prepared to be scared!
Where: 2172 Duggan Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5L4
When: October 29-31, 2019 6:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: Admission by donation.

5k Monster Dash

What: Healthy Halloween! A family friendly charity. Prizes for best costumes, 1k options for kids, post run activities, treats, music and more!
Where: 100 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC
When: October 26, 2019 10:00am
Cost: $35 until October 23^rd.

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