Multiple Halloween celebrations happening this weekend in Mississauga

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Published October 26, 2022 at 2:16 pm

For the first time in two years, Mississauga residents are not being advised to avoid or limit trick-or-treating due to COVID-19 restrictions and City-run Halloween events will be happening at a clip all weekend long in the lead-up to Oct. 31. 

As for what activities families can partake in this coming weekend (Friday, Oct. 28, Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30), a number of activities are taking place across the city, including:

Halloweekend Roller Skate and Poutine Festival

If you always enjoyed celebrating the spooky season at Celebration Square, you might be happy to hear that you can put on a costume and some rollerskates and hit an outdoor roller rink in the city’s downtown core. The event will feature a DJ spinning spooky tracks, scary stories in the amphitheatre and a Poutine Festival.

The festival, run by Street Eats Market, will feature 12 vendors. 

The event will kick off at 5:00 pm on Oct. 28 and wrap up at 10:00 pm on Oct. 29. 

Rollerskates and helmets can be rented for $5 each. 

Halloween Harvest

If you’re not confident in your rollerskating skills, you can head to the Bradley Museum on Oct. 29 or Oct. 30 to enjoy a Halloween Harvest Festival. From 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, you can don a costume and learn about the harvest from Indigenous Elder Mark Sault (Migizi Gikinoo’amaagew Inini) of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, play games, make crafts and participate in a scavenger hunt with a prize. There will also be live music and treats from the garden. 

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London Fog: Jack the Ripper (Virtual Event)

If you’d prefer to indulge in a spooky activity from the comfort of your own home, you can listen to a historical police investigation that explores the mystery of Jack the Ripper. This virtual event, designed to appeal to older adults, will be presented by Credit River Retirement Residence. 

The City is also encouraging people to make trick-or-treating accessible to children of all abilities by placing candy or other treats such as stickers, pencils, crayons or small toys in a place that all people can easily access. Residents are also encouraged to ensure trick-or-treating stations are well-lit and free of obstacles. 

Cover photo courtesy of the City of Mississauga

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