What's happening around the community during the spooky season? Here's a list of haunted houses, dances, library activities, and fundraisers.
• Brinkworth Dungeon: The elaborate display is back at 22260 48 Ave. but is not expected to be open until Halloween night. The scaring will continue until about mid-November. The cost is $25 for adults, and $15 for kids six to 12 for the scare nights (actors scare patrons Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Reserved time and date scare night tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for youths (e-transfer). Non-scare night admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youths. Non-scare nights are Sunday through Wednesday. Non-perishable food donations are welcome and go to the Gateway of Hope. Watch the website brinkworthdungeon.com and its social media for updates on when it will open.
• Warren's Halloween Manor: 20294 50 Ave. has an elaborate display for Halloween. "We’ve added a few new things this year including a walk-through haunted gazebo and expanded creepy baby land. Feel free to walk through the yard and take it all in. As with previous years, we are taking donations for the Langley Food Bank. We are open every day until Halloween," Troy Warren said.
• The Little Spooky Village is at 7240 210 St. This is the second year for a display here. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help the Adopt a Family for Christmas programs. Throughout the year at the property there are garage sales, and displays at Easter, Halloween, and other holidays to raise money. Last year three needy families (with 16 people) received help at Christmas. It is open 7 to 10 p.m. until Oct. 31. There are live characters in the photo booth from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hot drinks and treats are available 7 to 9 p.m. The display includes everything from Peppa Pig and ghosts to zombies and spooky characters playing cribbage. There are different levels of scary so ask where not to wander.
"The Haunted Maze is a really scary closed-off covered area for people that want to try," said organizer Chadd Little. "It is controlled with limited people at a time, possible live actors inside to scare people, and many things jump out at you as you walk through. But it is hidden and postings about warnings about it."
Those with Halloween displays the public can enjoy are encouraged to submit details to the Langley Advance Times at datebook@langleyadvancetimes.com as soon as possible to be included in this listing. Be sure to include the full address, hours and dates of operation, and any charity aspect. Photos are also welcome.
Here's some additional Halloween events.
The Langley Rugby Club Haunted House is on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26. Admission is a minimum $2 donation. Each room will have a different theme, including an insane asylum, a Scary Movie room, a creepy crawly room, a dungeon, a mystery room, a butcher's shop, and a doll/clown room. And when people exit the building, there's a rugby graveyard. The hours of operation are 6 to 10 p.m. on the Fridays, and 4 to 10 p.m. on the Saturdays. There are special low-scare options from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Saturdays. There are stairs in the clubhouse, for anyone with mobility issues. The clubhouse is at 21280 Crush Cres., and there will be a concession where people can buy hot dogs, hamburgers, and hot chocolate.
Scarecrow Showcase: Fort Langley National Historic Site has a display of scarecrows crafted by staff and local community groups. The public is invited to vote on their favourites between Oct. 12 and 31 with the results announced Nov. 1. People can visit the historic site in Fort Langley to see the displays. There are also photos on the site's Facebook page but be aware that likes don't equal votes. Comment in order to vote. Be sure to include the display's number.
Scarecrow Stroll Festival: The annual festival features displays by various people and groups at Art's Nursery until Halloween. The nursery is at 8940 192 St. There's food trucks and live music each weekend. The event raises funds for community groups. This year, the funds will go to the Inclusion Langley Society, the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation, the Surrey Food Bank, and OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society. Learn more at www.artsnursery.com/page/scarecrow-stroll.
Grave Tales: Fort Langley National Historic Site evening history walks take place until Oct. 27 but tend to sell out quickly. Youth tour (ages eight to 17) are Thursday, Oct. 24. Spirit of the Place tours are Friday, Oct. 25; Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Graves of the Tradesmen tours are Friday, Oct. 25; Saturday, Oct. 26; and Sunday, Oct. 27. Descent into Darkness tours (18 or older) are Saturday, Oct. 26; and Sunday, Oct. 27. Info: parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley.
Pumpkin painting: Kids ages five and older can paint mini pumpkins between 3 and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Murrayville Library, 22071 48 Ave. The kids must be signed up in advance but the activity is free. Learn more at fvrl.bc.ca.
Spooky Slime Time: The Murrayville Library, 22071 48 Ave., has an activity for ages five and older from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 25. Advance registration is required. Go through fvrl.bc.ca. Participants will make slime that they get to take home. Organizers warn that things will get messy so dress appropriately.
Pumpkin Walk: Langley Environmental Partners Society has decorated the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21177 Fraser Hwy., for Halloween. Take a tour through lit pumpkin-lined paths, learn about nocturnal animals, and make a bat craft. Costumes are encouraged. Entry is by donation with proceeds going to the Langley Food Bank. Flashlights or headlamps are encouraged. More information is available at garden@leps.bc.ca or 604-546-0344.
Halloween Scare-Tactular Maze: Langley City has a free event Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Timms Community Centre. The event for Grades 6 to 12 runs 6 to 9 p.m. The City was not able to include the event for smaller children as originally planned.
Halloween dance: The Langley Elks #259 present Brandall performing hits from the '50s through the '80s on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Aldergrove Legion, 26607 Fraser Hwy. Tickets are $25 apiece and available from Vern, 604-217-6316 or vernmunroe3@gmail.com. The music starts at 7 p.m. and the evening includes a costume contest and snacks.
Halloween Howler: The Jubilee Community Club hosts a dinner dance Saturday, Oct. 26, at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd. Tickets are $45 and only available in advance through eventbrite.ca (search for 1010672226837). The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the buffet dinner starts at 7 p.m. Performing is March Hare. Overnight parking (no plug ins) is available. For more information contact 604-856-4375 or jubileehall1936@gmail.com.
Halloween Slime: Children use science to make slime on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Langley City Library branch, 20399 Douglas Cres. No registration is required required. More information is at fvrl.bc.ca.
Halloween Storytime: No registration is required for the story session for little kids at the Muriel Arnason Library, 20338 65 Ave., from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Learn more at fvrl.bc.ca. In addition to the story, the kids will make a Halloween craft.
Halloween Storytime and Craft: The Brookswood Library, 20045 40 Ave., has a session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, with gentle Halloween themed stories and crafts. Costumes encouraged, and there's no requirement to register in advance. Find out more at fvrl.bc.ca.
Halloween Extended Storytime: Kids sing, dance, and listen to stories on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 10:45 to 11:45 p.m. at the Langley City Library, 20399 Douglas Cres. No registration is required. For more, go to fvrl.bc.ca.
Trick or treating: Willowbrook Shopping Centre has goody bags for the first 1,000 children in costume. Trick or treating is between 4 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Prizes, treats from participating businesses, immersive photo experience, and more. Check in at the concierge desk.
Trick or treating: Aldergrove Business Association organized trick or treating from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Participating businesses will display orange balloons.
Community event: Aldergrove kids can enjoy an event Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the legion, 26607 Fraser Hwy. Public can decorate their cars. There's trunk trick or treating, pumpkin carving inside, and hot dogs and hot chocolate.
Community Halloween Party: North Langley Community Church, 24687 56 Ave., has a party from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, with carnival games, beverages, and candy at its Aldergrove campus.
