HAUNTS AND JAUNTS
Scare up a costume and head out for Halloween fun
Halloween has became quite the holiday. And rightly so — it’s in the shoulder season between the end of summer festivities and before the Christmas holidays kick into high gear. No longer simply a night for kids to throw on a costume and head out for tricks and treats, Oct. 31 has evolved into a week of celebrations. These listings span a range of Halloween events in Saskatoon. There’s everything from a Monster Mash dance party for the kids, to haunted houses and mazes for all ages, and live concerts for the parents. Perhaps the best bang for your buck, writes Jocelyn Bennett, is to pile the family in the car and set out on a spooky tour of the city. The Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian Haunters’ Association has an online map listing all the haunted houses and yard haunts in the province at saskatchewanhauntfinder.ca.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
Halloween ComicFest: A selection of comic books are available for free. Oct. 28 at comic book shops across North America. Information at halloweencomicfest.com. Market Mall Pumpkin Carving and Sale: Hosted by Rock 102. Purchase carved pumpkins for Halloween. A fundraiser for the Saskatoon Food Bank. Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the food court at Market Mall. Information at saskatoonmarketmall. com. Halloween Pet Photo Food Drive: Make a minimum $10 donation to the SPCA through Early’s to have a pet photo taken by Renditure Photography in a Halloween setting. With pet costume prizes. Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Early’s Farm and Garden Centre, 2615 Lorne Ave. Funds raised support the Saskatoon SPCA. Information on Facebook.
Halloween Spooktacular: Dress your pet in costume for a photo op with PetSmart’s Chance the dog. Free gifts for pets and owners. Oct. 28, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at PetSmart stores around Saskatoon. Night of the Ninja — Monster Mash Bash: A Halloween event for children up to age 12. With games, activities and candy. Costumes are encouraged. Oct. 28, 5 p.m., at Momentum Martial Arts, 402 33rd St. W. Register at
306-244-5711, admin@momentummartialarts.ca. Information on Facebook.
Dark Skies at the Creek: Interpretive hikes in search of nocturnal animals, public talks about the night sky from local astronomers, and telescopes to see the moon. Oct. 28, 6 p.m., at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Information at meewasin.com.
The Pumpkin Bash: A community family fun night. With inflatables, carnival games, prizes, black light room and treats. Costumes are welcome. Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Admission is $2 to $5 at the door. Information at emmanuelbaptist.ca. Saskatoon Screamfest III (night two): Featuring Untimely Demise, Agony Spawn, Between Now and Then, Hell Hounds, In Ruin and Northern Fallout. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. A 19+ event. Weekend pass $25; available at Vangelis Tavern, Louis’ or Mainstage Urban Clothing.
Pay It Forward Masquerade: A masquerade party with entertainment, silent auction and food. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, 414 Ave. B S. Tickets $40; available at picatic.com. Masks are available by donation. Proceeds support the Princess Shop.
Evil Dead Trilogy: Featuring The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, and Army of Darkness. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Tickets $10 each, or $25 for all three; available at 306625-6556 or at the theatre. A 19+ event. Information at broadwaytheatre.ca or on Facebook. Bartari Halloween Spooktacular: A gaming night with prizes and treats for best costume. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at Bartari Videogame Restaurant & Bar, 511 20th St. W. A 19+ event. Admission is free. Information on Facebook. SNPCA Halloween Costume Party: Hosted by South Nutana Park Community Association. DJs, cash bar, midnight lunch and prizes. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at ACT Arena, 107 105th St. A 19+ event. Admission $15; available at snpca.president@gmail.com or snpca.programs@gmail.com. Information on Facebook. Halloween Howler Club Crawl: Four stops, party bus transportation, prizes and costume contests. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., starting at the Hose and Hydrant, 612 11th St. E. A 19+ event. Tickets $30; available at halloweenclubcrawl. com, or at the first stop.
Scared Shirtless: Presented by Rosebud Burlesque. Their annual Halloween burlesque extravaganza. With costume contests. Oct. 28, 8 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 20th St. W. A 19+ event. Tickets $25 to $30; available at Free Flow Dance Centre, 306-665-5998 or at the door. Information at burlesque@ sasktel.net or dancesask.com.
Halloween Party: Snake Oil: A theatrical tribute to classic rock groups and their music. Oct. 28, 8 p.m., at Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap. Tickets $45; available at dakotadunescasino.com.
Halloween Bash: Featuring Special Ops with Killjoy, Despite the Reverence, and Veil the Darkness. Oct. 28, 8 p.m., at Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Admission is $10 at the door.
Monster Bash: Featuring music by Spectacle. With prizes and food for purchase. Oct. 28, 8 p.m., at Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. Admission is free with a costume.
Evil Carnival: Featuring Pat Dubois, Notes, Razrwirz, Orkestrate, Mikey Dubz vs. Rumpus, Moodi and Bobby Tables. Oct. 28, 9 p.m., at O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Tickets $25 to $40; available at myshowpass.com.
Vampire Beat: Presented by BlackFlash Magazine. A fundraising costume party. Featuring DJs Dan Watson and Economics, BrendaMachine, The Catamounts, Spacemints, and Form. Oct. 28, 9 p.m., at AKA/Paved Arts, 424 20th St. W.; Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.; and Underground Cafe, 430 20th St. W. A 19+ event. Tickets $25 to $30; available at picatic.com or at the door.
Halloween for Humanity 6(66): Covers of Black Sabbath, Bad Brains, Eric’s Trip, Los Saicos and Tacocat. Oct. 28, 9 p.m., at Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. A 19+ fundraising event. Admission is $15 or $10 with the donation of a toiletry product. All proceeds go to the charities to support youth in the community. Information on Facebook.
Halloween Spooktacular: Featuring Fear of Knowing. Oct. 28, 10 p.m., at Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.
Mayhem on Matheson: A Halloween yard haunt. Oct. 28-31 at 710 Matheson Dr. Admission is free. Hours and information at google. com/maps.
Night of the Thirsty Dead: Halloween shenanigans, food and drinks. Oct. 28-31 at Finn’s Irish Pub, 924 Spadina Cres. E. Information at 306-667-6065.
Scariest House in Saskatoon: A free haunted house walk-through. Runs until Oct. 28 and Oct. 30,
6 to 9 p.m., at 1402 Fifth Ave. N. Information on Facebook.
Terror in the Trees: Wander through the graveyard and follow the screams of horror, if you dare. Oct. 28 and 31, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. full terror; and Oct. 28, noon to 3 p.m. scare-free for kids, 23 km south of Saskatoon at the corner of Hwy 60 and Churchill Ave. Admission by donation at the door. Information and precise location on Facebook.
Corn Maze: An eight-acre maze with games and draws. A night maze will run Oct. 28 and 31. Runs until Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 at the Italian Cultural & Recreational Centre, corner of Hwy 7 and Cedar Villa Road. Admission $8 to $10 at the entrance. Information at saskatoonicc.com. Dutch Growers Pumpkin Maze: Suitable for ages three to nine. Explore a maze created from straw bales. All shapes and sizes of pumpkins are hidden within the maze. Runs until Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Dutch Growers, 685 Reid Rd. Admission is free.
Berry Barn Haunted House: The haunted house runs alongside their pumpkin patch. Until Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, at the Berry Barn on Valley Road. Admission is $5 to $10. Proceeds go to the SPCA. Information at berrybarn.ca or Facebook.
Nightmare Avenue: A walkthrough haunt. Runs Fridays and Saturdays, 7 to 10 p.m., until Oct. 31 at 406 113th St. Admission is free and donations are accepted to split between maintenance and the Children’s Hospital. Hampton Village Haunted House of Horrors: A haunted house walk- through. Runs until Oct. 31 at 3259 McClocklin Rd. Admission is free and donations are accepted for playground and school fundraisers. Information on Facebook.
Haunt on Neatby: A haunted house walk-through. Runs until Oct. 31 at 186 Neatby Cres. Admission is free and donations are accepted for a neighbourhood school fundraiser. Hours and information at google.com/maps.
Winston’s Samhain Frightfest: Two levels of spookiness. Will you run into Legendary Murderous Mary? Runs until Nov. 1 at Winston’s English Pub, 243 21st St. E. A 19+ event. Information on Facebook.
SUNDAY, OCT. 29
Boo Brunch and Magic Show: With Boo-berry pancakes, a magic show with magician Richy Roy, a costume parade, story time and pumpkin carving. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m., at Prairie Ink Restaurant in McNally Robinson,
3130 Eighth St. E. Tickets for the brunch are $15 and reservations are required. Call 306-955-3579. The entertainment is free. Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience: The medium brings her talents to Saskatoon, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., at SaskTel Centre. Tickets $39.75 to $89.75; available at 306-938-7800, ticketmaster.ca.
Halloween Scary Movie Night: A few scary movies to wind up the Halloween weekend. Oct. 29, 8 p.m., at Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. A 19+ event. Information on Facebook.
MONDAY, OCT. 30
Singing with Sylvia: Halloween Howl: Interactive children’s entertainment with Sylvia Chave. With a family glowstick party at the evening show. Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Tickets $8 to $10; available at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca or at the door.
Boo Town: A family event. Featuring Off the Cuff Improv, Halloween games, spooky stories, a wagon ride and Boo Town’s Halloween Mystery. Costumes are encouraged. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Boom Town at the Western Development Museum. Regular admission $4 to $10 at the door.
TUESDAY, OCT. 31
Undead Lock & Key Halloween Party: Hosted by Do Sask. Entertainment, speed dating, lock and key game, and prizes. Costumes are encouraged. Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Hose & Hydrant, 612 11th St. E. An event for anyone ages 24-44, single or attached. Tickets $30 to $40; available at eventbrite.ca. The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Stuck in a storm with a flat tire, Brad and Janet discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. With audience participation. Costumes and props are encouraged. Oct. 31, 8 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Tickets $14; available at 306-652-6556, broadwaytheatre. ca. Props list at rockyhorror.com. Halloween Sideshow & Burlesque Party: Hosted by New Jacobin Club. Entertainment and costume contests. Featuring SteampunkFunk Bizarre, Menagerie Burlesque Company members and The Underground Gothic Industrial Dance Party. Oct. 31, 8 p.m., at Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Information on Facebook.
Halloween Open Stage: Featuring Parab Poet & The Hip Hop Hippes, Aha Shake, Sammy Folkersen and Five Alarm Chili. With costume prizes and an open stage from 10 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31, 9 p.m. at Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Tickets $10; available at myshowpass.com.