Have a ‘frightening’ good time with Vaughan!
Register now for kid-friendly Halloween programs and activities
It’s time for little goblins and ghouls to gather for Halloween fun! The City of Vaughan is offering an exciting lineup of themed workshops for kids to celebrate the season. Registration is underway, so take a look at some of the programs available this month, which can be found in the Events and Workshops section of the Fall Recreation eGuide.
Here are a few highlights:
Halloween 'Screams in a Box' Film Making (for ages nine to 14 years old)
This workshop is delivered in partnership with Film Camp in a Box. Under the guidance of a master filmmaker, and using the latest digital gear, young filmmakers will write, direct, act, film and edit a scary short film. The result? A spine-tingling blockbuster to terrify your family and friends this Halloween! All movies created by students will be made available for download at the end of the workshop and automatically entered into the ‘Screams in a Box’ competition – an annual youth scary film challenge and festival held in November.
- Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct.19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.)
Rec Swim Spooktacular (for all ages)
Get soaked spooky style at a Halloween-themed recreational swim. Enjoy frightfully fun activities and ghoulish games — all in support of RecAssist. Registration begins Oct. 19.
- Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)
- Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)
- Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm at Carville Community Centre (655 Thomas Cook Ave.)
Rec Skate Spooktacular (for all ages)
Get spooky on skates at our Halloween-themed recreational skate! Enjoy frightfully fun music and get your skate on — all in support of RecAssist. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are highly recommended for new skaters and children under 8 years of age. Hockey sticks, pucks and nets are not permitted.
- Saturday Oct. 26, from 2:05 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.)
Halloween Pyjama Party (for ages two to eight years old)
Get ready to celebrate Halloween! Wear your coziest pyjamas or favourite Halloween costume, bring a stuffed pal and join us for PJ Palooza – a one-hour interactive show filled with stories, dancing, sing-alongs and laughter. Participants aged two and older require a ticket.
- Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Playhouse Theatre (1000 New Westminster Dr.)
Glow-in-the-Dark Zombie Zumba (for ages over 10)
Dance if you dare for a good cause! Join us for an evening filled with glow-in-the-dark fun. Costumes are optional but encouraged (fall festive colours also welcome). All proceeds will be donated to RecAssist, the City’s fee-assistance program.
- Monday Oct. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.)
Paint Your Own Pottery (for all ages)
This workshop is delivered in partnership with Mess For Fun. Ready to get creative? Design and paint your own unique pottery piece, then leave it with us to glaze and fire in a kiln. Pick up your finished masterpiece the following week. Each workshop includes one themed pottery piece and all supplies. Children aged three to six must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Saturday, Oct. 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.) – Spooky Halloween Collection
- Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 2 p.m. at North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.) – Spooky Halloween Collection
- Sunday, Oct. 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.) – Spooky Pet Bowls
P.A. Day fun
Do your kids have plans for the upcoming P.A. Day on Friday, Oct. 24? Let your kids aged three to 14 years old get hauntingly creative with us! Sign up for the Halloween-themed “Paint Your Own Pottery” P.A. Day at Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.), decorate your own pumpkin and soak up the Halloween spirit.
To learn more about our Halloween-themed events, check out the Events and Workshops section of the Fall Recreation eGuide. Register online at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
If you require assistance creating an online PerfectMind registration account, call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281, email rec@vaughan.ca or watch this short informational video. View the full listing of programs in the Fall Recreation eGuide at vaughan.ca/recreation.
About RecAssist
RecAssist is the City of Vaughan’s fee assistance program, designed to ensure residents of all incomes can participate in active-living opportunities and experiences. Qualified recipients receive financial support to participate in a wide range of recreation programs at community centres and other City facilities across Vaughan. RecAssist is exclusively supported through fundraisers and generous donations. Availability of funding is subject to change. For information about making a donation or applying for RecAssist, visit vaughan.ca/RecAssist, email rec@vaughan.ca or call 905-832‑2281.
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