Halloween In Raven Country

Halloween has arrived, and there is lots going on in the region, aside from all the trick or treaters hitting the streets tonight.

Things are getting underway this afternoon in downtown Campbell River with games and trick or treating at local businesses along Shoppers Row from 3pm to 530pm.

There will be prizes for the best costumes in age groups from 2 years to 12 years old. The judging ceremony will take place in Spirit Square starting at 5:15 p.m.

The annual Halloween Fireworks event, sponsored by the Willow Point Firefighters Association and supported by the City Fire Department, starts at 8pm at the Sportsplex.

Courtenay residents are encouraged to start off in Downtown Courtenay at 4 p.m. for the Trick or Treat Parade at businesses on 4th, 5th and 6th streets.

The Halloween party runs from 5pm to 7pm at the Lewis Centre.

The LINC Youth Centre’s Haunted House will also be open from 6pm to 8pm geared towards younger children and those who are more easily frightened.

The Downtown Comox Halloween Costume Parade is also happening.

The annual event brings about 800 kids and their families to gather in Downtown Comox to trick-or-treat at local businesses.

Events are happening from 330pm to 53pm with road closures in place along Comox Avenue, from Port Augusta to Nordin Street, between 2 - 8 p.m.

Comox Fire Rescue will be serving up free hotdogs after the parade, while supplies last, at the fire hall.

Cumberland residents are invited to gather at 4:00pm in front of the Cumberland Cultural Center before heading out at 4:10pm ‘en masse’ for the Hallow’s Eve Parade and big Halloween dance off at 5:00pm in front of Moons Records.