ESTEVAN - Estevan will be a busy community in the days leading up to Halloween.
Some events have already happened, including the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum's (EAGM) miniature haunted house craft at the Estevan Public Youth Centre on Oct. 18, the Souris Valley Museum's annual Spooky Museum on Oct. 19, and art classes with witch and ghost crafts at the EAGM on Oct. 21.
But there are still more activities to choose from.
One of the most popular events of the season, the Trail of Terror organized by the Southern Plains Co-op, will take place at Rotary Hall and on the Preddy Trails of Woodlawn Regional Park on Oct. 25. The free family event includes spook stations and games for kids, tricks and treats, hot dogs, drinks and the decorated trails.
A sensory-sensitive and mobility-friendly version of the Trail of Terror will start at 4 p.m. Young families and those who want to experience a "less-scary" version of the trails will go through at 5 p.m. After a break to change the decorations, the full version of the trail will be at 6:30 p.m., with zombies, clowns, ghosts and other scary creatures to be found.
Additional events will be happening on Oct. 26. The second annual Spooktacular Treats for All will happen at noon at the Estevan Leisure Centre's multipurpose room. The accessible trick-or-treating experience will be filled with treats, sensory-friendly activities and fun for families.
Participating organizations include Souris Family Pharmacy, South East Eyecare Ltd., Rotary Club of Estevan, Estevan Kinsmen Club, Estevan Area Literacy Group, the Southeast College's Estevan campus, Souris Valley Museum, Souris Valley Theatre, Special Olympics Estevan, Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre, United Way Estevan and Tourism Estevan.
Also on Oct. 26, the Estevan Public Youth Centre will have a Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will have a Halloween Karaoke Party at 8 p.m. and the Black Grasshopper will host a 1950's-themed Halloween Bash, also at 8 p.m.
The Estevan Public Library has been hosting a number of events leading up to Halloween. There will be a murder mystery-inspired escape room for teens and adults, happening on Oct. 29-31.
Participants are tasked with helping the Bookish Bureau of Protection to solve the murder of renowned author Jon O'Hare within an hour.
Halloween at the Library will take place on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m.
Spruce Ridge School will host a haunted house on Oct. 30, starting at 6:30 p.m., and the Eerie Affinity: A Night of Fright haunted house will be Oct. 31 at Affinity Place.
For Eerie Affinity, younger children will go through at 6:30 p.m., and older youths get their turn at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be a non-perishable donation to the Estevan Salvation Army's food bank.
