Spooky season is officially upon us.
Whether you’re an adult primed for a good party, a kid donning your trick-or-treat finest or you fall somewhere in between, this year it seems Whistler’s Halloween offerings have something for everyone.
Halloween at Tapley’s Farm
Let’s start with a classic. Tapley’s Farm has been the centre of Halloween fun for Whistler’s tiny ghosts and goblins for the last 39 years. That means you probably know the drill by now: the neighbourhood will be closed to traffic starting at 4 p.m., with trick-or-treating set for 5:30 p.m.
There will be little parking, so hop on the free “Park and Spook” shuttle running between Tapley’s and Marketplace.
About 1,000 kids are expected, with fireworks set for 7:30 p.m.
Participants are simply asked to bring a cash or food donation for the Whistler Food Bank to drop off at the entrance of the neighbourhood.
And, if you’re reading this before Oct. 31, you can also help out the event by dropping off candy donations at collection boxes around town.
Family Halloween Party
The weekend before Halloween is fair game for all spooky events. Myrtle Philip Community School is hosting its Family Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium with costumes, dancing, and games.
Tickets are $25 for a family with one kid and $40 for a family with two or more kids. If you have an extra friend tagging along, their admission will cost $15.
All profits go towards Whistler’s elementary school PACs.
Get tickets here.
Cheakamus Zombie Walk
In the market to see some teeny tiny zombies roam around the Cheakamus neighbourhood?
Well, of course you are. Head down to Bayly Park on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. dressed in your favourite undead garb to enjoy some treats (you’re welcome to bring some to share too) and saunter around.
Family Pumpkin Carving
Have you carved your pumpkin yet?
Staff at the Whistler Public Library are inviting you into their space to slice and dice alongside other families (ages four and up).
Their event is set for Oct. 30 from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome. Sign up at [email protected].
Spooktacular Halloween
If you’re up for a little weekend trip in search of some Halloween fun, you might be interested in heading to the Britannia Mine Museum on Oct. 29 and 30 for Spooktacular Halloween: Treasures of the Deep.
The event is a “remix” of the mine’s regular underground tour with a spooky twist that includes a Sunken Machine Shop with a shipwreck, exploration of the seafloor, and the Terror Lab where you can assemble a real whale skeleton.
Pre-booking is suggested. Find out more here.
Surf rock Halloween party
Nothing says “spooky” like an indie surf-rock band, right?
OK, that might not be entirely true, but Surf Hat’s Halloween-themed show sounds like a good time.
Head to Pangea Pod Hotel on Friday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. for costumes, pumpkin carving and—duh—guitar solos.
Tickets are $16.93, here.
Go to the bar
At the risk of leaving anyone out, we’re phoning it in.
Nearly every bar and club in Whistler has some spooktacular plans starting on Friday, Oct. 28 and running straight through to Oct. 31.
Dress in your finest (or just, like, throw something together, if that’s your vibe), drink responsi-boo-ly, and have a good time.
