Who’s ready to start celebrating Halloween early? This week there are tons of events happening all over the Eastern Region of Manitoba. Check out one (or all) of the Halloween activities happening all week long or try out the many classes, programs and workshops.

Nature Detectives Preschool Programs

October 23 – Birds Hill Provincial Park

Have your kids become Nature Detectives and enjoy fun games, crafts, songs and a healthy snack while learning more about the outdoors and discover the animals and plants that call Birds Hill Provincial Park their home.

Whiteshell Knowledge and Wisdom Workshop

October 22 – Lac du Bonnet Centennial School Library – Lac du Bonnet

Join Diane from Whiteshell Knowledge and Wisdom for this incredibly informational workshop on rich Indigenous culture.

Learn about Indigenous Matrilineal Societies, Woman, The Land and the Water, and about the Sky Woman – Creation Story of the Whiteshell.

Spirits on 406

October 24 to 26 – Elma Community Centre – Elma

Spirits on 406 is back! The great part about this event is that it has both a family-friendly section and a terrifying haunted house for those who are ready to face their fears.

From October 24 to October 26, children of all ages can go on a scavenger hunt while exploring the creepy Shack in the Back. For those who are ready for a challenge, on October 25 and 26, you have a chance to experience the most twisted Halloween theme yet . . . Christmas. Try to find your way out of the haunted Christmas house as Santa Claus, Rudolph and all your favourite Christmas characters turn into your worst nightmare.

P.D. Day Camp: Halloween Spooktacular Party

October 25 – St. John’s Heritage Church & Arts Centre

St. John’s Heritage Church & Arts Centre will be hosting a Halloween Spooktacular Pary Day Camp. Their arts and crafts for the day will include carving pumpkins and creating mason jar lanterns that will be taken home at the end of camp. In the afternoon, you get to dress up in your Halloween costumes and enjoy various party games and activities.

Bat Box Building Workshop

October 26 – Birds Hill Provincial Park

Can’t get enough bats? Discover more about these fascinating creatures at this family-friendly workshop – Bat Box Building Workshop. Each family will get to make their own bat box to take home or hang in the park, providing bats with much-needed habitat to combat white-nose syndrome.

Lac du Bonnet Trunk or Treat

October 26 – Leslie Park – Lac du Bonnet

A Trunk or Treat is a Halloween Trick or Treat event with a twist! People decorate the trunks of their cars and show up at a designated spot, and kids dress up and “trick or treat” trunk to trunk.

There’s more than just treats too. There will be tons of games for everyone to enjoy, prizes, hot chocolate and hot apple cider and best of all – the Lion’s Club Pac Man Maze

More Eastman Greatness

You don’t have to be a local to take part in one of these great community events. Stop on in, try something new, and make some great friends!

October 21 – Mature Adult Exercise – Lac du Bonnet

October 21 – Yoga with Fran – Lac du Bonnet

October 22 – Fall Colours Great Trail Hike – Pinawa

October 23 – Young Living Presents “Thieves Make & Take” – Beausejour

October 23 & 24 – Grief Journey: An Indigenous Perspective – Anola

October 24 – 40/30/20 – Lac du Bonnet

October 24 – Networking Mix & Mingle – Beausejour

October 24 – Movie Days! – Lac du Bonnet

October 25 – October Retreat in Pinawa – Pinawa

October 25 – Polaris Back To Snow Event – Beausejour

October 25 – Cindy’s Tiber River – Beausejour

October 25 – Door Mat DIY – Beausejour

October 25 – Movie Night – Niverville

October 26 – Halloween Breakfast & Dance – Sprague

October 26 – Southeast Farmer’s Market – South Junction

October 26 – Chalk Couture Sign Workshop – Landmark

October 26 – Halloween Party – Pine Falls

October 26 – Lotions and Potions – Anola

October 26 – Pinawa SPOOKtacular Event – Pinawa

October 26 – Halloween Kid’s Party – Richer

October 26 – Wolf Howl Hike – Whiteshell Provincial Park

October 26 – Community Halloween Social – Vita

October 26 – Movie Days! – Lac du Bonnet

October 27 – Dream Catchers Class – Anola

October 27 – Women’s Sweatlodge – Anola