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Eerie Events and Frightfully Fun Activities in Mississauga this Halloween

City services | October 26, 2015

There is no shortage of ways to celebrate Halloween in Mississauga this week. With Halloween-themed programs, events and activities taking place across the City, there is something spooktacular for everyone to enjoy.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Cycling: Event details – Mississaugacycling.ca
3rd Annual Haunted Halloween Bike Ride at Eden Cemetery – A Halloween-themed community bike ride.
2830 Derry Rd. W., Mississauga
All ages
Free (Registration required)
7 p.m. (bike helmets are mandatory)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Halloween Horror at Erin Meadows Library – Games, crafts, snacks and a scary movie night.
2800 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga
13 to 18 years old
Free
5 to 9 p.m

Recreation: Event details – Mississauga.ca/recreation
Halloween Fun Skate at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre – Spooky Halloween themed skate.
1500 Gulleden Dr., Mississauga
All ages (Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume)
Regular admission
7:15 to 8:45 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
Mississauga Celebration Square: Event details – Mississaugacelebrationsquare.ca
Halloween Monster Mash at Celebration Square – Enjoy a spooktacular dance party with DJ Floz and Ki-Motion and participate in a Masquerade Costume Parade. Trick-or-treat, enjoy free crafts, face painting, ping pong and giant play blocks.
300 City Centre Dr., Mississauga
Children (3+)
Free
Noon to 3 p.m.

Museums: Event details – ActiveMississauga.ca (search: Halloween Thrills and Chills)
Halloween Thrills and Chills at Benares Museum – Dress up, play games, learn your fortune and prepare an apple treat.
1620 Orr Rd., Mississauga
5 to 8 years old
$23.50 – registration is required
1 to 3 p.m.

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Horror Movie Fest at Central Library in the Noel Ryan Auditorium

301 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Mississauga
Adults (14+)
Free
o The Addams Family: 2 p.m.
o Beetlejuice: 4 p.m.
o The Others: 6 p.m.
o The Haunting: 8 p.m.
o The Ring: 10 p.m.
o The Shining: midnight

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Teen Advisory Group Halloween Craft at Mississauga Valley Library
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
All ages
Free
11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Halloween Story time at Select Mississauga Libraries
Children (5+)
Free
1/2 hour
o Malton Library (3540 Morning Star Dr., Mississauga)  1 to 1:30 p.m.
o Mississauga Valley Library (1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd., Mississauga): 10:30 to 11 a.m.
o South Common Library (2233 South Millway, Mississauga): 2 to 2:30 p.m.
o Central Library (301 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Mississauga): 2 to 2:30 p.m.  

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Halloween Activities at Burnhamthorpe Library
3650 Dixie Rd., Mississauga
Children (6+)
$2
2 to 3 p.m.

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Make Your Own Halloween Mask and Costume Parade at Cooksville Library
3024 Hurontario St. #212, Mississauga
Children (6+)
$2
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.  (Make your own mask)
11:30 to 11:45 a.m.   (Costume Parade)

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
Halloween Haunted House at Lakeview Library
1110 Atwater Ave., Mississauga
All ages
Free
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Parks & Forestry: Event details – Onemilliontrees.ca
Trick or Trees Tree Planting at Richard Jones Park (bring your own shovel)
81 Whitchurch Mews, Mississauga
All ages
Free – registration is required
9 a.m. to noon

Recreation: Event details – Mississauga.ca/recreation
Swamp Monster Swim & Spooktacular at Erin Meadows Community Centre
2800 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga
All ages
$15 (both events)
1:35 to 3 p.m. (Swamp swim)
3 to 7 p.m. (Spooktacular – movie and activities)

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