It's time to carve a pumpkin, pick out a scary costume and get ready for a week end of tricks and treats. There's a lot to do to celebrate Halloween in the Tri-Cities this weekend so be safe and have a happy Halloween.
TODAY: Friday, Oct . 28
RAVENS VS. PANTHERS
The 1-2 Terry Fox Ravens battle the 2-1 Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers of Cloverdale tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. at Percy Perry Stadium in a pivotal B.C. AAA senior high school football Eastern Conference league game. The Ravens are coming off a tough 21-7 loss last Saturday to the No. 1-ranked St. Thomas More Knights of Burnaby.
CMF Soccer
Coquitlam Metro-Ford takes on PCOV Sporting in a Vancouver Metro Soccer League men's Masters Premier division game at 8 p.m. at Cunnings Field in Coquitlam Town Centre Park.
Saturday, Oct. 29
THINK PINK
Grab your favorite pink outfit and head over to the Port Moody School of Dance (2625A Clarke St., Port Moody) for the Sweat for Breast-a-thon, part of the Breast Ever Team Series. Try out a free Zumba, BellyFit, Yoga, hip-hop or Zumbatonic class on Oct. 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit the The Breast Ever Team Series Facebook page.
ROCK OUT
Celebrate everything mineral at Rocktoberfest, the Port Moody Rock and Gem club's annual show. The event runs Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., Port Moody). Visit portmoodyrockclub.com for more information.
SPOOKY GARDEN
Enjoy free kid's activities, mini adult workshops, live music, and hot apple cider at the Inspiration garden Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids who come in costume will receive a prize. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden.
HERITAGE HALLOWEEN
Mackin House Museum hosts a Heritage Halloween this Saturday; from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. take in family friendly activities such as pumpkin carving, magic tricks, and crafts. Come dressed in your costume for treats and a chance to win a prize. Call 604-516-6151 or visit www.coquitlamheritage.ca for more information.
HALLOWEEN, EN FRANCAIS
Suited for the whole family, Place Maillardville Community Centre's Halloween Spooktacular, runs from from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The bilingual event features scary stories, crafts and cooperative games ideal for children aged 2 to 8. Cost is $5 per child, payment must be made in advance. To register, call 604-933-6146.
GROOVY, BABY
Groove the night away and raise money for Douglas College's student bursaries at A Class Act. Revisit the Super 70s with wine and beer sampling, live and silent auctions, and dancing to the live tribute band Drive, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Executive Plaza hotel and conference centre (405 North Rd., Coquitlam). Tickets cost $85 and can be reserved by calling 604-777-6176.
BLACK CATS
The 4-2-4 Port Moody Black Panthers skate against the 7-2-1 Delta Ice Hawks in a Pacific International Jr. B hockey league game at Port Moody Rec Complex, 7:45 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30
LAST CHANCE
Pick up some fall produce like beets, squash, apples and potatoes at the last Sunday Farmer's Market of the season. Bring the kids along for some trick-or-treating around the market, at the Dogwood Pavillion parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.makebakegrow for more information regarding the Coquitlam Farmer's markets.
CHILDREN'S BALL
Attention Superheroes, Princesses, and little monsters, you are invited to the the Red Robinson Show Theater (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) to attend the Royal Pumpkin Ball for an afternoon of theatre, magic, music and treats. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., tickets are available through Ticketmaster, $15 for adults, $10 for children under 10, with partial proceeds benefiting the Canadian Red Cross. Visit www.modernmintevents.com for more details.
FOR THE KIDS
Music teacher and kids' entertainer Yurgen Ilaender - aka Mr. I - will treat children aged two and up to a Halloween show. The event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) and includes Mr. I's Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories. Costumes are optional. Tickets at $7 can be bought by calling 604-664-1636 or at the Maillardville facility. For more information, visit www.placedesarts.ca.
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