Word has it there’s an evening of ghoulish delight on deck for this weekend. Whether you’re living it up with friends or snapping photos of your little ones in costume, be sure to have fun and be safe (and try not to eat all the candy in one sitting).
Friday, Oct. 30
BOO-TCAMP CLASS
Get fit while getting in the Halloween spirit at Coquitlam’s super spooky bootcamp class at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). Wear your costume for a chance to win prizes. The class runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Visit www.coquitlam.ca for more info.
BOOGY DOWN
Howl the night away at a youth dance tonight at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Be sure to purchase a ticket in advance ($7 or $10 at the door) at www.signmeup.ca or call 604-469-4556 or 604-469-4561, and don’t forget to show your Go Card at the door. Visit www.portmoody.ca for full details, including important info for parents.
PUMPKIN PARTY
Riverside Community Church (1477 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo) hosts a Pumpkin Party from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be games, prizes, a concession stand and, to cap it all off, the beloved Charlie Brown in The Great Pumpkin. Visit www.riversidecommunitychurch.ca.
Saturday, Oct. 31
PERFECT GEOMETRY
Vancouver painter Laurie Papou launches her exhibit Perfect Geometry at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) today, with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Papou’s collection of six oil paintings on wood features highly detailed cross-sections of trees felled in Stanley Park during the 2006 windstorm, and intricate depictions of the irises of each of the artist’s family members. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
SPOOKY FUN ON TAP
Moody Ales (2601 Murray St., PoMo) throws open its doors for a Halloween party for the whole family. Enter the kids’ and adults’ costume contests, battle it out for best pumpkin carving, enjoy spooky tunes and nosh on tasty fare from the food truck outside, all while enjoying some groovy Halloween music. And, of course, there just might be some pumpkin spice brew to enjoy as well. Pumpkin judging (drop off your carved pumpkin before 1 p.m.) is at 2 p.m. and costume judging is at 3 p.m.
JAZZ-TASTIC
If trick-or-treating isn’t in your plans this Saturday night then join Jamie and Anthony of jazz band Clavinova Nights for dinner and dancing at Rodos Mediterranean Grille (221 Ioco Rd., PoMo) at 7:30 p.m. The band, which took first prize at the 2015 Tri-Cities Got Talent show during Golden Spike Days, will be making their restaurant debut and promise everything from the jazz greats like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles to today’s stars like Michael Bublé. Visit www.facebook.com/clavinovanights or rodoskouzina.ca for more information.
HALLOWEEN SALSA
Spice up the spookiest night of the year at the salsa and Latin dance party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Learn some new salsa moves in a lesson with Alberto and Teresa at 8 p.m., followed by a great night of dancing to authentic Latin music. No partner or experience required, costumes are welcomed. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for info.
Sunday, Nov. 1
FREE SWIM
If you polished off the rest of the Halloween candy last night and are looking for a way to burn a few calories, or if you just want to have fun with the whole family — for free — head to the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo) for a Westminster Savings free swim from 1 to 3 p.m.
