Halloween is less than two weeks away and a number of Tri-City residents have erected or will be putting on spooky displays for the occasion. (Note that some of the displays are only open on select evenings.)
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• 51 Maple Dr.: Dave Hall’s display incorporates a large collection of materials and lighting effects that have been amassed over years of doing backyard haunted houses. But this year, everything is out front so drive by for a look. Additional audio and visual effects will be added Halloween gets closer.
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• 2988 Forestridge Pl.: Marlene Bilesky now has her Halloween lights on from 6:30 to 10 p.m. nightly. The display includes scary animatronics — plus monsters on Oct. 31. Donations are being collected to support Variety - The Children’s Charity.
• 3412 Don Moore Dr.: Chris Baker has made dozens of props— including flying ghosts and a horse-drawn hearse — for his annual Halloween display, open starting Oct. 21.
• 3108 Starlight Way: Jay Shaw has 10 actors in his haunt, which is open on Halloween from 6 to 9 p.m. Donations will be collected for the Pacific Family Autism Network.
• 443 Draycott St.: This annual family-friendly (wheelchair accessible) haunted house, open Oct. 20 to 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., is organized by Vickie Ayers. Entry is by donation for Variety — The Children’s Charity (bottles and cans will also be accepted for a bottle drive). Call 604-939-7419 for info.
• 2980 Cape Crt.: Sandy Olynyk has new props for his annual haunted house on the cul-de-sac, open Oct. 31 for the trick-or-treaters, 6 to 10 p.m. More than $10,000 worth of decorations. Proceeds to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
If you will be hosting a large Halloween display, email details and photos to [email protected].