Are your kids already dressing up in their Halloween duds at home or school?
There are a few community parties happening around town in the lead up to Oct. 31.
On Pro-D Day Friday, librarians at the City Centre branch of Coquitlam Public Library will transform some rooms for “Living Dead” activities.
At 2 p.m., middle and high school students of groups of two or more can solve puzzles to try to escape Room 127 before time runs out.
For kids aged eight and up, there will be candy prizes for the winners of the eyeball bounce and zombie target practice, starting at 3 p.m. in Room 137. At the same time, the 14A-rated movie Night of the Living Dead will roll next door, in Room 136. Bring your Go Card or another ID to get in. Call 604-554-7339.
Also on Friday, the Terry Fox Library will screen The Addams Family at 2 p.m. Call 604-927-7999.
Meanwhile, on Saturday afternoon, the city of Port Coquitlam gets into the spirit with swimming, games and a haunted house at Hyde Creek recreation centre. Register via experienceit.ca.
And on Sunday, toddlers aged two and up — and their parents — can suit up for Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories concert. The show, which coincides with Place des Arts’ next Family Day at PdA, runs from 3 to 3:50 p.m. Tickets for the entertainment are $7 for general seating. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
Next week, the Terry Fox Library treats kids to spooky stories and Halloween fun on Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Call 604-927-7999.
Meanwhile, adults can also enjoy ghostly tales from Port Coquitlam author Robert Belyk and historian Bryan Ness. Their talk runs on Thursday at the Terry Fox Library at 7 p.m. Call 604-927-7999 to save a spot.
