How are you all feeling about Halloween this year? Our kids are a bit older so thankfully we don’t have super disappointed ghosts and goblins. I know lots of neighbours are getting creative with things like scavenger hunts, backyard pumpkin carving and mini Halloween parades. We are still looking to have some fun as a family but it’ll be a quiet one for us.
What traditions do you normally have around Halloween? I think when we were kids Halloween was not a “season” just one day of frenzied fun. The one thing for sure about this spooky day, is that the west-end does it right.
How proud are we all of our favourite local plumber Geoff Burke? His candy chute project was big news last week and sadly won’t be put to great use this year. However, he raised $24,157.00 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. If you have some change to spare (since we didn’t buy candy to give out this year) maybe donate a few dollars to push him over the $25,000.00 mark!
As always, the house at Glenlake/Dorval is a must see. They have some new additions this year and it is SERIOUSLY creepy so may not be the best for the littles.
One of the most popular family events in our neighbourhood supporting a great cause is the St. Joe's Toronto West Halloween Fest. It takes place on Saturday October 31st from 10-11 am. This year, it will be virtual and has games, activities, treats and loads of entertainment too! The very talented Adam Growe is hosting this year so be sure to tune in. If you miss it, you can still make a donation here.
If you’d rather start your day with some fresh air and exercise than Eryl’s outdoor Yoga class in High Park might be the way to go. This $10 class is outside, accessible, socially distant and run with mindfulness in mind.
Sadly, my favourite part of Halloween is taking the kids to the Pumpkin Parade after the sugar rush settles down on the 1st of November each year. The city has decided to not give any permits for the pumpkin paraders this year so what shall we do with Jack? Any suggestions?
Happy Halloween everyone!
