Gaetz Lakes Gourd & Glow: Halloween Family Fun

Join them for an exciting evening of Halloween fun! Arrive any time between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. to begin your family adventure at their (mostly indoor) activity stations: gourd carving, spooky science, marshmallow roast, and more! Then, with your freshly-made gourd lantern in hand, depart from the Kerry Wood Nature Centre shortly before 7:00 p.m. for a guided Gourd Walk in the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary. They'll be joined on their Gourd Walk by a group of talented RDP Visual Arts students as they unveil an enormous, illuminated bat puppet they've created together over the past several weeks. Like their glowing gourd lanterns, this creature of the night will shine from within. Wear your family-friendly Halloween costume to compete for the title of best dressed and win a prize for your family! All ages welcome. Ages 2 & under FREE. Earlybird rate in effect until Oct 12, 2025: $7/person. Regular rate in effect Oct 13, 2025: $10/person. Pre-registration required.