The election may be over, but more horror awaits

Halloween | by Gregory Beatty

As if the six-week federal election campaign wasn’t scary enough, now we have to deal with Halloween. Oh well, here are some orange-and-black themed activities to further curdle your blood and freak you out. And for thrills and chills of a cinematic variety, remember to check out Shane’s movie listings. /Gregory Beatty

Thursday 24

KIDS FUN ZONE This event includes a Halloween-themed obstacle course and other activities. Berry Barn, Oct. 24-31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Family admission $10, proceeds go to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. See berrybarn.ca.

PUMPKIN MAZE This maze is suitable for young children (with parental accompaniment). Dutch Growers (1818 Central Ave.), Oct. 24-30. Free admission. See dutchgrowers.com.

HALLOWEEN MOVIE TRIVIA This event is open to teams and individuals. Revolve Café, 7:30 p.m.

Friday 25

RIVERSDALE SILENT CLASSICS SERIES Screening is the 1922 Danish horror film Häxan (or Witchcraft Through the Ages) with an original score performed live by The Garrys. Roxy Theatre, 8:30 p.m. See rainbowcinemas.ca.

FRIDAY NIGHT FREAK SHOW This Halloween-style variety show includes comedy, burlesque, spoken word, music, theatre, puppets and dance party. Capitol Music Club, show at 8:30 p.m. Proceeds support Live Five Theatre’s upcoming production Girl in the Box.

GANBATTE HALLOWEEN STEAK NIGHT Includes a meal and costume contest, with proceeds to support the 2020 anime festival. Bridges Ale House, doors at 5 p.m., meal at 7 p.m. See ganbatte.ca.

SUPERHERO CORN MAZE This family-friendly maze runs is holding special Scary Nights on Oct. 25-26 and Oct. 31 from 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre. See saskatoonicc.com or call 306-717-5650.

PEEK A BOO This Halloween-themed show is presented by Rosebud Burlesque Company with special guest performers. 224 25th St. W., Oct. 25-26, show at 9 p.m. 19+ See rosebudburlesque.com.

TERROR IN THE TREES This haunted house is in a private home at Vanscoy, and has low-scare and high-scare options with day-time and night-time hours. Oct. 25-27 and 31. Admission by donation.

HALLOWEEN PARTY This family-friendly party is being held at Martensville Athletic Pavilion, 6-8 p.m. See martensville.ca.

HALLOWEEN BASH This event includes a costume contest and music by DJ Jacob North. Field House, doors at 8 p.m.

ZOMBIE LASER TAG & HAUNTED HOUSE This gaming activity is appropriate for kids 12+. Prairie Jurassic Fun Centre, Oct. 25-Nov. 3. See prairiejurassic.ca.

Saturday 26

HANDS-ON HISTORY SATURDAY CRAFTERNOONS This free drop-in program is geared to children 4-10 with a story and craft activity. Today’s story is King Lycaon: The First Werewolf and the craft is Werewolf Mask. Museum of Antiquities, 2-4 p.m. See usask.ca or call 306-966-781.

SCARIEST IMPROV SHOW EVER! This Halloween-themed show is presented by USask Improv. Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, show at 7:30 p.m.

HAUNTED MANSION HALLOWEEN PARTY This dance party will see the bar transformed into a haunted mansion. Pink Nightclub.

VAMPIRE BEAT This Blackflash magazine fundraiser includes music by Cacophonous Bubblegum, Señorita Misteriosa and 911 Turbo. PAVED Arts, 9 p.m. See blackflash.ca.

Music:

HALLOWEEN PARTY featuring Five on the Side at Dakota Dunes Casino. See dakotadunescasino.com.

HALLOWEEN FOR HUMANITY 8 featuring Screeching Weasel (members of Good Enough), The Distillers (Xembryos & Mr Awesome), The Melvins (Sex Geckos & Sunny Day Encore), Souxsie & the Banshees (Chunder Buffet & Hex Beat), Primus (Long & McQuade staffers) and Gilbert Gottfreid (Fabian Dray) at Black Cat Tavern. Proceeds to Saskatoon safe injection sites.

HALLOWEEN MONSTER BASH This dance features a live band t.b.a. Nutana Legion, doors at 7 p.m. See nutanalegion.com.

FRIGHT NIGHT with Flatland Funk, Celtic, Jamgo, Michelle C, Stvnk Face and VBRTR at Coors Event Centre, doors at 9 p.m. 19+

CIRQUE DU FREAK featuring circus-style acts and a DJ dance party with Toast, Jonny Love Drunk, S’Moore, Chevy Daly and ChrispBeats at ACT Arena (107-105th St.), doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday 27

BOO BRUNCH! This child-friendly event includes a meal and playtime. Prairie Ink Restaurant, 9:30 a.m. $10. Tickets at mcnallyrobinson.com.

BOO AT THE ZOO This Halloween party is hosted by Nutrien Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon Forestry Farm, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission by donation. See nutrienchildrensfestival.com.

HALLOWEEN BONANZA This child-focussed outdoor adventure is hosted by Fairy Door Tours. Kinsmen Park, 1:30 and 3 p.m. See sk.fairydoortours.com.

ESCAPE CANCER This Halloween-themed escape room experience is co-hosted by Escape Manor and Canadian Cancer Society with proceeds to support cancer research. 245 2nd Ave. S., noon-8 p.m. See convio.cancer.ca/goto/EscapeCancer.

THE HAUNTED GARDEN This Halloween-themed party is hosted by Enchanted Garden Character Co., and is appropriate for children six and up. 1320 8th St. E., 6-8 p.m. See theenchantedgardencc.ca.

OPEN MIC (SPOOKY EDITION) Hosted by Dylan Evans and costumes are encouraged. Black Cat Tavern, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 28

HALLOWEEN HOWL Family-friendly Halloween celebration with games, crafts and refreshments. German Cultural Centre, 4:30-8:30 p.m. 306-244-6869.

ALL OR NOTHING HALLOWEEN SPECIAL This party includes a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. OutSaskatoon (213 Ave. C S.), 7 p.m.

TUESDAY 29

GHOST TOURS This event is hosted by Diefenbaker Centre, and includes a tour of sites on the University of Saskatchewan campus that are reputed to be haunted. Children 12 and under require parental consent to attend. Oct. 29-31, and Nov. 1-2 from 7-8:30 p.m. See usask.ca/diefenbaker.

WEDNESDAY 30

TIME FOR TODDLERS This child friendly party is hosted Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Players. Costumes welcome. Albert Community Centre, 9:30 and 11 a.m. See saskatoonsymphony.org.

BOO TOWN This Halloween-themed event promises scary fun for the whole family, with games, stories, special treats and a costume photo booth. Costumes are encouraged. Western Development Museum, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Regular admission. See wdm.ca.

A NIGHTMARE ON CARTWRIGHT STREET This costume party and interactive murder mystery is hosted by Mini Fridge Theatre. German Cultural Centre, doors at 7 p.m. Tickets at 306-986-4045.

Music:

HALLOWEEN HOWL Concert by children’s entertainer Sylvia Chave. The Refinery, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8 advance, $10 door, under 2 free. See ontheboards.ca.

DISNEY KARAOKE with host Celeste Nicholson at Capitol Music Club, 9 p.m. Costumes encouraged.

THURSDAY 31

HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL This party includes a costume contest, dancing and other entertainment. Park Town Hotel, doors at 7 p.m. See parktownhotel.com.

SUPER SPOOKY TRIVIA Tonight’s topic: Halloween. Louis’, 8-10 p.m.

WHIPPLASH HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR This Halloween party is hosted by Iona Whipp. Pink Nightclub, 10 p.m.

Music:

HALLOWEEN I featuring an early Rocky Horror Punk Show with Johnny 2 Fingers & the Deformities and ChronoBot. Capitol Music Club, 8-11 p.m.

MOVE THE CROWD HALLOWEEN EDITION with DJs Vekked, Charly Hustle and Chris Cole at Capitol Music Club, 11 p.m.

FRIGHT NIGHT MONSTER MASH: NIGHT OF THE COSTUME FREAKS with FMC, Killjoy, Skylar Tizzard and Flippin’ Tapes at Black Cat Tavern, doors at 8 p.m.

FRIDAY 1

DÌA DE LOS MEURTAS! (DAY OF THE DEAD) This Halloween party is modeled after the Mexican festival. Pink Nightclub, 9 p.m.

Music:

ROCK 102’S HALLOWEEN HOWLER with Hadlen Magic and Hypnotism, DJ Monster Mash and live music t.b.a. at Coors Event Centre. See coorseventcentre.com.

SATURDAY 2

Music:

A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS with Notes, Klawsz, Razrwirez, Footwurk, S’moore and Moodi at Coors Event Centre. See coorseventcentre.com.