NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF ST. MARYS
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Saturday, Oct. 26 is set to be a frightfully fantastic day in Spooktacular St. Marys, bursting with activities and spooky delights for goblins and ghouls of all ages from 8 a.m. to noon.
The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. at the St. Marys Farmers’ Market, located at the north end of Milt Dunnell Field. Snap a picture in your costume with a photo opportunity from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Photo cost is by donation with funds raised going to the St. Marys’ Salvation Army Food Bank. Don’t miss out on the final outdoor market of the season.
The St. Marys Museum is hosting two Cemetery Walking Tours at the St. Marys Cemetery at noon and 2 p.m. Attendees can expect a brief history of St. Marys cemeteries, a walk through the cemetery highlighting unique and significant graves, and a tutorial on how to research your own ancestors using cemetery resources. The cost of the tour is $10 per person; pre-registration is required by contacting the museum at [email protected] or 519-284-3556.
Four-legged friends are invited to take part in the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Those wishing to participate are asked to review the guidelines online and arrive outside Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. Participants and pets will walk down the sidewalk to Water St. and back up to Town Hall for treat bags and pet costume prizes, sponsored by Pet Valu St. Marys and Kristine Tanner, Peak Select Realty Inc. Brokerage. There will also be a fantastic photo opportunity to capture an unforgettable moment with your costumed furry friend!
Dress up the whole family and trick-or-treat at downtown businesses. Show off your costumes to merchants who will be handing out candy from 10 a.m. to noon. Look for the Halloween decal in the window of participating downtown businesses. The St. Marys Public Library will also be handing out candy and collecting donations for the community pantry.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary season of St. Marys Community Players’ and get tickets to a matinee performance of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’, a musical comedy directed by Gord Hardcastle. The 2 p.m. show takes place at the Town Hall Auditorium. Visit www.stmaryscommunityplayers.ca for tickets and more information.
For more information on Spooktacular St. Marys, visit www.discoverstmarys.ca/halloween and follow the Town of St. Marys’ Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates.
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