Aboyne, Ont. – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several events this month to celebrate Halloween:
- Murder Mystery Nights (ages 14+), October 24 and 24 from 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Unleash your detective skills for this live theatrical performance, complete with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. There are two types of tickets: an alcoholic drink ticket is $50 plus HST, and a non-alcoholic drink ticket is $40 plus HST. - Cemetery Tours (ages 14+), October 18, 19, 25 and 26, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Explore the burial sites of the former “Poor House.” Tickets are $15 per person plus HST. - Hallow’Tots Party, October 31, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
All little ghouls and goblins are invited! The event is perfect for children under five. There will be crafts, games, stories and trick-or-treating. Pre-registration is required, and admission is by donation. - Pumpkin Walk, November 1, 7:00 pm
Show off your Jack O’Lanterns at this annual event. Bring your carved pumpkins to the museum between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. At dusk, pumpkins will be lit for one last show. Pre-registration is not required, and admission is by donation.
“Halloween is one of our favourite times at the WCMA,” said Emily Peters, Museum Programming Supervisor. “Whether you’re joining us for the first time or continuing a beloved tradition, we’re thrilled to be your destination for Halloween fun in Wellington County!”
For more information about Halloween at the WCMA, to purchase tickets or to pre-register for an event, visit www.wellington.ca/museum.
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Media Contact:
Emily Peters, Museum Programming Supervisor
T: 519.846.0916 x 5233
Email emilype@wellington.ca