For the very first time, Chase is casting its spell and transforming into the Shuswap’s Halloween town.
From October 24 to November 1, the community will come alive with nine nights of tricks, treats, and frightful fun.
Nine Nights of Frights and Fun!
Get ready for a week packed with spooky spectacles: join in the Monster March, drift across the lake in the Witches Paddle, brave the Pumpkin Patch Maze After Dark, and dance the night away at glowing Halloween parties. From pancake breakfasts to potion-making, there’s magic brewing for all ages.
We’re summoning the community to join in helping us pull the festivities together:
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Register for the Monster March parade and be part of the opening night spectacle.
- Submit your spooky short film by October 22 for the Homemade Horror Film Screening.
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Donate Halloween decorations or drop off your broken/torn teddy bears at the Visitor Centre to help bring our frightful festivities to life.
- Visit Pete Murray’s Pumpkin Patch during October to pick that perfect pumpkin for carving and to complete the Corn Maze.
- Enter the Halloweek Colouring Contest, designed by local youth artist Dez Loring. Download the sheet here or pick up a copy at Pete’s Pizza.
- Throughout October, donate or pick up a children’s Halloween Costume through the Haldane PAC Costume Swap hosted at the Chase Library.
- Add your decorated house or business to the directory that will be published on October 31st in the Sunflower for haunted places to check out!
This is just the beginning!
Our vision is for Chase to become the Shuswap’s ultimate Halloween Haunt, where families, visitors, and Halloween-lovers return year after year.
Dare to scroll down for the full Halloweek schedule… if you’re brave enough.
Monster March
Friday, October 24, 6pm
PharmaChoice parking lot to Willson Park
Dress up in your favourite costume and join the community parade down Shuswap Avenue. Walk, roll, decorate your bike, golf cart, or vehicle, or even put together a group routine.
Please register to help us with coordinating the line up. Participants are asked to begin assembling at 5:30pm in the PharmaChoice parking lot.
Fright Night Fun Fair
Friday, October 24, 6:30-8:30pm
Willson Park
Following the parade, the fun continues with games, food, music, firepits, and family activities in Willson Park.
The Chase Rotary Club will be serving hot dogs, chips, and hot chocolate by donation.
Witches Paddle
Saturday, October 25, 1:00pm
Memorial Park
Grab your paddleboard or kayak, dress as a witch, and take to the water for a spooky-fun spectacle on Little Shuswap Lake.
Spooky Secwepemctsin Family Bingo
Saturday, October 25, 3:00-5:00pm
Chief Atahm School
Hosted by Landon Peters of Family Home Learning, this free all ages event is open to everyone to attend and includes great prizes!
Pumpkin Patch Maze After Dark
Saturday, October 25, 6:00-8:30pm
Pete Murray's Pumpkin Patch
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 26, 8:00-10:00am
Chase Curling Club
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the volunteers of the Chase Curling Club. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and juice served!
- $12 (Ages 12+)
- $6 (Ages 6-12)
- Free (Ages 5 and under)
Credit, debit, and cash accepted
Spooky Skate
Sunday, October 26, 5:15-6:15pm
Art Holding Memorial Arena
Bring your costume and hit the ice for a Halloween-themed family skate with music and treats.
Cemetery Tour
Monday, October 27, 6pm
Chase Cemetery
Join the Chase Museum and local historian (and Mayor) David Lepsoe for a guided walk filled with stories and local history. Please bring your own flashlight.
Homemade Horror Film Fest
Monday, October 27, 7pm
Chase Sunflower (838 Shuswap Ave)
Local filmmakers and content creators share their spooky, funny, and creative short films. Submissions due by October 22.
Cupcake Decorating
Tuesday, October 28, 4:00pm
Loon on the Lake Bakery
Decorate Halloween-themed cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, and plenty of sweet fun.
Cosmic Bowling
Tuesday, October 28, 5:00pm
Village Lanes
Enjoy glow-in-the-dark bowling with Halloween music and costumes encouraged.
$2 a game, $2 shoe rentals
Pumpkin Painting
Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm
Chase Legion
Get creative and paint your own sugar skull on a pumpkin at this guided evening art session hosted by Merelee Panych.
Spaces limited, please contact Merelee at panych@hotmail.com to register. Suggested donation of $20. 19+ event.
FrankenTeddies
Thursday, October 30, 4:00-6:00pm
Riverstone Family Centre
Bring broken or old teddy bears to life with stitches, patches, and plenty of spooky imagination.
If you have old teddies to donate, please drop them off at the Visitor Info Centre (400 Shuswap Ave) by October 27.
Potion Making
Thursday, October 30, 5:00-7:00pm
Chase Library
Mix and brew colourful concoctions in this magical, hands-on activity for kids and familie
Halloweek Kids Painting Activities
Friday, October 31, 11:30am-6:30pm
Chasing Art Studio
An afternoon of crafts and treats for kids to celebrate Halloween in costume.
Halloween Fireworks
Friday, October 31, 8:30pm
Adams Lake Indian Band
The Adams Lake Fire Deptartment is hosting their annual Halloween fireworks display along the shore of Little Shuswap Lake.
Black Light Costume Party
Friday, October 31, 10:00pm-1:00am
Silver Fox Pub
Dance the night away under black lights with glowing costumes, music by SpunLogic, and Halloween cheer.
19+, no cover.
Pumpkin Catapult
Saturday, November 1, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Field along Shuwap Ave next to RCMP Station
Send your jack-o’-lantern flying! 🎃 Join us for one of the final Halloweek events and watch pumpkins soar through the sky in this fun community spectacle. Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the Chase Hamper Society, and say farewell to your Halloween pumpkin in smashing style.
Halloween Dance
Saturday, November 1, 7:30pm-1:00am
Chase Community Hall
Phone
250-679-8432
