Haunted house runs at Mahon Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; takes a break for the fireworks and then opens for 45 more minutes after the fireworks are done. A fundraiser for the GISS improv teams and Festival of Fools.
New free family-friendly Lions Club event with use of a treberchet to throw pumpkins, plus BBQ, silent auction, child's archery and prizes for costumes. People can bring carved pumpkins too. Lions Hall. 1 to 4 p.m.
A self-led program where participants walk from the library, through Mouat Park to the pool, following the story along the path. Fun for all ages! Today's book is Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented in partnership with CRD PARC with funding from Island Link Library Federation.
First annual celebration of children's lit at the SS Public Library. Schedule sees Aidan Cassie give a presentation on creating picture books from 11 a.m. to noon; snacks and a picture book-making activity from 12 to 12:30 p.m.; and Mike Deas give a presentation on creating graphic novels from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Santa flies in to Ganges Harbour at 1:45 p.m. Kids can then have photos taken with him at Meaden Hall from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There will also be activities for kids and refreshments at Meaden Hall during that time.