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Issue #89
Good Evening
And what can I tell you? Thanksgiving is over, university kids are back to school, and now you're wondering - do I dress up for Halloween this year? And just for fun I looked up what's going to be popular this year and you guessed it ... Barbie and Ken!
Before I begin with what's coming up, I wanted to follow up on Pumpkins After Dark. I got a chance to go and see it. It was amazing! As soon as we got out of the car in the dark parking lot, we could hear spooky cackling and faint music. Excitement was in the air! And every year, I'm absolutely amazed by all the creative ideas and excellent workmanship. The park layout and the displays were different this year compared to last.
βHere are 5 reasons why you should go:
- π Getting into the Halloween spirit: See iconic creepy characters and loads of pumpkins alive with lights?
- π The high quality: These are unlike any pumpkins you have ever seen. The displays are so unique and intricate that people take their time to really look at them. The crowd lingers appreciatively from one to the next. Our fav this year was the large Pac-Man machine (made of pumpkins, of course!)
- π Interactive: Test your observation skills and find the Pumpkin Twins to win a prize.
- π It's for everyone: All the kids (our group had kids about 10 yrs to 15 yrs) and adults loved it! With over 50 themes, I dare you to think of one they don't have! And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the mysterious characters who greet you on the path and the live carving demonstrations in the Spook-Easy Barn.
- π Food and beverages: Beaver Tails and Poutine make the trip that much sweeter. Head onto the trail to the right of the food truck, and you'll see the Spook Easy where you can try a free sample of Partake (a non-alcoholic beer) inside.
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π What's Good
(and Coincidentally In This Newsletter)
- πChedoke Radial Trail
- π§ββοΈ Gnome Road
- π Best Bakeries in Oakville
- π Local Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards
- π Halloween Hoopla
- πΊ Hops and Harvest
- π Falling for Burlington
- π΄ββοΈ Salmon Run Community Ride
- π¦ Turkey Trot Run and Fall Festival
- ποΈ Next Week Events
- π« Book Early
- βοΈ Mark Your Calendar
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Trail of the Week
π₯Ύ Take A Hike in Hamilton πΆββοΈ
Ok, so I don't normally recommend trails outside of Halton and Mississauga but recently, someone posted a different picture of this bridge and posed the question: "Guess Where This Is?".
It then occurred to me that the bridge is pretty iconic, and it might be worth a visit. Not only that, you can see from the picture below that there are some nice colours at the time of this photo. Perhaps a great place to see fall colours?
And if that's not enough, there are plenty of waterfalls here.
Chedoke Radial Trail
This one can be long or short, depending on how far you want to go. The most popular part, however, is approximately 2.7km in length. The trail connects downtown Hamilton to the heart of Ancaster.
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Here's a description according to Blogger I've Been a Bit:
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π§ββοΈ Gnome Road
I just came across something I didn't know about before. Have you ever heard of Gnome Road at Bronte Creek Park in Oakville?
This is a truly creative gnome village that flourishes in the forest on a section of Barrier Free Trail at Bronte Creek. It's a great place to bring the kids and take whimsical photos. To get there, find the signs for Gnome Road behind the Children's Barn.
(See my article for more about Bronte Creek Trails)
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π Best Bakeries in Oakville Recently Published
Curious about the Best Bakeries in Oakville?
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π Local Pumpkin Patches
I just added Fallbrook Farms to my Exclusive List of Apple and Pumpkin Farms in Halton and Mississauga. They have pick your own apples, pears, pumpkins and squash. As well they have farm animals to see and a straw play area.
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THIS WEEK
I just realized that October 13th is actually a Friday this year. A perfect date to start this event called Halloween Hoopla!
Would you believe they will have animatronic dinosaurs? It's unusual for a Halloween event but somehow, it works! Not only that, they will also have:
- Pumpkin painting
- Exhilarating rides
- Engaging games
- live entertainment
- food and more!
βHalloween Hopla - Mississauga, 100 City Centre Dr, Parking Lot 6, on Oct 13 to 31.
πΊ Hops and Harvest
An event for the adults! Yeaaaahhh! But there is also a Kids Zone Stage for family-friendly entertainment.
Here's what they say about it:
I can see from their website that they'll also have live entertainment on the Main Stage. This looks like a great way to celebrate the harvest.
βHops and Harvest - Area 8 Conservation Area (5437 Steeles Ave W), Oct 13 to 15
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πFalling for Burlington this Saturday
It's a great weekend to be in Burlington!
"Take in delicious BBQ and Live music at Promenade West. Enjoy face painting, the game stations and fresh apples at Civic Square. Enjoy seasonal treats and sweets along Brant Street & in Village Square. Take a spin on the kids pedal cars on the Promenade East while enjoying Happy Hour. Save on everything fall with our Fall Crawl."
βFalling for Burlington - Downtown Burlington, Oct 14 from 12pm to 4pm
Salmon Run Community Ride
Bicycling is better with company - and that's why this is such a good idea!
"Pedal through the streets of Erindale and enjoy a fun-filled day of cycling with your friends and neighbours."
βSalmon Run Community Ride - Mississauga, Erindale Park, 1695 Dunday St W, Oct 14 at 10am
Turkey Trot Run & Fall Festival
This is another great event by the Rotary Club of Burlington. It's happening at Bronte Creek Provincial Park and involves a 5K, 10K and a 1K fun run for families and kids. Dogs are welcome.
Runners are encouraged to collect pledges for Food4Kids Halton.
While there have a pancake breakfast, enjoy the Kids-Zone, Food Trucks and Makers-Market.
βTurkey Trot Run and Fall Fest - Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Oct 15
Free Performance by the Oakville Wind Orchestra
As a part of Ontario Culture Days, the Oakville Wind Orchestra will be performaing at Queen Elizabeth Park this Saturday from noon to 1pm.
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Next Week
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βBurington Litfest - Burlington Central Library, begins Oct 18 at noon till Nov 30th. Workshops for Adults and Kids.
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βThe Wearable Art Show - Oakville, 1280 Dundas St W.,Oct 19-21
βThe Great Pumpkin Trail - Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Oct 20 to 22, 27, and 29.
Book Early
Click on the poster for the link.
What to expect?
- Dancing
- Music (including Freedom Train - an amazing band! They also happen to be performing at Roc'n Docs on 20 Oct)
- Prizes
- Silent Auction
βThe Disability Channel Fundraising Event feat Freedom Train: Burlington, 828 Legion Rd, Dec 1, 6 pm to midnight
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βπ Mark Your Calendar:
Do you have a tip about a really good local event? Hit reply and tell me about it.
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ONGOING
βPumpkins After Dark - Milton Sep 23 to Oct 31.
βSpooktacular Light Show - Drive Through Experience, 10232 Fourth Line Nassagaweya, Milton, starts 29 September 7pm. (Approx 30 mins)
βIllumi - Mississauga, now till Jan
βOakville Historical Society Ghost Walks - Oakville, 110 King Street, now till Oct 30
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OCTOBER
βMountsberg Spooktacular Halloween - Mountsberg Conservation Area, Oct 6-19
βHalloween Hopla - Mississauga, 100 City Centre Dr, Parking Lot 6, on Oct 13 to 31.
βFalling for Burlington - Downtown Burlington, Oct 14 from 12pm to 4pm
βHops and Harvest - Area 8 Conservation Area (5437 Steeles Ave W) Oct 13 to 15
βSalmon Run Community Ride - Mississauga, Erindale Park, 1695 Dunday St W, Oct 14 at 10am
βTurkey Trot Run and Fall Fest - Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Oct 15
βBurington Litfest - Burlington Central Library, begins Oct 18 at noon till Nov 30th. Workshops for Adults and Kids.
βThe Wearable Art Show - Oakville, 1280 Dundas St W.,Oct 19-21
βThe Great Pumpkin Trail - Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Oct 20 to 22, 27, and 29
βHalloweekend Roller Skate - Mississauga Centre Square, Oct 28, 11am to 10pm
βHalloween Harvest - Mississauga, Bradley Museum, Oct 28 and 29 from noon to 4pm
βOakville Museum Walking Tour: Oakville and the Underground Railroad - Oakville Museum, Oct 21 from 10am to 11:30am.
βPumpkin Pop-Up Experience - Downtown Oakville sidewalks, Oct 29 to Oct 30
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NOVEMBER
βPark Your Pumpkin - Mississauga, Bradley Museum, Nov 1 from 6pm to 8pm
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DECEMBER
βTea Blending and Christmas Tour - Burlington, Ireland House Museum, Dec 10
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Going Places Newsletter
by Julie Misquitta
Ever find out about a fun event AFTER it already happened? If you'd like to be included next time, subscribe to Going-Places - your guide to local fun and entertainment in Halton and Mississauga, Canada! 1. Restaurants 2. Trails, Ice Rinks, and places to visit 3. Dog Parks, and 4. Upcoming Events All in your inbox once a week!
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