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Issue #88
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Good Evening
And what can I tell you? Thanksgiving is coming up and you can tell by all the turkeys at the grocery stores. By that I'm referring to us folks gliding through the isles with a full cart of food that's going to cost a fortune!
But while we are talking turkey, check out this song from Adam Sandler. "I love Turkey". Are you old enough to remember this when it aired?
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π What's Good
(and Coincidentally In This Newsletter)
- π All You Need For Fall
- πΆββοΈ Joahua's Creek Trail Has a Lovely Surprise
- πΆ Dog Park Of The Week - Kingsford
- π Best Places to Go for Fall Colours
- π Salmon Run
- π Pumpkins After Dark (Discount)
- ποΈ Update on Local Haunted Houses
- π΄ Illumi
- π Spooktacular Light Show
- π» Mountsburg's Spooktacular Halloween
- ποΈ Next Week Events
- π« Book Early
- βοΈ Mark Your Calendar
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All You Need For Fall
I often go to Christan Farms in Oakville. This is not a pick-your-own, but a country store I found one day while travelling across Winston Churchill.
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Trust me, if you try and Google local farms, you'll never find this place. Most people have never heard of Cristan Farms.
Their country store had tons of varieties of apples and pumpkins. While there, I also bought a few other things like Apple Cider spice and maybe a treat or two because I couldn't resist! I recommend this place, especially for folks in Oakville and West Mississauga. The staff there are so friendly and fun! You're guaranteed a pleasant experience!
Check out my full article: My Exclusive List of Apple and Pumpkin Farms in Halton and Mississaugaβ
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π Joshua's Creek Trail Has a Lovely Surprise At The End
I am amazed that I haven't been here until now. You should check out this trail!
Dog Park Of The Week
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Kingsford Gardens Leash Free is a Lovely Park
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When you park there, on the left side, youβll see Kingsford Community Gardens, walking trails and a nearby children's playground.
In Case You Missed It
π Best Places to Go For Fall Colours
Since I wrote about this last week, I just popped the same information onto a blog page .
Also if you're interested in only the Salmon Run: Where to See The Salmon Run For Halton and Mississaugaβ
THIS WEEK
My Promo Code Ends Today (Thursday)
Pumpkins After Dark gives Going-Places Subscribers 15% off!
I really want you to use my promo code for Pumpkins After Dark if you're considering going. Why pay full price?
(TLDR - promo code is GOINGPLACES)
βUpdate on Local Halloween Houses
I just looked up Solingate Manor "Oakville Haunted House" and that house begins operating on October 21. So that tells me that we can start touring Halloween-decorated houses in two weeks.
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To plan where to go check out Active Parents for the "Best Decorated Halloween Houses with Maps and Photos." It's a bit annoying because of the ads, but it's still a great list of places to go check out Halloween decorated homes,
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Illumi - A Dazzling World of Lights
This outdoor exhibit is called Illumi is getting spooky this month and it looks VERY impressive. This interactive light/sculpture display has 14 universes!
Open evenings beginning 7:15pm.
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Spooktacular Light Show
βSpooktacular Light Show - Drive Through Experience, 10232 Fourth Line Nassagaweya, Milton, starts 29 September 7pm. (Approx 30 mins)
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Mountsburg's Spooktacular Halloween
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Being a fan of the outdoors, I thought this one looked like a lot of fun. They've got a campfire, an illuminated forest walk, a "Haunted Barn," and a scavenger hunt for treats!
βMountsberg Spooktacular Halloween - Mountsberg Conservation Area, Oct 6-19
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Next Week
βHalloween Hopla - Mississauga, 100 City Centre Dr, Parking Lot 6, on Oct 13 to 31.
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βHops and Harvest - Area 8 Conservation Area (5437 Steeles Ave W) Oct 13 to 15
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βFalling for Burlington - Downtown Burlington, Oct 14 from 12pm to 4pm
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βSalmon Run Community Ride - Mississauga, Erindale Park, 1695 Dunday St W, Oct 14 at 10am
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βTurkey Trot Run and Fall Fest - Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Oct 15
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Book Early
Ghost Walks
Spots are filling up for this one, so book soon or you'll miss out.
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Feel like hearing about the Spooky side of Oakville? Check out this historical spook walk run by the Oakville Historical Society.β
Dates: Wed Oct 11 to Mon Oct 30 (except Sundays). There are two walks; 6:30pm and 8pm.
βOnline ticket sales only. Fifteen people per walk.
Cost: $15 per adult
$8 for children 12 and under. Infants are free.
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The Royal Botanical Gardens Great Pumpkin Trail
Last year, this one sold out early, so I recommend you get your tickets now if you are looking forward to this one.
βThe Great Pumpkin Trail - Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Oct 20 to 22, 27, and 29
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Do you have a tip about a really good local event? Hit reply and tell me about it.
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ONGOING
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OCTOBER
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)
βPumpkins After Dark - Milton, now till Oct 30
βIllumi - Mississauga, now till Jan
βOakville Historical Society Ghost Walks - Oakville, 110 King Street, now till Oct 30
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
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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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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