Halloween Events 2024
OCTOBER 24 + 25
Join us for several Halloween events happening on October 24 and 25, 2024, including two nights of Haunted House Thrills with two different time slots: one family-friendly and one scary. Also on October 25 is our annual Spooktacular Festivities with games, treats, booths, and more.
Fright Night Haunted House (2 nights)
The grad class of 2025 will be designing, building, and hosting the Haunted House with the help of the Recreation Department as part of their fundraising towards Prom.
THURSDAY | October 24 | Opening Date
- Family Friendly: 4:00 – 7:00pm
- Scary: 7:00 – 9:00pm
FRIDAY | October 25 |
- Family Friendly: 2:00 – 5:00pm
- Scary Haunted House: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: Donation | Proceeds go to the Grad Class of 2025
MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE
Spooktacular Festivities
This is the main event with games, prizes, booths, music, treats, crafts and concession to complement the Haunted House.
FRIDAY | October 25 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: Free (see our sponsors)
MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE
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SPOOKTACULAR DONORS & ACTIVITY SPONSORS
Thank you to all of our local businesses and organizations who have donated and/or will be joining us for the Spooktacular.
FEED THIS MONSTER!!!
FOOD BANK DONATIONS ACCEPTED at the City’s Spooktacular event at the Merritt Civic Centre this Friday, October 25, 2024.
Donations optional, but warmly welcomed.
No Municipal Fireworks Show
The City’s regular certified pyrotechnic technician is no longer available to perform in Merritt. Any fireworks conducted on City property must be supervised by a licensed fireworks operator. Merrit Fire Rescue must also be available to monitor the event.
In addition, the City has been unable to provide the funding this year. The City’s recreation department continues to search for funding options and service providers for next year.
Please note that fireworks obtained for private uses must only be ignited on your own private property. Residents must not set off fireworks on public property, including roadways and parking lots. It is strongly recommended that you gain permission from the owner of the private property before igniting any fireworks.
VIEW FIRE AND SAFETY BYLAW #2272, 2029
9. Fireworks
9.1. All manufacture, storage, transportation, and sale of Fireworks shall conform to the Explosives Act, and Explosives Regulations, and all amendments thereto.
9.2. Only Fireworks within category F.1 of the Explosives Regulations may be offered for sale within the City of Merritt.
9.3. No Fireworks may be offered for sale or used except between the dates of October 16 and November 1st in each year. The sale or use of fireworks outside these days may be permitted with the written authorization of the Fire Chief.
9.4. Under no circumstances may Fireworks be directly or indirectly sold, given, or furnished to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
