Halloween Events 2025
OCTOBER 22 – 31, 2025
Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween experience with multiple exciting events! Enjoy three nights of Haunted House thrills on October 22, 23, and 24, 2025, featuring two time slots: one family-friendly and one for those seeking a scare.
The main event, Spooktacular, takes place on Friday, October 24, 2025, bringing even more fun with games, treats, booths, and more alongside the haunted house at the Merritt Civic Centre. Then, don’t miss the Halloween Skate at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Fright Night Haunted House (3 nights)
The grad class of 2026 will be designing, building, and hosting the Haunted House with the help of the Recreation Department as part of their fundraising towards Prom.
WEDNESDAY | October 22 | Opening Date
- Family Friendly: 4:00 – 7:00pm
THURSDAY | October 23
- Family Friendly: 4:00 – 6:00pm
- Scary: 6:00 – 8:00pm
FRIDAY | October 24 | Spooktacular Night!
- Family Friendly: 4:00 – 6:00pm
- Scary: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: $2 per person | $7 per family (maximum 6)
Donations accepted | Proceeds go to the Grad Class of 2026
MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE
Spooktacular Celebration
This is the main event with games, prizes, booths, music, treats, crafts, and concession to complement the Haunted House.
And don’t forget to take home your free pumpkin! (Note: Remaining pumpkins will be discarded October 29, 2025. Collect them at the Merritt Civic Centre).
FRIDAY | October 24 | 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.
Halloween Skate
Dress up in your costume of choice and join this family-friendly Halloween Skate.
FRIDAY | October 31 | 3:30 – 5:00pm
Cost: Free (see our sponsors)
NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA
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.
