Halloween celebrations will take place in St. Marys as part of the Scaretacular event.

On Saturday, October 25 the Town of St. Marys is celebrating all things fun and spooky from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Get ready for a fang-tastic day packed with spooky surprises and ghastly good fun!

The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. at the St. Marys Farmers’ Market located at the north end of Milt Dunnell Field. Visit local vendors and stock up on all your Halloween essentials – pumpkins, apples (perfect for bobbing), and more! Don’t miss out on the final outdoor market of the season.  

Join the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Those wishing to participate are asked to review the guidelines online and arrive outside Town Hall at 12:00 p.m. Participants and pets will strut down the sidewalk to Water Street and back up to Town Hall.  Treat bags and pet costume prizes will be given out, generously sponsored by Pet Valu St. Marys, Pets Talk: Animal Communicator and Kristine Tanner, Peak Select Realty Inc. Brokerage. There will also be a fantastic photo opportunity to capture an unforgettable moment with your costumed furry friend!

Back by popular demand, The St. Marys Museum is hosting a Cemetery Walking Tour at the St. Marys Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Attendees can expect a brief history of St. Marys cemeteries, a walk through the cemetery highlighting unique and significant graves, and a tutorial on how to research your own ancestors using cemetery resources. The cost of the tour is $10 per person; pre-registration is required by contacting the museum at museum@town.stmarys.on.ca or 519-284-3556.

Families are welcome to dress up and participate in downtown trick-or-treating. Show off your costume and collect sweet treats from local shops between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Look for participating businesses with a festive Halloween decal on their window! Don't forget to stop by the St. Marys Public Library for more candy and an excellent opportunity to contribute to the local community pantry through donations of cash or gift cards.

Enjoy local talents from the St. Marys Community Players’ and see a matinee performance of Hildas’ Yard.  The 2:00 p.m. show takes place at the Town Hall Auditorium. Visit www.stmaryscommunityplayers.ca for tickets and more information.

For more information on Scaretacular St. Marys, visit www.discoverstmarys.ca/halloween and follow the Town of St. Marys’ Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates.

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For media inquiries:  
Lauren Thomson-Vernooy, Marketing and Communications Specialist 
519-284-2340, ext. 432 | lthomson@town.stmarys.on.ca