Halloween is being celebrated across the Bay of Plenty. Photo / 123rf
Halloween is being celebrated across the Bay of Plenty. Photo / 123rf
Grab your bowls of lollies and your favourite fancy dress items - Halloween is here.
Many groups and organisations across the Bay of Plenty are hosting fun Halloween events for children - and for adults too.
Police are encouraging caregivers to ensure their little pirates, superheroes, witches, and fairies, are looked after while trick-or-treating in the community.
Inspector Brett Callander said Halloween activities were fun for children, however, it was important to keep children safe.
“It is also a good reminder that not everyone likes to participate in Halloween, is able take part, or appreciates repeated knocks on the door.”
An array of vendors offering everything from eerie crafts and festive treats to unique, hand-crafted goods perfect for the season.
In addition to shopping, enjoy live entertainment, face painting, and interactive games that will keep everyone entertained, the Haunted Hall will be transformed into a spine-chilling spectacle, complete with ghostly decorations and eerie lighting.
There will be spot prizes for the most creative and spooky ensembles.
Join the Village Halloween Hunt at the Village Community Cinema. Meet the Grand High Witch at the cinema to collect a map and hunt for all the little creatures and characters hidden in and around the village, then come and claim a treat – or maybe a trick.
After the hunt, head into the Village Cinema for the ghoulishly spooky Frankenweenie movie.
For 6 to 10 year olds. Under 6s may come with parental supervision.
No scary costumes.
Gold coin koha requested.
There will be carnival-style games, hot dogs, candyfloss, a dress-up parade, prizes to be won, a glow in the dark dance party with glowsticks provided (and you are welcome to bring along your own glow in the dark accessories too), a Bible story and more.
Enjoy spot prizes, spooky surprises, a scare maze, games, discounts, and Scooby Snacks. Entry is free, and there will be trick-or-treat lollies for everyone.
Linton Park Community Centre, 16 Kamahi Pl, Rotorua
For a gold coin or koha, enjoy access to event areas, the disco, games, prizes, and a Halloween goody bag. Activities include a haunted garden, face painting, balloon twisting, photo booths, food stalls, and more. All proceeds support Rotorua hip hop/dance classes and students.
Bring the kids along to an evening filled with exciting games, face painting, a glow-in-the-dark room, and delicious sausages sizzling on the barbecue.
Friday, November 1
Rotorua Aquatic Centre’s Halloween Wave Rave Pool Party
The railway’s tunnels are lit up and the bridges have coloured lights, too. Watch out for spooky surprises along the way.
Five locomotives will be running, including a steam engine. Each locomotive takes up to 15 passengers on three loops of the track and there will also be coffee and doughnuts for sale.
Enjoy haunting garden additions, face painting by @artfuladdiction, a sausage sizzle by Kaharoa School, and best-dressed prizes for kids and adults. Entry is $5, cash only.
Tauranga Night Market Spooktacular Night Out
5pm to 8pm
Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Rd
A thrilling evening filled with live music, tasty food vendors, unique craft stalls, and mouth-watering sweets and desserts. Costumes are welcome, fun activities for all ages.
Gold coin entry. More than 500 painted rocks to be found. Kids have the chance to hunt for teddy and rubber duck themed painted rocks, then have the option to trade in their finds for awesome Halloween prizes, or they can keep their found treasures.
