To help ensure a fun time for everyone this spooky season, Hands theFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is providing some sensory-friendly Halloween fun and a safe space to practice trick-or-treating skills for young ghouls, goblins, princesses, pirates and more at four locations throughout Northern Ontario on Saturday, October 26, from 10 am – noon.

Children will be able to practice trick-or-treating and enjoy fun activities and games like pumpkin decorating, potion brewing, scavenger hunts, pumpkin bowling, mad-science experiments, glow-in-the-dark slime making, and much more.

All are welcome to attend this free family-centered event, organized by Hands’ team of Autism professionals to help ensure everyone can enjoy Halloween traditions.

Locations include:

• Bracebridge – 23 Ball’s Drive
• Parry Sound – 2 May Street

This is a free event, with registration appreciated.  Register for Hands’ Sensory-Friendly Halloween events here. In the spirit of inclusion, this event is open to everyone.

“Halloween spookiness can be a really fun experience when everyone feels supported and we are here to offer help so families can enjoy this time together,” said Paula Barnes, program manager of Autism and Behavioral Services at Hands. “Some of the kids we work with have trouble with trick-or-treating: knocking, waiting and not just walking into a stranger’s home. We’ll help them prepare for a fun night out by practicing trick-or-treating so the whole family can enjoy themselves on Halloween night. Our team of Autism professionals will be there to help all attendees enjoy Halloween traditions in a safe, sensory-friendly environment.”

What is a sensory-friendly event?
Sensory-friendly events are designed specifically to accommodate people who have difficulty processing sensations or have a sensory processing disorder. Sensory-friendly events are intended to be less jarring to the senses, less bothersome to a single sense, and less bothersome to the senses combined. This could mean less background noise and low volume in general, gentle lighting, toys to stimulate touch and keep little hands busy, and a scent-free environment.

If you would like to learn more and see how Hands’ expertise and experience in Autism can support you and your family, email Autism@handstfhn.ca, call 1-800-668-8555 ext. 1333

All You Can Eat: Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner -- Serving: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Dessert & Drink  

St. John's Church Parish Hall, 307 Main St., East, North Bay, ON

Adults $15, Students $10, Age 6 & Under $5 

Take Out Option Available

Ring in the holiday season with our annual Snowflake Tea on Sunday November 24 with sittings at 12pm and 1:30pm. Enjoy a light tea with Christmas treats by the Fire in the Keeping Room for $15 each. There is limited seating and pre-registration and payment is required.  Items for sale at the Christmas Market will be available during the tea. For more information or to reserve your seat please contact the Museum office at 705-743-9710. This event in organized by the volunteers of Hutchison House Museum. 

The Christmas Season is upon us, and Hutchison House Museum volunteers will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday November 23 from 9am-12pm. Home baking, shortbread, fruit pies, jams, jellies and preserves will be featured, along with other special seasonal treats. In addition to the Empire Cheese orders, we will be offering some of our most popular items for pre-ordering as well including greenery and shortbread. Be sure to order ahead to ensure that you get the items you hope for. The Deadline for all advance orders is Wednesday November 13, 2024.

Visit the Bracebridge Legion on November 23rd for the Bracebridge Legion Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Tea & Bazaar. You can find many things to prepare you for the Christmas season including handmade crafts, homebaked goodies and much more including a penny table and items from Granny's Attic. There will also be a raffle and a light lunch and refreshments will be served. The event runs 11am - 2pm and is $8 per person. 

Sponsored by the Windsor Downtown Lions

230 Strabane Ave Windsor

Saturday, November 9, 2024  from 9 am till 2 pm

Numerous crafters, baked goods, snack bar and penny sale

Funds raised to support ongoing Lions community projects

Cookies & Beverages - Free Will Offering 

Bake Shop - Christmas Items 

Crafts - Attic Treasures 

All proceeds to be used by the Outreach Committee of St Paul’s Church, in the local community, and around the world.

Please stop by!