NEWS RELEASE
WELLINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
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ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several spooktacular events this month to celebrate Halloween:
- Murder Mystery Nights (ages 14+), Oct. 27 and 28 starting at 7 p.m.
- Unleash your detective skills for this live theatrical performance, complete with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. There are two types of tickets: an alcoholic drink ticket is $50 plus HST, and a non-alcoholic drink ticket is $45 plus HST.
- Cemetery Tours (ages 14+), Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28, 7 and 9 p.m.
- Explore the burial sites of the former “Poor House.” Tickets are $15 per person plus HST.
- Hallow’Tots Party, Nov. 1, 10 to 11 a.m.
- All little ghouls and goblins are invited! The event is perfect for children under five. There will be crafts, games, stories and trick-or-treating. Pre-registration is required, and admission is by donation.
- Pumpkin Walk, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
- Show off your Jack O’Lanterns at this annual event. Bring your carved pumpkins to the museum between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. At dusk, pumpkins will be lit for one last show. Pre-registration is not required, and admission is by donation.
“We’re thrilled to bring back an exciting lineup of Halloween programming,” said Katie Clarke, museum programming supervisor. “Whether it’s your first time participating or have made it a tradition, the WCMA is your go-to for Halloween fun in Wellington County.”
For more information about Halloween at the museum, to purchase tickets or to pre-register for an event, visit the website.
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