Canton Township has tons of fun Halloween-themed activities planned

As the calendar inches closer to Halloween, Canton Leisure Services is presenting a smorgasbord of enjoyable and engaging activities and events to experience the fun of the season.

On Saturday, Oct. 7, The Village Theater at Cherry Hill will hold an informative FREE “Scream-tastic Halloween Special Effects Workshop” from 10 a.m. to noon led by special effects professional Dave Hettmer, whose work has appeared in classic movies including, “Army of Darkness.”

During this workshop for those aged 14-and-over, participants will learn how to take their Halloween display, costumes or theater productions to the next level.

Trade secrets revealed

You can learn the trade secrets to creating authentic-looking props and masks that will amaze your neighbors and friends.

Participants will also get a chance to see various props, as well as videos and photos of previous builds created by the instructor, and discuss the different techniques and materials used to create them.

Pre-registration is required at www.cantonfun.org/register.  For more information or to register call 734/394-5374.

Alson on Oct. 7, anyone looking to get into the Halloween spirit can experience Canton’s PJ’s and Pumpkins Indoor Movie, featuring the film “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” (rated PG) at the Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Fees are $3 for Canton residents and $4 for non-residents.

Fun-lovers are encouraged to gather up their favorite ghouls and goblins, slip into their pajamas and head over to the Summit for this movie session inside the gym.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and get comfy as Drac and the gang have sill-scary adventures in this 2022 feature film.

Kids PJ fashion show

Also, come ready to participate in a “Kids’ PJ Fashion Show.” Movie snacks will also be available for purchase onsite.  Pre-registration is available at www.cantonfun.org/register. Cash only will be accepted at the event.  Please note: No ATM is available onsite.

The 21-and-over crowd is invited to attend a special Monster Mash Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road.

Adult fun

This adult Halloween party will feature a costume contest, games, cash bar with the live soundtrack provided by Atomic Radio, who will perform top 40 and Halloween hits.

Tickets are now on sale for $20 online at www.cantonvillagetheater.org, by calling 734/394-5300.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, from 3-5 p.m., kids between the ages of 7 to 12 can take part in some “spook”tacular Halloween fun at Canton’s Boo Bash.  This safe and supervised Halloween party will feature a costume contest, pizza dinner, and lots of spooky fun in the Summit on the Park Banquet Center, located at 46000 Summit Parkway.

Per-person fees are $20 for Canton residents and $26 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required.  Sign up today at www.cantonfun.org/register. Parents are not required to stay for the duration of the event.

Canton’s Trick or Treat Story Trail returns on Saturday, Oct. 21. Participants can dress up in their costumes and join staff from Canton Leisure Services and Canton Public Safety in Heritage Park for trick or treating along a story trail in select time slots from 1-3 p.m.

Participants of all ages will enjoy our featured story. Pre-registration is required for every trick-or-treater, regardless of age.  Per-person fees are $10 for Canton residents and $13 for non-residents. For additional information or to register, visit www.cantonfun.org/register.

Kids Halloween stroll

Last, but not least, The Village Arts Factory, in partnership with Canton Leisure Services, is excited to offer the Kids Halloween Stroll at the Village Arts Factory on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4-8 p.m. with games, music, treats, decorations and costumes.

Trick or treaters will travel from studio to studio on their stroll visiting fun interactive stations located throughout the warehouse building, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road.

This event is geared toward younger trick-or-treaters ages 12 and under and will feature festive seasonal music and decorations, but nothing scary.

In addition, a sensory-friendly time slot will be held from 4-5 p.m. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes.  Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $5 and are available online only at www.cantonfun.org/register.

Tickets for most of these “spook”tacular events are available at www.cantonfun.org/register.

For additional information, visit www.cantonfun.org or call 734/394-5460.