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-For profit events
-Private fundraising events by/for individuals without board/community group oversight (online auctions/fundraising posts like GoFundMe, family organized fundraising events)
-Straight lottery/gaming events (Bingo, Chase The Ace, Poker) where the only or main reason to attend is participation in the lottery/gaming
-Events with a gaming element as a part of the program (ie: 50-50 draw at the dinner/dance) and not the sole reason to attend may be accepted.
The Botanical Garden is welcoming visitors of all ages to celebrate Halloween with four unique seasonal experiences running throughout October 2026. From family-friendly daytime adventures and educational night hikes to toddler programs and a self-guided poisonous plant tour, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Four Ways to Enjoy Halloween at the Garden
1. Halloween Howl Family Weekends, October 17-18 and October 24-25, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Perfect for families with children ages 1-10, Halloween Howl offers a fun, non-scary Halloween experience filled with nature-themed activities and seasonal discoveries. General Admission applies, but kids in costume come free!
2. Creatures of the Night Guided Walks, October 16-17, 22-24, and 29-30, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Designed for visitors aged 9 and up, these evening forest hikes explore the sounds, stories, folklore, and wildlife associated with the darker side of nature. Visit mun.ca/botanicalgarden to pre-register.
3. Nature Tots Halloween Celebrations, October 14, 21, 28, and 31, 9:30
The Garden’s popular weekly toddler-and-adult drop-in program will celebrate Halloween with themed activities geared toward young children. Drop-in, $15 for toddler and adult.
4. Poisonous Plant Walk, October 14 to 31, 10am-4pm.
Adult visitors can follow a self-guided pamphlet tour to discover some of the Garden’s most fascinating and potentially dangerous plants. Brochures will be available at the front desk!
Church of the Ascension, 58 Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl, is hosting a Fall Fair and Morning Coffee on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30 to noon. Admission is $2 and coffee and a sweet is $5. Lots of traditional tables featuring dry goods, baked goods, jewelry/purses, housewares, knitted and stitched items, books, puzzles, preserves, craft, Christmas items, grab bags and much more.
Newfound Sound A Cappella Chorus, the fastest growing chorus in Atlantic Canada is proud to present a workshop like no other! How would you like to spend a Saturday learning to sing one of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits “Sweet Caroline” A Cappella style? Guaranteed to be a fun day like no other!
Advance registration required – contact Janine at membership@newfoundsound.org
Where: Cowan Heights United Church 141 Frecker Drive
Date: Saturday October 17th
Time: 10AM – 3PM
Advance Registration: $50 with possible $25 Bonus Credit – details provided when you register
Refreshments Served
Beagle Paws Rescue Thrift Store is happy to announce it’s their 8th anniversary of being in business and they are celebrating with their biggest sale ever! For one day only, Saturday, Oct 17 50% off everything in the store! That’s right, clothing, footwear, Fab Finds, and housewares are all 50% off for one day only, at the NEW Beagle Paws Thrift Store located at 36 Pearson St. Open 11:30 – 5 pm.
The Capital Subaru Cape to Cabot 2025 is holding a Health Expo on Saturday October 17 at Capital Subaru, 150 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, from 1 to 5 pm.
Meet health and fitness vendors, including Outfitters, Made to Move Physio, Massage Addict, and more!
Cape to Cabot runners can pick up their race kits at the event.
Bring your gently used running shoes and other sports equipment – we are gathering donations for the REAL program at the City of St. John’s
Save up and bring your beverage can pull tabs – we are collecting them as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House.
Admission is free, and everyone of all ages is welcome, whether you’re running the race or not!
For more information, please contact Daniel Conway, Race Director info@capetocabot.com
#capetocabot2026
IPMS St. John’s Scale Model Show
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Knights of Columbus, 49 St. Clare Ave
Get ready for an epic celebration of all things plastic models! Join us for a day filled with creativity, competition, and community at our upcoming Plastic Model Show.
Here’s what you can look forward to: Model Display, Model Competition, Swap Table, Raffles, and Build Tables.
Fall Fun for a Wish is returning to our Powell’s Carbonear parking lot on Sunday, October 18th from 12pm-3pm. We are excited to host this annual event to help grant a wish for a child in the CBN area in partnership with Make a Wish Canada!
Fall Fun for a Wish has become a greatly anticipated event at our store, with lots of family fun for everyone! We encourage members of the community to gather their toonies and join us on the parking lot for an afternoon of games, bouncy castles, prizes, face painting, balloon twisting, and more on our Facebook page and community bulletin boards.
The 37th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) and Film Industry Forum is back from October 20-24, 2026.
The five-day Festival will be held in the downtown core of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, with screenings and celebrations at the Majestic Theatre, Scotiabank Theatre, and Industry events at the Alt Hotel.
Opening the Festival this year is Purgatory, the directorial debut of Canadian producer Lindsay Lanzillotta (The Vicious Kind), written by Christine Speer. Filmed in St. John’s this past winter, this coming-of-age dramedy set in the 1980’s stars Ruby McGurrin as tween Beatrice Gravel, whose comfortable world—family, school, and church—fractures when her mother moves out to “self actualize,” leaving Beatrice determined to reunite her parents Parent-trap style. The fi lm’s award-winning cast includes Abby Elliott (The Bear), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), John Reynolds (Search Party), Jack Innanen (Big Mistakes) and Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes). Purgatory made its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Closing this year’s festival is The Snake, Jenna MacMillan’s fi rst feature-length fi lm as director. MacMillan has produced the internationally sold thriller A Small Fortune, the hit comedy Who’s Yer Father (Paramount+), and the groundbreaking AMI series Pretty Blind. Fresh off its premiere at SXSW, The Snake stars Newfoundland’s Susan Kent (This Hour Has 22 Minutes).
ZOMBIE GRAMS are back!! Delight and frighten your friends and co-workers with a Zombie-Gram featuring a A FLASH MOB OF DANCING ZOMBIEs IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBOURHOOD DANCE WORKS.
The zombies perform in full costume to a Halloween themed mash up and can provide for any sized event, office or house party. All proceeds support Neighborhood Dance Works, a non-profit organization!
To book your Zombie-gram email services@neighbourhooddanceworks.com or call the Zombie Hotline at 722-3663
proudly supported by Coast 101.1
Help shine a light on intimate partner violence and support women and children in our community. Thursday, October twenty-second, join St. John’s first Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk, presented by TD. Hosted by Royal LePage Atlantic Homestead, this three-kilometre, lantern-lit walk supports Iris Kirby House. Gather at Bannerman Park at six-fifteen, with the walk starting at seven, rain or shine. Create a team, join one, or make a donation. Visit Night Light Walk dot C-A and select St. John’s to register. Come together for safer homes and a brighter future.
Bishop’s College 1971 Grads 55 Year Reunion
If you graduated from Bishop’s College in 1971, we hope you will attend a 55-Year Reunion on Friday, October 23rd at 7 PM at the St. John’s Retired Citizens Association, 10 Bennett Ave. St. John’s.
Join us for an evening of renewing friendships, reminiscing, listening to the best music ever and a few snacks.
Tickets: $ 10.00 person. BYOB.
Please indicate your interest by getting in touch with:
· Linda Dicks 709-693-9921
· Sandy Tibbs 709-693-3556
· Fred Marshall 709-727-4346
If you’ve always wanted to research your family roots and don’t know where to start, the Family History Society of Newfoundland Labrador is conducting a workshop called FHSNL Genealogy 101. This will be a hands-on experience, giving you the chance to start connecting the dots and have our experts guide you on how to take the next steps towards solving the mystery of your roots! Interested? Here are the details:
Saturday, 24-October-2026 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Baccalhao Room in The Lantern on 35 Barnes Road. Cost is $25 or $20 for students. Seating is limited so register early by emailing:
president@fhsnl.ca
Memorial United Church in Portugal Cove will be holding their annual Fall Music in the Cove concert for 2026 at 7pm on October 24th. The cost of the tickets are only $10 for the evening and that even includes a light lunch during the intermission. This concert will feature some familiar faces from previous concerts like Wayne Button, Fred Harris and Jim Ryan. We will be introducing some new stage performers like 12 year old Zander Wright, recording artist Kate Bellows and past choir performer Emily Woolfrey. Tickets may be reserved by letting me know via email (sidwoolfrey@gmail.com) or via phone / text (7090-770-1245. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Halloween at St. James United Church: This year, we have decided to pivot to an indoor event. On Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 2-3:30pm, we will be offering pumpkin decorating for the children. **no pumpkin carving will be done.** There is no cost for this event and pumpkins will be provided. There is a limited number of pumpkins available so first come, first serve. Also, all children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Location: 330 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s.
The CLB Regimental Band is holding an open-house rehearsal on Monday October 26 @ 7:30pm at the CLB Armoury on Harvey Road. If you’ve thought about joining our band but were too modest to take the plunge, now is the perfect opportunity. You must be 16 years old and have some experience playing a wind or percussion instrument. Even if you haven’t played in 20 years, don’t worry it will all come back to you! For more information please contact us at info@theclb.ca or call 709-722-1737.
Every day, animals right here in our community are in need of a second chance.
The SPCA Baccalieu Trail is located in Spaniard’s Bay and serves the CBN area of
Newfoundland.
We provide food, shelter, and essential medical care, while working hard to find them loving
forever homes.
You can help make a difference today! Donate online through Canada Helps, or open your
home and heart to a new furry family member.
Want to get involved hands-on?
We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers to help care for animals and support our
fundraising events.
SPCA Baccalieu Trail – making new best friends since 2011.
Rick Rowsell Classic WCT Event
October 29th to November 1st
The Remax Centre in St. John’s will be hosting it’s annual Rick Rowsell Classic World Curling Tour event from October 29th to November 1st. This event is to honor Rick’s legacy and a portion of each team entry fee will be donated to Memorial University – Faculty of Medicine to support brain cancer research.
Come down to the Remax Center during the Halloween weekend to watch great competitive curling teams and cheer them on.
Draws schedule will be available on Rick Rowsell Classic Facebook page
Contact us: rickrowsellclassic@gmail.com”
5th annual Halloween Dance in aid of the School Lunch Association at the Bella Vista , Saturday October 31st
Featuring Billy and the Bruisers with Guests The Roadside Attractions,
Wear a Halloween Costume and you could win great prizes
tickets for this 19+ event are available at Stanleys pub or call Billy Sharpe -685-26-10 and online at eventbrite.ca.
Presented by North Atlantic Orange Stores, FJ Wadden & Sons your local Coca Cola Bottlers, and Coast 101.1!
Record Fair NL is back for the 17th edition this fall!
Whether you’re hunting for rare vinyl or looking to connect with fellow music lovers, they’ve got you covered with the largest collection of physical media in Newfoundland and Labrador. 50+ tables of vinyl, cds, cassettes, memorabilia and more! Food and drink, kids areas, hang out zones and tens of thousands of albums to browse!
Sunday, November 1st 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$2 under 12 free
245 Freshwater Rd (St John’s Farmers Market Building)
Aphasia Cafes with Aphasia NL- Tuesday November 3@ 6:30pm
A.C. Hunter Library,
Join Aphasia Cafés Newfoundland for an evening of conversation, connection, and community! Our Aphasia Cafés are a place for people with aphasia to practice communication skills, socialize, and take part in a supportive community.
Aphasia is a disorder that affects how you communicate. It can impact your speech, as well as the way you write and understand both spoken and written language.
For more information or questions, contact aphasiacafesnl@gmail.com
Or call (709)737-3950
St. Lawrence Anglican Church, 1824a Portugal Cove Rd in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, will be hosting an evening of Contemporary Christian and Country Gospel music on November 8th at 7 pm. Admission is $10 at the door, and refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more information, contact the church office at 709 895-2215, or by email at parishofstlawrence@outlook.com.”
Bay Roberts Primary School annual Christmas Craft Fair, “Christmas In The Bay”, Saturday November 14, 2026. This is the largest fundraiser they have for the school each year. Over 100 vendors!! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the Fair runs until 4:00 p.m. Assorted snacks will be available for purchase if you wish.
Explore Google Toolbox
Saturday November 14
10am-12pm
Google is so much more than gmail and a search engine. Join Digital Seniors NL as they explore the toolbox. BYOD – Bring your own device. IPads and laptops available at the library to use if needed.
Please call (709)737-3950 for more info or to register.
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