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Enjoy Halloween fun for the whole family

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed October 22, 2015 11:45 AM

Summary

This Halloween, join the City of Nanaimo for swimming and skating fun. On Friday, October 30, the Beban Park Pool will host a Halloween Howl pool party. From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm the pool will be transformed into a spooky setting with coloured water, a haunted slide tower and snakes in the lazy river.

On Saturday, October 31, Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo Ice Centre will each host a Spooktacular Glow in the Dark Skate. Each session will feature best costume prizes, treats, scary music and hot chocolate. The Spooktacular Glow in the Dark skate at Frank Crane Arena will run from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm and the session at Nanaimo Ice Centre will run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Key Points

  • Halloween Howl at the Beban Park Pool runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 30 and will feature pumpkin relay races, water balloon toss, water running mats, face painting and prizes.
  • The Spooktacular Glow in the Dark Skate session at Frank Crane Arena will cater to children and families while the one at Nanaimo Ice Centre will cater to youth, students and adults.

Quotes

"Join us for Halloween-themed games and swimming fun. It's going to be a "howl" of a time at Beban pool!"

Taz Hartwick
Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
City of Nanaimo

"We are offering two skate sessions so all ages can join in on the Halloween fun. Bring your costume and be prepared for a spooktacular time on the ice!"

Gary Paterson
Recreation Coordinator - Arenas
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

Taz Hartwick
Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
City of Nanaimo
Gary Paterson
Recreation Coordinator - Arenas
City of Nanaimo
250-755-7536

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