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This Magical Event Is Coming To Alberta & You Can Walk Through Thousands Of Glowing Pumpkins

This Magical Event Is Coming To Alberta & You Can Walk Through Thousands Of Glowing Pumpkins

The spirit of fall reawakens! A magical Halloween event is heading to two Alberta cities next month and you’ll be able to wander through trails of thousands of carved, glowing pumpkins.

Pumpkins After Dark is bringing brand-new displays of pumpkins to Winsport (Calgary) and Borden Park (Edmonton), from late September through to Halloween (full details below). These are jack-o-lanterns like you’ve never seen them before!

As part of the event, over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins will be used to create stunning sculptures, with music and special effects to bring them to life.

Not only will there be some of the spookiest Halloween characters, but impressive displays of carvings like dinosaurs and dragons and pop culture icons will also stand tall.

If you want to learn more about the incredible process of carving, there will also be live demonstrations happening throughout the event. So you’ll be able to take home some tips to give your own jack-o-lanterns a spooky twist.

There will be a ton of pumpkin photo ops as well as a popular fall treats and sweets up for grabs.

Tickets need to be bought online as none will be available on-site.

Pumpkins After Dark

Price: Tickets for those ages 17 are $21.95

When: September 22 – October 31, 2022 (Calgary) and September 29 – October 31, 2022 (Edmonton)

Address: 88 Canada Olympic Rd S.W., Calgary, AB and 11020 75a St. N.W. #102, Edmonton, AB

Why You Need To Go: You can wander through thousands of hand-carved pumpkin sculptures and displays to get in the Halloween spirit

Accessibility: Some areas may be difficult to navigate and will require assistance

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‘Magical’ lantern event sheds light on Asian hate

‘Magical’ lantern event sheds light on Asian hate

There has been a lot of ant-Asian sentiment since COVID-19 arrived in March 2020.

An event held Saturday in Welland was designed to flatten this as much as possible by celebrating the Asian community.

A water lantern festival, hosted by Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, took place at dusk at Chippawa Park, a public space with a large man-made pond that suited the event nicely, said executive director Emily Kovacs.

She called it a “beautiful evening” that was “quite magical,” an opportunity to celebrate without conflict.

“We thought it was important for us to not only support the community, but also provide a different side of the community,” she said in an interview Sunday.

About 150 lanterns, made from biodegradable rice paper, were cast into the pond, where they sat lit with candles for about three to four hours.

“It was a fantastic turnout,” Kovacs said.

“When you have a collective opportunity to put in your best wishes, you benefit from each others’ goodwill.

“There’s a lot of meaning behind it,” she said about the event, and how it was crucial to hold it through lenses of “art, love and therapy.”

Due to weather concerns, the event was scheduled for Friday but pushed back a day.

The event, Wishes on the Water, was designed to create a safe space, using art to encourage dialogue, compassion and understanding.

The “quiet and personal reflective event” was family-friendly and designed to especially accommodate people with mobility and sensory/auditory concerns, said organizers.

People in attendance enjoyed live traditional and modern Chinese music performed by Helen Huang on violin and Lion Dancers.

Organizers are thankful for its sponsors, such as RBC, the City of Welland through its special events grants program and Ontario Trillium Foundation. Welland Heritage Council and Fort Erie Multicultural Centre were also supportive of the event.

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4 Magical Pop-Up Experiences In Vancouver Perfect For Date Night

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Date night with nowhere to go and nothing to do? One of these magical pop up events in Vancouver should do just the trick.

Because why do dinner and a movie when you can play wizard-themed mini golf or sip on cocktails at a Peter Pan inspired bar? You can do it all at Vancouver Alpine Club.

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Magical Pop Up Events in Vancouver

Neverland, An Immersive Peter Pan Inspired Bar

Embark on a 90-minute adventure to a place designed to keep you young and make sure you never grow up.

You’ll be able to experience the wonder of the Blue Lagoon, climb aboard the Jolly Roger, and hang out at the Lost Boys Hideout. Of course, there will also be all kinds of magical cocktails sprinkled with a little bit of pixie dust.

When: On now until July 17, 2022

Where: Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive

Cost: $45 per person | Tickets

The Alice, An Immersive Cocktail Experience

Go down the rabbit hole for an immersive 90-minute topsy-turvy journey into the magical realm of Wonderland (but with cocktails).

For those both curious and curiouser, this event is described as the “tea party to end all tea parties.” It features riddles, challenges, “eat me” cookies and bespoke Wonderland cocktails.

When: On now until July 31, 2022

Where: Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive

Cost: $46.50 per person | Tickets

Potion Putt, A Wizardy Mini Golf Course

Test your putt-putt skills on this crazy golf course inspired by fantasy and fiction. There are nine wand-erful holes, where you’ll find smoking cauldrons, tasty beverages and magical portals along the way.

You may even have to cast a spell or two in order to complete the mystical challenge, before winding down at the bar.

When: On now until Aug. 7, 2022

Where: Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive

Cost: $18 per person | Tickets

The Wizard’s Den Semester II

What do you get when you mix a theatre show with an escape room? The Wizard’s Den. This one-of-a-kind 90-minute experience features riddles, cocktails and magic.

Expect the unexpected as you go on an epic adventure into a world of fantasy and boozy potions, all while trying to solve a series of riddles.

When: On now until Aug. 14, 2022

Where: Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive

Cost: $40 per person | Tickets

 

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