Spooktacular features magic show, games, and plenty of ghoulish fun

Ian Bautisa, Gerald Eckberg, and Amara Bautista came dressed as some very interesting characters that included a ninja, a princess, as well as a dragon. Chris McGarry photo.
Henley Beniuk tries out flower sticks that are used in circuses and were available during the event for kids to play with. Chris McGarry photo.
Dreyah Castor came to the Spooktacular event-which was held at the Bold Center on Sunday, Oct. 27-dressed as a character from the popular Pokémon series while Rio Wilson took on the persona of a storm trooper from Star Wars. Chris McGarry photo.
Caleb Theroux dressed up as one of the Oompa Loompa characters from the famous book and film ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’. Chris McGarry photo.
While Mario of Super Mario brothers fame is renowned for his ability to jump over obstacles, he isn't known for his juggling prowess. However, this version of the popular video game character who was at the Spooktacular event at the Bold Centre on Sunday, Oct. 27, was very good at juggling. Chris McGarry photo.
Vern Auger and his daughter, Samara Auger, participated in some fun science experiments that involved making bouncy balls. These experiments were hosted by the Edmonton-based company Mad Science. Chris McGarry photo.
Chris McGarry photo.
Chris McGarry photo.
Chris McGarry photo.
Kate Lloyd and Makayla Bean were very impressed with this version of the iconic Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbusters franchise and got their picture taken with him. Chris McGarry photo.

LAC LA BICHE - With Halloween fast approaching, the large group of kids and parents who came to the Bold Center on Sunday, Oct. 27 for the annual Spooktacular event got into the spirit for the season of spirits, ghosts, ghouls, witches, and monsters.

The frighteningly fun afternoon featured games, a magic show, a costume contest, as well as the opportunity to participate in zany and exciting science experiments.

Many of those youngsters who attended the 2024 edition of Spooktacular were dressed as popular film, video game, comic book, television, and anime characters, as well as iconic fictional monsters such as Frankenstein, Godzilla, and Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.

There were also appearances by Mario of Super Mario Brothers fame as well as a more scaled down version of the infamous Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbusters franchise which kids got their pictures taken with.

The popular Halloween-themed Spooktacular event has been held in Lac La Biche since 2016.

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