Halloween Fun at The Rooms


Date: Oct 31
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Everywhere
Family Fun

There’s lots to BOOOOOO – we mean DO at The Rooms!

Have a blast and get into the ghoulish spirit of Halloween with some of our spook-takular activities! Make some creepy-crawlies, spider webs, ghosts or masks at our self-guided craft stations.

There are friendly ghosts at The Rooms – how many can you find? Go on a ghost walk to see if you can count them all (some clues will be provided at the craft station). Enter your answer for a chance to win a prize!

Visit the theatre and check out a selection of short animations playing on a loop from the National Film Board collection. Each story teaches us about resilience and strength – even during scary Halloween Times! Total time is approximately 40 minutes

  • From Far Away, by Shira Avni & Serene El-haj Daoud (2000) 6 mins
  • Wapos Bay: Tricks 'n' Treats, by Melanie Jackson (2007) 24 mins
  • Kali the Little Vampire by Regina Pessoa (2012) 9 minutes

Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Admission fees apply*. Free for Rooms members.

Restrictions due to COVID 19 will be in place for everyone’s safety. Masks and proof of vaccination with ID required.

*films are free.

Events & Programs

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Playdate

Join us for a delightful morning at The Rooms!
Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Craft at Risk

Join craftsperson and scholar Christian Dauble for a three-hour workshop all about weaving!

Learn about the history of weaving in Newfoundland and Labrador and around the world. Walk through the basic techniques of weaving and get hands-on experience trying out various types of looms and techniques. Leave with a new perspective on the fabric that surrounds us every day and the importance of textile crafts in our community. Weaving, the craft or action of forming fabric by interlacing threads, was moved from Endangered in 2021 to Currently Viable on the 2024 Craft at Risk List.

Christian Dauble, an avid knitter, became enamoured with weaving in 2019 and decided to pursue it further. They built a small loom from a canvas frame where they began to practice basic tapestry weaving. Christian was a weaving Apprentice with Heritage NL’s Mentor-Apprentice Program.

Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. All materials included. Register online!

Presented in partnership with Heritage NL.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Step inside the story as artist Marlene Creates brings Matthew-Robin Nye’s immersive installation, Good Night Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo to life!

Through poetry and performance, Marlene invites audience members, especially children, to feel the sights and sounds around them in this one-of-a-kind, interactive experience.

Perfect for families and adults of all ages!

This is a free program but a ticket is required. Limited tickets due to space.