Families are in for a spook-tacular time at second annual Halloween Stroll! 

From 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, Willoughby Town Centre will be as families, dressed in costumes both spooky and sweet, visit participating stores, trick-or-treat bags in hand. Expect a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with businesses decked out in cobwebs, pumpkins and twinkling orange lights.

For young trick-or-treaters, this stroll through the heart of the centre offers more than just candy 鈥� it鈥檚 a safe, welcoming adventure. Instead of navigating dark neighbourhood streets, children can move easily from shop to shop. Parents can relax as they stroll alongside, knowing that the space is festive and designed to create magical memories in a secure environment.

鈥淭his is our second time hosting the Halloween Stroll, and it鈥檚 a tradition we hope to continue for many years,鈥� says Tracey Ehman, Marketing Coordinator at.  鈥淲e were thrilled with the turnout last year and can鈥檛 wait to see all the creative costumes again this year.

鈥淲e鈥檝e always believed in creating spaces where neighbours can gather, and events like this bring that vision to life."

will be participating in the event, easily identifiable by posters displayed on their doors or on their windows. Families are invited to stroll through the centre, enjoy the festive atmosphere and engage with local shops. 

Building on past events

The Halloween Stroll builds on the momentum of Willoughby Town Centre鈥檚 past events and its vision of being a community hub. 

鈥淎fter the success of Willoughby DAYZ in September, we鈥檙e excited to welcome everyone back for a fun afternoon this Halloween," Ehman says.

鈥淲e鈥檙e a tight-knit community, and events like this remind us of the importance of coming together, not just as businesses, but as neighbours.鈥� 

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