A Look at Gaetz Brook Greenway’s Halloween Walk
It’s become an annual tradition in Gaetz Brook, Nova Scotia: on the last Saturday of October, the Gaetz Brook Greenway undergoes a transformation. A committee of community members work together year after year on the event. Angela Bonang, the chair for the Halloween Walk, says the goal is to keep it going for as many years as possible. “It’s the best. It really is. It’s such a family event. You see little ones with their parents and both sets of grandparents dressed up in costumes having fun. It’s great.”
Since the first Halloween Walk in 2021, the event has grown exponentially, from approximately 700 attendees the first year to upwards of 3,400 people in 2024. “The community has been so supportive of this event, the businesses, individuals, organizations throughout HRM, and I’m so thankful for them,” Angela says. “The kids are loving it. They’re getting outside, having some fresh air, and it’s fun to see so many people enjoying themselves. It’s a joyous family community event.”
Families coming from around the province
The Halloween Walk started initially during the COVID pandemic, to provide kids with a safe place to go trick-or-treating and have fun for Halloween. Now, the event has grown into a large community event, with families attending from around Nova Scotia.
Growing community involvement
This past Halloween Walk, the event saw over 50 stations set up and support by around 80 community organizations, local businesses and families. This year, SATA Trails Society had a sucker pull — 800 suckers with 71 prizes geared towards active transportation: backpacks; bike bells and helmets; lighted hats/head lamps; and 25 hip packs courtesy of Trans Canada Trail and Columbia Sportwear.
We love seeing community events like the Halloween Walk along the Trans Canada Trail — kudos to Gaetz Brook Greenway!
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