HALLOWEEN BURNABY

FREE EVENT 

Central Spark 

RECAP – Central Spark was a success! The first Halloween Festival in the City of Burnaby was small, but drew large crowds.

The food trucks were a bit limited, as were the activities, but with time this event can grow. It was very safe too with lots of police and fire crew on patrol.

The location is very convenient at Patterson Station.

The event is not too scary it’s for the whole family. The performers were not dressed as horror movie characters. Which is good for all ages.

There are a few issues:

Lighting, it was very dark around the event with no lighting.

The line ups for the Maze were too long.

If Patterson street is the main walkway then more needs to be done to make it look festive and less dark.

The tent area with games/parking lot, and food trucks seemed disconnected, there needs to be more connection between the areas.

The area at Patterson/Central Park has become Burnaby’s go-to party destination. It should be redeveloped to become a meeting point or a plaza for events. Right now it’s just the street and the grass field.

The area can become so much better to accommodate events!

Celebrate the spooky season with us! Everyone is invited to join in the family-friendly Halloween celebrations at Central Park as we introduce a new signature event in Burnaby – Central Spark!

Join us along Patterson Avenue (Kingsway to Central Boulevard) and Central Park (corner of Kingsway and Patterson Ave). The event starts at 6:30 pm and ends with a fireworks finale in Central Park at 8:15 pm. The event will finish at approximately 8:30 pm.

There is free fun for everyone including a spooky outdoor maze, roving entertainment, carnival games, art activities, a photobooth, food trucks and a fireworks finale all taking place in Central Park.

Costumes are encouraged!

Location: Central Park (Kingsway and Patterson Avenue)

Food trucks:

• Cravings Kettle Corn
• Tornado Potato
• Gordo’s Concession
• Juicy Green Express
• Mom’s Grilled Cheese
• Yo Bones BBQ
• Reel Mac & Cheese
• Green Coast Coffee
• Candy Curio