TRICK OR TREAT CELEBRATES
LARGEST KIDS HAUNT EVER
Downtown Acton hosted over 5,000 attendees this past weekend
November 1, 2018
HALTON HILLS, ON – The Downtown Acton BIA (DABIA) finished hosting their annual Trick or Treat on Main and Mill event that took place in the historic downtown Acton this past Saturday, October 27th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
It was another raving success for Downtown events this year after the Acton Leathertown Festival’s record-breaking attendance of over 15,000 people. Trick or Treat on Main and Mill broke records in both attendance and in business sponsorship.
This year there were 65 participating businesses in the Downtown, with nearly a third of them also supporting kids activity stations. The event attracted over 5,000 attendees including over 1,000 costumed kiddies.
” I have never seen a Town rally behind the Halloween season like I have with Halton Hills. The local support for this event is both inspiring and unique. As a first-timer, I did not know what to expect. We hosted over 5,000 people Downtown on Saturday which was an incredible turn-out. Speaking to previous attendees and Councillors, it was estimated to have been over four-times larger than previous years! “
– Downtown Acton BIA Manager, Tyler King.
Activity Highlights:
- Live Music arranged by Rick Imus Music Studio
- ‘Thriller’ Flash Mob by Ambition Performing Arts Centre
- Kids Costume Competition by Forever Youngsters and Acton Jiu Jitsu
- Pet Costume Competition by Oh Behave, Canine Pawllege
- Haunted Houses by Total Dance Innovations and 1st Acton Boy Scouts
- Haunted Carnival by 1st Acton Boy Scouts
- Pumpkin Giveaway by Paul F. Latour Accounting and RBC
- Spooky Bus by First Student Transport
Activities were a huge success this year and will be a focus moving forward.
For more information on this and other downtown events, visit our website at www.downtownacton.ca
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About the Downtown Acton BIA
The Downtown Acton Business Improvement Area (BIA) was formed in 1977 to help beautify and promote the historical downtown. We strive to distinguish Acton as a premier shopping, dining and cultural destination in the Town. We are committed to our members, the Town and the residents of Halton Hills to ensure that the downtown continues to offer a positive experience for everyone. For the latest information on stores, events and parking please visit www.downtownacton.ca. Follow Downtown Acton on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @DowntownActon
About the Town of Halton Hills
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. Visit, www.haltonhills.ca.
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Media Contact:
Tyler King, Manager
Downtown Acton BIA
45 Mill Street East, Acton, Halton Hills
519-853-9555
info@downtownacton.ca