Don't be scared: Come visit new downtown plaza for Halloween on Queen

Downtown Sault Ste. Marie will be the site of some added Halloween fun leading up to the actual day.

Oct. 28 will be the launch of programming in the downtown plaza as well as the Halloween on Queen event.

As part of the day, many store owners downtown will be handing out candy to those dressed up in their costumes.

Programming is planned for every block and the street will be closed to traffic to ensure everyone's safety.

Side streets off of Queen will remain open to traffic.

Tickets for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation's 50/50 draw will be on sale and a Hogwarts-themed "Wanted" photo frame will be available to take pictures with.

Seniors who live at the Windsor Place Retirement Residence will also be hosting costumed candy giveaways.

The March Street Stage will feature magic by Ryan McFarling every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. The Free Mason Lodge will have a table in front of the Downtown Association Office and The Witches of Superior will perform every 30 minutes, with music and dancing for everyone.

A fun booth will be open between Elgin and Bruce where Blessed Braiding will provide hair braids.

A blow-up maze will be provided by Climb N Fun that will dazzle even the most grown-up of children.

Haunted houses inside the Museum and at Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site as well while additional entertainment and festivities will kick off at the downtown plaza at 10 a.m. just before Hallowe'en on Queen. There will be family-friendly movies, activities and entertainment throughout the day.