Engines off!
Party on!
1 Ticket - All the Fun!
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Move over trick or teat, there's a new gig in town and it's called: Trunk-or-Treat! This is a Halloween tradition in which cars get just as decked our as candy-seekers. Our aim is to provide a safer experience in which community can come together this halloween.
Decorate your car! Each socially distanced parking spot will give you space to be creative and decorate your car in Halloween spirit. Prizes for most unique and original car!
We will have movie themed trivia that you and your family can interact with live from your car. Prizes for the family who know their stuff!
Live DJ will be playing high energy music and Halloween favourites direct to your car radio before the show.
What's Halloween with candy? Everyone brings candy to hand out to each other to let the kid's have a safe trick or treat experience.
We want to give the kids a place to show off their costumes! Get our photographer to take a photo of your child in costume. Before the movie we'll have a slide-show of some of the best that the audience can vote on from their phones!
We settle in and end the evening with a great animated family movie on the big screen. You listen from the comfort of your car! We are showing The Addam's Family (2019).
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Do I need to get a ticket for everyone in my vehicle?No, one ticket is needed per vehicle. You may have as many people as can legally fit in your car for the admission price.
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Do we need to print our tickets?No. All you need is the mobile ticket that was emailed to you. A team member will scan your QR code at the gate. If you like to print your ticket, you can do that too, but please due to COVID-19 - just hold the ticket up to your window for us to scan.
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How do I hear the movie at the drive-in?The sound is broadcasted via FM radio. We broadcast on a Radio Canada approved frequency of 106.3 FM
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Can I bring my own food or drink to the drive-in?We're not going to stop you, but please understand that this is a major source of our revenue and is what allows us to continue to provide this service. We have many selections of afforadble snacks, and would very much appreciate your business.
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Can I take my pets to the drive-in?If you do bring your pet, please respect social distancing guidlines if you need to releave your pet.
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Is alcohol allowed at drive-ins?No. We are not licenced to sell or permit alcohol on the premisses.
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Are there any speacial rules for parking?Yes. We park larger vehicles and trucks to the ends of rows, or in the rear to allow everyone to see the screen. Open-hatches are very distracting to others, if you intend to do this you need to park in the back or on the sides.
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When should I arrive onsite?Gates will open 90minutes prior to the advertised start time of the film. Entry will be closd and will not be allowed once the movie begins. This is for the safety of our guests and staff.
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How will I be checked-in?Tickets will be scanned upon arrival. Please make sure your ticket is on your phone or have it printed. Parking staff will guide you into a parking spot once you have been checked in.
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What kind of payments do you accept?Our box office accepts VISA, Mastercard, Amercian Express, VISA Debit and Dinner's Club. Due to COVID-19 we are not accepting cash at our box office. Our canteen accepts VISA, Mastercard, Amercian Express, Diner's Club, Debit, and cash. We ask that you consider not using cash at this time and use tap to pay.
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Can I smoke?There is no smoking allowed on the site.
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Do drive-ins close if there is going to be rain or bad weather?We operate differently than regular drive-ins as we use an inflatable screen. The only times that we will close is due to high-winds or severe weather that would make viewing the movie a poor experince. In those circumstances we typically make a decsion by 4 PM. If we cancel, we automaticly refund your ticket back to the card you paid with. Otherwise, rain or shine the show must go on!
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What is your policy on refunds?Tickets are non-refundable. Unless we cancel due to severe weather, tickets can not be refunded.
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What if my car battery dies while I am at the drive-in?Unless you have a bad battery, that should not happen. But to prevent it from happening, put your car in Accessory mode if using your car radio to listen to the movie. And start your car once during the movie for a few minutes to charge the battery. If the rare case that your battery does die, notify the staff. We have equipment to jump start your car when the movie is over.
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How do I turn off the daytime running lights on my vehicle which stay on when I have it in accessory mode?Every vehicle is different. Please consult your vehicle's owner manual before arriving at the drive-in. In general engaging the parking break usualy works.
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Can I pre-book or reserve a spot?At this time, no. Parking spots are on a first-come, first served basis. However, you must pre-purchase your ticket to gain access which gaurentees you entrance to the film. You can request a preference of parking when buying your ticket.
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Can I walk-in and join my friends who have already paid and entered the drive-in?No, sorry we do not allow walk-ins or persons not in a vehicle. You must enter via the gate in a vehicle.
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Can we sit outside the vehicle?You may sit in the bed of your pick-up truck, or in the back of your SUV/Van. Due to safety concerns, you may not sit on your rooftop. You may place lawn-chairs in front of your vehicle.
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I have vision problems, how am I assisted?"Please let our team members know of your concern and they will do their best to make you as comfortable as possible. Please know that while we try our best, the vehicle you arrive in may cause sight issues for other guests, and may make it difficult for us to completly satisfy you.
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Can I get a ticket onsite?This depends, most shows sell out days in advance. It is recommended to book your ticket prior to arrival. Limited tickets may be avalible due to cancelations or ability to add spots. Check social media for these announcments.
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Will there be washrooms?Clean and sanitized washrooms will be avalible at all venues. Some may be inside buildings, a mask will be required to wear, others will be in portable facilities.
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How is Pop Up Cinema keeping me safe?All our onsite staff will be weating PPE equipment and will maintain 2m distance between each other. All parking spots will be socially distant from each other. We ask if you are feeling sick, please stay home to protect yourself and others. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
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What should I do in case of an emergency?Please turn on your hazard lights and honk your horn. A staff member will come right over to assist.
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What if I need to leave the movie early?Please notify a parking attendant before moving your vehicle. You can call our event line (902) 593-0138, visit concessions, or flag an attendant to assist you. Please keep others safe, drive slowly and follow instructions.
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Gates OPEN at 3:30 PM
Gates CLOSE at 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM for safety
Trunk or Treat: Starts at 4:30 PM
Family Movie Trivia at dusk
Costume Contest Slide Show at dusk
Gate for just movie re-open: 5:30 PM
Addams Family Movie starts: 6:15 PM (1h26m)
Event Ends: 7:45 PM
Only 1 ticket is needed per family car. $30
Pop Up Cinema Halloween Trunk or Treat Rules
How do I prepare for the event?
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Plan to give out enough candy for up to 250 persons.
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You do not have to give out candy. You can still participate in Trunk or Treat by decorating your vehicle or looking at what others have done to their vehicles.
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You may leave your vehicle spot, and candy can be given out between 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Announcements will be made to let people know.
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Do not feel that you have to stay at your location the whole time, enjoy walking around and trunk or treating yourself!
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The gates open at 3:00 PM to allow persons to check-in, park, set-up and get ready. We will not allow cars to enter between 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM for the safety of everyone participating. There are no exceptions to this rule.
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Only give out candy from your designated spot.
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Candy is to be store bought, pre-packaged food only. Please be considerate of common food allergies such as nuts.
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Gates re-open to vehicle traffic at 5:30 PM. An announcement will be made, and at this time you should return to your vehicle to prepare for the movie. There will be DJ music, interactive trivia and the costume contest will be on the screen.
General Rules:
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Participants must have a ticket to attend. A member from your vehicle must provide contact information when purchasing a ticket. All participants must enter via a vehicle through the main entrance. No walk-ins are allowed.
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Maintain physical distancing of 2m from other bubbles.
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Wear a non-medical mask where physical distancing is not possible (waiting in lines, going to the bathroom, interacting with candy givers.
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Do not replace your non-medical mask with a Halloween costume mask. Most Halloween masks that cover the whole face have holes for breathing. While this type of mask is fine to wear outdoors or in your home, it is not a non-medical mask that fits snugly and protects others.
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Make use of hand-sanitizing stations located throughout the venue.
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Practice good hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette.
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Bubbles may not exceed 10 persons.
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Sorry, but pets are not permitted at this event.
If you are planning on participating in trunk-or-treating, here are some important things to consider:
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do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or are self-isolating
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only trick-or-treat with people you live with, or friends from your close social group, and no more than 10 people
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if you see other kids getting treats from a car or pass another group in the rows, stay six feet away and wait until they leave before proceeding
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keep conversations short. Do not sing or shout in exchange for Halloween candy
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do not take treats in situations where everyone has to reach into a single container
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bring hand sanitizer with you and clean your hands often, especially if you are putting on and taking off a mask or face covering and touching high-touch surfaces. Make use of hand sanitizer stations.
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wash your hands before and after handling and eating your treats. There is no need to clean, disinfect or quarantine treats
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Please make sure you and your family can be seen in the dark. Wear a reflective clothing item, or have glow sticks to make sure you are seen.
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Have fun!
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Advice for vehicles giving out treats:
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do not participate in any Halloween activities, including handing out store bought pre-packaged treats if you are feeling unwell or self-isolating
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welcome trick-or-treaters outside of your vehicle. Bring a lawn chair and sit or stand outside of your vehicle.
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if you are unable to sit outside then regularly clean and disinfect any point of contact with your vehicle
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wash your hands often throughout the evening with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
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try to have only one person from your car give out treats
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do not have many hands reaching into the same container. Use tongs or other utensils to hand out treats or place individual amounts on a table
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Do not leave bowls of candy where people can help themselves by reaching in.
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wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained
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do not ask trick-or-treaters to sing or shout for their treats.
From the government of Nova Scotia:
Government is reminding Nova Scotians of current public health guidelines and providing specific advice around Halloween as the holiday approaches.
“Halloween is a fun celebration but I am concerned about parties and behaviours that would see us letting our guard down,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “I urge Nova Scotians to make informed decisions before choosing to attend or host Halloween parties or events. We have been fortunate to have few or no new cases recently, but as we have seen with our neighbouring provinces, COVID-19 can quickly find its way back into our communities. We must continue to follow all public health measures.”