Along with her endeavours with family, friends, her law practice and singing jazz; every year in the Fall Barb allows her inner artist escape to create a Halloween display and event. This activity has evolved since it’s modest beginnings in 1998, and Barb now paints life sized posters of beloved pop icons which are mounted outside for Halloween along with pumpkins and other display items.
The ‘Heddington Halloween’ event has morphed into an epic undertaking because Barb realized it would be fun to display all of her previous themes every year, along with the newest display. Now Barb and a veritable army of friends and neighbours decorate about 30 homes along Heddington Avenue for Halloween. We would love to see you at the display, but in the meantime please enjoy the Halloween Gallery.
Several years ago, Barb realized that this event could help generate donations for a worthy cause. In 2013, the annual Heddington Halloween display became an official community fundraiser for SickKids Foundation (Hospital for Sick Children). Our final Heddington Halloween event in October 2023 was a smashing success, with contributions from so many wonderful and generous donors.
All of your DONATIONS over the years made a profound impact on the future of children’s health. Thank you SO much!!! For any SickKids Foundation related questions you may have, please contact:
Barb’s displays through the years…
2023 The Nightmare Before Christmas
2022 The Addams Family
2019 Dracula
2018 Wonder Woman
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Finding Dory
2015 The Walking Dead
2014 Spiderman, Scooby Doo, Peter Pan
2013 Batman
2012 Pirates of the Caribbean
2011 Harry Potter 2
2010 Thriller, Up
2009 Star Trek
2008 Indiana Jones
2007 The Simpsons
2006 Tarzan 2
2005 Fantasia
2004 Little Mermaid
2002 – Harry Potter 1
2000 – SpongeBob Squarepants
1999 – Star Wars
1998 – 101 Dalmatians