About this Event
AbraCATdabra! is more than a magic show — it’s a youth-powered family fundraiser supporting Good Will Good Karma animal rescue.
Noon–2:45 PM — FREE Youth Vendor Market
2:30–2:45 PM — Ticket holder check-in
3:00–4:00 PM — DaCosta Magic Show
4:00–5:30 PM — FREE Youth Vendor Market reopens
Led by 16-year-old BCI student Will Finch, who founded Good Will Good Karma at just 8 years old, this event is built to celebrate young people, support local small businesses, inspire kids, and raise funds for animals in rescue.
🛍️ FREE Youth Vendor Market — 12:00–2:45 PM
Come early and browse booths run by amazing young entrepreneurs, plus a few carefully selected adult vendors.
Expect:
- youth-run businesses — they need and deserve your support!
- snacks and drinks
- raffles and prizes
- games and family activities
- photo opportunities — with special thanks to @theballoonkitty
- an on-site youth photographer, Brooke — @brookes_shots
- local youth musicians
- Halloween fun and costume prizes
- lots of opportunities to support kids doing brave, creative things
🎩 TICKET HOLDERS ONLY — 2:45–4:00 PM
At 2:45 PM, the market closes and the venue transitions to an exclusive ticket-holder-only magic experience.
The award-winning DaCosta Magic Entertainment show begins at approximately 3:00 PM and is designed for all ages.
Before the show, Phil from DaCosta Magic will be roaming the event space with close-up magic, surprising guests and adding a little extra magic before everyone takes their seats.
Please arrive between 2:30–2:45 PM for check-in and seating.
100% of the $15 ticket price supports Good Will Good Karma animal rescue, thanks to the generosity and support of DaCosta Magic Entertainment.
🪄 FREE MARKET REOPENS — 4:00–5:30 PM
After the show, the market opens back up for more:
- shopping
- snacks and drinks
- raffles
- prizes
- photo opportunities
- family activities
- youth vendor celebrations and awards
Raffle winners will be drawn before the event ends.
The heart of AbraCATdabra is our young entrepreneurs.
These kids and teens are taking an idea, creating something of their own, learning how to present it, communicate with customers and step into leadership.
We want families to come support them — and we want kids in the crowd to see other young people doing something bold and think:
“I could do that too.”
Will will be helping celebrate our young vendors throughout the day and presenting their awards and prizes, while youth photographer Brooke (@brookes_shots) helps capture the day.
🎃 Halloween costumes are welcome, and there will be fun costume prizes too.
💵 Cash is encouraged, especially for youth vendors, although some vendors may also offer debit or other electronic payment options.
Come for the magic.
Support the kids.
Help the animals.
Helping Animals. Making Magic. Creating Leaders.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Rope Factory Event Hall, 111 Sherwood Drive, Brantford, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.