Pumpkins After Dark 2025 in Burnaby

📅 Dates: October 3 – 31, 2025
⏰ Hours: Evening entry (times vary by week; last entry at 10:00 PM, event closes at 11:00 PM)
📍 Location: Swangard Stadium & Central Park, 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC (Main entrance at Southwest Entrance of the stadium)
🎟 Tickets: Online advance purchase recommended. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets on Sale Now

Event Overview

Pumpkins After Dark Burnaby is back for the Halloween season! Running from October 3 to October 31, 2025, this award-winning outdoor Halloween festival brings thousands of visitors to experience the magic of more than 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins.

This immersive, family-friendly event features a glowing pathway of pumpkin sculptures, dazzling displays, special effects, and themed music. From classic Halloween characters to dinosaurs, dragons, movie icons, and pop culture favourites, every turn offers a new surprise and Instagram-worthy moment.

Make Pumpkins After Dark your new fall tradition in Burnaby!

Attractions & Highlights

🎃 10,000+ Hand-Carved Pumpkins – All brand-new displays for 2025
🍂 Forest Pathways – Magical illuminated walk-through experience
🦖 Themed Sculptures – Halloween characters, dinosaurs, dragons & more
👩‍🎨 Live Pumpkin Carving – Watch professional artists bring pumpkins to life
🍭 Fall Treats & Sweets – Indulge in seasonal snacks and desserts
📸 Photo Ops – Endless Instagram-worthy backdrops

Event Schedule

• October 3 – 5: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• October 9 – 12: 6:45 PM – 11:00 PM

• October 16 – 19: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

• October 23 – 26: 6:15 PM – 11:00 PM

• October 30 – 31: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Ticket Information

🎟 General Admission: Date- and time-specific tickets (price varies by time slot).
🎟 VIP Tickets: Includes flexible entry any time during event hours, Monster Maze admission, and a free gift.
🎟 Group Discounts: Available for groups of 20+ (via Showpass). For 50+ inquiries, contact Riley@lanternevents.ca.
👶 Children 3 and under: Free, no ticket required.

Note: Tickets purchased same day are $4–$5 higher. Advance booking recommended.

Location & Getting There

📍 Venue: Swangard Stadium & Central Park, Burnaby
🚆 Transit: Recommended SkyTrain station – Patterson Station (5–10 min walk)
🚗 Parking: Limited on-site parking available. Public transit strongly recommended.
🗺 Address: 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2

Additional Information

• Event is rain or shine. Dress for fall weather.

• Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

• By entering, attendees consent to photography/video recordings for promotional purposes.

• Corporate and private group bookings available.

🔗 Discover all upcoming Halloween events in Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.