Central Spark 2025 – Halloween Celebration in Burnaby

📍 Location: Central Park & Patterson Avenue (Kingsway to Central Blvd), Burnaby, BC
📅 Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💲 Admission: Free

Event Overview

Celebrate Halloween in Burnaby at Central Spark 2025, a free family-friendly festival happening on Friday, October 24, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Central Park. This lively evening combines spooky fun with community spirit, featuring entertainment, activities, food, and spectacular shows in the sky. Costumes are highly encouraged, so bring your best Halloween look and join the fun!

Highlights of Central Spark 2025

🎶 DJ Dance Party – Kick off the night with music and dancing.
🍔 Food Trucks – Delicious eats along Patterson Avenue.
🎭 Spooky Entertainment & Photo Ops – Fun, slightly spooky activities for all ages.
✨ Drone Light Display – A dazzling sky show at 7:15 PM (weather permitting).
🎆 Fireworks Show – A breathtaking finale at 7:30 PM.

Event Schedule

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Halloween festivities, food trucks, and entertainment

• 7:15 PM: Drone light show (approx. 7 minutes, weather dependent)

• 7:30 PM: Fireworks spectacular (approx. 15 minutes)

Visitor Information

• 🚭 Non-smoking event – Smoking, vaping, and alcohol are prohibited.

• 🐾 Pets: Please leave pets at home (service animals permitted).

• 🚻 Facilities: Portable toilets and a water refill station will be available.

• 🌧 Rain or shine: Event goes ahead regardless of weather.

Road Closures & Parking

• Patterson Ave (Kingsway to Central Blvd) closed 3:00–11:00 PM on October 24.

• No public parking on nearby streets (restrictions in effect Oct 24 at 12:01 AM – Oct 25 at noon).

• Accessibility drop-off: Olive Ave (Kingsway to Central Blvd).

• 🚇 Transit: Patterson SkyTrain Station open with regular service; Bus #129 rerouted.

Safety & Accessibility

The City of Burnaby prioritizes public safety with comprehensive measures in place. Please follow staff guidance and restrictions to ensure a safe, enjoyable celebration for all.

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