Vancouver Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Dates: Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: $22.11 – $327.22 CAD | Kids 12 & under free
Organizer: Boulevard Trash Entertainment Canada
Website: Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Event Overview

The Vancouver Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025 returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre for two extraordinary days of the strange, unusual, and bizarre. This globally celebrated traveling expo is a one-of-a-kind showcase of the weirdest wonders on Earth, featuring a curated selection of vendors, artists, and collectors who embrace the darker and more curious side of life.

Visitors will find a fascinating mix of taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, antique medical tools, gothic jewelry, horror-inspired crafts, and more. The event also features sideshow performances, interactive workshops, and immersive educational experiences — creating an atmosphere that’s part museum, part carnival, and all curiosity.

Whether you’re a collector, artist, or simply intrigued by the unusual, this expo promises an unforgettable weekend for lovers of the macabre and marvelous.

Event Highlights

• Curated Vendors & Artists:
  Explore unique works from hand-selected artisans and small businesses specializing in the unusual — from oddities and bones to handcrafted jewelry, preserved specimens, and vintage oddware.

• Sideshow Performances:
  Enjoy live stage acts throughout both days, featuring sideshow performers and entertainers that celebrate the art of the bizarre.

• Educational Workshops:
  Learn the crafts of taxidermy, entomology, and wet specimen preservation through hands-on, guided workshops led by The Sleeping Sirens.

Workshop Details

Jackalope Taxidermy Class – Saturday

Price: $309 CAD
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Learn the art and science of taxidermy in this beginner-friendly workshop.

• Each participant receives a prepared raccoon or rabbit hide and guidance on mounting, grooming, and base preparation.

• Two 30-minute breaks included.

• Taught by The Sleeping Sirens, experts in ethical and sustainable taxidermy practices.

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Beginner Entomology Class – Sunday

Price: $206 CAD (per session)
Times: 10:00 AM – Beetles | 1:30 PM – Spiders

• Hands-on introduction to bug pinning and insect preservation.

• Learn safe handling, mounting, and display techniques for beetles and spiders.

• All materials included.

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Wet Specimen Workshop – Sunday

Price: $206 CAD (per session)
Times: 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM

• Create a preserved wet specimen (fetal pig) under expert instruction.

• Learn preservation, dissection, cleaning, and display techniques.

• All materials and safety equipment provided.

• Workshop Information

Event Information

• Dates: October 11–12, 2025

• Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Tickets: $22.11 – $327.22 CAD

• Kids 12 & under: Free (no ticket required)

• Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

• Refunds: None available

Why Attend

• Discover a safe and inclusive community celebrating artistic freedom and curiosity.

• Meet vendors and artists from across North America.

• Take part in educational, hands-on workshops that merge art, science, and nature.

• Experience the world’s original traveling oddities event, now in Vancouver.

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