
Halloween around Vancouver runs much longer than one night. Pumpkin patches open in mid-September, haunted houses start in early October, and the fireworks and parades pile up in the last week of the month. Some events are free and gentle enough for toddlers. Others ask you to sign a waiver before you go in.
This guide is brought to you by the Vancouver Page Local Guide. We've gathered more than 50 Halloween events and attractions across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, the North Shore, the Tri-Cities, Langley, Maple Ridge, and the Fraser Valley. Each listing has the basics (dates, location, price) and a link to its full event page on Vancouver Page, where you'll find directions, upcoming dates, and calendar links.
Prices and hours can change during the season, so check the event page before you head out.
A few dates are worth marking now, because several big events land on the same weekend.
These are the main haunts for anyone who actually wants to be scared. Most are recommended for teens and up, and several sell out on weekends.
The largest haunt in Western Canada takes over Playland on select nights in October. Admission covers seven haunted houses, more than 15 rides running in the dark, and scare actors roaming the grounds. You won't see everything in one night, so start with your top picks. Recommended for ages 13 and up, and costumes and costume makeup aren't allowed.

When: Select nights, October 7–31 | 6 PM to 11 PM or midnight depending on the date
Where: Playland, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Cost: Advance tickets from $39; Rapid Pass add-on $56–$58
Now in its 25th year, Cougar Creek runs five haunted houses on one site, from a New Year's Eve gala gone wrong to a fog-filled barn with a chainsaw soundtrack. There's also a nightly stage show, the Cougar Creepshow, with prizes. Parking is free, and the R6 RapidBus stops out front.

When: Nightly, October 2 – November 1
Where: 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey
Cost: Ticketed
Maan Farms turns its fall farm into a full night out after dark. One ticket covers four haunts: the new BADLANDS, where heat, cold, wind, and rain are the threat, plus the Slaughterhouse corn maze, 3D CarnEvil, and The Way Down, where guests are hooded. Live shows, a midway, and the glowing Frightfully Fun Forest pumpkin patch fill the gaps. Some attractions may be too intense for kids under 14, and everyone signs a waiver.

When: Select nights, October 2–31 | Entry slots 7–9 PM, open until about 11 PM
Where: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
Cost: $69–$99 depending on the night
This handcrafted haunt in Murrayville is back for its 25th anniversary after a major restoration. Sunday to Thursday are "creepy tours" with no live actors, which work for younger kids. Friday and Saturday bring the full scare-actor crew through 5,000 square feet of sets. General admission is cash only at the booth. Food bank donations go to the Salvation Army's Gateway of Hope.

When: October 15 – November 15 | Call for nightly hours
Where: 22260 48th Ave, Murrayville, Langley
Cost: Sun–Thu adults $20, kids 12 and under $10 | Fri–Sat adults $25, kids $15 | Kids 5 and under free on tour nights
The daytime Pumpkin Train turns into something else after dark. The Scream Train rolls through a haunted forest full of live actors, including the park's well-known Chainsaw Charlie. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

When: Nightly, October 16 – November 1 | 6–10 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park, Surrey
Cost: $18 per person
A free walk-through haunt set up in an empty mall unit. It takes about two minutes, uses animatronics and low light, and the actors won't touch you. It's a good first haunt for older kids, though it may scare children under 5. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Surrey Food Bank.

When: October 9–31 | Mon–Sat noon–9 PM, Sun noon–7 PM
Where: Guildford Town Centre, lower level across from Play Park
Cost: Free
Four Halloween escape rooms, each 50 minutes for 2 to 6 players. Three are horror rooms rated for ages 13+ or 16+, and one, The Unchanged, skips the scares for mixed-age groups. No actors chase or touch you, and there's no strobe lighting. It's a three-minute walk from Lougheed Town Centre Station.

When: October 2 – November 8 | Open until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, midnight on Halloween
Where: 4035 North Road, Burnaby
Cost: $34 per person, per room
For October, the Hologram Zoo swaps animals for zombies, witches, werewolves, and clowns, with dark rooms, loud noises, and jump scares. It runs about 45 minutes and is recommended for ages 8 and up. There's no surcharge over regular admission. Adults can book the 17+ nights, and Halloween Day has a free family party (see the family section).

When: All October | 17+ nights at 8 PM on October 16, 17, 23, 24, and 30
Where: 50 Smithe St, Vancouver
Cost: Regular admission
There's something about being lost in tall corn after dark. These three are the region's dedicated haunted mazes. (Maan Farms' Slaughterhouse maze is listed above with the Fright Festival.)
Blighthouse Haunts sets up a "containment breach" at Meadows Family Farm, and you get 45 minutes to find the extraction point in the dark. Expect very low visibility, loud audio, and scenes built around common phobias. Groups of six or more save 10%, and bringing two food items on slow nights takes $5 off.

When: See the ticket page for confirmed dates
Where: Meadows Family Farm, 12377 248 St, Maple Ridge
Cost: General admission $35–$40; Fast-Pass $50–$55
Haney Fresh Farm hides seven themed haunts inside a tall corn maze, including a creepy carnival and an asylum swallowed by the corn. Once you're in, there's no turning back. A regular pumpkin patch is on site for anyone sitting the scares out.

When: September 27 – November 2
Where: 24331 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge
Cost: Ticketed
Reapers builds on more than 30 years of Halloween scares at Fantasy Farms. You walk the maze by flashlight while costumed figures come out of the corn, with fog, strobes, and chainless chainsaws. Not recommended for kids under 10. Don't park on the road, because cars get towed. Groups of 20 or more get a discount.

When: Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays | Wed, Thu, Sun 7–9 PM; Fri–Sat 7–10 PM
Where: 9423 Gibson Road, Chilliwack
Cost: Ticketed
These are good bets for kids who like costumes and candy more than chainsaws.
The suspension bridge, river, and forest are lit up for Halloween, and the park stays open into the evening. Kids can do the Frightful Forest Scavenger Hunt or learn about bats at Critter's Hollow, and live music plays on the hour from 3:30 to 7:30 PM. It's more atmosphere than fright. Masks aren't allowed, and costumes need to be child-friendly.

When: October 9 – November 1 | Daily 10 AM–8 PM, until 9 PM on Oct 23–25 and Oct 30 – Nov 1
Where: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Cost: Included with park admission or Annual Pass
Divers carve pumpkins underwater, the fruit bats get grooming sessions, and there's a kelp maze in Underwater Steller's Bay. The Spookley the Square Pumpkin 4D movie and meet-and-greet are new this year. From October 17, pumpkin carving shows and Spookley visits run daily.

When: September 26 – October 31
Where: Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park
Cost: Aquarium admission
FlyOver's Halloween flight follows a broom-riding witch named Biker Mama across Canada, with wind, mist, and scents along the way, ending at a monster music festival. It takes about 25 minutes and is gentle enough for ages 4 and up. Monday to Thursday, one child 13 or under rides free with each regular adult ticket. Riders must be at least 102 cm tall.

When: October 15 – November 1 | Daily 10 AM–8:30 PM
Where: Suite 201, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: Single and double-bill tickets; BC resident discount available
One of the region's most popular family Halloween events. This year's theme is "Legends, Tales and Other Stories," with a haunted graveyard, a spooky circus, roving performers, a Coast Salish shadow puppet story, and DJ Dracula's dance party. Trick-or-treating returns on Halloween night. Book a 30-minute entry window ahead to save a few dollars.

When: October 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31 | 4–9 PM (last entry 8 PM)
Where: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Cost: Advance adults $12, kids 2–12 $7 | Day-of $15 and $10 | Under 2 free
Brentwood's month of Halloween events is presented with the Burnaby Halloween Festival. There's décor all month, a Haunted Hunt scavenger booklet from October 19, a Day of the Dead Festival on October 24–25 (noon to 7 PM), and Halloween movies on the plaza at 5 PM from October 26 to 31. On Halloween Day, a farmers' market runs 11 AM–2 PM, followed by trick-or-treating from 3 to 4 PM.

When: October 5–31
Where: 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Cost: Drop-in
A free scavenger hunt through four Halloween displays, with ghosts, mummies, and moonlight scenes. Pick it up at Guest Services. Open to kids 12 and under.

When: October 9–31 | During Guest Services hours
Where: 9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby
Cost: Free
A good day trip up the Sea-to-Sky. Six "Monster Machines" based on real mining equipment have taken over the Machine Shop, and the underground train tour gets a Halloween twist with lower lighting and live equipment demos. Kids can also do a monster scavenger hunt and watch exploding pumpkins. It's all included with admission.

When: October 17–18 and 24–25 | 9 AM–3 PM
Where: 150 Highway 99, Britannia Beach
Cost: Included with museum admission
A free afternoon party with two take-home crafts, BOO Bingo, a photo booth, short performances in the theatre, and a costume parade. For a calmer outing, the museum also runs a Sensory Trick or Treat on Friday, October 30, from 4 to 8 PM.

When: Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 PM
Where: 17710 56A Ave, Surrey
Cost: Free
Kids Market hosts free trick-or-treating on Halloween morning, plus face painting, a photo booth, and live music in the foyer all day. Bring your own loot bag.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 11 AM–5 PM (trick-or-treating 11 AM–1 PM)
Where: 1496 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Cost: Free
An indoor walkthrough of ghosts and skeletons in Yaletown, so rain won't matter. Each child gets a treat bag and a photo booth print. Register ahead for a time slot online or by phone at 604-713-1800 ext. 1.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 2:30–7 PM
Where: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Cost: $12 per child
Put on a costume and paddle around Deep Cove to raise money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Bring your own kayak or board, or rent one, and $10 of each rental goes to the food bank. Pre-registration helps but isn't required.

When: Sunday, October 25 | 11 AM–1 PM
Where: Deep Cove, North Vancouver
Cost: Free; $10+ donation suggested
From a $6.99 nursery patch in Surrey to all-day farms in Abbotsford, here are the patches worth knowing about this year, listed from the city outward.
Southlands Heritage Farm Pumpkin Fest (Vancouver): The closest farm patch to downtown. $15 admission includes a pumpkin, plus a scavenger hunt and Sunday pony rides. Open weekdays 3–7 PM and weekends 9:30 AM–5:30 PM until October 31, at 3208 W 51st Ave.

Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden (Vancouver): Not a pumpkin patch, but a nice fall outing with folk music, face painting, and food trucks. The final weekend is October 17–18, included with garden admission.

Richmond Country Farms (Richmond): Running for more than 40 years. Admission ($15 weekdays, $20 weekends, plus tax) includes a pumpkin of any size, an apple, the corn maze, and a wagon ride to the field. Wear boots.

Westham Island Herb Farm (Delta): Free to visit, with fresh pumpkins and gourds daily and a well-known scarecrow display. Open 10 AM–5 PM through October 31.

Emma Lee Farms (Ladner): Thursday to Sunday in October, 9 AM–5 PM. Pick in the field, wander the oat maze, and finish with hot cider by the bonfire.

Harvest Hollow at Arts Nursery: The best rainy-day pick, since it's mostly covered. Kids get a mini pumpkin patch, a bubble zone, yard games, and a scavenger hunt, and every paid admission includes a free mini pumpkin. Runs to October 31 at 8940 192 Street.

Port Kells Nurseries: The best value around at $6.99 with a pumpkin included. There's a cedar hedge maze, a hay bale maze, and an indoor sandpit, and it's stroller, wheelchair, and pet friendly. Open 9 AM–6 PM through October, a few blocks from Arts Nursery.

Rondriso Farms: $8 entry, plus $4 for the hayride to the field. Known for big, good-quality pumpkins. Bring cash or Interac.

Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch (South Surrey): 30 varieties on a 10-acre field, with wagon rides, animals, and a mini corn maze. $12.50 on weekends, $10 on weekday afternoons (2–5 PM). No presale needed.

Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek Park: A daytime train ride through a decorated forest with a treat, a pumpkin, and crafts. $12 plus tax, under 2 free, daily 10 AM–5 PM, first come, first served. Closed to the public on Sunday, October 25, for Canucks Autism Network families.

Aldor Acres: An 80-acre, three-generation working farm with very friendly animals (emus included), hayrides, a hay jump pile, forest walks, and a farm market. Catch the goat parade at opening or closing. Daily 9 AM–6 PM, last entry 5 PM, at 24990 84 Ave.

Eagle Acres: More than 200 farm animals, a covered hayride to the patch, and a new playground. Weekends plus October 23, 10 AM–5 PM. Adults $15, kids and seniors $13, plus GST. Bring your own bags.

Loft Country (Langley Township): Clydesdales, a petting zoo, gem panning, a jumping pillow, and a mini corn maze, with two tickets for extras like pony rides. At 2640 248 St.

Laity Pumpkin Patch: Two locations across the street from each other. North suits kids 0–6, and South is for all ages. $16 weekends, $13 weekdays, gate sales only.

Meadows Family Farm: A relaxed patch with a petting farm, open daily. It's the same property as the Site 248 haunted maze, so you can do pumpkins by day and scares by night.

Haney Haunted House & Pumpkin Patch: A regular pumpkin patch alongside seven haunts in the corn maze (see Haunted Corn Mazes above).

Harris Pumpkin Patch: No admission and no extras. Just pumpkins priced by size, October 13–31, down the road from Haney Fresh Farm.
Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms (Abbotsford): Ziplines, two corn mazes, jumping pillows, pedal karts, and a huge pumpkin house. Open 9 AM–6 PM until November 1. Tickets are required for ages 3+ and can't be refunded.

Magic of Fall at Taves Family Farms: Storybook-style displays with a blue "pumpkin river," three corn mazes, U-pick apples, a petting barn, and a new slide in the Mystical Meadow. Weekdays 10 AM–5:30 PM, weekends 9:30 AM–6 PM at 333 Gladwin Rd. Book online, since gate tickets cost $3 more.

Willow View Farms (Abbotsford): Free to visit, with more than 50 varieties including giant and coloured pumpkins. There's no field picking, but there are yard displays and animals at the Big Red Barn.

Greendale Acres (Chilliwack): More than 20 attractions on one ticket, including a carousel, train, duck races, and corn maze. $17 on weekdays and $22 on October weekends, online.

Petey's Pumpkin Patch (Chilliwack): A train out to the patch, bouncy castles, and pumpkin cannons. $17 general or $65 for a family pass. It's at the same address as the Reapers maze.

Fireworks are one of Vancouver's Halloween traditions. This year there are three big free shows on three different nights, so you can catch more than one.
Light installations, glowing pumpkins, face painting, live music from Teapot in the Tuba, a contortionist, and a lineup of food trucks, with fireworks at the end. The best view is from the lot behind The ACT, beside the Haney Transit Loop.

When: Saturday, October 24 | 6–8 PM, fireworks at 8:15 PM
Where: The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
Cost: Free
Burnaby's free Halloween night in Central Park, with a DJ dance party, food trucks, a drone light show at 7:15 PM, and fireworks at 7:30 PM. It's aimed at young kids and stays gore-free. Patterson Ave closes to traffic from 3 to 11 PM, and Patterson SkyTrain Station is the easy way in. Leave pets at home.

When: Friday, October 30 | 6–8 PM
Where: Central Park and Patterson Avenue, Burnaby
Cost: Free
Richmond's fireworks festival turns 40 this year, with an Alien Invasion theme. Expect fire shows, acrobats, stilt walkers, a crashed inflatable spaceship, carnival games with more than 10,000 pieces of candy, and a space-themed costume contest at 7:40 PM. Fireworks start at 9 PM.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 6:30–9:15 PM
Where: Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond
Cost: Free
East Van's grassroots Halloween parade is back with the theme "Trickster's Treat." The family Parade of Little Souls starts at 7 PM, and the main processions follow at 8 and 9 PM. Locations are kept secret until just after midnight on October 31, so check the parade page that night. If you want to take part, there are free Thriller and Time Warp flash mob rehearsals on Sundays through October 25 at Britannia Secondary.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 7–10 PM
Where: East Vancouver (location announced on the night)
Cost: Free; $10 suggested donation
About 100 local makers and artists selling Halloween-themed goods you won't find at the usual craft fair, plus face painting and kids' activities. Costumes are welcome. Tickets are limited, so reserve ahead. It's about a 13-minute walk from Commercial–Broadway Station.

When: Sunday, October 18 | 10 AM–6 PM
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Cost: $5 for teens and adults; kids 12 and under free with a parent
A Halloween edition of the Brentwood Farmers' Market, timed right before the afternoon trick-or-treating.
When: Saturday, October 31 | 11 AM–2 PM

Also worth a stop: Port Kells Nurseries runs a farmers market every Sunday in October, and Aldor Acres has a seasonal farm market during pumpkin season.
For adults who'd rather have a cocktail than a candy bag.
The West Coast's longest-running Halloween rave marks its 26th year at the Pacific Coliseum, produced with Insomniac. This year's lineup includes Alesso, ARMNHMR, Cosmic Gate, Darren Styles, and Timmy Trumpet. General admission is all ages, and VIP is 19+.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 6 PM–1 AM
Where: Pacific Coliseum, 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver
Cost: Ticketed
A Halloween night of Persian music with Ali Fard, Y.K., and Pooya on the False Creek waterfront. Costumes and masquerade looks are encouraged. Every past Halloween event at this venue has sold out, so buy early. 19+.

When: Saturday, October 24 | Doors 9:30 PM
Where: Harbour Event & Convention Centre, 760 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Cost: Ticketed, all sales final
The Alibi Room in Railtown becomes a Halloween bar for 90-minute sessions, with themed drinks, hosted games, prizes, and photo spots. No puzzles and no actors chasing you. Your ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine. Buy VIP if you want a guaranteed table. 19+.

When: October 8–31 | Thursday to Sunday
Where: 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver
Cost: From about $15 plus tax
A 90-minute show of drag, burlesque, circus, and magic built around horror film characters, with a live rock band playing horror-themed hits. Seating is first come, first served, and costumes are encouraged. 19+.

When: Saturday, October 17 | 8:30–10 PM
Where: Diamond Family Auditorium, SFU, 8888 University High Street, Burnaby
Cost: Ticketed through Eventbrite
An interactive 1920s-style mystery on the hotel's 14th floor. You move through the Heritage Suites meeting characters and solving clues, with a themed cocktail in each room and a canapé reception at the end. Dress the part if you like. 19+.

When: Thursday and Friday, October 22–23
Where: 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: $160 per person, taxes and service included
A 90-minute tour of the former Vancouver Coroner's Court and Morgue, built around an unsolved true crime case and how death investigations work. It's graphic and strictly 16+. There are four flights of stairs and no wheelchair access. The tour sold out the past two years, and the remaining dates are October 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Where: 240 E Cordova St, Vancouver
Cost: Varies by date; group rates for 6+
Lantern-lit tours about the Hudson's Bay Company workers buried around the fort. There are four to choose from: a youth tour for ages 8+, and three adult tours, including the three-hour Descent into Darkness through the village. Booking ahead is required.

When: October 16–31 | Times vary
Where: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley
Cost: Roughly $25–$45 depending on the tour
A 2.5-hour evening walk led by a local actor, mixing ghost stories and real scandals with clips from horror films shot at each stop. The route runs from the Vancouver Art Gallery through Granville Street, Gastown, and Blood Alley to Waterfront Station. It goes ahead rain or shine.

When: Select dates | 7 PM start
Where: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street side
Cost: From about $40
Free, local, and best after dark. Please stay on the sidewalk and park considerately.
Brad and Stacey Lyle build an award-winning graveyard haunt on their corner lot every October, and everything in it is homemade, from the skeletons to the tombstones. Animatronics keep the scenes moving after dark. Get out of your car to catch the details. Donations go to Katie's Place Animal Shelter.

When: Nightly through October | 6–10 PM
Where: 12795 227A Street, Maple Ridge (take 227th Street north toward 128th Avenue, then turn right on 227A)
Cost: Free; donations welcome
One of the most detailed home displays in the Lower Mainland, with a skeleton campfire party, a giant skeletal figure, ghouls on the balcony, and plenty of colour-changing light. Look for the "Coffin Break" sign.

When: Nightly until October 31 | Best 5:30–10 PM
Where: 20480 Thorne Ave, Maple Ridge
Cost: Free
The same house behind the Miracle on Rae Street Christmas display goes all out for Halloween, with towering skeletons and themed scenes that grow every year. Donations support SHARE Family & Community Services, so bring some cash.

When: Opens Friday, October 16 at 5 PM
Where: 3313 Rae Street, Port Coquitlam
Cost: Free; donations welcome
Book weekend haunts early. PNE Fright Nights, the Police Museum tours, and Persian Halloween have all sold out in past years.
Check age limits before you buy. Many haunts don't refund tickets if someone in your group turns out to be too young. Hologram Zoo is 8+, PNE 13+, the Police Museum 16+, and the bar events 19+.
Know the costume rules. PNE Fright Nights doesn't allow costumes or costume makeup, and Capilano doesn't allow masks. Most events ban realistic weapons.
Dress for rain. Nearly every outdoor event runs rain or shine, and corn mazes and pumpkin fields get muddy fast.
Go to farms on weekdays if you can. Weekend lines are longer, and Hazelmere, Laity, and Greendale charge less on weekdays. October 23 is a Pro-D Day, so expect weekend-size crowds.
Plan Halloween night around transit. Several areas will be busy at once on October 31, and Burnaby closes roads for Central Spark on October 30.
Leave pets at home on fireworks nights.
The Richmond Halloween Fireworks Festival, Central Spark in Burnaby, Celebrate the Night in Maple Ridge, and the Parade of Lost Souls are all free. For kids, there's Halloweenie on Granville Island, BOO-seum in Surrey, and the Haunted Bog at Guildford.
Maple Ridge on October 24 (8:15 PM), Burnaby's Central Park on October 30 (7:30 PM), and Minoru Park in Richmond on October 31 (9 PM).
PNE Fright Nights is the largest. Cougar Creek's House of Horrors has five haunts on one site, and the Maan Farms Fright Festival includes a hooded haunt and a waiver. For pure darkness, try Site 248.
Southlands Heritage Farm on W 51st Ave. Richmond Country Farms is also a short drive.
Kids Market on Granville Island (11 AM–1 PM), The Amazing Brentwood (3–4 PM), and Burnaby Village Museum in the evening.
Dooms Night at the Pacific Coliseum, The Nightmare Bar at the Alibi Room, and the 17+ nights at Hologram Zoo. Before Halloween, there's Castle Confidential, Persian Halloween, and The Slasher Cabaret.
Most patches in this guide run through October 31. Maan Farms, Haney Fresh Farm, and the Bear Creek Scream Train run into November.
From a free trick-or-treat on Granville Island to a chainsaw in a dark cornfield, Metro Vancouver has something for every comfort level this October. Bookmark this guide, check each event page for the latest dates and prices, and browse the Vancouver Page Local Guide for more fall festivals and things to do around the Lower Mainland.