October 2026 Events Calendar in Vancouver

Welcome to the October 2026 Events Calendar, your complete guide to what’s happening across Vancouver as the city embraces the heart of autumn. From Halloween events and seasonal festivals to cultural celebrations, live performances, family-friendly activities, and autumn experiences, October is one of the most exciting and atmospheric months in Vancouver.

This guide is curated and provided by Vancouver Page, your trusted local source for discovering events, attractions, and experiences in Vancouver. Whether you’re planning spooky outings, autumn adventures, or weekend plans, this calendar helps you stay informed all month long.

What’s Happening in Vancouver – October 2026

October in Vancouver is all about autumn vibes. Expect Halloween-themed attractions, harvest festivals, cultural and community events, art exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances, food and drink experiences, and outdoor activities surrounded by fall colours. It’s a great month to enjoy both indoor and outdoor events.

This page will be updated regularly as new October events are announced.

October 2026 Events at a Glance

• September 28 – October 4, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: October 2–4, 2026

This guide is brought to you by Vancouver Page, Your Trusted Local Events Guide in Vancouver. October opens with the city's biggest film festival, a wave of haunted houses and ghost tours kicking off Halloween season, multiple Oktoberfest celebrations, and pumpkin patch season in full swing across the region. Here's where to spend your weekend, organized by category, with dates, locations, and links so you can plan ahead.

Cultural Festivals & Celebrations

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)

Date: October 1–11, 2026

Location: Multiple venues across Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver Playhouse, VIFF Centre, The Cinematheque, and Granville Island

[caption id="attachment_12879" align="alignnone" width="1244"] The 45th VIFF brings more than 160 films, 85 shorts, VIFF Live performances, and VIFF Talks to screens and stages across the city, opening with Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut and featuring conversations with Carrie Coon and Mark Mothersbaugh.[/caption]

BC Culture Days in Metro Vancouver

Date: Through October 4, 2026 (closing weekend)

Location: Venues across Metro Vancouver, BC

Canada's largest public participation campaign for the arts wraps its run with dozens of free events still to come, including public art tours, open studios, and performances across the region.

Vancouver Art Gallery 95th Anniversary

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Free First Friday Night runs 4:00–8:00 PM)

Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC

The Gallery marks 95 years with a pay-what-you-wish admission day, open into the evening with the regular Free First Friday Night, all in support of expanding access to art.

Japan Market Fall Festival

Date: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Location: Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC

More than 60 vendors bring Japanese shopping, food, art, cultural performances, and free samurai photo ops to Robson Square for an affordable weekend of culture downtown.

Tasha Faye Evans: Cedar Woman

Date: October 1–3, 2026

Location: The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, BC

A Coast Salish story of ancestral resilience told through song, dance, and ceremony, honouring Cedar Woman and a legacy of matriarchs connected to these lands.

Halloween Events & Haunted Attractions

Cougar Creek's House of Horrors

Date: October 2 – November 1, 2026

Location: 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC

Now in its 25th year and billed as Greater Vancouver's scariest haunt, five haunted houses plus a nightly stage show make this one of the region's biggest Halloween destinations.

Halloween Fright Festival at Maan Farms

Date: October 2–31, 2026 (select nights)

Location: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC

Home to the Scariest Corn Maze in Canada, this second-year festival includes four haunted attractions, a brand-new BADLANDS experience, live shows, and a glowing scare-free pumpkin patch.

Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms

Date: Opens Friday, October 2, 2026, Tuesday–Sunday through the season

Location: Fantasy Farms, Chilliwack, BC

A haunted corn maze built on 30+ years of fear, navigated by flashlight with costumed creatures lying in wait at every turn. Not recommended for children under 10.

Halloween Ghost Tours at Vancouver Police Museum

Date: October 2–30, 2026, select Thursdays through Saturdays

Location: Vancouver Police Museum and Archives, Vancouver, BC

An immersive 90-minute journey through the former Coroner's Court and Morgue, exploring true crime history. Adult in nature, 16+, and sold out in past years, so early booking is recommended.

Burnaby Halloween Festival

Date: Throughout October 2026

Location: Various venues across Burnaby, BC

An umbrella of 17+ events citywide, from MetroCon at SFU and the Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum to the Monster Dash 5K and Day of the Dead celebrations — almost half are free or donation-based.

Halloween at Hologram Zoo Vancouver

Date: Throughout October 2026

Location: Hologram Zoo Vancouver, 50 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC

A hologram-powered Halloween experience with zombies, witches, and werewolves, included with regular admission, plus a costume contest running all month.

Mystic Market at Roedde House Museum

Date: Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC

An annual Halloween market inside an 1893 Victorian house, with gothic jewelry, tarot readings, and spooky curios from local vendors for $5 at the door.

All Hallows' Eve Halloween Market

Date: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026

Location: Sapperton Hall, 318 Keary St, New Westminster, BC

Now in its 5th year, more than 65 vendors fill two floors with handmade Halloween crafts, with proceeds partly supporting the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.

Alouette Cemetery Halloween Display

Date: Nightly throughout October 2026, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Location: 12795 227A Street, Maple Ridge, BC

A free, hand-built neighbourhood haunt featuring homemade animatronic skeletons and whimsical tombstones, with donations collected for a local animal shelter.

Halloween Pumpkin Train & Scream Train at Bear Creek Park

Date: Pumpkin Train daily through October 31; Scream Train nightly October 16–November 1

Location: Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC

A family-friendly daytime Pumpkin Train through a decorated forest, and a haunted nighttime Scream Train with live scare actors for older kids and adults.

Witchilano Paddle

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, meet 10:00 AM

Location: Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, BC

Now in its 6th year, experienced paddleboarders dress as witches and warlocks for a costumed paddle to Granville Island and back, with donations supporting SHARE Family and Community Services.

Oktoberfest Celebrations

Harvest Haus Oktoberfest

Date: Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: PNE Forum, Vancouver, BC

Now in its 10th year, this 19+ celebration brings Bavarian food, 25+ European and craft beers, and a packed dance floor to the PNE Forum for one weekend only.

Oktoberfest at Austria Vancouver Club

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, doors 5:30 PM

Location: Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC

Authentic food, live music, games, and traditional competitions continue the club's three-date fall Oktoberfest series.

Fish + Sips: Oktoberfish Edition

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC

A 19+ after-hours Oktoberfest with German-inspired bites, an underwater pumpkin carving show, and exclusive animal encounters beneath the waves.

Oktoberfest at Parallel 49

Date: Through October 4, 2026 (closing weekend)

Location: Parallel 49 Brewing, Vancouver, BC

East Van's low-key, drop-in Oktoberfest wraps its nearly three-week run with German-style beers, schnitzel, and bratwurst.

Concerts & Live Music

Jungle: World Tour 2026

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026, doors 7:00 PM

Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, BC

The acclaimed British band brings its new Sunshine material to Vancouver for a single date on its world tour, following a run that's played to more than 190,000 people.

Public Disco Festival

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM

Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver, BC

Marking Public Disco's 10th anniversary, this new two-stage electronic music festival brings international house and techno headliners to the North Shore waterfront. 19+.

LØLØ: God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, doors 6:00 PM

Location: The Pearl, Vancouver, BC

The Toronto pop-rock singer-songwriter brings her confessional, high-energy show to one of Vancouver's most popular mid-size venues, one of only three Canadian tour dates. 19+.

Ian Parker, Piano with Brooklyn Wood, Violin & Albert Seo, Cello

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:30 PM

Location: Rose Gellert Concert Hall, 4899 207 Street, Langley, BC

An evening of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Gershwin from acclaimed pianist Ian Parker, joined by LCMS alumni for Mendelssohn's dramatic piano trio.

Arts & Theatre

& Juliet

Date: Through October 4, 2026 (closing weekend)

Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC

The Broadway jukebox musical built around Max Martin hits wraps its six-day Vancouver run with weekend matinees and evening shows.

Heist

Date: Now playing through October 19, 2026

Location: Granville Island Stage, 2750 Granville St, Vancouver, BC

The Arts Club's heart-racing crime caper follows four brilliant thieves and their mastermind on a multimillion-dollar ruby job gone wrong.

Splash Art Auction

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 5:30 PM–12:00 AM

Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

Now in its 44th year, Arts Umbrella's signature gala combines a cocktail reception, dinner, student performances, and a live art auction supporting arts education for young people. Ticketed.

Lights, Camera, Orchestra!

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

Location: Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC

A roughly 50-minute interactive VSO Kids Concert exploring how music brings movies to life, featuring work by BC composers Caleb and Brian Chan.

Markets & Collectibles

Vancity Card Show

Date: Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, 2026

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West, Hall A & B, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

More than 800 tables of cards and collectibles settle into a new Convention Centre home, with an NHL autograph signing from Jake DeBrusk.

Paper Goods Fest

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Location: Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver, BC

A free pop-up paper party with zines, stickers, and riso prints from more than 30 local artists, plus a DIY table and stamp rally.

Sports & Fitness

Canada Super60: 4 Matches + Concert

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, gates 12:30 PM

Location: BC Place, Vancouver, BC

A fast-paced T10 cricket tournament with four men's and women's matches plus a live concert from Armaan & Arnaaz Gill, with free entry for kids under 15.

Family & Fall Fun

Circus Osorio Big Top Tour

Date: Abbotsford, October 1–5, 2026

Location: Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, Abbotsford, BC

A century-old family circus tradition brings its big top show to three Lower Mainland shopping centres this October, starting in Abbotsford this weekend.

Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Date: Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM

Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

Live bluegrass music, face painting, and biodegradable garden sculptures continue on the second of four autumn weekends, included with regular admission.

Cranberry Plunge at Riverside Cranberry Farm

Date: September 30 – October 12, 2026 (closed Sundays Oct 4 and 11)

Location: THE BOG, Riverside Cranberry Farm, Langley, BC

A hands-on harvest experience wading knee-deep into a bog of floating fresh cranberries for one of fall's most photogenic moments. Ticketed, small groups only.

Fall Pumpkin Patches & Farms

Pumpkin patch season is now in full swing, with farms across the region open for picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and more — including Richmond Country Farms' full-season reopening, opening weekend at Petey's Pumpkin Patch and Rondriso Farms, and ongoing seasons at Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms, Southlands Heritage Farm, Westham Island Herb Farm, Emma Lee Farms, Willow View Farms, Loft Country, and Port Kells Nurseries. For the full, regularly updated roundup of pumpkin patches near Vancouver, including hours, pricing, and what to expect at each one, see our dedicated guide:

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Vancouver

Every major patch open this season, organized by location and updated as farms add new hours and attractions.

• October 5 – October 11, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
• October 12 – October 18, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
• October 19 – October 25, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
• October 26 – November 1, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

Featured October 2026 Events

Featured events taking place in October will be highlighted here. Each featured listing will include event dates, location details, admission information, a short overview, and a link to the full event page.

Family-Friendly Events in October 2026

October offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including pumpkin patches, Halloween celebrations, interactive exhibits, seasonal attractions, and community events suitable for all ages.

Free & Budget-Friendly Events

October also features many free and low-cost experiences, such as neighbourhood festivals, public art displays, cultural gatherings, outdoor walks, and community celebrations across Vancouver.

Live Music, Arts & Cultural Events

From live concerts and theatre productions to gallery exhibitions and cultural showcases, October highlights Vancouver’s creative and artistic scene during the autumn season.

Outdoor & Autumn Experiences

With crisp air and colourful scenery, October is perfect for scenic walks, fall festivals, outdoor markets, harvest-themed events, and nature-focused experiences throughout Vancouver.

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About This Guide

This October 2026 Events Calendar is proudly created and maintained by Vancouver Page, a local platform dedicated to helping residents and visitors discover the best events, attractions, and experiences in Vancouver.

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