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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
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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)
Things to Do in Vancouver This Long Weekend: October 9–12, 2026
This guide is brought to you by Vancouver Page, Your Trusted Local Events Guide in Vancouver. With Thanksgiving Monday on October 12, Metro Vancouver is packed with things to do from the start of the week right through the long weekend, from the final days of the Vancouver International Film Festival and global dance celebrations to Halloween haunts, arena concerts, and peak pumpkin patch season. Here's where to spend your long weekend, organized by category, with dates, locations, and links so you can plan ahead.
Cultural Festivals & Celebrations
Global Dance Festival 2026: Fusion of Diversity
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, event 3:30 PM–7:30 PM, show 4:30 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Surrey Arts Centre – Main Stage, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC
A non-competitive celebration of culture and community featuring Bollywood, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, Hawaiian Hula, Chinese, Venezuelan, Salsa, K-pop, and more on one stage, plus a vendor marketplace and food trucks. Ticketed.
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)
Date: Through October 11, 2026 (closing weekend)
Location: Multiple venues across Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver Playhouse, VIFF Centre, The Cinematheque, The Rio Theatre, and Granville Island
The 45th VIFF wraps its eleven-day run with more than 160 films, 85 shorts, VIFF Live performances, and talks, including a conversation with DEVO co-founder and composer Mark Mothersbaugh at The Rio Theatre on October 7.
Artsushi Workshop: Jack-o'-Lantern at Nikkei National Museum
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC
A hands-on workshop for beginners to learn how to make decorative sushi rolls with a jack-o'-lantern design, with all ingredients provided and your finished sushi to take home. Ages 12 and up, $67.92.
Sports & Fitness
Granville Island Turkey Trot 10K
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving Monday), 10K starts 8:30 AM, Kids Run 8:50 AM
Location: Granville Island, Vancouver, BC (start line on Cartwright Street by Performance Works)
A Thanksgiving Monday tradition, this scenic 10K loops the False Creek Seawall, crossing the Burrard Bridge (closed to traffic for the race) and out to Science World before a lively finish on Granville Island. Costumes are encouraged. Registration is sold out for 2026 with no waitlist, so it's best enjoyed from the sidelines this year.
Expos & Shows
Vancouver Wedding Expo
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Now in its 5th year, the expo puts photographers, venues, caterers, planners, fashion and jewellery boutiques, and honeymoon travel companies under one roof, with exclusive giveaways and discounts for attendees. Ticketed.
Halloween Events & Haunted Attractions
PNE Fright Nights
Date: Select nights October 7–31, 2026 (including October 7–11 this week), 6:00 PM–11:00 PM or 12:00 AM
Location: Playland, Vancouver, BC
Billed as the largest haunt in Western Canada, with seven haunted houses, 15+ rides in the dark, and scare actors throughout the midway. Advance tickets from $39, recommended for ages 13+.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Date: October 9 – November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC
The suspension bridge, river, and forest light up for Halloween with a forest scavenger hunt, live music on the hour, and Halloween-inspired sips and snacks. Included with general admission and family-friendly.
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, with five haunted houses, a nightly stage show, and free on-site parking.
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, with four haunted attractions including the new BADLANDS, live shows, and a glowing scare-free pumpkin patch. General admission $69–$99.
Vancouver Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Date: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
The world's largest traveling oddities event brings taxidermy, preserved specimens, dark art, antiques, and sideshow performers to downtown, with hands-on taxidermy and specimen classes sold separately. Advance admission $20.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Market
Date: Friday, October 9 (5:00–9:00 PM), Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2026 (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Location: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St, Vancouver, BC
The 10th annual witchy market brings together more than 80 makers of wacky, weird, and wonderful goods, with a new Friday evening shopping night added for the anniversary. $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
Site 248 Haunted Corn Maze
Date: See ticket page for confirmed dates
Location: Meadows Family Farm, 12377 248 St, Maple Ridge, BC
A high-intensity haunted corn maze set around a "containment breach," with 45 minutes to find the extraction point through a blackout zone. General admission $35–$40.
Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms
Date: Now open Tuesday through Sunday evenings
Location: Fantasy Farms, Chilliwack, BC
A haunted corn maze drawing on 30+ years of fear, navigated by flashlight with costumed creatures at every turn. Not recommended for children under 10.
EXIT Burnaby Halloween: The Unfinished Nightmare
Date: October 2 – November 8, 2026
Location: EXIT Burnaby, 4035 North Road, Burnaby, BC
Four escape rooms, including three redesigned horror rooms and one scare-free adventure for families, each running 50 minutes for 2 to 6 players. $34 per person per room.
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 month-long costume contest.
Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood
Date: October 5–31, 2026
Location: The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC
Drop-in family fun with festive Halloween décor, and later in the month a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure, Day of the Dead Festival, outdoor movies, and trick-or-treating.
Secrets of The Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre
Date: October 9–31, 2026, daily
Location: Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey, BC
A free, quick walk-through haunt with new creatures and animatronics, suited to families with older kids, and a food drive for the Surrey Food Bank.
Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed
Date: October 9–31, 2026
Location: The City of Lougheed, 9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A free, whimsical scavenger hunt through four Halloween displays for kids 12 and under.
Concerts & Live Music
aespa Live in Vancouver: SYNK : COMPLæXITY Tour
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Location: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC
The K-pop group closes the North American leg of its world tour with its only Western Canadian stop, performing hits like "Supernova," "Whiplash," and "Next Level." All ages.
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC
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An arena pop spectacular packed with hit songs from all three Disney franchises, fresh mashups, and big choreography. Costumes encouraged.
Khan Saab Live in Concert
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:30 PM
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Block Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
One of the most loved voices in Punjabi music brings an evening of soulful Sufi music, including his hit "Jaan Se Guzarte Hain."
Vancouver International Music Festival Competition
Date: October 9–11, 2026
Location: VSO School of Music, Tom Lee Music, and the Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
The fourth edition of the classical music competition brings young musicians from around the world for a final round, a day of masterclasses, and a gala concert with an awards ceremony at the Orpheum on Sunday.
Family & Fall Fun
Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Date: Saturday, October 10 – Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving weekend), 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
Live bluegrass music, face painting, lawn games, and biodegradable garden sculptures set against the garden's fall colours, included with regular admission.
The Robot Zoo at Science World
Date: Opens Friday, October 9, 2026, through April 4, 2027
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
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A new exhibition exploring animal biomechanics through eight larger-than-life robotic animals and more than a dozen hands-on exhibits, for visitors of all ages.
Fin-tastic Fall Festival at Vancouver Aquarium
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Underwater pumpkin carving shows, a kelp maze, bat grooming sessions, and an all-new Spookley the Square Pumpkin 4D experience make this a one-of-a-kind family outing.
Circus Osorio Big Top Tour
Date: Richmond, October 8–12, 2026
Location: Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No 3 Rd, Richmond, BC
A century-old family circus tradition sets up its big top in Richmond for the Thanksgiving long weekend, with multiple daily showtimes.
Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site, Fort Langley, BC
Celebrate the cranberry harvest with blacksmithing demonstrations, a cranberry-themed fort game show, cranberry bannock on a stick, and a kids' cranberry stomp. Free for youth 17 and under.
Cranberry Plunge at Riverside Cranberry Farm
Date: Through October 12, 2026 (closed Sunday, October 11)
Location: THE BOG, Riverside Cranberry Farm, Langley, BC
Wade knee-deep into a circle of floating fresh cranberries for one of fall's most photogenic experiences, with harvest tours also available around Thanksgiving. Ticketed.
Fall Pumpkin Patches & Farms
Thanksgiving weekend is peak pumpkin patch season, with farms across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley open for picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and more, including Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms and the Magic of Fall at Taves Family Farms.
For the full, regularly updated roundup of pumpkin patches near Vancouver, including hours, pricing, and what to expect at each one, see our Pumpkin Patch Guide 2026:
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Vancouver
Every major patch open this season, organized by location and updated as farms add new hours and attractions.
- October 12 – October 18, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: October 16–18, 2026
This guide is brought to you by Vancouver Page, Your Trusted Local Events Guide in Vancouver. This weekend brings a stacked mix of culture, concerts, and Halloween thrills, from a Latin American family arts festival and a free outsider arts exhibition to Bruno Mars at BC Place, a horror film festival, and a long list of haunted attractions that are still going strong. Here's where to spend your weekend, organized by category and ranked by popularity and demand, with dates, locations, and links so you can plan ahead.
Cultural Festivals & Celebrations
Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival
Date: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 (opening night 7:00 PM on October 16)
Location: Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
Three joyful days of Latin American music, dance, capoeira, hands-on workshops, and a closing Brazilian Carnaval ball, made for ages 3 to 12 and their families. Workshops are free with a main stage ticket.
Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival
Date: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
The 10th annual free celebration of artists working outside mainstream art institutions shows more than 400 artworks, with an opening event on Friday evening and live performances through the weekend.
Concerts & Live Music
Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour
Date: Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM (part of a five-night run)
Location: BC Place, 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
The Grammy-winning superstar plays his first Vancouver shows in nearly a decade, with British R&B singer RAYE opening and DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak) as a special guest.
Shaboozey: Outlaws Never Die Tour
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
Location: UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 6066 Thunderbird Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
The Grammy-winning country star brings his only BC and Western Canada tour stop to UBC, with Carter Faith opening.
Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM
Location: PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
One of only two Canadian stops on the tour supporting his 2026 album, with 54 Ultra opening.
Halloween Events & Haunted Attractions
PNE Fright Nights
Date: Select nights through October 31, 2026, including Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17 (6:00 PM–12:00 AM) and Sunday, October 18 (6:00 PM–11:00 PM)
Location: Playland, Vancouver, BC
Billed as the largest haunt in Western Canada, with seven haunted houses and 15+ rides in the dark. Advance tickets from $39, recommended for ages 13+.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Date: Through November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC
The bridge, river, and forest glow for Halloween, with a scavenger hunt, live music on the hour, and a Cliffwalk dressed up as a playful nod to the Bruno Mars shows. Included with general admission.
Cougar Creek's House of Horrors
Date: Nightly through November 1, 2026
Location: 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC
Now in its 25th year, with five haunted houses, a nightly stage show, and free on-site parking.
Halloween Fright Festival at Maan Farms
Date: Select nights through October 31, 2026
Location: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC
Home to the Scariest Corn Maze in Canada, with four haunted attractions including the new BADLANDS, live shows, and a glowing scare-free pumpkin patch. General admission $69–$99.
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS)
Date: Through Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Cineplex Cinemas International Village, 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
The ninth edition brings 15 features, more than 60 shorts, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and the Golden Tape Awards on Sunday, closing with a 20th anniversary screening of Slither. Passes from $109 plus tax.
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver
Date: October 15 – November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
Location: FlyOver, Suite 201, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
A family-friendly Halloween flight across Canada hosted by a broom-riding witch, ending at a monster music festival. The ride lasts about 25 minutes, with costumes encouraged.
Halloween at Britannia Mine Museum
Date: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026 (also October 24–25)
Location: Britannia Mine Museum, 150 Highway 99, Britannia Beach, BC
Monster Machines take over the historic mine with an underground Halloween train tour, a monster scavenger hunt, and live science demos like Exploding Pumpkins. Included with admission.
Grave Tales at Fort Langley National Historic Site
Date: October 16–31, 2026 (tour dates and times vary)
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC
Four lantern-lit guided tours uncover the forgotten stories of Hudson's Bay Company employees, from an age-appropriate youth tour to the intense three-hour Descent into Darkness. Pre-booking required.
Brinkworth Dungeon Haunted House
Date: October 15 – November 15, 2026
Location: 22260 48th Ave, Murrayville, Langley, BC
Celebrating its 25th anniversary after a major restoration, with actor-free creepy tours Sunday to Thursday and full scare-actor nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Slasher Cabaret at MetroCon
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Leslie & Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University High Street, Burnaby, BC
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A 19+ night of live rock, drag, burlesque, circus, and magic inspired by slasher films and horror legends. Costumes encouraged.
Site 248 Haunted Corn Maze
Date: See ticket page for confirmed dates
Location: Meadows Family Farm, 12377 248 St, Maple Ridge, BC
A high-intensity haunted corn maze built around a "containment breach," with 45 minutes to find the extraction point. General admission $35–$40.
Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms
Date: Open Tuesday through Sunday evenings
Location: Fantasy Farms, Chilliwack, BC
A haunted corn maze built on 30+ years of fear, navigated by flashlight. Not recommended for children under 10.
EXIT Burnaby Halloween: The Unfinished Nightmare
Date: Through November 8, 2026
Location: EXIT Burnaby, 4035 North Road, Burnaby, BC
Four escape rooms, including three redesigned horror rooms and one scare-free option for families. $34 per person per room.
Halloween at Hologram Zoo Vancouver
Date: Throughout October 2026 (adults-only Halloween 17+ at 8:00 PM on October 16 & 17)
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 all month.
The Nightmare Bar at Alibi Room
Date: Thursday through Sunday, through October 31, 2026
Location: Alibi Room, 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC
A 90-minute, 19+ Halloween bar experience with creepy décor, themed cocktails, and hosted games, with no actors chasing you. Tickets from about $15 plus tax.
The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour
Date: Select dates through the Halloween season, 7:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street side, Vancouver, BC
A 2.5-hour night walking tour through haunted and historic spots, with ghost stories and horror film clips shown where the scenes were shot. From about $40.
Halloween Ghost Tours at Vancouver Police Museum
Date: Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Police Museum and Archives, 240 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC
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A true crime, true history tour through a former morgue, adult in nature and 16+ only. Sold out in past years, so book early.
BOO! Haunted Halloween Market
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
An all-ages market with about 100 local vendors, Halloween-themed goods, face painting, and kids' activities. $5 for teens and adults, free for kids 12 and under.
Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC
Drop-in Halloween décor this weekend, with the Haunted Hunt, Day of the Dead Festival, and movies on the plaza still to come later in the month.
Secrets of The Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre
Date: Through October 31, 2026, daily
Location: Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey, BC
A free, quick walk-through haunt for families with older kids, with a food drive supporting the Surrey Food Bank.
Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: The City of Lougheed, 9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A free scavenger hunt through four whimsical Halloween displays for kids 12 and under.
Halloween Pumpkin Train & Scream Train at Bear Creek Park
Date: Pumpkin Train daily through October 31; Scream Train nightly from October 16 through November 1
Location: Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC
A gentle daytime Pumpkin Train for families, and a haunted forest Scream Train with live scare actors starting this weekend. Ages 12+ for the Scream Train.
Alouette Cemetery Halloween Display
Date: Nightly through October 31, 2026, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 12795 227A Street, Maple Ridge, BC
A free, hand-built display of animatronic skeletons and whimsical tombstones, with donations collected for a local animal shelter.
Joni & Steve's Haunted Yard Display
Date: Nightly through October 31, 2026, best viewing 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 20480 Thorne Ave, Maple Ridge, BC
A free, over-the-top home Halloween display with colour-changing lights, a skeleton campfire party, and a giant skeletal creature.
Expos, Markets & Shows
Vancouver Fall Home Show
Date: Through Sunday, October 18, 2026 (Friday 12:00–8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Home improvement ideas, feature displays, and expert advice from local professionals and celebrity guests. Tickets from $8, with half-price adult tickets after 4:00 PM.
The Baby Show Vancouver
Date: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Canada Place, East Facility, Hall B, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Workshops, seminars, and demos from parenting experts, plus new gear from top brands and local makers for pregnancy, babies, and toddlers.
Winter Extreme Ski & Board Sale
Date: Saturday, October 17 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) & Sunday, October 18, 2026 (10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Location: Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC
The region's largest ski and snowboard sale, new at Capilano Mall this year, with thousands of new and used items and a 25% off Red Tag Sale on Sunday. Run by Canadian Ski Patrol volunteers.
West Van Card Show 2026
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, UBC, 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Up to 70 vendors buying, selling, and trading sports cards, trading cards, and collectibles. $10 cash or $11 card at the door.
Sports & Outdoors
Red Bull Hardline British Columbia
Date: Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver, BC
The world's most extreme downhill mountain bike race makes its first Canadian stop, with huge jumps and 10-metre drops. Saturday race day tickets were sold out at last check, but the race streams live on Red Bull TV.
Rubber Ducky Race at Burnaby Lake
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, half marathon starts 9:00 AM
Location: Burnaby Lake Regional Park, West Field #2, Burnaby, BC
The 19th annual race offers a 5K, 7 Mile, and half marathon along scenic trails around Burnaby Lake.
Family & Fall Fun
Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Date: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM (final weekend)
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
Live bluegrass music, face painting, and biodegradable garden sculptures wrap up on the final of four autumn weekends, included with regular admission.
Inlet Harvest Festival
Date: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Inlet District Yard, 132 Balmoral Drive, Port Moody, BC
A free family fall celebration with live pumpkin carving, an artisan market, food trucks, and a free pumpkin for the first 100 families each day.
Fin-tastic Fall Festival at Vancouver Aquarium
Date: Through October 31, 2026 (underwater pumpkin carving daily from October 17)
Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Underwater pumpkin carving shows, a kelp maze, bat grooming sessions, and a Spookley the Square Pumpkin 4D experience.
The Robot Zoo at Science World
Date: Now open through April 4, 2027
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
Eight larger-than-life robotic animals and more than a dozen hands-on exhibits explore the engineering behind how animals move.
Circus Osorio Big Top Tour
Date: Coquitlam, October 15–25, 2026 (this weekend: Friday 5:00 & 7:30 PM, Saturday 2:30, 5:00 & 7:30 PM, Sunday 2:30 & 5:00 PM)
Location: Coquitlam Centre, 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC
A century-old family circus tradition under the big top, now in Coquitlam.
Fall Pumpkin Patches & Farms
Pumpkin patches across the region are still going strong this weekend:
- Richmond Country Farms
- Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms (Witch & Wizard Day on Saturday, October 17)
- Magic of Fall at Taves Family Farms
- Laity Pumpkin Patch
- Greendale Acres
- Aldor Acres
- Langley Eagle Acres
- Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch
- Haney Haunted House & Pumpkin Patch
- Harvest Hollow at Arts Nursery
- Meadows Family Farm
- Southlands Heritage Farm
- Emma Lee Farms
- Westham Island Herb Farm
- Loft Country
- Willow View Farms
- Petey's Pumpkin Patch
- Port Kells Nurseries
- Rondriso Farms
For the full, regularly updated roundup with 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 19 – October 25, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
Free & Popular Halloween Events
Celebrate the Night Halloween Fireworks in Maple Ridge
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, fireworks at 8:15 PM
Location: The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC
A free family event with glowing pumpkin and lantern displays, live entertainment, food trucks, a costume contest, and a fireworks finale.
Dreadful Deep Cove Halloween Paddle
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC
A costumed community paddle fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Free to join with a $10+ donation recommended. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available, with $10 from each rental donated.
Spooktacular Newton Halloween Festival
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: 137 Street between 72A Avenue and 74 Avenue, Newton, Surrey, BC
Surrey's free, all-ages Halloween street festival with trick-or-treating, mini golf, haunted train rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and the Surrey Food Bank's Urban Pumpkin Patch. Car-free event, runs rain or shine.
The Dagerpaatch at Dageraad Brewing
Date: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Dageraad Brewing, 3191 Thunderbird Crescent #114, Burnaby, BC
Free family-friendly Halloween fun with pumpkin carving, live music, food trucks, costume contests, and PADS assistance dogs. Pumpkins are by donation to the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society.
Halloween Hoot at Richmond Nature Park
Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
A Halloween-decorated Pond Trail with more than 35 inflatables, 10 nature-themed art installations, and a tickle tunnel. Runs rain or shine, admission by donation.
BOO-seum Halloween Party at Museum of Surrey
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Ave, Surrey, BC
A free, all-ages party with Halloween crafts, BOO Bingo, a photo booth, spooky performances, and a costume parade.
Nightmare on Rae Street in Port Coquitlam
Date: Nightly through the Halloween season, best viewed after dark
Location: 3313 Rae Street, Port Coquitlam, BC
One of the Tri-Cities' most talked-about home displays, with towering skeletons, glowing pumpkins, and spooky scenes. Free, with donations supporting SHARE Family & Community Services.
Dovercourt Crypt Haunted House in Lynn Valley
Date: Full haunt nights Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM (running through October 31)
Location: Corner of Dovercourt Road and Maginnis Avenue, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, BC
A neighbourhood haunted house with a full scare-actor experience on weekends. Admission is by donation (suggested $10 per adult, $5 per child) to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Time-specific booking is new this year.
Alouette Cemetery Halloween Display
Date: Nightly through October 31, 2026, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 12795 227A Street, Maple Ridge, BC
A free, hand-built display of animatronic skeletons and whimsical tombstones, with donations collected for a local animal shelter.
Joni & Steve's Haunted Yard Display
Date: Nightly through October 31, 2026, best viewing 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 20480 Thorne Ave, Maple Ridge, BC
A free, over-the-top home Halloween display with colour-changing lights, a skeleton campfire party, and a giant skeletal creature.
Secrets of The Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre
Date: Through October 31, 2026, daily
Location: Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey, BC
A free, quick walk-through haunt for families with older kids, with a food drive supporting the Surrey Food Bank.
Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: The City of Lougheed, 9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A free scavenger hunt through four whimsical Halloween displays for kids 12 and under.
Cultural Festivals & Celebrations
Tzompantli: Day of the Dead at the Annex
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location: The Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
An evening of memory, music, and movement honouring Mexican tradition, with Nahualli Mexican Dance, Yollotl Son Jarocho, the Canto Vivo Choir, and Chela Tumbao. A 50/50 draw supports the organizers. General admission $42.
VNM Festival: Open Frequencies
Date: Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 (artist talks 7:15 PM, performances 8:00 PM; Friday and Saturday fall in this weekend)
Location: Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver New Music's annual festival spotlights experimental, cross-cultural sound, with Korean cellist Okkyung Lee and violinist Meredith Bates on Friday, and harpist Sarah Pagé, oud player Gordon Grdina, and Piu on Saturday. Festival passes from $95.
Headline Events & Shows
Astra Lumina at Stanley Park
Date: Starting October 22, 2026, nightly 6:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Stanley Park Railway, 690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC
A first-time-in-Vancouver, one-mile enchanted night walk by Moment Factory, with nine cosmic installations, thousands of pixel lights, and stars that seem to fall from above. All ages, about one hour. Tickets from $29.90 plus tax.
Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour
Date: Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM (final two nights of a five-night run)
Location: BC Place, 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
The Grammy-winning superstar's first Vancouver visit in nearly a decade, with British R&B singer RAYE opening and DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak) as a special guest. Opening acts can vary by night, so check the ticket page for each date.
Castle Confidential at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Date: Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23, 2026 (time slots booked with your ticket)
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC (14th floor Heritage Suites)
An interactive 90-minute mystery through the hotel's Heritage Suites, with characters, clues, a themed cocktail in each room, and a closing reception with gourmet canapés. 1920s attire encouraged. 19+, $160 per person.
ISU Short Track World Tour in Vancouver
Date: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026 (doors 3:00 PM, competition 4:00 PM each day)
Location: Pacific Coliseum, 100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC
The world's fastest short track skaters race for the Crystal Globe over two days of tight packs, daring passes, and last-lap rivalries. Presented by the International Skating Union and Speed Skating Canada. Ticketed.
Puccini's Electrifying Tosca
Date: Opens Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 PM, running through November 1
Location: Vancouver Opera, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Opera opens its 67th season with a newly imagined Tosca, produced with Pacific Opera Victoria. It's Puccini's thrilling story of power, passion, and betrayal, returning to the stage for the first time in 13 years.
Top Halloween Attractions
PNE Fright Nights
Date: Select nights through October 31, 2026
Location: Playland, Vancouver, BC
Billed as the largest haunt in Western Canada, with seven haunted houses and 15+ rides in the dark. Recommended for ages 13+. Check the event page for this weekend's operating nights.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Date: Through November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC
The bridge, river, and forest glow for Halloween, with a scavenger hunt and live music on the hour. Included with general admission.
Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum
Date: Friday, October 23, Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM (last entrance 8:00 PM)
Location: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Themed "Legends, Tales and Other Stories," this family-friendly Halloween walk across a 10-acre open-air site features roving performers, a haunted graveyard, a spooky circus, and DJ Dracula's dance party. Advance tickets: adults $12, children (2–12) $7.
Cougar Creek's House of Horrors
Date: Nightly through November 1, 2026
Location: 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC
Now in its 25th year, with five haunted houses, a nightly stage show, and free on-site parking.
Halloween Fright Festival at Maan Farms
Date: Select nights through October 31, 2026
Location: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC
Home to the Scariest Corn Maze in Canada, with four haunted attractions including the new BADLANDS, live shows, and a glowing scare-free pumpkin patch. General admission $69–$99.
Persian Halloween Vancouver
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, doors 9:30 PM
Location: Harbour Event & Convention Centre, 760 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC
A costume-and-masquerade Halloween night of Persian music with Ali Fard, Y.K., and Pooya. 19+ with valid government ID, and previous Halloween events at this venue have sold out.
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver
Date: Through November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
Location: FlyOver, Suite 201, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
A family-friendly Halloween flight across Canada hosted by a broom-riding witch, ending at a monster music festival. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween at Britannia Mine Museum
Date: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026 (final Halloween weekend)
Location: Britannia Mine Museum, 150 Highway 99, Britannia Beach, BC
Monster Machines take over the historic mine with an underground Halloween train tour, a monster scavenger hunt, and live science demos like Exploding Pumpkins. Included with admission.
Halloween Markets, Parties & Fireworks
Witches Harvest Samhain Artisan Market
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM & Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
A witch-run Halloween weekend market with artisans and makers from around BC, costume prizes, and local witches on hand to talk about Samhain. $5 entry, with door proceeds going to charity.
Spooktacular Halloween Market in Surrey
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Shannon Hall, 6050 176 Street, Cloverdale, Surrey, BC
More than 100 vendors across two buildings, with Halloween décor, treats, a food truck zone, photo zones, and free kids' activities. Minimum $5 donation per adult to the Surrey Hospitals Foundation, including a raffle ticket.
Family & Fall Fun
Fin-tastic Fall Festival at Vancouver Aquarium
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Underwater pumpkin carving shows, a kelp maze, bat grooming sessions, and a Spookley the Square Pumpkin 4D experience.
Circus Osorio Big Top Tour
Date: Coquitlam, through Sunday, October 25, 2026 (final weekend)
Location: Coquitlam Centre, 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC
A century-old family circus tradition under the big top, wrapping up its Coquitlam run this weekend.
The Robot Zoo at Science World
Date: Now open through April 4, 2027
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
Eight larger-than-life robotic animals and more than a dozen hands-on exhibits explore the engineering behind how animals move.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest at Austria Vancouver Club
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, doors 5:30 PM
Location: Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
The final night of the club's Oktoberfest, with dinner, beer, live music, games, dancing, and traditional competitions. Early bird tickets $45–$50, or $55 at the door.
Sports & Fitness
WWF BC Place Climb for Nature
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, check-in 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: BC Place, 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Climb the stands of BC Place, about 3,000 steps for a single bowl or 6,000 for a double, to raise funds for wildlife conservation. Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for kids, youth, and students, plus a minimum fundraising amount.
More Haunts, Tours & Displays
Grave Tales at Fort Langley National Historic Site
Date: Through October 31, 2026 (tour dates and times vary)
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC
Lantern-lit guided tours uncover the forgotten stories of Hudson's Bay Company employees, from an age-appropriate youth tour to the intense three-hour Descent into Darkness. Pre-booking required.
The Nightmare Bar at Alibi Room
Date: Thursday through Sunday, through October 31, 2026
Location: Alibi Room, 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC
The Nightmare Bar is a 90-minute, 19+ Halloween bar experience with creepy décor, themed cocktails, and hosted games, with no actors chasing you. Tickets from about $15 plus tax.
Brinkworth Dungeon Haunted House
Date: Through November 15, 2026
Location: 22260 48th Ave, Murrayville, Langley, BC
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, with actor-free creepy tours Sunday to Thursday and full scare-actor nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
Site 248 Haunted Corn Maze
Date: See ticket page for confirmed dates
Location: Meadows Family Farm, 12377 248 St, Maple Ridge, BC
A high-intensity haunted corn maze built around a "containment breach," with 45 minutes to find the extraction point. General admission $35–$40.
Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms
Date: Open Tuesday through Sunday evenings
Location: Fantasy Farms, Chilliwack, BC
A haunted corn maze built on 30+ years of fear, navigated by flashlight. Not recommended for children under 10.
EXIT Burnaby Halloween: The Unfinished Nightmare
Date: Through November 8, 2026
Location: EXIT Burnaby, 4035 North Road, Burnaby, BC
Four escape rooms, including three redesigned horror rooms and one scare-free option for families. $34 per person per room.
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 all month.
The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour
Date: Select dates through the Halloween season, 7:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street side, Vancouver, BC
A 2.5-hour night walking tour through haunted and historic spots, with ghost stories and horror film clips shown where the scenes were shot. From about $40.
Ghostly Galleries at MONOVA
Date: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC
A family-friendly evening flashlight scavenger hunt through dimly lit galleries, with festive crafts and treats. Included with museum admission.
Halloween Pumpkin Train & Scream Train at Bear Creek Park
Date: Pumpkin Train daily through October 31; Scream Train nightly through November 1
Location: Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC
A gentle daytime Pumpkin Train for families, and a haunted forest Scream Train with live scare actors. Ages 12+ for the Scream Train.
Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC
Halloween décor and seasonal activities across the mall, with the Haunted Hunt, Day of the Dead Festival, and movies on the plaza later in the month.
Fall Pumpkin Patches & Farms
Pumpkin patches across the region are still going strong this final full weekend before Halloween:
- Richmond Country Farms
- Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms
- Magic of Fall at Taves Family Farms
- Laity Pumpkin Patch
- Greendale Acres
- Aldor Acres
- Langley Eagle Acres
- Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch
- Haney Haunted House & Pumpkin Patch
- Harvest Hollow at Arts Nursery
- Meadows Family Farm
- Southlands Heritage Farm
- Emma Lee Farms
- Westham Island Herb Farm
- Loft Country
- Willow View Farms
- Petey's Pumpkin Patch
- Port Kells Nurseries
- Rondriso Farms
For the full, regularly updated roundup with 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 26 – November 1, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
This guide is brought to you by Vancouver Page, Your Trusted Local Events Guide in Vancouver. Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so the whole weekend is built around it: free Halloween fireworks in Richmond and Burnaby, trick-or-treating across the city, a giant Halloween rave at the Pacific Coliseum, and haunted attractions in their final days. There is plenty beyond the spooky season too, with a Diwali celebration, a month-end arts festival in the Downtown Eastside, a tea culture expo, and an arena concert. Here's where to spend your weekend, organized by category and ranked by popularity and demand, with dates, locations, and links so you can plan ahead.
Free & Popular Halloween Events
Parade of Lost Souls in East Vancouver
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, family-friendly Parade of Little Souls at 7:00 PM, Parade of Lost Souls processions at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Location: Napier Street & Vernon Drive area, East Vancouver, BC (start points announced the night before and on the day)
A community-run performance, music, and art parade themed "Trickster's Treat," followed by an after-party. Free to watch, with a $10 suggested donation.
Halloween Fireworks Festival in Richmond
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:30 PM–9:15 PM (fireworks finale at 9:00 PM)
Location: Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC
Marking its 40th year with an alien-themed program, this free family event features stage acts, roaming entertainers, a costume contest, food trucks, and Richmond's largest fireworks show.
Central Spark Halloween Festival in Burnaby
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (drone light display 7:15 PM, fireworks 7:30 PM)
Location: Central Park, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
A free, kid-friendly and gore-free Halloween celebration with a DJ dance party, food trucks, live entertainment, a drone light show, and fireworks. Runs rain or shine, and Patterson Avenue is closed to traffic from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, so plan to take transit.
Halloweenie at Kids Market on Granville Island
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (trick-or-treating 11:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Location: Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
A free Halloween day with trick-or-treating, face painting, a costume photobooth, and live entertainment. Bring a bag for treats.
Trick or Treat Yaletown
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: Yaletown, Vancouver, BC
Families collect candy from local shops and businesses across Yaletown on Halloween afternoon. Free, with costumes encouraged.
Candy Hunters Trick-or-Treating Bash at Capilano Mall
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC
An indoor Halloween event with trick-or-treating at participating retailers, meet-and-greets, a live DJ, and glitter tattoos. Free, with an A&W Kids' Pack deal for children 12 and under.
Heritage Halloween at Mackin House Museum
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Mackin House Museum, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC
A haunted circus-themed train caboose, crafts, candy, and an eerie cabinet of curiosities. Free, with RSVP requested.
Pumpkin Parade in Burnaby
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre walking path, 240 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Bring a carved pumpkin and line it up along the walking path, where the City provides lights for each one. Free, runs in any weather, and the City composts the pumpkins afterward.
Spooky Storytime for Kids at Museum of Vancouver
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
Author Stephanie Ellen Sy tells a family-friendly ghost story drawn from Philippine and Chinese folklore, and kids make a Chinese opera mask to take home. Free with RSVP, for ages 3 and up.
All Hallows Psychic Fair & Market in Langley
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Langley, 20484 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
About 10 readers offering tarot, mediumship, and astrology, alongside local artists, makers, and pop-up tattoos. Free admission, with reading tokens at $20 presale or $25 at the fair.
Dovercourt Crypt Haunted House in Lynn Valley
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM; Halloween night, Saturday, October 31 (scare-free haunt and trick-or-treating from 3:00 PM, full haunt 6:30 PM–9:00 PM, fireworks to follow)
Location: Corner of Dovercourt Road and Maginnis Avenue, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, BC
A neighbourhood haunted house wrapping up its season, with admission by donation (suggested $10 per adult, $5 per child) to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Time-specific booking is in place this year.
Nightmare on Rae Street in Port Coquitlam
Date: Nightly through the Halloween season, best viewed after dark
Location: 3313 Rae Street, Port Coquitlam, BC
One of the Tri-Cities' most talked-about home displays, with towering skeletons, glowing pumpkins, and spooky scenes. Free, with donations supporting SHARE Family & Community Services.
Cultural Festivals & Celebrations
Day of the Dead Market at Granville Island
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM (Catrina Party after 7:00 PM) & Sunday, November 1, 2026, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Granville Island, 1500 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver, BC
A colourful celebration of life, memory, and heritage with Latin American food, an artisan market, and live music both days. Hands-on workshops on sugar skulls, Catrina lanterns, papel picado, and ofrendas run $5 to $20 each, with a Catrina Contest and a Saturday evening Catrina Party. Presented by Latincouver Cultural and Business Society.
Diwali Fest at Tsawwassen Mills
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Tsawwassen Mills, 5000 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen (Delta), BC
A free Diwali celebration with live music and dance performances, food for purchase, and complimentary henna. Pre-registration is recommended for a chance at gift cards and other prizes.
Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Date: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: More than 30 venues across the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, BC
The 23rd annual festival presents more than 100 music, theatre, film, dance, and history events around the theme of Belonging. Most events are free or by donation, and ticketed shows range up to $35.
TEATOPIA 2026 World Tea Culture & Arts Expo
Date: Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
A two-day expo of tea, art, culture, and wellness, with tea masters and artisans from many countries, specialty tea tastings, and tea-inspired design.
Concerts & Headline Events
Dooms Night Halloween Festival
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
Location: Pacific Coliseum, 100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC
The 26th annual Halloween rave returns with Alesso, ARMNHMR, Cosmic Gate, Darren Styles, and Timmy Trumpet, plus full production and bass and hard dance acts. General admission is all ages, and VIP is 19+. Presented by OFF2 Entertainment and Insomniac Events.
Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
Location: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC
A single Vancouver show marking ten years since his debut album, with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz also on the bill.
Puccini's Electrifying Tosca
Date: Through Sunday, November 1, 2026 (final performances)
Location: Vancouver Opera, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Opera's newly imagined production of Puccini's story of power, passion, and betrayal, produced with Pacific Opera Victoria, closes this weekend.
Astra Lumina at Stanley Park
Date: Nightly through November 24, 2026, 6:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Stanley Park Railway, 690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC
A one-mile enchanted night walk by Moment Factory, with nine cosmic installations, thousands of pixel lights, and stars that seem to fall from above. All ages, about one hour. Tickets from $29.90 plus tax.
Top Halloween Attractions
PNE Fright Nights
Date: Select nights through October 31, 2026
Location: Playland, Vancouver, BC
Billed as the largest haunt in Western Canada, with seven haunted houses and 15+ rides in the dark. Recommended for ages 13+. Check the event page for the final operating nights.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Date: Through November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC
The bridge, river, and forest glow for Halloween, with a scavenger hunt and live music on the hour. Included with general admission.
Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum
Date: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM (last entrance 8:00 PM)
Location: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Themed "Legends, Tales and Other Stories," this family-friendly Halloween walk features roving performers, a haunted graveyard, a spooky circus, and DJ Dracula's dance party, with trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Advance tickets: adults $12, children (2–12) $7.
Cougar Creek's House of Horrors
Date: Nightly through November 1, 2026
Location: 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC
Now in its 25th year, with five haunted houses, a nightly stage show, and free on-site parking.
Halloween Fright Festival at Maan Farms
Date: Select nights through October 31, 2026
Location: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC
Home to the Scariest Corn Maze in Canada, with four haunted attractions including the new BADLANDS, live shows, and a glowing scare-free pumpkin patch. General admission $69–$99.
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver
Date: Through November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
Location: FlyOver, Suite 201, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
A family-friendly Halloween flight across Canada hosted by a broom-riding witch, ending at a monster music festival. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween Parties & Nightlife
After Dark: Sinister Science Halloween Edition at Science World
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
A 19+ Halloween night with a haunted dome, a bewitching brew, a horror-themed science talk, and a sword-swallowing showcase. One of Science World's best-selling After Dark events. $44.99, with government ID required.
Halloween at The Polygon Gallery
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 PM–1:00 AM
Location: The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC
A 1980s-themed Halloween aerobics party for ages 19+, with live acts, DJs across multiple rooms, a beauty bar, a free-play Barcade, and a $500 cash prize for best costume.
Vancouver's North Shore Craft Beer Festival Launch Party
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM–10:30 PM (festival runs through November 12)
Location: The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
A Halloween launch party for the two-week festival, with seasonal beers, live music, food trucks, and costume prizes. 19+, $40 plus GST including two tasting tokens and a commemorative mug. Proceeds support North Shore Neighbourhood House.
The Nightmare Bar at Alibi Room
Date: Thursday through Sunday, through October 31, 2026
Location: Alibi Room, 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC
A 90-minute, 19+ Halloween bar experience with creepy décor, themed cocktails, and hosted games, with no actors chasing you. Tickets from about $15 plus tax.
Family & Fall Fun
Halloween Hoot at Richmond Nature Park
Date: Through Sunday, November 1, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
A Halloween-decorated Pond Trail with more than 35 inflatables, 10 nature-themed art installations, and a tickle tunnel. Runs rain or shine, admission by donation.
Fin-tastic Fall Festival at Vancouver Aquarium
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Underwater pumpkin carving shows, a kelp maze, bat grooming sessions, and a Spookley the Square Pumpkin 4D experience.
Halloween Pumpkin Train & Scream Train at Bear Creek Park
Date: Pumpkin Train daily through October 31; Scream Train nightly through November 1
Location: Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC
A gentle daytime Pumpkin Train for families, and a haunted forest Scream Train with live scare actors. Ages 12+ for the Scream Train.
The Robot Zoo at Science World
Date: Now open through April 4, 2027
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
Eight larger-than-life robotic animals and more than a dozen hands-on exhibits explore the engineering behind how animals move.
Shopping
Winter Parka Warehouse Sale in Richmond
Date: Friday, October 30 (11:00 AM–11:00 PM), Saturday, October 31 (11:00 AM–10:00 PM) & Sunday, November 1, 2026 (11:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC
Over 10,000 winter coats, jackets, and vests for men, women, and kids, with brands like Mackage and Moose Knuckles discounted up to 80%.
More Haunts, Tours & Displays
Grave Tales at Fort Langley National Historic Site
Date: Through October 31, 2026 (tour dates and times vary)
Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC
Lantern-lit guided tours uncover the forgotten stories of Hudson's Bay Company employees, from an age-appropriate youth tour to the intense three-hour Descent into Darkness. Pre-booking required.
Brinkworth Dungeon Haunted House
Date: Through November 15, 2026
Location: 22260 48th Ave, Murrayville, Langley, BC
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, with actor-free creepy tours Sunday to Thursday and full scare-actor nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
Site 248 Haunted Corn Maze
Date: See ticket page for confirmed dates
Location: Meadows Family Farm, 12377 248 St, Maple Ridge, BC
Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms
Date: Open Tuesday through Sunday evenings
Location: Fantasy Farms, Chilliwack, BC
A haunted corn maze built on 30+ years of fear, navigated by flashlight. Not recommended for children under 10.
EXIT Burnaby Halloween: The Unfinished Nightmare
Date: Through November 8, 2026
Location: EXIT Burnaby, 4035 North Road, Burnaby, BC
Four escape rooms, including three redesigned horror rooms and one scare-free option for families. $34 per person per room.
Halloween at Hologram Zoo Vancouver
Date: Through October 31, 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.
The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour
Date: Select dates through the Halloween season, 7:00 PM
Location: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery, West Georgia Street side, Vancouver, BC
A 2.5-hour night walking tour through haunted and historic spots, with ghost stories and horror film clips shown where the scenes were shot. From about $40.
Alouette Cemetery Halloween Display
Date: Nightly through October 31, 2026, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 12795 227A Street, Maple Ridge, BC
A free, hand-built display of animatronic skeletons and whimsical tombstones, with donations collected for a local animal shelter.
Joni & Steve's Haunted Yard Display
Date: Nightly through October 31, 2026, best viewing 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: 20480 Thorne Ave, Maple Ridge, BC
A free, over-the-top home Halloween display with colour-changing lights, a skeleton campfire party, and a giant skeletal creature.
Secrets of The Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre
Date: Through October 31, 2026, daily
Location: Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey, BC
A free, quick walk-through haunt for families with older kids, with a food drive supporting the Surrey Food Bank.
Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC
Halloween décor and seasonal activities across the mall, wrapping up with the Haunted Hunt and movies on the plaza.
Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed
Date: Through October 31, 2026
Location: The City of Lougheed, 9855 Austin Avenue, Burnaby, BC
A free scavenger hunt through four whimsical Halloween displays for kids 12 and under.
Fall Pumpkin Patches & Farms
Pumpkin patches across the region are in their final days this Halloween weekend, with most closing after October 31:
- Richmond Country Farms
- Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms
- Magic of Fall at Taves Family Farms
- Laity Pumpkin Patch
- Greendale Acres
- Aldor Acres
- Langley Eagle Acres
- Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch
- Haney Haunted House & Pumpkin Patch
- Harvest Hollow at Arts Nursery
- Meadows Family Farm
- Southlands Heritage Farm
- Emma Lee Farms
- Westham Island Herb Farm
- Loft Country
- Willow View Farms
- Petey's Pumpkin Patch
- Port Kells Nurseries
- Rondriso Farms
For the full, regularly updated roundup with 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.
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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