OCTOBER Events in Vancouver in 2023

The Lower Mainland’s 2023 October calendar features events in Metro Vancouver including festivals, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Oktoberfest and Halloween activities.

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OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s OCTOBER Calendar of Events

• Oct. 9, 2023 – Thanksgiving Monday (Stat Holiday)
• Oct. 31, 2023 – Halloween

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month including festivals, shows, Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches, Farmers Markets and other special events.

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. See official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

Week of October 1st to 8th

Oct. 1-8 | Oct. 9-15 | Oct. 16-22 | Oct. 23-29 | Oct. 30-31

Sunday, October 1, 2023

• Made in the 604 Pop-Up Artisan Market – a market featuring dozens of local artists and artisan vendors at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.
• Run for the Cure – a running event that starts at Concord Community Park in Vancouver and raises money for cancer research.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features House Teams Showcase.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• Ioco Festival – a small community event with food trucks and family-friendly activities in Port Moody.

Halloween Attractions

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms. Today is a Dog Days in the Patch day!
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)

Sunday Markets

• Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

In addition to the above, if the weather is good, Lower Mainland Parks are great places to explore.

Monday, October 2, 2023

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Autumn & Halloween Activities

• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in include ones in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

In addition to the above, if the weather is good, Lower Mainland Parks are great places to explore.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Monumental Scandals tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Halloween & Autumn Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in include ones in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Downtown Farmers Market – last day of the season for the market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Single Not Single.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Autumn and Halloween Events

• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in include ones in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Thursday, October 5, 2023

• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Thursday Presents: Friday Jr. (and Accessible Pricing Night).
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Autumn and Halloween Events

• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Friday, October 6, 2023

• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November. Today includes the LAHM Opening Ceremony and Brazilian Night at Ocean Art Works.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Stage Fright 2 and Theatresports.

Halloween Events & Attractions

• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today because it’s the first Friday of the month.
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

• Nightmare Before Christmas Market – a Halloween-themed artisan market featuring over 75 makers and artists at Vancouver’s Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Fort Langley Cranberry Festival – a family-oriented event celebrating the cranberry harvest at Fort Langley.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Improv for Beginners, Stage Fright 2, Theatresports and The Late Show.
• Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Halloween Events

• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Autumn Activities

• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

Sunday, October 8, 2023

• Thanksgiving Sunday
• Nightmare Before Christmas Market – a Halloween-themed artisan market featuring over 75 makers and artists at Vancouver’s Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive.
• Made in the 604 Pop-Up Artisan Market – a market featuring local artists and artisan vendors at Heritage Hall on Main Street in Vancouver.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres and streamed online.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• VAM Symphony Orchestra: Next Generation BC – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra opens their season with a concert highlighting the next generation of talent at the Orpheum Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features House Teams Showcase.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.

Sunday Markets

• Nikkei Farmers Market – a Japanese-themed market with artisan products, food and produce at Burnaby’s Nikkei Centre.
• Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Autumn Activities

• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Halloween Events

• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Really Gay History Tour.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Week of October 9th to 15th

Oct. 1-8 | Oct. 9-15 | Oct. 16-22 | Oct. 23-29 | Oct. 30-31

Monday, October 9, 2023

• Thanksgiving Monday – various activities take place this weekend. Click Thanksgiving Weekend for details.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Halloween Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.

Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

In addition to the above, if the weather is good, Lower Mainland Parks are great places to explore.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Halloween Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – solve a murder mystery on the streets of Gastown or take on a secret mission outdoors with your friends. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

In addition to the above, if the weather is good, Lower Mainland Parks are great places to explore.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Single Not Single.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Halloween Activities

• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms. Today is a Dog Days in the Patch day!
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November. Today includes special Seniors Day activities.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.

Halloween Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Femme, Femme, Femme! (and Accessible Pricing Night).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, October 13, 2023

• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island from early October until the beginning of November. Today includes the LAHM Concert with the folk-rock group Aterciopelados at the Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Vancouver.
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Stage Fright 2 and Theatresports.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge, Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

Halloween Events

• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Vancouver. Today features a screening of Faceless After Dark.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.

• Click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses for a list of other haunted attractions.
• For information about other Halloween activities (including miniature trains) click Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond.
• Oktoberfest at Austria Vancouver Club – food, music and dancing in Richmond at 5851 Westminster Highway (just south of Sea Island and the Vancouver Int’l Airport).
• Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• UBC Apple Festival – a fundraising festival at the UBC Botanical Garden.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Ubuntu Hope Giving Gala – a fundraising event for an organization that helps people in the developing world.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Improv for Beginners, Stage Fright 2, Theatresports and The Late Show.

Halloween Events

• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Vancouver. Today features a group of nine short films as well as the VHS After Dark Mixtape.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Spooktacular Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms. Today is a Dog Days in the Patch day!
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Vancouver Markets

• Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)

Sunday, October 15, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond.
• Rubber Ducky Race – Try Events-hosted 5K, 7 Mile and Half Marathon running races around Burnaby Lake.
• Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes a Papel Picados craft activity for children at Ocean Art Works.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• UBC Apple Festival – a fundraising festival at the UBC Botanical Garden.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features House Teams Showcase.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano and White Rock.

Flea Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Halloween Events & Autumn Activities

• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Vancouver. Today features a group of eleven short films as well as the feature film Anacoreta.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Spooktacular Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms. Today is a Dog Days in the Patch day!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Special guided tours of the St. Roch engine room take place today (but spaces are limited so you’ll want to book your spot in advance).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History Tour.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Week of October 16th to 22nd

Oct. 1-8 | Oct. 9-15 | Oct. 16-22 | Oct. 23-29 | Oct. 30-31

Monday, October 16, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond.
• Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres – the film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror shows at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between early October and November 2.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between early October and November 2.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Halloween Events

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Monumental Scandals tours.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between early October and November 2.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Single Not Single.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Events

• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

• ABRA Cadabra ABBA Tribute Concert – a tribute concert featuring the music of ABBA at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam.
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes a Mesoamerican Pottery Workshop at Ocean Art Works.
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Halloween Events & Activities

• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

In addition to the above, if the weather is good, Lower Mainland Parks are great places to explore.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Thursday Presents: Friday Jr. (and Accessible Pricing Night).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, October 20, 2023

• Pro-D Day for Schools
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Celebrate the Night – family-friendly activities and fireworks at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes a Painting Workshop at the Centre of International Contemporary Art at 228 Abbott Street in Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Stage Fright 2 and Theatresports.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Haunted Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Cineplex Theatre in Metrotown. Today features a screening of She Came from the Woods.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.
• Made in the 604 Market in Vancouver – an artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street. Admission is free.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between early October and November 2.
• Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park and Squamish.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Improv 102, Improv for Beginners, Stage Fright 2, Theatresports and The Late Show.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Haunted Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Cineplex Theatre in Metrotown. Today features a VHS Talks Panel, a group of eleven short films and the feature film Everyone Will Burn.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Spooktacular Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Sunday, October 22, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Made in the 604 Market in Vancouver – an artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street. Admission is free.
• Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival – a number of horror movies show at the Cineplex Theatre in Metrotown this weekend.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Improv 102 and Stand-Up at the Improv.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Sunday Markets

• Nikkei Farmers Market – a Japanese-themed market with artisan products, food and produce at Burnaby’s Nikkei Centre.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – vendors selling fresh produce and handmade artisan products at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Coquitlam, and White Rock. Also, final market of the season in Clayton Heights and Kitsilano.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Halloween Events & Activities (Sun., Oct. 22)

• Spooktacular Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Cineplex Theatre in Metrotown. Today features a group of short films followed by V/H/S/85.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities (Sun., Oct. 22)

• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History Tour.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Week of October 23rd to 29th

Oct. 1-8 | Oct. 9-15 | Oct. 16-22 | Oct. 23-29 | Oct. 30-31

Monday, October 23, 2023

• ABRA Cadabra ABBA Tribute Concert – a tribute concert featuring the music of ABBA at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Halloween Events & Activities

• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Wild Cats of India – the National Geographic Live Speaker Series event with Sandesh Kadur takes place at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Monumental Scandals tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities (Tue., Oct. 24)

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Activities

• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Events

• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• For a list of other Halloween events click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Featured Attractions & Activities (Wed., Oct. 25)

• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Single Not Single.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

For a list of other haunted attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features The Homeless Project at the Carnegie Community Centre Theatre.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes the Brazilian & Caribbean Pavilion featuring live music at Ocean Art Works.

Halloween-themed Activities (Thur., Oct. 26)

• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• For a list of other spooky attractions click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Featured Attractions & Activities (Thur., Oct. 26)

• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Stage Fright 2 and the UnNamed Sketch Show.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, October 27, 2023

• Halloween Weekend Activities – click HERE for a list of what’s happening this weekend including nightclub events and parties.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features Famous Last Words at SFU Woodwards in Gastown, the Battle of Ballantyne Pier at the Maritime Labour Centre, and Spontaneous Street Poetry at the Carnegie Community Centre.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes the Pan American Pavilion featuring live music at Ocean Art Works.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Shows & Theatre

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Stage Fright 2 and Theatresports.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Haunted Attractions & Activities (Fri., Oct. 27)

• Maritime BOO-Seum – Halloween decorations and a drop-in scavenger hunt at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Costumes are encouraged!
• Central Spark – fireworks and Halloween activities at Central Park in Burnaby.
• Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code deadfellows10 and save 10%.)
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Barclay Manor – a haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. Admission costs just $4 per person.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• The Dark Side of Fort Langley – guided walking tours for folks ages 16+ around the Village of Fort Langley. (TIP: To save 20% use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES when buying your tickets online.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday, October 28, 2023

• Halloween Weekend Activities – click HERE for a list of what’s happening this weekend including nightclub events and parties.
• Vancouver Boat Parties – Halloween nightclub-style events out on the water include the following:
  • Halloween Havoc Boat Party on the Burrard Queen.
  • Halloween Boat Party on one of the decks of the Magic Spirit.
  • Latin Halloween Boat Party on one of the decks of the Magic Spirit.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features the Battle of Ballantyne Pier at the Maritime Labour Centre and Spontaneous Street Poetry at the Carnegie Community Centre.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Oktoberfest at Austria Vancouver Club – food, music and dancing in Richmond at 5851 Westminster Highway (just south of Sea Island and the Vancouver Int’l Airport).
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes the Day of the Dead Market and Mexican Pavilion at Granville Island.
• Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special “Halloweekend on the River” event in New Westminster. The event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. Guided tours are also available in the afternoon. (TBC)
• Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park and Squamish.
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Shows & Theatre

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Improv 101, Community Jam, Stage Fright 2, Theatresports and The Late Show.
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.

Halloween Events & Activities (Sat., Oct. 28)

• BOO-seum Halloween Party at MOS – family-friendly activities take place at the Museum of Surrey. Admission is free!
• Maritime BOO-Seum – Halloween decorations and a drop-in scavenger hunt at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Costumes are encouraged!
• Parade of Lost Souls – a grassroots Halloween parade near Commercial Drive.
• Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. There are both very scary and family-friendly versions today. (TIP: Use the promo code deadfellows10 and save 10%.)
• Barclay Manor – a haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. Admission costs just $4 per person.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Spooktacular Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.

Featured (Non-Halloween) Attractions and Activities (Sat., Oct. 28)

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms. Today is a Dog Days in the Patch day!
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. Today features Spontaneous Street Poetry at the Carnegie Community Centre.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2. Today includes the Day of the Dead Market and Mexican Pavilion at Granville Island.
• Diwali Downtown Vancouver – a free event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Halloween Events & Activities

• Maritime BOO-Seum – Halloween decorations and a drop-in scavenger hunt at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Costumes are encouraged!
• Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories – a Halloween concert for little kids and their parents at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. There are both very scary and family-friendly versions today. (TIP: Use the promo code deadfellows10 and save 10%.)
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at Playland.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• Halloweekend on the River – kid-friendly activities at the Fraser River Discovery Centre n New Westminster.
• Spooktacular Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• For information about other non-haunted house Halloween activities (including miniature trains) click Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities (Sun., Oct. 29)

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.

Other Activities

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today features Improv 101 and House Teams Showcase.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents KOOZA at Concord Pacific Place.
• Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge and Squamish.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.

Week of October 30th to 31st

Oct. 1-8 | Oct. 9-15 | Oct. 16-22 | Oct. 23-29 | Oct. 30-31

Monday, October 30, 2023

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Halloween Events & Activities

• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code deadfellows10 and save 10%.)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey.
• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities (Mon., Oct. 30)

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a fun new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz (at the same farm where the Harrison Sunflower Festival took place).
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Halloween)

• Halloween Night – trick or treating and other fun activities take place all across the Lower Mainland.
• Richmond Halloween Fireworks – a free event at Minoru Park in Richmond. (TBC)
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events take place at Granville Island between mid-October and November 2.
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Monumental Scandals tours.
• Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore – a multi-dimensional film about Iceland at FlyOver Canada.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Mysteries – play a game where you solve a murder mystery, take on a secret mission, or be a superhero with your friends. (Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. Today features Boos Day!
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission. It also currently has a special featured LEGO exhibition.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities (Tue., Oct. 31)

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Activities

• Fright Nights – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code deadfellows10 and save 10%.)
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost and superhero adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• For information about other non-haunted house Halloween activities (including miniature trains) click Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

• For a list of other Halloween events click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Other Events in October 2023

Other events that may or may not also take place in October 2023 include the following:

Sports Events & Sports-Related Events

• Fall Classic Half Marathon – half marathon, 5 km and 10 km races in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – NHL hockey games at Rogers Arena.
• BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – WHL hockey at the Langley Events Centre.
• Monster Jam – a monster truck event at the PNE Forum. (October 6th to 8th)
• Granville Island Turkey Trot – a 1.1 km Kids’ Run and 10 km Thanksgiving run and walk. (October 9, 2023)
• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a day camp for kids at the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge. (October 1, 2024)

Food and Drink Events

• Cloverfest – an Oktoberfest event at Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (TBC)
• Oktoberfest Vancouver – an Oktoberfest evening at the Vancouver Alpen Club. (Not Happening in 2023)
• Taste of Yaletown – special menu offerings at participating restaurants in Vancouver’s Yaletown. (TBC)
• Harrison Beer Festival – beer-themed events at restaurants in Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
• Brewhalla Chilliwack – an event featuring craft beer and live music in the Fraser Valley. (October 5, 2024)
• Brewhalla Cloverdale – a craft beer and music festival at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (October 28, 2023)

Shows & Entertainment 

• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Roedde Jazz Evenings in the Parlour – live music on a Thursday evening at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street). (TBC)
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (Usually from late October until mid to late-November.)
• Thrill the World Surrey – a zombie dance event inspired by Michael Jackson’s hit video Thriller. (October 28, 2023)
• Vancouver Opera – an opera production takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (TBC)
• Vancouver International Improv Festival – theatre-sports-style performances at Granville Island theatres. (October 10-15, 2023)
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place. (From October 9 to December 15 in 2024.)

Lower Mainland Haunted Houses

• Anmore Manor – a haunted residential home in the Tri-Cities community of Anmore. Admission is by donation. (Open on October 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 31 in 2023)
• Belmont Haunted House – a haunted attraction at a residential home near Edgemont Village. Admission is by donation with proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House. (TBC)
• Dovercourt Crypt – a free haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. (Likely happening, but with exact details to be confirmed.)
• The Haunt of Edgemont – a Halloween attraction at a family’s home in North Vancouver that’s open to the public by donation. (TBC)
• Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. (TBC)
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey on select nights in October.
• Art Immortal – an interactive AI walk-thru Halloween attraction at the Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. (TBC)

Other Halloween-Related Events

• Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly Halloween Pumpkin Express miniature train rides as well as Haunted Forest Scream Train trips for youth and adults in Surrey.
• Anmore Fireworks – a small-town community event at Spirit Park. (TBC)
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
• Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides in the evening for folk of all ages at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. Expect to see pretty lights, spooky scenes and live actors. (Not likely happening in 2023.)
• Hallow’s Eve Trail Race – 10K, half and full marathon rough-terrain trail races in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• The Haunted Seas – child-friendly Halloween activities at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston Village. (TBC)
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village.
• Haunted Farm Family Day – scavenger hunts and other free activities at Stewart Heritage Farm in Surrey. (TBC)
• Night for All Souls – free Halloween-type activities in the evening at Mountain View Cemetery.
• Halloween Boat Parties – dance party cruises in the waters around downtown Vancouver. (October 28th)
• Halloween Expo – live entertainment, a market and other Halloween activities at Robson Square. (Cancelled for 2023)
• Vancouver Halloween Parade – a fun and not too spooky parade in downtown Vancouver. (Cancelled for 2023)
• Pumpkins After Dark – Jack-o-lanterns and light displays at Central Park and Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
• Halloween at WildPlay – if you wear a costume to do the ropes courses and ziplining you can do the Jump of Fear for free. (Some condition apply.) (TBC)
• Big Halloween Run – a Halloween-themed running event hosted by the Big Fun Run Series at Olympic Village. (October 30, 2024)

Markets & Consumer Trade Shows

• Vancouver Fall Home Show – at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 28 to October 1, 2023)
• West Coast Women’s Show – a trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford and BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. (October 13-15 and November 17-19, 2023)
• Vancouver Health Show – a health and wellness event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 31 & October 1, 2023.)
• Nightmare Before Christmas Market – a Halloween-themed artisan market at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive. (October 7 & 8, 2023)
• Highlands Flea Market – a gigantic annual flea market at Highlands United Church at 3255 Edgemont Boulevard in North Vancouver. (Not happening in 2023.)
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum. (October 21 & 22, 2023)
• Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – a bridal fair and wedding show full of vendors and wedding professionals in Abbotsford. (October 27, 2024.)

Other October Events

• Variety Week Wrap Party – free activities and live music at Sunset Beach. Funds raised benefit Variety the Children’s Charity. (TBC)
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Diwali Fusion Boat Party – an Indian-themed party boat departs from False Creek for a 3-hour night of dancing, Bollywood and Bhangra music, and Diwali festival celebrations. (TBC)
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings. (TBC)
• New Westminster Culture Crawl – a weekend when artists open their studios to the public in New Westminster. (October 14 & 15, 2023)
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts events and other activities in Vancouver. (October 25 to November 5, 2023)
• White Rock Arts Festival Cultural Crawl – a showcasing of local art and artists in White Rock. (October 14 & 15, 2023)
• The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defence and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include meeting a NASA astronaut and going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free and all are welcome. (In 2022 it was supposed to take place in October, but then got postponed until the spring of 2023. When it takes place in 2024 is to be determined.)
• Diwali Fest – the South Asian festival normally happens in October. In 2023, however, some of its events are also in November.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events take place at Granville Island and other venues around Metro Vancouver. (October 6 to November 2, 2023)

Events Hosted by Attractions

• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special off-site event on a Saturday in October. (TBC)
• Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End during regular hours is usually by donation the last Friday of the month (but to be confirmed for 2023).
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation on the first Sunday of the month.

Things to Do in Vancouver in October

• Participate with friends at an Oktoberfest event.
• Enjoy the autumn leaves in the Lower Mainland’s best Parks & Places in Nature, but especially at Stanley Park and VanDusen Garden.
• Go for a walk or bike ride along the seawall at False Creek or Coal Harbour.
• Take in all the many Halloween festivities around town.
• Head to Harrison Hot Springs for one or two nights for the hot springs and fall colours.
• Buy a new umbrella in preparation for the next six months or more of rain.

Vancouver Weather in October

The weather in the Lower Mainland in October is generally very nice. It’s getting cooler, and Vancouver’s rainy season is just around the corner. Some years there is a fair bit of rain in October. Other years it’s surprisingly dry. More often than not, it’s a great month to be in Vancouver.

For specific information about Vancouver’s weather in October, including average temperatures and amounts of rainfall, click Weather in October.

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