The Lower Mainland’s 2025 October calendar features events in Metro Vancouver including festivals, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Oktoberfest and Halloween activities.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s OCTOBER Calendar of Events

• Oct. 13, 2025 – Thanksgiving Monday (Stat Holiday)
• Oct. 31, 2025 – 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 5th

Oct. 1-5 | Oct. 6-12 | Oct. 13-19 | Oct. 20-26 | Oct. 27-31

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

• RY X at the Vogue Theatre – the Grammy-nominated Australian musician performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Downtown Farmers Market – a market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)

Featured Attractions

• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Autumn and Halloween Events

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in include ones in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Thursday, October 2, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it opens at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford (and tickets for the first show are discounted 15%)!
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• BC Culture Days – a series of 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.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)

Featured Attractions

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Autumn and Halloween Events

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Friday, October 3, 2025

• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Dan Mangan at the Vogue Theatre – the Vancouver-based JUNO Award-winning musician performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
• Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)

Halloween Events & Attractions

• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. (TBC)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums, Galleries & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the 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 VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• SG Lewis at the Vogue Theatre – the English musician and songwriter performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside Burnaby City Hall with live music, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

See further below for Halloween, autumn-related and other events happening today.

Halloween Events

• Witchilano Paddle – an informal free event where people dress up as witches and warlocks and make their way on paddleboards from Kitsilano Beach to Granville Island.
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. (TBC)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation .(TBC)
• 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.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, hay rides, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today is Princess Day in the Pumpkin Patch.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions

• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Other Featured Activities

• 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 VBP10.)
• 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 Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Sunday, October 5, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Run for the Cure – a running event that starts at Concord Community Park in Vancouver and raises money for cancer research.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Family Day at PdA – a free event at Place des Arts in Coquitlam with art-related activities, exhibitions and more.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Gateway Theatre – the theatre in Richmond hosts a special To The Moon: Mid-Autumn Celebration event.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Autumn Activities

• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, hay rides, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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 and the Fraser Valley.

Halloween Events

• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. (TBC)
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 6th to 12th

Oct. 1-5 | Oct. 6-12 | Oct. 13-19 | Oct. 20-26 | Oct. 27-31

Monday, October 6, 2025

• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the 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 VBP10.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Halloween Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)

Autumn Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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 and the Fraser Valley.

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Invent Animate / Silent Planet at the Vogue Theatre – the American metalcore bands perform at the theatre on Granville Street.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 and the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Mirador at the Vogue Theatre – the rock and blues band that includes GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jake Kiszka performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Downtown Farmers Market – a market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Halloween Activities

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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 and the Fraser Valley.

Featured Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the 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 VBP10.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it opens at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond (and tickets for the first show are discounted 15%)!
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• 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.
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. (TBC)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 and the Fraser Valley.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.

Friday, October 10, 2025

• Lucinda Williams Concert – the internationally-acclaimed, multi-award-winning singer and songwriter performs at the Vogue Theatre. (Her genres are contemporary folk, alternative country and country rock.)
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a one-day camp at the adventure park in Maple Ridge for youth ages 7 to 14.
• Thanksgiving Restaurant Dinners – a number of places have turkey dinners and special three-course menus this weekend.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Demons Naturally Freaky Cabaret: Coven – freaky and daring drag performances hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Hotel at The Waldorf.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 and the Fraser Valley.

Halloween Events

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. (TBC)
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other 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%.)
• 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 VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

• 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 11, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Fort Langley Cranberry Festival – a family-oriented event celebrating the cranberry harvest at Fort Langley.
• Thanksgiving Restaurant Dinners – a number of places have turkey dinners and special three-course menus this weekend.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Vancouver Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside Burnaby City Hall with live music, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake, Whistler and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm 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.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon. (TBC)
• 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.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Thanksgiving celebrations take place this weekend.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• 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 Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free). Today there is also the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival as well as the start of their Scarecrow Showcase season.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the 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 VBP10.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Sunday, October 12, 2025

• Thanksgiving Sunday
• Thanksgiving Restaurant Dinners – a number of places have turkey dinners and special three-course menus this weekend.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Halloween Events in the City of Vancouver

• 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.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games like Secret Mission, Crime in Downtown, Ghost Patrol and Heroes & Villains are especially fun to play this time of year. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)

Halloween Events Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley

• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon. (TBC)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Thanksgiving celebrations take place this weekend.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• 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 Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!

Week of October 13th to 19th

Oct. 1-5 | Oct. 6-12 | Oct. 13-19 | Oct. 20-26 | Oct. 27-31

Monday, October 13, 2025

• Thanksgiving Monday – various activities take place this weekend. Click Thanksgiving Weekend for details.
• Thanksgiving Restaurant Dinners – a number of places have turkey dinners and special three-course menus this weekend.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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 – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TBC)
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games like Secret Mission, Crime in Downtown, Ghost Patrol and Heroes & Villains are especially fun to play this time of year. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• 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 VBP10.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Halloween Events

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• Downtown Farmers Market – a market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at a couple of Metro Vancouver cinemas.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Vancouver Mysteries – outdoor adventure games like Secret Mission, Crime in Downtown, Ghost Patrol and Heroes & Villains are especially fun to play this time of year. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. (TBC)
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

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

Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it opens at Coquitlam Centre (and tickets for the first show are discounted 15%)!
• 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.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at a couple of Metro Vancouver cinemas.

Halloween Events & Activities

• 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.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Friday, October 17, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Take it to the Limit – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at a couple of Metro Vancouver cinemas.
• The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the 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 VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

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

Saturday, October 18, 2025

• Diwali Fusion Boat Party – an Indian-themed party boat departs from False Creek for a 3-hour night of dancing, Bollywood music and Diwali festival celebrations with Vancouver Boat Parties.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Celebrate the Night – free family-friendly activities and fireworks at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. (TBC)
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at a couple of Metro Vancouver cinemas.
• Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum.
• UBC Apple Festival – a fundraising festival at the UBC Botanical Garden.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside Burnaby City Hall with live music, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Trout Lake, Squamish and the West End.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective.

Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
• 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 in the City of Vancouver

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)

Haunted Attractions Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley

• 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!)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses 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.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.

Other 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%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

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

Sunday, October 19, 2025

• Rubber Ducky Race – Try Events-hosted 5K, 7 Mile and Half Marathon running races around Burnaby Lake.
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at a couple of Metro Vancouver cinemas.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• UBC Apple Festival – a fundraising festival at the UBC Botanical Garden.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Coquitlam and Kitsilano. Today is also the final market of the season in Clayton Heights.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

See further below for Halloween, autumn-related and other events happening today.

Haunted Houses

• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses 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 & Activities

• Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• 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!)
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (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.
• For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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 VBP10.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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 20th to 26th

Oct. 1-5 | Oct. 6-12 | Oct. 13-19 | Oct. 20-26 | Oct. 27-31

Monday, October 20, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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 VBP10.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Halloween Events & Activities

• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Attractions

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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 – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Downtown Farmers Market – a market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• 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 – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
• For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Thursday, October 23, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)

Halloween Activities in the City of Vancouver

• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley

• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• 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 – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
• 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.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• 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

• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 VBP10.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Friday, October 24, 2025

• Pro-D Day for Schools
• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Central Spark – fireworks and Halloween activities at Central Park in Burnaby.
• WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a one-day camp at the adventure park in Maple Ridge for youth ages 7 to 14.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

See further below for Halloween, autumn-related and other events happening today.

Halloween Activities In the City of Vancouver

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Barclay Manor – a community-run haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
• 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 – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Saturday, October 25, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• BOO-seum Halloween Party at MOS – family-friendly activities take place at the Museum of Surrey. Admission is free! (TBC)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a Halloween edition of the market outside Burnaby City Hall with live music, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Trout Lake, Squamish and the West End.

Halloween Activities in the City of Vancouver

• 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.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Barclay Manor – a community-run haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

• 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!)
• Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Featured (Non-Halloween) Attractions and Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

• Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Coquitlam and Kitsilano.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Halloween Activities in the City of Vancouver

• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Fright Nights at the PNE – 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 – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

• Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories – a Halloween concert for little kids and their parents at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• 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!)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
• Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-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

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
• Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the 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 VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Week of October 27th to 31st

Oct. 1-5 | Oct. 6-12 | Oct. 13-19 | Oct. 20-26 | Oct. 27-31

Monday, October 27, 2025

• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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 VBP10.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Halloween Events & Activities

• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• 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 – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Other Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy on Granville Island.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Other 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 – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Downtown Farmers Market – a market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Pumpkin Carving at the Roundhouse – families can carve jack-o’-lanterns at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown today (with advanced registration).
• First Impressions Theatre – live theatre with the theatre company in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. Today the play is Gunmetal Blues which is a drama about a private detective. (TBC)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Other Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Events

• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much 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.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• 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 VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: 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.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Thursday, October 30, 2025

• Big Halloween Run – a Halloween-themed running event hosted by the Big Fun Run Series at Olympic Village.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
• Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.

Halloween Activities In the City of Vancouver

• HowlOver at FlyOver – 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, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors 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 – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• For a list of other spooky attractions, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Other Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 VBP10.)
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Friday, October 31, 2025 (Halloween)

• Halloween Night – trick or treating and other fun activities take place all across the Lower Mainland.
• Halloween Havoc Boat Party – a nightclub-style party on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.
• Fireworks in Richmond – fireworks, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities take place at Minoru Park. (TBC)
• Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
• Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
• CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the Pal Studio Theatre in Vancouver.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today features a Halloween Parade. (TBC)
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

See further below for Halloween, autumn-related and other events happening today.

Halloween Activities In the City of Vancouver

• Haunted Roundhouse – the Roundhouse Community Centre has a haunted attraction with an indoor forest, ghosts and skeletons today. (Advanced registration is recommended to ensure your spot.)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
• Barclay Manor – a community-run haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
• Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
• HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
• Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

• Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
• Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
• 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 – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
• Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
• 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 VBP10.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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 Sightseeing Tours

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
• Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
• Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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

Other Possible Events in October 2025

Other events that may or may not also take place in October 2025 include the following:

Sports Events & Sports-Related Events

• 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.
• Granville Island Turkey Trot – a 1.1 km Kids’ Run and 10 km Thanksgiving run and walk. (October 13, 2025)
• Monster Dash 5K – a Halloween-themed run in Burnaby with a mini dash option for children. (October 26, 2025)
• Hallow’s Eve Trail Race – 10K, half and full marathon rough-terrain trail races in North Vancouver. (October 25, 2025)

Food and Drink Events

• Cloverfest – an Oktoberfest event at Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (TBC)
• Taste of Yaletown – special menu offerings at participating restaurants in Vancouver’s Yaletown. (TBC)
• Oktoberfest Vancouver – an Oktoberfest evening at the Vancouver Alpen Club. (TBC)
• Harvest Haus – an Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (October 3 & 4)
• Brewhalla Chilliwack – an event featuring craft beer and live music in the Fraser Valley. (Not happening in 2025.)

Shows & Entertainment 

• 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. In 2025, however, its dates are November 12 to 23.)
• Thrill the World Surrey – a zombie dance event inspired by Michael Jackson’s hit video Thriller. (TBC)
• Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Vancouver. (October 15 to 19, 2025)
• Vancouver International Improv Festival – theatre-sports-style performances at Granville Island theatres. (TBC)
• Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company might have a show at Concord Pacific Place. (TBC)
• Metro Theatre – a play shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (TBC)
• Deep Cove Stage – a play at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• CTORA Productions – the local theatre company puts on a play in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Presentation House Theatre – a play at the theatre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
• Vancouver Opera – performs at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (TBC)
• VAM Symphony Orchestra – a concert at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)
• Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres – a classic 1920’s black & white film shows at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)

Lower Mainland Haunted Houses

• Anmore Manor – a haunted residential home in the Tri-Cities community of Anmore. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
• 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. (TBC)
• Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. (TBC)
• Halloween at Beaumont Studios – the Keep Calm and Murray On show plays at the Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. (TBC)
• Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. (October 23, 24, 25, 30 & 31, 2025)
• Terror at Tanglebank – a new haunted forest experience at Tanglebank Estate in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Dreadworks Haunted House – a high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Not happening in 2025)
• Dreadworlds Haunted House – a new Halloween attraction in Langley. (October 3 to November 1, 2025)
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.

Halloween Museums & Trains

• The Haunted Seas – child-friendly Halloween activities at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village. (TBC)
• Haunted Farm Family Day – scavenger hunts and other free activities at Stewart Heritage Farm in Surrey. (TBC)
• Maritime BOO-Seum – Halloween decorations and a drop-in scavenger hunt at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Costumes are encouraged! (TBC)
• Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster has special sturgeon mystery activities and challenges. (TBC)
• Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”. (Not happening in 2025.)
• 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.

Other Halloween-Related Events

• Pumpkins After Dark – Jack-o-lanterns and light displays at Central Park and Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. (October 3-31, 2025)
• Night for All Souls – free Halloween-type activities in the evening at Mountain View Cemetery. (TBC)
• Burnaby Halloween Festival – a series of Halloween-themed events in Burnaby. (TBC)
• 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 conditions apply.) (TBC)
• Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a pumpkin patch event in Agassiz (near Harrison Hot Springs). (Not happening in 2025.)
• Vancouver Halloween Parade – a fun and not too spooky parade in downtown Vancouver. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Nightmare Before Christmas Market – a Halloween-themed artisan market featuring over 65 makers and artists at Vancouver’s Maritime Labour Centre. (TBC)
• Bumps in the Night at Kilby – paranormal investigations and tours of the historic site at night. (October 24 & 25, 2025)
• Fancon HalloweenFest – a Halloween-themed tradeshow with costumes, merchandise, celebrity meet-and-greets and more at BCIT in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Howl-o-ween Pooch Party – a pet-friendly Halloween event for animals and their owners in South Vancouver. (October 25, 2025)
• Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.

Markets & Consumer Trade Shows

• Vancouver Fall Home Show – at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (October 23 to 26, 2025)
• Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – a bridal fair and wedding show full of vendors and wedding professionals in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• The Baby Show – a baby product and services trade show at Canada Place. (October 25 & 26, 2025)
• All Dressed in White Bridal Show – a wedding show for couples planning to get married and wanting to learn about wedding-related products and services. It takes place at the Westwood Plateau Golf Course in Coquitlam. (October 5, 2025)
• Vancouver Health Show – a health and wellness event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TBC)
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum. (October 25 & 26, 2025)
• Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays in 2025.)
• Made in the 604 Market – the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver is full of artisan vendors today and admission is free. (TBC)
• Halloween Expo – a market with entertainment and Halloween activities at Robson Square. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (Until October 13 in 2025.)
• Study & Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fair – a free event at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel for people wanting to learn about post-secondary schools in Canada and other countries. (October 17 & 18, 2025)

Arts & Cultural Events

• New Westminster Culture Crawl – a weekend when artists open their studios to the public in New Westminster. (TBC)
• White Rock Arts Festival Cultural Crawl – a showcasing of local art and artists in White Rock. (TBC)

Other October Events

• Variety Week Wrap Party – free activities and live music at Sunset Beach. Funds raised benefit Variety the Children’s Charity. (TBC)
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings. (TBC)
• Ioco Festival – a small community event with food trucks and family-friendly activities in Port Moody. (TBC)
• Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special event in New Westminster. The event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. (TBC)
• Thanksgiving at Kilby – apple pressing demonstrations and other harvest traditions at the farm in Harrison Mills. (October 11 & 12, 2025)
• DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops. (TBC)
• Vancouver Fashion Week – the fall edition of the festival features fashion-themed events at David Lam Hall. (TBC)
• Diwali in Coquitlam – an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. (TBC)
• Diwali Downtown Vancouver – an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. (TBC)
• Diwali Downtown Surrey – an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at Surrey City Hall.
• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special off-site event at Kanaka Creek Park in Maple Ridge today. (TBC)

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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To see what’s happening next month, click November Calendar of Events.