The Vancouver Market is an established market collective hosting the Boo! Haunted Halloween Market on Sunday, October 18th, at the Croatian Cultural Centre.
The Vancouver Market is a local Vancouver market organizer that brings together independent makers, artists, small businesses and community members. Their BOO! Haunted Halloween Market features spooky decorations, handmade goods, Halloween activities and local vendors.
The Vancouver Market has hosted past markets at the Wise Hall in Vancouver. The Halloween event on October 18th is excitingly at the substantially larger venue, Croatian Cultural Centre.
For full details about the event, click Boo! Haunted Halloween Market 2026.
BOO! Haunted Halloween Market in Vancouver
BOO! Haunted Halloween Market is a Halloween-themed shopping and community event organized by The Vancouver Market in collaboration with spooky nightlife event promoters 12XU Events. The October market takes place at the Croatian Cultural Centre near Commercial Drive. It features more than 80 local vendors selling handmade products, artwork, crafts and Halloween-themed items.
The event welcomes visitors of all ages, with activities such as balloon art and face painting. Halloween costumes are encouraged, making the market a fun way for families and friends to celebrate the season and enjoy some early Halloween shopping.
Where and When
BOO! Haunted Halloween Market takes place on Sunday, October 18th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. It happens at the Croatian Cultural Centre which is located in Vancouver at 3250 Commercial Drive, near the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station. Public transit is both convenient and recommended. The venue is approximately a 13-minute walk from the station.
Admission costs $5 at the door while children get in free. The market is open to all ages with a variety of shopping opportunities and Halloween activities for children and adults.
For tickets to the event, click Boo! Haunted Halloween Market 2026.
What to Expect at the Market
The market features around seven dozen local vendors, makers and artists offering a wide selection of handmade products and unique finds. Visitors can browse Halloween-themed decorations, candles, ceramics, jewellery, press-on nails, crochet art, toys, books, stickers and original spooky artwork.
Other products include witch bells, fidget toys, dolls, clothing, crafts, book and other unique items from local makers and vendors. The market offers opportunities to shop for gifts and find unusual decorations ahead of Halloween and Christmas.
Family-friendly activities include balloon art and face painting. Tarot card readings are also among the featured offerings adding another spooky touch to the event. There is reiki and astrology readings too.
Halloween costumes are welcome, so visitors can dress up and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere while shopping from local businesses. The market offers a mix of spooky products, creative crafts and family-friendly activities with something for different ages and interests.
About The Vancouver Market
The Vancouver Market has organized local markets featuring independent vendors, makers and artists over the last eight years. The organizer has experience running community markets in Vancouver including past events at the Wise Hall. They have also been involved with The East Van Garage Sale, The Dark Eighties and Vampire Disko.
BOO! Haunted Halloween Market was developed as a larger new Halloween-themed community event, bringing together local vendors and seasonal activities in a venue that can accommodate a substantial number of exhibitors.
The Vancouver Market will also be organizing other markets throughout the year. Visitors can follow its Facebook and Instagram accounts for announcements about upcoming events, market dates and vendor opportunities.
Other Information
For more information about the event in October, click Boo Haunted Halloween Market. For details about the organization behind it, visit The Vancouver Market’s Instagram page.
Other articles you might also find of interest include the following:
- Vancouver Halloween Events
- Commercial Drive in Vancouver
- October Calendar of Events
- Lower Mainland Christmas Craft Fairs
Other websites you might also like include VancouverHalloweenEvents.ca and VancouverMarkets.ca.
