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OCTOBER Events in Vancouver in 2024

October in Vancouver

The Lower Mainland’s 2024 October calendar features events in Metro Vancouver including festivals, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Oktoberfest and Halloween activities.

 


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Vancouver’s OCTOBER Calendar of Events

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.)

 

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Week of October 1st to 6th

Oct. 1-6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21-27 | Oct. 28-31


 

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Featured Attractions

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • 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 BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • 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!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Halloween & Autumn Activities

  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.
  • 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 including mazes to get lost in include ones in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.

 

FlyOver at Canada Place

PNE Fright Nights

The Play That Goes Wrong

 

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Featured Attractions

  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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.
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
  • 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!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • 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.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Value Night meaning tickets are less expensive.)
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
  • Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey and 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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • 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 including mazes to get lost in include ones in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.

 

Lost Souls of Gastown Tours at Halloween

Free Events and Activities in October

Petey's Pumpkin Patch

 

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Featured Attractions

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
  • FlyOver Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult.)
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • 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

  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Value Night meaning tickets are less expensive.)
  • Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
  • 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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • 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.

 

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

Latin American Heritage Month

Halloween Haunted Houses

 

Friday, October 4, 2024

Halloween Events & Attractions

  • Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition. (Tickets start at just $33 on the opening weekend of October 4th to 6th.)
  • Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Value Night meaning tickets are less expensive.)
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – 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.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.
  • Pumpkin Patches – farms to 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.

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!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

 

Dreadworks Haunted House

Halloween Activities for Kids

Thanksgiving Weekend in Vancouver

 

Saturday, October 5, 2024

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

 

Burnaby and Ambleside Artisan Farmers Markets

 

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. (Tickets start at just $33 on the opening weekend of October 4th to 6th.)
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Value Night meaning tickets are less expensive.)
  • Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
  • 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.
  • Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Autumn Activities

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

Featured Attractions

  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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!)
  • 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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.

 

Reapers Maze of Terror

American Crown Circus Circo Osorio

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • (Tickets start at just $33 on the opening weekend of October 4th to 6th.)
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Value Night meaning tickets are less expensive.)
  • 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.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • 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.

Sunday Markets

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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
  • 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!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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.)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

 

Fantasy Farms at Halloween

Zero Latency VR

Halloween in the Lower Mainland

 


Week of October 7th to 13th

Oct. 1-6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21-27 | Oct. 28-31


 

2025 Rubber Ducky Race

 

Monday, October 7, 2024

  • BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
  • FlyOver Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

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.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.

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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.

 

Circo Osorio Circus

Improv Centre

Free Events and Activities in October

 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Halloween Activities

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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.

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

 

Reapers Maze of Terror

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Halloween Activities

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms.
  • 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

  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
  • 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.)

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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.

 

Dreadworks Haunted House

Circo Osorio Circus

Fright Nights at the PNE

 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver.
  • BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
  • New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver. (Tonight is Preview Night which means tickets cost just $12.)
  • Presentation House Theatre – the play EARWORM shows at the theatre in North Vancouver.

Halloween Activities

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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 Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight features Thursday Blockbuster.
  • 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).
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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!)
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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).

 

Latin American Heritage Month

Cirque du Soleil

Halloween in the Lower Mainland

Cougar Creek's House of Horrors

 

Friday, October 11, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the play EARWORM shows in Farsi at the theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Carnival of Animals Concert – the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra perform at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium with conductor Calvin Dyck.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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

  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
  • 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
  • Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

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).
  • 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%.)
  • 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.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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!)
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

 



 

The Woman in Black at Metro Theatre

Made in the 604 Pop-Up Artisan Markets

Charlie and the Chocolate

 

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the play EARWORM shows in English and Farsi today at the theatre in North Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.

Halloween Events

  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)
  • 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.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!) (TBC for tonight.)
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
  • 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Vancouver Markets

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • 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.
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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).
  • 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!)
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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.)
  • 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.)

 

Halloween Activities for Kids

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

Lost Souls of Gastown Tours at Halloween

 

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the play EARWORM shows at the theatre in North Vancouver.

Sunday Markets

Halloween Events & Autumn Activities

  • Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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%.)
  • 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.
  • Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • FlyOver Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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.
  • 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).
  • 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!)
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

 

Cougar Creek's House of Horrors

American Crown Circus Circo Osorio

BC Sports Hall of Fame

 


Week of October 14th to 20th

Oct. 1-6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21-27 | Oct. 28-31


 

Halloween Haunted Houses

 

Monday, October 14, 2024

  • 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 – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • FlyOver Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Halloween Activities

 

Petey's Pumpkin Patch

 


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


 

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Improv Centre

 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

  • Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Today includes the official opening ceremony at Ocean Art Works.
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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. Today’s show is Choose Day.
  • 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).
  • 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.

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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.

 

Dreadworks Haunted House

 


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


 

StayVancouverHotels.com

Halloween in the Lower Mainland

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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

Other 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).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • 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.
  • FlyOver Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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.
  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

 


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


 

Lost Souls of Gastown Tours at Halloween

Halloween in the Lower Mainland

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight features Thursday Blockbuster Musical Edition.

Halloween Events & Activities

  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – an indoor murder mystery game at a downtown Vancouver hotel with Vancouver Mysteries.
  • Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. Today’s tour is a special youth edition. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • 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.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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.)
  • 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).
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

 

Brinkworth Dungeon

Fantasy Farms at Halloween

Halloween Mystery Nights

 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver features Little Pea shows for kids in both French and English.
  • Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at Cineplex Cinemas Metrotown in Burnaby. Tonight features the Canadian premiere of the film Carved.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpk
  • in patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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

  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
  • Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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%.)
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (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.
  • Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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 Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

 


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


 

2025 Rubber Ducky Race

Improv Centre

2024 Extreme Ski Swaps

Save 15% with WildPlay

Celebrate the Night

 

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver features Little Pea shows for young families today.
  • Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at Cineplex Cinemas Metrotown in Burnaby. Tonight features the Canadian premiere of the film The Daemon.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.

Autumn Activities

Haunted Attractions & Activities

  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – an indoor murder mystery game at a downtown Vancouver hotel with Vancouver Mysteries.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
  • Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
  • 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%.)
  • FANG-Tastic Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)
  • 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 Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Vancouver Vice, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • FlyOver Canada – both Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada show at the multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. (TIP: On regular Mondays to Thursdays this month, if you select the Family Experience Package, one child can ride free per paying adult!)
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • 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 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.)

 


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


 

Halloween at Britannia Mine

2025 Rubber Ducky Race

Charlie and the Chocolate

 

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

Sunday Markets

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

 

Halloween Activities for Kids

 

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.
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford 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.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)

Other Halloween Events & Activities

  • FANG-Tastic Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-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. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. (Today is Sensory-Friendly Day at the museum.)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
  • 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%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Vancouver Vice, and Really Gay History tours.
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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%.)

 

Lost Souls of Gastown Tours at Halloween

Reapers Maze of Terror

 


Week of October 21st to 27th

Oct. 1-6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21-27 | Oct. 28-31


 

Monday, October 21, 2024

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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).
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Halloween Events & Activities

  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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.

 


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


 

Cougar Creek's House of Horrors

Halloween Haunted Houses

Dreadworks Haunted House

 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Vancouver Fashion Week – the fall edition of the festival features fashion-themed events at David Lam Hall.
  • Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
  • 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.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose Day.
  • 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).
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout 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.
  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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 Canada – 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.

 


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


 

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

2024 Halloween Boat Party

The Woman in Black at Metro Theatre

 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.

 


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


 

Fantasy Farms at Halloween

Fright Nights at the PNE

Latin American Heritage Month

 

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight features Thursday Blockbuster.

Halloween-themed Activities

Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

 

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

Halloween Weekend

WildPlay Pro-D Day Camps

 

Friday, October 25, 2024

  • Pro-D Day for Schools
  • 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.
  • Halloween Weekend Activities – click HERE for a list of what’s happening this weekend including nightclub events and parties.
  • Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
  • Vancouver Fashion Week – the fall edition of the festival features fashion-themed events at David Lam Hall.
  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. (Note: All grandparents get free admission today.)

Shows & Theatre

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at Cineplex Cinemas International Village in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Tonight features a screening of Never Hike Alone 2.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver features Little Pea shows for young families today.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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 for Kids

 

Haunted Attractions & Activities

  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • Barclay Manor – a community-run haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. Admission costs just $4 per person.
  • Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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.
  • 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. Most 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%!
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour.
  • 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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).
  • 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%.)

 

Halloween at Britannia Mine

Halloween Activities for Kids

Die Fledermaus at Vancouver Opera

 

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Shows & Theatre

  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Die Fledermaus Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the opera by Johann Strauss II is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets range from $25 to $280.
  • Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at Cineplex Cinemas International Village in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Tonight features two feature films: All the Lost Ones and Scared Shitless.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Tonight’s shows are Betrayers and Theatresports.
  • Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver features Little Pea shows for young families today.
  • Deep Cove Stage – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.

 

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show

 

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.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster has special sturgeon mystery activities and challenges today.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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.
  • FANG-Tastic Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-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. Most of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)
  • Barclay Manor – a community-run haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. Admission costs just $4 per person.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – an indoor murder mystery game at a downtown Vancouver hotel with Vancouver Mysteries.

Featured (Non-Halloween) Attractions and Activities

  • 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.
  • 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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).
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms.
  • 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.

 

Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms

Cougar Creek's House of Horrors

VAM Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff Concert

 

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Shows & Entertainment

  • VAM Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff – the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra opens their season with a concert at the Orpheum Theatre.
  • Halloween Spooktacular Concert – live spine-chilling music with the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra n New Westminster. Expect to hear the Carpenter’s “Halloween Theme” and music from “Psycho”, the “Nightmare Before Christmas Medley”, Phantom of the Opera and more.
  • Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
  • Metro TheatreThe Woman in Black shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre today.
  • Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at Cineplex Cinemas International Village in Vancouver’s Chinatown. The final night of the festival features a screening of the true crime documentary Altona.
  • Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company presents ECHO at Concord Pacific Place.
  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – CTORA Productions presents the classic musical based on Roald Dahl’s book at the Norman Rothstein Theatre in Vancouver.

Halloween Events & Activities

  • Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories – a Halloween concert for little kids and their parents at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
  • Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster has special sturgeon mystery activities and challenges today.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (Today is Premium Night meaning there are exclusive performances.)
  • Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
  • Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. There are three tours on offer today. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
  • 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
  • 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. Most 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.
  • FANG-Tastic Halloween – family-friendly Halloween-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
  • For information about other non-haunted house Halloween activities (including miniature trains) click Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

  • 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.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.

Sunday Markets

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. (Today features Día De Los Muertos in the Create & Connect Series.)
  • 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

  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
  • 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

 

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Halloween Haunted Houses

Reapers Maze of Terror

Lost Souls of Gastown Tours at Halloween

 


Week of October 28th to 31st

Oct. 1-6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21-27 | Oct. 28-31


 

ECHO at Cirque du Soleil

 

Monday, October 28, 2024

Halloween Events & Activities

  • HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, 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.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
  • 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.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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 Mystery Nights

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

 

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

  • 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code 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. Today’s show is Choose Day.
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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 Activities

  • Presentation House Theatre – the theatre in North Vancouver hosts their special Haunted Histories event today with the Vancouver Paranormal Society.
  • 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”.
  • 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.

 

DTES Heart of the City Festival

Latin American Heritage Month

Big Halloween Run

 

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities at Maan Farms during the day.
  • 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

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Forbidden Vancouver and the Secrets of the Penthouse.
  • 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.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver.
  • 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.

 


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


 

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

Halloween Haunted Houses

Halloween Weekend

 

Thursday, October 31, 2024 (Halloween)

Halloween-themed Activities

Autumn Activities

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place.
  • 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. Tonight’s show is HA-HA-Halloween.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
  • MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North 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.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

 

Halloween Weekend

2024 Halloween Boat Party

Diwali Fusion Bollywood Boat Party

 



 

United Voices Choir Remembrance & Reflection Concert

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Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

 

Other Events in October 2024

Other events that may or may not also take place in October 2024 include the following:

 

Sports Events & Sports-Related Events

 

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. (Not happening in 2024.)

 

Shows & Entertainment