Vancouver This Weekend

Wondering what to do in Vancouver this weekend? Lots of events are happening in the Lower Mainland including festivals, theatre performances and more.

See below for a list of what’s taking place this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For a list of what’s happening on other days of the month, see our October and November calendars of events.

Click on any of the following to skip to a specific section:

Weekend Overview | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Other Upcoming Events

Events This Weekend in Vancouver

Highlights of the Halloween Weekend of October 30th to November 1st include Latin American Heritage Month events, Astra Lumina, the Boundary Bay Marathon, Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival, and Day of the Dead Markets.

Special events for Halloween include Halloween events with Vancouver Boat Parties, Central Spark in Burnaby, Halloween Spooktacular at the Roundhouse in Yaletown, Fireworks in Richmond, and the Parade of Lost Souls in Vancouver. There is also the VNSCBF Launch Party in North Vancouver which has a Halloween theme this year as well as Boo at the Zoo at the Greater Vancouver Zoo.

For folks who like theatre, this weekend there is Tosca with Vancouver Opera and Nutcrackers at Metro Theatre. There is also improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and the films Awaken Canada and HowlOver Canada at Flyover. At the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown, meanwhile there is a magic show.

October is Halloween season. Consequently, for folks who like scary things, there is Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors in Surrey, Fright Nights at the PNE, Reapers Maze of Terror in Chilliwack, Brinkworth Dungeon in Langley, and Dovercourt Crypt in North Vancouver. Lost Souls of Gastown and Grave Tales walking tours are also especially fun to do this time of year!

Family-friendly season events next on the first weekend in October include the Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres, Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms, and Petey’s Pumpkin Patch at Fantasy Farms, all of which are in the Fraser Valley. There is also Monsters, Machines & Mischief at the Britannia Mine Museum and Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Family-friendly seasonal events include the Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres, Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms, and Petey’s Pumpkin Patch at Fantasy Farms, all of which are in the Fraser Valley. There is also Monsters, Machines & Mischief at the Britannia Mine Museum, Halloween Experience at the Hologram Zoo, and Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Other things to do this time of year include walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, games with Vancouver Mysteries, outdoor adventures with WildPlay in Maple Ridge, and indoor virtual reality battles with Zero Latency. There are also lots of great museums to visit including the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Fort Langley, Britannia Mine, Museum of Surrey, Stewart Farm, and many others.

See below for a list of what’s taking place, when and where. As you’ll see, so much is happening in the Lower Mainland!

Friday, October 30th, 2026

Freaky Friday Halloween Boat Party – a nightclub-style party on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today features the Halloween-themed Launch Party at the Pipe Shop.
Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
Central Spark – fireworks and Halloween activities at Central Park in Burnaby.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Today the Festival of Hallows event happens in Vancouver at the Gathering Place Community Centre.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – Nutcrackers shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre. (Note: It’s the festive sequel to the play Nunsense.)
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Deadly Dinner Party.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown 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 with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other activities in Abbotsford.
Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

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

Halloween Activities In the City of Vancouver

Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a special murder-mystery game that’s played in room 1313 at the Delta Suites Hotel near Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries.
Suite 1313 – a murder-mystery game hosted by Vancouver Mysteries on the thirteenth floor of the Delta Hotel Vancouver.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver. In addition to their family-friendly experience, at night today there is a scarier version for folks ages 17+. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES15 and you’ll save 15%.)

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting place that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Zero Latency – a VR games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. They also have a virtual reality haunted house! (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).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Halloween Night – trick or treating and other fun activities take place all across the Lower Mainland.
Halloween Havoc Boat Party – a nightclub-style party on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.
Halloween Spooktacular at the Roundhouse – a family-friendly walkthrough attraction at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown (for kids ages 4 to 12 to do with their families).
Boo at the Zoo – special Halloween activities happen today at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. (TIP: Admission is just $10 for kids who wear costumes.)
Halloween Party at Lougheed Village – an adults-only event with DJ music and dancing at the Lougheed Village Bar & Grill in Burnaby. Costumes are required.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
Day of the Dead Market – part of the Latin American Heritage Month, the popular market happens on Granville Island.
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today features a Halloween-themed event at the Copperpenny Distillery.
Fireworks in Richmond – fireworks, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities take place at Minoru Park.
Parade of Lost Souls – a Halloween parade-like procession in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood of Vancouver.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Trout Lake, Squamish and the West End.

Shows & Entertainment

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Ha-Ha Halloween. Costumes are encouraged!
Metro Theatre – Nutcrackers shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre. (Note: It’s the festive sequel to the play Nunsense.)

Halloween Activities in the City of Vancouver

Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Suite 1313 – a murder-mystery game hosted by Vancouver Mysteries on the thirteenth floor of the Delta Hotel Vancouver.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver. Today the attraction has a Halloween party with complimentary face painting and cake. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES15 and you’ll save 15%.)

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
Monsters, Machines & Mischief – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
Reapers Maze of Terror – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.

Featured (Non-Halloween) Attractions and Activities

Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting place that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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.
Zero Latency – a VR games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. They also have a virtual reality haunted house! (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown 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.
Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other activities in Abbotsford.
Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
Other Corn Mazes – farms with giant mazes in their fields and other family-friendly activities.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too, including special Halloween-themed ones this time of year).
Vancouver Film & TV Tours – walking tours in downtown Vancouver where you’ll learn about the city’s history as well as shows that have been filmed here.

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

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event with wedding experts and service providers at the Paradox Hotel in Vancouver.
Boundary Bay Runs and Marathon – Try Events-hosted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Boston-qualifying Marathon running races at Boundary Bay Park in South Delta.
Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival – beer-themed events showcasing local breweries take place at various venues in North Vancouver. Today’s event is at Wood Spirit & Co.
Day of the Dead Market – part of the Latin American Heritage Month, the popular market happens on Granville Island.
Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)

Continuing Halloween Events

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. Today is Whisper Night and also the last day of the season. (CANCELLED)
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.

Shows & Entertainment

Tosca – presented by Vancouver Opera, the opera by Giacomo Puccini is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Magic Everywhere at the Roundhouse – the Roundhouse Community Centre hosts a cabaret-style magic show with a number of local magicians.
Vancouver International Film Festival – a special “after festival” event night featuring a Shrek Cabaret event.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting place that’s 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).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Hologram Zoo Vancouver – an indoor attraction near BC Place featuring moving 3D displays with various themes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES15 and you’ll 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!)
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows in downtown Vancouver.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Cheap Day at MOV – admission to the Museum of Vancouver is by donation today (because it’s the first Sunday of the month).
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Highlights of the weekend of November 6th to 8th include Astra Lumina, Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival, a Diwali Fusion nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties, and the Bear Creek Park Light Festival.

Halloween might be over. Lost Souls of Gastown walking tours and the Brinkworth Dungeon haunted house in Langley, however, are still running.

For folks who like theatre, next weekend there is Nutcrackers at Metro Theatre. There is also improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and multidimensional films at Flyover. What’s more? LUZIA at Cirque du Soleil is at Concord Pacific Place! For fans of affordable classical music, the VAM Symphony Orchestra has a concert at the Orpheum.

Other things to do this time of year include walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries, indoor virtual reality games with Zero Latency, and ropes courses and ziplines at WildPlay in Maple Ridge. There are also lots of great museums to visit including the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Fort Langley, Britannia Mine, Museum of Surrey, Stewart Farm, and many others. Capilano Suspension Bridge is also a great place to visit.