The Lower Mainland’s 2025 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

Oct. 13, 2025 – Thanksgiving Monday (Stat Holiday)
Oct. 31, 2025 – Halloween

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

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

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
Downtown Farmers Market – a market in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
Pumpkin Carving at the Roundhouse – families can carve jack-o’-lanterns at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown today (with advanced registration).

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

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

Halloween Events

Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at Playland. (TIP: Use the promo code FRIGHT25 and you can get 2-for-1 pricing, but only while the supply of discounted tickets lasts!
HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Monday to Thursday during the Halloween season, select the “Family Experience Package” when booking admission online, and you can get one child’s ticket per paying adult.)
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Haunt-Inn – a new, family-friendly Halloween attraction on the grounds of the Holiday Inn Hotel in North Vancouver.
Dovercourt Crypt – a free haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
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.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
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).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too, 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 haunted attractions, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Big Halloween Run – a Halloween-themed running event hosted by the Big Fun Run Series at Olympic Village.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Rigoletto – presented by Vancouver Opera, the opera by Giuseppe Verdi is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.

Halloween Activities In the City of Vancouver

HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Monday to Thursday during the Halloween season, select the “Family Experience Package” when booking admission online, and you can get one child’s ticket per paying adult.)
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at Playland. (TIP: Use the promo code FRIGHT25 and you can get 2-for-1 pricing, but only while the supply of discounted tickets lasts!
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.

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Haunt-Inn – a new, family-friendly Halloween attraction on the grounds of the Holiday Inn Hotel in North Vancouver.
Dovercourt Crypt – a free haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey. Today is Touch of Fear Thursday, which means the live actors will touch you unless you opt out.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
For a list of other spooky attractions, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Other Autumn Activities

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

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Friday, October 31, 2025 (Halloween)

Halloween Night – trick or treating and other fun activities take place all across the Lower Mainland.
Halloween Boat Parties – two nightclub-style parties on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP20 and save 20%!)
Fireworks in Richmond – fireworks, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities take place at Minoru Park.
Wickedly Wonderful Trick-or-Treating – a free Wizard of Oz-themed Halloween event at North Vancouver’s Capilano Mall.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Among other things, today features La Canción Criolla which is a Peruvian celebration at the Hungarian Cultural Centre in Vancouver.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Pop! Pop! at Presentation House – a show for little kids by Carousel Players at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver. Today’s show also features a costume contest and parade for little kids who attend.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s shows are I Know What You Did Last Weekend and Ha-Ha-Halloween.

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

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

Halloween Activities In the City of Vancouver

Haunted Roundhouse – the Roundhouse Community Centre has a haunted attraction with an indoor forest, ghosts and skeletons today. (Advanced registration is recommended to ensure your spot.)
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at Playland. (TIP: Use the promo code FRIGHT25 and you can get 2-for-1 pricing, but only while the supply of discounted tickets lasts!
HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
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.

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland

Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Haunt-Inn – a new, family-friendly Halloween attraction on the grounds of the Holiday Inn Hotel in North Vancouver.
Dovercourt Crypt – a free haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation. Tonight features fireworks!
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist! (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

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

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Magic Everywhere at the Roundhouse – the Roundhouse Community Centre hosts a cabaret-style magic show with a number of local magicians.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place today. Festivities on Granville Island include a Dia de los Muertos market, a costume parade and a closing ceremony.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Shows & Entertainment

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Pop! Pop!, which is intended for very young children.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.

Halloween-Related Events

Parade of Lost Souls – a Halloween parade-like procession in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Halloween Boat Parties – a Bollywood Halloween Boat Party hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP20 and save 20%!)
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist. Halloween might be over, but not Hauntvember!
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses and mazes in Surrey. Today is Whisper Night, meaning the attraction is almost pitch black and each group gets to use one small tea light.
Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack.
Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.

Saturday Markets

Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
For the Love of Art Show & Sale – an art show featuring local artists at Harris Barn at 4140 Arthur Drive in Ladner.
Dia de los Muertos Market – a Mexican-themed Day of the Dead market at Granville Island.

Featured Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
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.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

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).
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows 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.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on 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!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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).

NOTE: Tomorrow is Daylight Saving Day. Don’t forget to set your clock back an hour before you go to bed!

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Daylight Savings Day – don’t forget to set your clock back an hour the night before!
STA Christmas Craft Fair – a holiday artisan market featuring over 100 jury-selected artisans at St. Thomas Aquinas School in North 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.
West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event with wedding experts and service providers at the Paradox Hotel in Vancouver.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place today including a Dia de los Muertos market at Granville Island.
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.)

Shows & Entertainment

Rigoletto – presented by Vancouver Opera, the opera by Giuseppe Verdi is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents James and the Giant Peach at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Presentation House Theatre – today’s show at the theatre in North Vancouver is Pop! Pop!, which is intended for very young children and their families.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
STAND Festival – a performing arts festival showcasing the works of new immigrant and refugee artists.

Featured Museums

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).

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.)
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!)
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 – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows 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.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests.
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.
For the Love of Art Show & Sale – an art show featuring local artists at Harris Barn at 4140 Arthur Drive in Ladner.
STA Christmas Craft Fair – a holiday artisan market in North Vancouver at St. Thomas Aquinas School.
Dia de los Muertos Market – a Mexican-themed Day of the Dead market at Granville Island.

Things to Do in Vancouver in October

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

Vancouver Weather in October

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

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

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