The Lower Mainland’s 2026 October calendar features events in Metro Vancouver including festivals, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Oktoberfest and Halloween activities.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s OCTOBER Calendar of Events

Oct. 12, 2026 – Thanksgiving Monday (Stat Holiday)
Oct. 31, 2026 – Halloween

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

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

Week of October 19th to 25th

Oct. 19-25 | Oct. 26-31

Monday, October 19, 2026

Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Halloween Events & Activities

HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Suite 1313 – a murder-mystery game hosted by Vancouver Mysteries on the thirteenth floor of the Delta Hotel Vancouver.
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.)
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. 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.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

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).

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Attractions

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

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
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.

Halloween Activities

Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
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.)

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 haunted attractions, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Secrets of the Penthouse – a special event hosted by Forbidden Vancouver. It includes stories about vice squads, mobsters, murder and bootlegging, but also live jazz, spaghetti and meatballs.
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.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

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

Halloween Events

Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
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. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
Suite 1313 – a murder-mystery game hosted by Vancouver Mysteries on the thirteenth floor of the Delta Hotel Vancouver.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
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.
For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Featured Attractions & Activities

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

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

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

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre.
Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Today features a panel discussion entitled Roundtable: Indigenous Traditions in Action happens at the Latin Hub in Gastown, and The Jaguar and The Turtle necklace-making workshop in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square Milton Wong Plaza in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Halloween Activities in the City of Vancouver

The Castle Confidential – a game and cocktail reception for adults hosted by Vancouver Mysteries at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.

Halloween Activities Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley

Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
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.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
For a list of other spooky attractions, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Autumn Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other 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.
Other Corn Mazes – farms with giant mazes in their fields and other family-friendly activities.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.
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 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.)
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).
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

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).

Friday, October 23, 2026

Pro-D Day for Schools
Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – Nutcrackers shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre. (Note: It’s the festive sequel to the play Nunsense.)
Dance in Vancouver – today Wen Wei Dance has a performance at the Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Hotel At The Waldorf.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
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.

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.
The Castle Confidential – a game and cocktail reception for adults hosted by Vancouver Mysteries at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
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.

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!
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.
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.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a 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).
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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 24, 2026

BC Provincial Election – today is your last day to vote!
Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations, including a Storytelling + Craft Workshop event at the New Westminster Public Library Main Branch.
Day of the Dead Market – part of the Latin American Heritage Month, the popular market happens at Burnaby’s The Amazing Brentwood Mall.
Celebrate the Night – free family-friendly activities and fireworks at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
Vancouver International Film Festival – a special “after festival” event night featuring a screening of The Day of the Beast and a musical performance by the Crypt Keepers.
Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Trout Lake, Squamish and the West End.

Shows & Entertainment

Vancouver Opera – the famous opera Tosca by Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Metro Theatre – Nutcrackers shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre. (Note: It’s the festive sequel to the play Nunsense.)
Circo Osorio – circus shows take place at Coquitlam Centre.
Dance in Vancouver – today Wen Wei Dance has a performance at the Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver.

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.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.

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 – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.

Featured (Non-Halloween) Attractions and Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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%.)

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

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).

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Vancouver Rise FC Soccer Game – the Vancouver women’s professional soccer team plays against Calgary at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre.
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 at Burnaby’s The Amazing Brentwood Mall.
Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
Metro Theatre – Nutcrackers shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre. (Note: It’s the festive sequel to the play Nunsense.)

Sunday Markets

Sunday Farmers Markets – at Coquitlam and Kitsilano. Today is also the final market of the season in Clayton Heights.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Halloween Activities in the City of Vancouver

Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at Playland.
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel 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.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.

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!
Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories – a Halloween concert for little kids and their parents at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
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.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
For 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.
Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other activities in Abbotsford.

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).

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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a 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.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Week of October 26th to 31st

Oct. 19-25 | Oct. 26-31

Monday, October 26, 2026

Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Today features a Storytelling in Spanish event at the New Westminster Public Library Main Branch.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Halloween Events & Activities

Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressive haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.
Suite 1313 – a murder-mystery game hosted by Vancouver Mysteries on the thirteenth floor of the Delta Hotel Vancouver.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley. Admission is by donation.
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.
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.)

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

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 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).

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
Presentation House Theatre – the show Water Words runs at the theatre in North Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.)
The Improv Centre – live comedy on Granville Island.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Other Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities.

Halloween Activities

Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.
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.
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.)
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
Dovercourt Crypt – a 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.
For information about other non-haunted house Halloween activities (including miniature trains) click Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
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.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities 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.
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.
Suite 1313 – a murder-mystery game hosted by Vancouver Mysteries on the thirteenth floor of the Delta Hotel Vancouver.
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
HowlOver at Flyover – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
Halloween Hologram Experience – family-friendly monsters and other 3D displays at Hologram Zoo Vancouver.
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.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
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.
Brinkworth Dungeon – an exceptional haunted house in Langley. Much of what you’ll see is handmade by a professional artist!
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
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.)
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).
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!)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.

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 haunted attractions, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Lower Mainland Halloween Events.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Astra Lumina – a pretty lights and illuminations experience in Stanley Park.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster. Today is the last market of the season.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations.
False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square Milton Wong Plaza in Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

Vancouver Opera – the famous opera Tosca by Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Metro Theatre – Nutcrackers shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre. (Note: It’s the festive sequel to the play Nunsense.)
Dance in Vancouver – today there is a performance with Tiger Princess Dance Projects at the Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver.

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: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.
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.

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!
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.
Dovercourt Crypt – a 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.
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.
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.
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. (TIP: Kids ride free on Mondays to Thursdays!)
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.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a 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.)
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 30, 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.
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.

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!
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.
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 – a relatively new museum 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 31, 2026 (Halloween)

Halloween Night – trick or treating and other fun activities take place all across the Lower Mainland.
Halloween Havoc Boat Party – a nightclub-style party on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.
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).
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 the Halloween-themed launch party at the Pipe Shop.
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.
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.

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 – a super-scary haunted attraction in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – 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 – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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%.)

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.

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Other Possible Events in October 2026

Other events that may or may not also take place in October 2026 include the following:

Sports Events & Sports-Related Events

Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – NHL hockey games at Rogers Arena.
BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – WHL hockey at the Langley Events Centre.
Big Halloween Run – a Halloween-themed running event hosted by the Big Fun Run Series at Olympic Village. (Not happening in 2026.)
Granville Island Turkey Trot – a 1.1 km Kids’ Run and 10 km Thanksgiving run and walk. (October 12, 2026)
Monster Dash 5K – a Halloween-themed run in Burnaby with a mini dash option for children. (October 31, 2026)
Hallow’s Eve Trail Race – 10K, half and full marathon rough-terrain trail races in North Vancouver. (October 24, 2026)
WWF Climb for Nature – a fundraising event for the World Wildlife Federation at BC Place Stadium. (October 24, 2026)

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. (Not likely happening in 2026, but with details to be confirmed.)
Oktoberfest Vancouver – an Oktoberfest evening at the Vancouver Alpen Club. (TBC)
Harvest Haus – an Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (October 2 & 3, 2026)
Brewhalla Chilliwack – an event featuring craft beer and live music in the Fraser Valley. (Not happening in 2026.)

Shows & Entertainment

Roedde Jazz Evenings in the Parlour – live music on a Thursday evening at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street). (TBC)
Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. (Usually from late October until mid to late-November. In 2026, however, its dates are November 3 to 15.)
Thrill the World Surrey – a zombie dance event inspired by Michael Jackson’s hit video Thriller. (TBC)
Vancouver Horror Show – the horror movie film festival takes place at the Cineplex theatre in Chinatown. (October 14 to 18, 2026)
Cirque du Soleil – the famous circus company might have a show at Concord Pacific Place. (It sometimes happens from October until around Christmas. In 2026, however, it runs from November 4 to December 13.)
Deep Cove Stage – a play at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
CTORA Productions – the local theatre company puts on a play in Vancouver. (TBC)
Presentation House Theatre – community theatre shows in North Vancouver. (TBC)
Silent Movie Monday with Vancouver Civic Theatres – a classic 1920’s black & white film shows at the Orpheum Theatre.

Lower Mainland Haunted Houses

Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. (Not happening in 2026)
Halloween at Beaumont Studios – a Halloween-themed show plays at the Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. (TBC)
Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – a haunted house takes place at Strange Fellows Brewhouse on Clark Drive in Vancouver. (TBC)
Haunt-Inn – a new, family-friendly Halloween attraction on the grounds of the Holiday Inn Hotel in North Vancouver. (Not happening in 2026)
Dreadworlds Haunted House – a new Halloween attraction in Langley. (Not likely happening in 2026.)
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night. (TBC)
Barclay Manor – a community-run haunted house in Vancouver’s West End. (October 23 & 24, 2026)

Halloween Museums & Trains

The Haunted Seas – child-friendly Halloween activities at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village. (TBC)
Haunted Farm Family Day – scavenger hunts and other free activities at Stewart Heritage Farm in Surrey. (TBC)
Maritime BOO-Seum – Halloween decorations and a drop-in scavenger hunt at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Costumes are encouraged! (TBC)
Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster has special sturgeon mystery activities and challenges. (TBC)
Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”. (Not likely happening in 2026, but with exact details to be confirmed.)
Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories. (TBC)
Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly Halloween Pumpkin Express miniature train rides as well as Haunted Forest Scream Train trips for youth and adults in Surrey. (TBC)
BOO-seum Halloween Party at MOS – family-friendly activities take place at the Museum of Surrey. Admission is free! (TBC)
The Monster Express – a family-friendly event at Fraser Valley Heritage Railway in Surrey. (October 24 & 25, 2026)

Other Halloween-Related Events

Burnaby Halloween Festival – a series of Halloween-themed events in Burnaby. (TBC)
Halloween at WildPlay – if you wear a costume to do the ropes courses and ziplining you can do the Jump of Fear for free. (Some conditions apply.) (TBC)
Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a pumpkin patch event in Agassiz (near Harrison Hot Springs). (Not happening in 2026.)
Vancouver Halloween Parade – a fun and not too spooky parade in downtown Vancouver. (Not happening in 2026.)
Fancon HalloweenFest – a Halloween-themed tradeshow with costumes, merchandise, celebrity meet-and-greets and more at BCIT in Burnaby. (TBC)
Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch and other fun family-friendly activities in Abbotsford during the day. (TBC)
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TBC)
Pumpkins After Dark – Jack-o-lanterns and light displays at Central Park and Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. (Not happening in 2026.)

Markets & Consumer Trade Shows

Vancouver Fall Home Show – at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (October 15 to 18, 2026)
Nightmare Before Christmas Market – a Halloween-themed artisan market featuring dozens of makers and artists at Vancouver’s Maritime Labour Centre. (October 9 to 11, 2026)
Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – a bridal fair and wedding show full of vendors and wedding professionals in Abbotsford. (TBC)
The Baby Show – a baby product and services trade show at Canada Place. (October 17 & 18, 2026)
Vancouver Health Show – a health and wellness event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TBC)
Made in the 604 Market – the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver is full of artisan vendors and admission is free. (TBC)
Halloween Expo – a market with entertainment and Halloween activities at Robson Square. (Not happening in 2026.)
Abbotsford Franchise Show – a trade show for people wanting to learn about franchise business opportunities at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (October 17 & 18, 2026)
(Note: Other websites you might also like are VancouverMarkets.ca and VancouverTradeShows.com.)

Arts & Cultural Events

New Westminster Culture Crawl – a weekend when artists open their studios to the public in New Westminster. (October 3 & 4, 2026)
White Rock Arts Festival Cultural Crawl – a showcasing of local art and artists in White Rock. (October 3 & 4, 2026)

Other October Events

Variety Week Wrap Party – free activities and live music at Sunset Beach. Funds raised benefit Variety the Children’s Charity. (TBC)
Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 on Saturday mornings. (TBC)
WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a one-day camp at the adventure park in Maple Ridge for youth ages 7 to 14. (TBC)
Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special event in New Westminster. The event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. (TBC)
Rotary Chilliwack Book Sale – a fundraising event where you can get great deals on used books at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (TBC)
Vancouver Fashion Week – the fall edition of the festival features fashion-themed events at David Lam Hall. (October 14 to 18, 2026)
Diwali in Coquitlam – an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. (In some years this event happens in October, but this year it takes place in November.)
Diwali Downtown Vancouver – an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. (Happens in November in 2026.)
Diwali Downtown Surrey – an event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights at Surrey City Hall. (Takes place in November in 2026.)
River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special off-site event at a park somewhere in the Lower Mainland. (TBC)

Things to Do in Vancouver in October

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

Vancouver Weather in October

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

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

To return to the top of the page, click October Calendar.

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

Other websites you might also find of interest are VancouverHalloweenEvents.ca, VancouverTheatres.ca and VancouversBestRestaurants.ca.