The miniature train at Surrey’s Bear Creek Park runs during the Halloween season in October. It features a ride for children and a scarier ride for older people.
Other Halloween attractions that might interest you include Petey’s Pumpkin Patch and Fall Activities at Maan Farms in the Fraser Valley, and HowlOver Canada at Flyover Canada in Vancouver. All three are great for young children and their families.
More serious haunted attractions for older people include Fright Nights at the PNE, Reapers in Chilliwack, the Haunted Mazes at Maan Farms in Abbotsford, and Brinkworth Dungeon in Langley. There is also Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Harvest Days at VanDusen Garden is another family-friendly place to visit. The nearest haunted attractions to Bear Creek Park, however, is Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors.
To learn more about the above events, click their links or see our articles about Adult Halloween Activities, Lower Mainland Haunted Houses, Vancouver Children’s Halloween Activities or Vancouver Halloween Events. Continue reading to learn more about the seasonal activities with the train at Bear Creek in Surrey.
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Bear Creek Halloween Train Rides in October
Bear Creek Park in Surrey is home to a miniature train that typically operates on and off between February and December each year.
During October there are two different Halloween-themed rides for visitors to enjoy. Both rides share the same track, which takes about 10 minutes from start to finish. The Pumpkin Train offers children a family-friendly ride through a decorated forest. The Halloween Scream Train, on the other hand, provides a scarier experience for individuals aged 12 and older.
The daytime train last year operated from October 1st to October 31st, whereas the scary train started on October 10th and ran until November 2nd. Continue reading below for more information regarding both trains, including their hours of operation and admission costs.
Halloween Pumpkin Train
The Halloween Pumpkin Train is a family-friendly train ride suitable for all ages. It typically operates during the day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm so that passengers can enjoy the forest scenes and various Halloween decorations.
This version of the train usually travels through a forest and a tunnel. It also goes over a small bridge. There are no jump scares or overly-terrifying decorations to worry about, so even little kids can enjoy it.
Pumpkin Train Hours and Admission
The Pumpkin Train runs daily throughout October, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission cost last year was $12 per person, with children under the age of 2 riding for free. The ticket price includes a train ride through the decorated forest, a treat, a pumpkin and craft activities.
Visitors can purchase tickets online. Limited walk-up tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis if not sold out. Last year, the attraction closed for a day in mid-October to support Canucks Autism Network families. That may be the case again this year.
You can buy concession items such as hot and cold drinks, chips, candy, and popcorn.
Surrey Halloween Train Video
The following video footage was captured on the Halloween Pumpkin Train ride several years ago. It’ll give you an idea of what to expect. The ride won’t be the same every year, but it is likely to be similar.
(Note: See our article about the Stanley Park Train at Halloween to watch a video about the Lower Mainland’s other main miniature train venue and what it does in October. Scroll partway down the page to see the video. As you’ll see, the two events are quite different. The Stanley Park train returned in 2024 for the first time since pre-pandemic years.)
Halloween Scream Train
The Halloween Scream Train at Bear Creek Park is for people ages 12 years and older. The ride is about 10 minutes long and it follows the same track as the Pumpkin Train.
The Scream Train runs nightly from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm through a haunted forest, with live actors, atmospheric lighting and jump scares. Popular characters include Chainsaw Charlie and other costumed performers.
See the above video of the Pumpkin Express for an idea of what to expect. The Scream Train is usually similar, but runs at night and features live actors.
Scream Train Hours and Admission
The Halloween Scream Train operated last year from October 10th to November 2nd, between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm every night. Tickets cost around $17.50 per person.
Tickets can be booked online on the official website. Walk-ins are accepted if the event still has availability. You can buy drinks, candy, popcorn and hot dogs from a concession.
Where is Bear Creek Park?
Bear Creek Park is at 13750 88th Avenue in Surrey. If driving from Vancouver, get on the BC-99 South Highway and take exit 8 for Nordel Way. Continue along Nordel Way which turns into 88th Avenue. The park will be on your right side immediately after King George Boulevard.
Some of Bear Creek Park’s other amenities include an 18-hole miniature golf course, an outdoor swimming pool, a large playground, a running track and a few nature trails. The gardens are especially beautiful in the fall.
The entrance to the park is on the same block as the Surrey Art Gallery and Arts Centre (which can also be interesting to visit).
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips and extra information to help you make the most of your Halloween Train experience.
TIP #1: Last year the Pumpkin Train closed for a day in mid-October for Canucks Autism Network families. It may do so again this year, though exact details are to be confirmed.
TIP #2: The Scream Train is recommended for ages 12 and up. Parents should use discretion for younger riders; it can be spooky!
TIP #3: It’s a good idea to book train tickets online in advance. Walk-ins are accepted only if space remains.
Other Information
Visit the Bear Creek Trains website for additional information regarding the Halloween-themed event at the Surrey park.
Read our Bear Creek Park Train and Mini Golf article to find out which other special train ride events happen during the year. Click Bear Creek Park to learn more about the park in general.
Other articles that may be of interest include:
- Vancouver Halloween Events
- Halloween Activities for Children
- Halloween Activities for Adults
- Miniature Train at Stanley Park
- Vancouver’s Best Places in Autumn
- Vancouver’s October Calendar
- Lower Mainland Parks and Nature
