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Vancouver Halloween Weekend in 2025

October 1, 2025

There is a lot happening on the Halloween weekend this year in Vancouver including fireworks, haunted houses, special events and costume parties.

The last couple of years Halloween took place on a Tuesday or Thursday, which meant there were two Halloween weekends. The weekend before and the one after. In 2025, however, Halloween happens on a Friday, which means there is really only one Halloween weekend, on October 31st to November 2nd.

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Halloween Weekend Events in Vancouver

Below are the highlights of Halloween things to do on the weekend of October 31st to November 2nd in 2025. For a list of both Halloween and non-Halloween events, check out Vancouver’s October and November calendars.

Halloween Weekend Haunted Attractions

Most Lower Mainland haunted houses are open during the last week of the month, and many are open for longer, including on the weekend after Halloween and even later.

Haunted attractions taking place in 2025 include Fright Nights at the PNE, HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada, and Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge. There’s also Reaper’s Maze of Terror in Chilliwack and the Haunted Mazes at Maan Farms. In addition, there are Lost Souls of Gastown walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, the Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour with Storyboard Experiences, and Halloween Mystery Nights games in downtown Vancouver.

Note: We list lots of events below, but details are subject to change. See official event websites for the latest and most up-to-date information.

Haunted Venues for Children

Best haunted and autumn-themed places to take children in 2025 include the following in both the City of Vancouver and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Halloween Attractions for Kids in the City of Vancouver

HowlOver Canada at FlyOver at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional film with a Halloween theme in downtown Vancouver from October 9th to October 31st.
Barclay Manor – a kid-friendly haunted house in Vancouver’s West End on October 31st and November 1st.
Halloween at the Roundhouse – the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown hosts Pumpkin-Carving Activities on October 29th in 2025. There’s also Haunted House Walkthroughs on October 31st, as well as a special Magic Everywhere show on November 1st.

In addition to the above, most years there is also the Stanley Park Ghost Train. Due to mechanical and safety issues, however, it’s not happening in 2025.

Halloween Places for Kids Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver

Canyon Frights – the Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights from October 10th until November 2nd.
The Haunted Village – Legends, Tales and Other Stories takes place at Burnaby Village Museum from October 22nd to 26th in 2025.
Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly miniature train rides at Bear Creek Park in Surrey run every day throughout October (except for October 12th).
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly trail of pumpkin art displays at Central Park in Burnaby from October 3rd to 31st.

Halloween Places for Kids in the Fraser Valley & Sea to Sky Region

Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkins, corn maze, farm animals and kids’ play structures in Abbotsford from September 13th to November 2nd.
Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack from October 4th to November 1st.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a kid-friendly corn maze, pumpkin pyramid and tons of games and play structures for children at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack. There’s also a Halloween Parade at the farm on October 31st.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, farm animals, pumpkins and more in Abbotsford daily until October 31st.
Dia de los Muertos – Halloween-themed fun at Britannia Mine on the weekends of October 18th & 19th, October 25th & 26th, and October 31st & November 1st.

In addition to haunted venues for kids, there are also family-friendly Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes at various farms around the Lower Mainland.

VANCOUVER HOTEL DEALS

StayVancouverHotels.com offers limited time deals for stays at participating downtown Vancouver hotels. Instead of partying at a nightclub on the Halloween weekend and then having to figure out how to get home, consider staying overnight at a nice hotel!

Haunted Venues for Older Folks

Best haunted attractions for people who like to see some freaky places are listed below.

Reaper’s Maze of Terror – a scary Halloween attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack. In 2025 it runs from October 4th until November 1st.
Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours with a professional actor from Forbidden Vancouver through the back streets and alleyways of historic Gastown. Tours take place daily throughout October.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – multiple haunted attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford on select days between September 13th and November 1st.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – exceptional haunted houses and mazes at 12530 72nd Avenue in Surrey. The event happens on select days in October as well as on November 1st and 8th. There is also a Bus of Terror experience on October 25th.
Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley that run on weekends between October 18th and 26th in 2025.
Fright Nights – at the PNE with its eight haunted houses and over a dozen carnival rides. It runs on most days from October 3rd to 31st this year.
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour that looks at ghost stories, Vancouver history and horror movies that have been filmed in the city.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home that’s owned by a professional artist in Langley. It will likely start up in late October and run for a few days in the first half of November this year. Exact details, however, are to be confirmed.

Free, By Donation and Charitable Haunted Houses

Amazing free, by donation, and fundraising haunted houses that rival even the most professional commercial attractions are listed below. We love these places, several of which are at people’s private homes but are open to the public.

Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard in Maple Ridge. Admission is free, although donations to the Katie’s Place Animal Shelter are encouraged.
Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. The place operates from October 17th to 30th in 2025.
Dovercourt Crypt – an impressive haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley with entry by donation. Last year it was open from October 19th to 31st. Details about what’s happening in 2025 are to be confirmed.

Other Activities on the Halloween Weekends

There is a lot more than just haunted houses and trick-or-treating happening in the Lower Mainland over the Halloween weekend. Check out the following for a list of Halloween-related activities happening on the Halloween weekend of October 31st to November 2nd in 2025.

For a list of non-Halloween activities too, check out our October Calendar of Events.

Friday, October 31st, 2025

Walking Tours & Adventure Games

Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Mystery Nights – outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries in the streets of downtown. Teams compete for prizes during the Halloween season. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)

Other Halloween Events & Attractions

The Case of the Hotel Detective – an indoor murder mystery game at a downtown Vancouver hotel with Vancouver Mysteries.
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Central Spark – a free Halloween celebration with an outdoor maze, carnival games, fireworks and more at Central Park in Burnaby.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – an attraction with multiple haunted houses in Surrey.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – three haunted house-type attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
Taves Family Farms – corn mazes, farm animals, pumpkins, play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – corn mazes to explore, pumpkins to buy, and fun activities for families at Chilliwack’s Greendale Acres Farm. (Today it’s Grandparents Day which means grandparents get free admission.)
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Canyon Frights – spooky lights and decorations at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted maze attraction at a farm at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
Barclay Manor – a kid-friendly haunted house in Vancouver’s West End.
Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Halloween Boat Parties – two nightclub-style parties on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Special Events at Attractions

Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly Halloween fun at Britannia Mine.
Haunted Village – family-friendly Halloween activities at Burnaby Village. This year’s theme is Legends, Tales & Other Stories.
Latin American Heritage Month – the Day of the Dead Market takes place on Granville Island.

Walking Tours & Adventure Games

Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Mystery Nights – outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries in the streets of downtown. Teams compete for prizes during the Halloween season. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a spooky, horror movie-themed walking tour in downtown Vancouver.

Other Halloween Events & Attractions

Fireworks in Richmond – fireworks, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities take place at Minoru Park. (TBC)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – an indoor murder mystery game at a downtown Vancouver hotel with Vancouver Mysteries.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – an attraction with multiple haunted houses in Surrey.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – three haunted house-type attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms – a pumpkin forest and other kid-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights.
Halloween Boat Parties – a Bollywood Halloween Boat Party for adults hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties.
Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at the home of a professional artist in Langley. (TBC)
Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted maze attraction at a farm in Chilliwack.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.