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Vancouver Halloween Weekends in 2024

Halloween Weekend in Vancouver

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

 


This article includes the following topics:

Haunted Attractions | Haunted Venues for Children | Haunted Venues for Older FolkFriday Oct. 25th | Saturday Oct. 26th | Sunday Oct. 27th | Thursday Oct. 31st | Friday Nov. 1st | Saturday Nov. 2nd | Sunday Nov. 3rd | Other October Activities


 

Reapers Maze of Terror

 

Halloween Weekend Events in Vancouver

Below are the highlights of Halloween things to do on the weekend of October 25th to 27th, as well as on Halloween day and the weekend of November 1st to 3rd. 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 much longer, including on the weekend after Halloween.

Haunted attractions taking place in 2024 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 Haunted Mazes at Maan Farms. In addition, there are Lost Souls of Gastown walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, 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 information.

 

Dreadworks Haunted House

Halloween Activities for Kids

Halloween Weekend at FRDC

 

Haunted Venues for Children

Best haunted and autumn-themed places to take children in 2024 include the following:

  • HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada at Halloween – a multi-dimensional film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place from October 3rd to 31st.
  • Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkins, corn maze, farm animals and kids’ play structures in Abbotsford from September 14th to November 3rd.
  • Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, farm animals, pumpkins and more in Abbotsford daily until October 31st.
  • FANG-Tastic Halloween – Halloween-themed fun at Britannia Mine on the weekends of October 19th to 20th and 26th to 27th in 2024.
  • Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly trail of pumpkin art displays at Central Park in Burnaby from October 3rd to 31st.
  • Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack from September 21st to November 2nd.
  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a kid-friendly corn maze, pumpkin pyramid and tons of games and play structures for children at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack.
  • Barclay Manor – a kid-friendly haunted house in Vancouver’s West End on October 25th and 26th.
  • BOO-seum Halloween Party – Halloween celebrations from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Museum of Surrey on October 26th.
  • Canyon Frights – the Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights from October 11th to 31st.
  • The Haunted VillageLegends, Tales and Other Stories takes place at Burnaby Village Museum from October 23rd to 27th.
  • Stanley Park Ghost Train – train rides with a Halloween theme at one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions from October 10th to 31st in 2024.
  • Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly miniature train rides at Bear Creek Park in Surrey run daily throughout October.
  • Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster has a special sturgeon mystery to solve on October 26th, 27th and 31st.

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

 

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Cougar Creek's House of Horrors

 

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 2024 it runs from September 28th until November 2nd, including the two weekends close to Halloween.
  • 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 27th and November 1st. The attractions run on both weekends around Halloween.
  • 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, including the entire weekend before Halloween. It’s also open on the Saturday of November 2nd.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a unique and scary experience available in Surrey from September 27th until November 3rd, including both Halloween weekends.
  • Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley that run on select dates between October 4th and 27th in 2024.
  • Fright Nights – at the PNE with its eight haunted houses and over a dozen carnival rides. It runs on most days from October 4th to 31st this year, including the weekend before Halloween.
  • Halloween Spooktacular Concert – a spine-chilling classical music concert on October 27th with the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra.
  • Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home that’s owned by a professional artist in Langley.

 

Halloween Haunted Houses

 

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.
  • Anmore Manor – a haunted residential home in Anmore with admission by cash donation. In 2024 it’s open from October 25th to 27th, and once more on Halloween night.
  • Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. The place operates from October 18th to 30th in 2024.
  • Dovercourt Crypt – an impressive haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley with entry by donation. In 2024 it’s open from October 19th to 31st.

 

Canada's Scariest Corn Maze at Maan Farms

Vancouver Horror Show

Chilliwack Corn Maze

 

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 two Halloween weekends in 2024.

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

 

Friday, October 25th, 2024


Shows & Entertainment

Walking Tours & Adventure Games

  • Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
  • Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley.
  • 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

  • Central Spark – a free Halloween celebration with an outdoor maze, carnival games, fireworks and more at Central Park in Burnaby.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
  • 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.
  • Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms – a pumpkin forest and other kid-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
  • 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.
  • Terror at Tanglebank – a new haunted attraction in the forest in Abbotsford.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted maze attraction at a farm at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”. (Sold out)
  • 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.

 

Fright Nights at the PNE

Halloween in the Lower Mainland

Halloween at Britannia Mine

 

Saturday, October 26th, 2024


Special Events

Special Events at Attractions

  • BOO-seum Halloween Party – a family-friendly Halloween event at the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale.
  • Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster offers special sturgeon-themed activities and challenges.
  • Fang-Tastic Halloween – 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.

Halloween Films

Shows & Theatre

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%.)
  • Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley.

Other Halloween Events & Attractions

Unrelated to Halloween, also tonight there is the German opera Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II with Vancouver Opera at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

 

Die Fledermaus at Vancouver Opera

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show

New West Halloween Spooktacular Concert

 

Sunday, October 27th, 2024


Shows, Films, Concerts & Special Events

Walking Tours & Adventure Games

  • Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
  • Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley.
  • 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

  • PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
  • Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – an attraction with multiple haunted houses in Surrey.
  • Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – corn mazes to explore, pumpkins to buy, and fun activities for families at Chilliwack’s Greendale Acres Farm.
  • Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights.
  • 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.
  • Taves Family Farms – corn mazes, farm animals, pumpkins, play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
  • Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
  • Terror at Tanglebank – a new haunted attraction in the forest in Abbotsford.
  • Halloweekend on the River – the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster offers special sturgeon-themed activities and challenges.
  • Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
  • Fang-Tastic Halloween – family-friendly Halloween fun at Britannia Mine.
  • Halloween Ghost Train – miniature train rides at Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This year’s theme is “Ghosts in the Graveyard”. (Sold out)
  • 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 Mystery Nights

Big Halloween Run

Lost Souls of Gastown Tours at Halloween

 

Thursday, October 31st, 2024


Shows & Theatre

Other Halloween Events & Attractions

 

The Woman in Black at Metro Theatre

2024 Halloween Boat Party

 

Friday, November 1st, 2024


 

United Voices Choir Remembrance & Reflection Concert

Chutzpah Festival in 2024

 

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024


Also unrelated to Halloween, also tonight there is the German opera Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II with Vancouver Opera at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As well, at the PNE Forum, there is the Vancouver Train Expo.

 

Diwali Fusion Bollywood Boat Party

 

Sunday, November 3rd, 2024


Unrelated to Halloween, also tonight there is the German opera Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II with Vancouver Opera at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As well, at the PNE Forum, there is the Vancouver Train Expo.

 

Other October Activities

Looking for other things to do at other times in October? Then check out the following:

 

 

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