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Vancouver Halloween Weekend

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 2026, however, Halloween happens on a Saturday, which means there is really only one “official” Halloween weekend, from October 30th to November 1st. That being said, October 23rd to 25th is also very much a Halloween weekend too.

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Halloween Weekend Events in Vancouver

Below are the highlights of Halloween things to do on the weekend of October 30th to November 1st in 2026. 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 2026 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 2026 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 15th to November 1st.
Barclay Manor – a kid-friendly haunted house in Vancouver’s West End on October 23rd and 24th (so on the weekend before Halloween in 2026).
Halloween at the Roundhouse – the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown hosts the Halloween Spooktacular walkthrough event on October 31st. It’s suitable for children ages 4 to 12. The following day, on November 1st, there is the Magic Everywhere show!

In addition to the above, most years there is also the Stanley Park Ghost Train. Due to mechanical and safety issues, however, it’s again not happening 2026.

Halloween Places for Kids Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver

Canyon Frights – the Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights from October 9th until November 1st this year.
The Haunted Village – Legends, Tales and Other Stories takes place at Burnaby Village Museum from both October 23rd to 25th, and October 30th and 31st in 2026.
Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly miniature train rides at Bear Creek Park in Surrey run every day throughout October this year (except for October 25th). There’s also the scarier Scream Train just about each evening from October 16th onwards.

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 12th to November 1st, 2026.
Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack from October 3rd to 31st this year.
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, 2026.
Monsters, Machines and Mischief – Halloween-themed fun at Britannia Mine on the weekends of October 17th & 18th, and October 24th & 25th, 2026.

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 2026 it runs from October 2nd until the 31st.
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 October 2nd and Halloween night this year.
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 in 2026.
Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley that run on weekends between October 16th and 30th in 2026.
Fright Nights – at the PNE with its eight haunted houses and over a dozen carnival rides. It runs on most days from October 7th 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 or early 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. (Sadly, this haunted house isn’t open in 2026.)
Dovercourt Crypt – an impressive haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley with entry by donation. Last year it was open from October 18th to 31st. Details about what’s happening in 2026 are to be confirmed.

Other Activities on the Halloween Weekend

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 30th to November 1st in 2026.

For a list of non-Halloween activities too, check out our October and November calendar of events.

Friday, October 30th, 2026

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

North Shore Craft Beer Festival Launch Party – the opening festivities for the beer festival happen at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver, featuring a special Halloween theme.
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.
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.
Halloween at Capilano Mall – the North Vancouver shopping centre has a free event with trick-or-treating, DJ music and characters in costume this afternoon (event status in 2026 is TBC).
Reapers Maze of Terror – a haunted maze attraction at a farm at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
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 – a nightclub-style party on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties for adults ages 19+.

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Special Events at Attractions

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%.)

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.
Vancouver’s Parade of Lost Souls – at a secretive location somewhere in in East Vancouver.
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.
Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights.
Halloween Boat Parties – a Halloween Havoc 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.

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Special Events at Attractions

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%.)

Other Halloween Events & Attractions

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.
Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at the home of a professional artist in Langley. (TBC)