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Vancouver Halloween Weekend

October 3, 2023

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

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Halloween Weekend Events in Vancouver

Below were the highlights of Halloween things to do on the weekend of October 27th to 29th, as well as on Halloween day in 2023. For a list of both Halloween and non-Halloween events during the month check out Vancouver’s October Calendar.

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. Being the last weekend of October and Halloween, folks can expect there to be especially large crowds on the weekend.

Haunted attractions that took place in 2023 included Fright Nights at the PNE, HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada, and Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge. There was also Reaper’s Maze of Terror in Chilliwack, Haunted Mazes at Maan Farms, and Brinkworth Dungeon in Langley. There are also Lost Souls of Gastown walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, Grave Tales walking tours in Fort Langley and Halloween Mystery Nights games in downtown Vancouver.

Note: We list lots of events below, but details are subject to change. See event websites for the latest information.

Haunted Venues for Children

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

FlyOver Canada at Halloween – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place for the whole month of October.
Peteys Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, a train and other family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
Maan Farms Fall Activities – a pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals and kids’ play structures in Abbotsford.
Halloween Cabinet of Curiosities – Halloween-themed fun at Britannia Mine on the last three weekends of October.
Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly miniature train rides at Bear Creek Park in Surrey run throughout October.
Halloween at the Cannery – the “Haunted Sea” happens at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village. In 2023, the event ran from October 2nd until November 5th.
The Haunted Village – Legends, Tales and Other Stories takes place at Burnaby Village Museum. In 2023, this Halloween event was on between October 19th and 29th.
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly trail of pumpkins and art displays at Central Park in Burnaby that in 2023 ran from October 6th to 31st.
Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights. The event ran between October 13th and 31st in 2023.

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

A Halloween attraction that is normally great for children, but was cancelled in 2023 is the Stanley Park Ghost Train. When it does run, the Stanley Park Ghost Train has daily matinee and evening night trains at Stanley Park.

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Haunted Venues for Older Folks

Best haunted attractions for people who like seriously freaky places are listed below.

Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours with a professional actor from Forbidden Vancouver through the back streets and alleyways of historic Gastown.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home at 22260 48th Avenue in Langley. In 2023 this attraction was open from October 4th to November 5th.
Reaper’s Maze of Terror – a scary Halloween attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack. It ran on most days between October 6th and 31st in 2023.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – multiple haunted attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford on select days in October.
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 Halloween weekend.
Fright Nights – at the PNE with its eight haunted houses and over a dozen carnival rides. It ran on most days from October 6th to 31st in 2023.
Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley on the last three weekends of October in 2023.

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.

Anmore Manor – a haunted residential home in Anmore from 7:00 pm until about 10:00 pm. Admission is by cash donation. In 2023 this haunted attraction ran on select dates between October 21st and 31st.
Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. In 2023 it took place from October 20th to 22nd, and from October 25th to 29th.
Dovercourt Crypt – a free haunted house in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley that’s usually open from dusk until 9:30 pm. This place is also very impressive!

Other Halloween Weekend Activities

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 that usually happen on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. And for a list of non-Halloween activities too, check out our October Calendar of Events.

Friday, October 27th, 2023

HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Mystery Nights – solve a cold-case murder with your friends in Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries. It’s kind of like an escape room game, but in the streets of downtown Vancouver!
Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – the popular brewpub hosted its own haunted house attraction for the first time this past year. (Note: Children ages 11 and under had to be accompanied by an adult. Also, to save 10% on the cost of admission, event goers could use the promo code deadfellows10.)
Central Spark – a free Halloween celebration with an outdoor maze, carnival games, fireworks and more at Central Park in Burnaby.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Canyon Frights – spooky lights and decorations at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
Grave Tales – walking tours from 7:00 pm until midnight in Fort Langley.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house in Langley that’s made by a professional artists.
Reapers – a haunted maze attraction at a farm at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. This day’s event featured Stage Fright 2 and Theatresports.

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Halloween Boat Parties – three Halloween-themed cruises were hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties.
- Latin Halloween Boat Party on one of the decks of the Magic Spirit.
- Halloween Boat Party on one of the decks of the Magic Spirit.
- Halloween Havoc Boat Party on the Burrard Queen.
- (TIP: With the first two of the above boat parties, but not the third one, if you used the promo code VBP10 you could save 10%.)
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Latin American Heritage Month – the Day of the Dead Market took place this day at Ocean Art Works on Granville Island.
Halloweekend on the River – kid-friendly activities took place at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster.
Mystery Nights – solve a cold-case murder with your friends in Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries.
Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – the popular brewpub hosted its own haunted house attraction for the first time this past year. In the afternoon there was a toned-down, family-friendly version. The evening, however, was for folks who really wanted to be scared. (TIP: Event goers who wanted to save 10% on admission cost could use the promo code deadfellows10.)
Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights were on between October 13th and 31st in 2023.
Cabinet of Curiosities Halloween – family-friendly Halloween fun at Britannia Mine.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Parade of Lost Souls – a grassroots Halloween parade near Commercial Drive.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at the home of a professional artist in Langley.
Reapers – a haunted maze attraction at a farm in Chilliwack.
Harvest Days – autumn-themed activities at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Brewhalla Cloverdale – a beer festival in Surrey.
Halloween Howl – a fundraising event benefiting Surrey Hospice Society at Rusty’s Neighbourhood Pub in Surrey.
Halloween Costume Ball – a Halloween party at Science World.

Other Events on October 28th

Other non-Halloween-themed events that happened this day in 2023 included:

DTES Heart of the City Festival – community events featuring film, theatre, music, panel discussions, cultural sharing and workshops.
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top at Coquitlam Centre.
Oktoberfest Party – food, music and dancing at the Austria Vancouver Club in Richmond.

Sunday, October 29th, 2023

Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Mystery Nights – solve a cold-case murder with your friends in Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries. It’s kind of like an escape room game, but in the streets of downtown Vancouver!
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home at 22260 48th Avenue in Langley.
Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse – the popular brewpub hosted its own haunted house attraction for the first time this past year. In the afternoon there was a toned-down, family-friendly version. The evening, however, was for folks who really wanted to be scared.
Cabinet of Curiosities Halloween – family-friendly Halloween fun at Britannia Mine.
Reapers – a haunted attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
Latin American Heritage Month – the Day of the Dead Market took place this day at Ocean Art Works on Granville Island.
Grave Tales – walking tours from 6:00 pm until midnight in Fort Langley.
Halloweekend on the River – kid-friendly activities took place at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster.

Monday, October 30th, 2023

Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Mystery Nights – solve a cold-case murder with your friends in Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries. It’s kind of like an escape room game, but in the streets of downtown Vancouver!
FlyOver Canada at Halloween – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home at 22260 48th Avenue in Langley.
Reapers – a haunted attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Lost Souls of Gastown – guided walking tours through the city’s historic district at night.
Mystery Nights – solve a cold-case murder with your friends in Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries. It’s kind of like an escape room game, but in the streets of downtown Vancouver!
FlyOver Canada at Halloween – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home at 22260 48th Avenue in Langley.
Reapers – a haunted attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.