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Vancouver Halloween Weekend in 2022

October 21, 2020

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

In 2021, because of COVID-19, some traditional Halloween events did not take place. Fortunately, 2022 is more of a return to normal as there are lots of Halloween events happening.

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Halloween Weekend Events in Vancouver

Below are the highlights of Halloween things to do on the weekend of October 28th to 30th, as well as on Halloween day in 2022. 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, folk can expect there to be especially large crowds on the weekend.

Haunted attractions that take place this year include Fright Nights at the PNE, HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada, Reaper’s Maze of Terror in Chilliwack, Brinkworth Dungeon in Langley and Vancouver Horror Nights in Coquitlam, among others. There are also Lost Souls of Gastown walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver and Halloween Mystery Nights games in downtown Vancouver.

Other haunted attractions include The Empty Chest in Burnaby and Grave Tales in Fort Langley. Don’t Flinch was also going to happen at the FOMO Gallery and Art Immortal was going to take place at Beaumont Studios, but both events have been postponed until 2023.

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

Haunted Venues for Children

Best haunted and autumn-themed places in Metro Vancouver to take children in 2022 include the following:

FlyOver Canada at Halloween – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place. (The entire month of October in 2022.)
Petey’s 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 Treasures of the Deep – Halloween fun at Britannia Mine. (Takes place on the last three weekends of October.)
Tricks & Treats at the PNE – carnival rides, a scavenger hunt and kid-friendly Halloween fun happen at Playland on October 29th & 30th in the afternoons.
Bear Creek Halloween Trains – child-friendly miniature train rides at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. (From October 9th until the end of the month in 2022.)
Halloween at the Cannery – the “Haunted Sea” happens at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village from October 15th until the 31st in 2022.
The Haunted Village – at Burnaby Village Museum. (Eerie Illusions takes place from October 20th until the 30th.)
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly trail of pumpkins and art displays at Central Park in Burnaby.
Canyon Frights – the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge has Halloween decorations and lights between October 14th and the 31st in 2022.

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

Other Halloween attractions that are normally great for children, but are not happening in 2022 include the following:

Stanley Park Ghost Train – daily matinee and evening night trains at Stanley Park. (CANCELLED)

VANCOUVER HOTEL DEALS

For a limited time StayVancouverHotels.com is offering $50, $75, $100 and $125 Mastercard gift cards 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!

For details about the credit card deal see our article about StayVancouverHotels.com Special Hotel Offer.

Haunted Venues for Older Folk

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. (Open from October 7th to the 31st in 2022.)
Reaper’s Maze of Terror – a scary Halloween attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack. (Runs on most days in October 2022.)
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – multiple haunted attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
Vancouver Horror Nights – an indoor haunted Halloween attraction in Coquitlam that operates on most days starting on October 6th.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – three exceptional haunted houses 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. This event returns in 2022! It runs most days from October 7th to 31st.
The Empty Chest – a role-playing experiential adventure in Burnaby.
Grave Tales – spooky walking tours in Fort Langley.

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. As of late September in 2022, the status of some attractions below are still to be confirmed.

Anmore Manor – a haunted residential home in Anmore from 7 until about 10 pm. Admission is by cash donation. (It happens on the last two weekends of October in 2022.)
Mission Nightmare Haunted House – a popular community-run Halloween attraction in Mission with proceeds benefiting a local charity. (Takes place from October 22nd to the 30th in 2022.)

Other free attractions that normally take place, but not in 2022, include the following:

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! (CANCELLED)
The Haunt of Edgemont – a haunted house at a family’s home in North Vancouver that’s open to the public by donation (with all proceeds benefiting the BC Firefighters’ Burn Fund). This place is amazing! (CANCELLED)

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

Friday, October 28th, 2022

FlyOver Canada at Halloween – 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.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Don’t Flinch – a multi-sensory and very scary Halloween attraction at the FOMO Gallery in Vancouver. (Cancelled)
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival – a series of short scary films in Vancouver.
Art Immortal – an interactive AI walk-thru Halloween attraction at Vancouver’s Beaumont Studios. (Cancelled)
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
The Empty Chest – a role-playing experiential Halloween game in Burnaby.
Grave Tales – walking tours from 9 pm until midnight in Fort Langley.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home at 22260 48th Avenue in Langley.
Reapers – a haunted maze attraction at a farm at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
PASSION PORTAL: Haunted Forest Of Bass – an enchanted forest-themed Halloween party at the Imperial in Vancouver.
Scariest Halloween Party – a costume party nightclub-style event at Enso.
Vancouver Horror Nights – popular indoor haunted experiences in Coquitlam Centre Mall.

Saturday, October 29th, 2022

Halloween Boat Parties – the Halloween Havoc Boat Party takes place on the Burrard Queen.
FlyOver Canada at Halloween – a multi-dimensional theatre attraction with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Halloweekend on the River – kid-friendly activities take 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.
PNE Fright Nights – haunted houses and Playland amusement rides.
Tricks & Treats at the PNE – amusement rides and other child-friendly Halloween at Playland.
Parade of Lost Souls – a grassroots Halloween parade near Commercial Drive.
Vancouver Horror Nights – popular indoor haunted experiences in Coquitlam Centre Mall.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at the home of a professional artist in Langley.
Reapers – a haunted maze attraction at a farm in Chilliwack.
The Empty Chest – a role-playing experiential Halloween game in Burnaby.
Grave Tales – ghostly walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
Brewhalla Cloverdale – a beer festival in Surrey.
Cyborg Ball – a science fiction-themed futuristic Halloween dance party at the Beaumont Studios in Vancouver.
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.
Man Up Halloween Area 550 – a drag party with an alien theme at The Warehouse in Vancouver.
Sunwave Halloween – a techno party at Vancouver’s Heritage Hall.
Levels Nightclub – a party at Levels Nightclub.
Slice Up Your Life – a Halloween dance party at The Fox Cabaret nightclub.

Sunday, October 30th, 2022

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.
Tricks & Treats at the PNE – amusement rides and other child-friendly Halloween fun happen at Playland from noon until 4 pm.
Brinkworth Dungeon – a haunted house at a residential home at 22260 48th Avenue in Langley.
Vancouver Horror Nights – popular indoor haunted experiences in Coquitlam Centre Mall.
Treasures of the Deep Halloween – family-friendly Halloween fun at Britannia Mine.
Reapers – a haunted attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival – a series of short scary films in Vancouver.
Pumpkins After Dark – a family-friendly attraction with Jack-o-lanterns and art displays in Burnaby.
The Empty Chest – a role-playing experiential Halloween game in Burnaby.
Grave Tales – walking tours from 9 pm until midnight in Fort Langley.
Halloweekend on the River – kid-friendly activities take place at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster.
Halloween Fireworks – a free event with entertainment and fireworks at Minoru Park in Richmond.

Monday, October 31st, 2022

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.
Vancouver Horror Nights – popular indoor haunted experiences in Coquitlam Centre Mall.
Reapers – a haunted attraction at 9423 Gibson Road in Chilliwack.
Art Immortal – an interactive AI walk-thru Halloween attraction at the Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. (Cancelled)
Streetcar Scaries – a free community event in the afternoon at MONOVA: the Museum of North Vancouver.
Pumpkins After Dark – Jack-o-lanterns and light displays at Central Park and Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
The Empty Chest – a Dungeons & Dragons-like experiential Halloween game in Burnaby.
HELL-O-WEEN! – a costume dance party at The Wise Hall in Vancouver.