Looking for fun fall events in Metro Vancouver to enjoy with your family? From September through December, there are many family-friendly activities, festivals, and weekend events to explore across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, and beyond. Whether you’re searching for pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween activities, holiday markets, or Christmas events, Metro Vancouver has something for every age group. These seasonal activities are perfect for families who want to make the most of weekends in the fall — keeping kids entertained, creating memories, and celebrating the changing seasons together. Here’s a roundup of the best fall events and activities in Metro Vancouver this year.
For a list of year round family-friendly activities to do in Metro Vancouver, check out our list: vancitykids.com/family-activities/
*Please double-check event details on their website before attending as details may change
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*Please double-check event details on their website before attending as details may change
| Every First Friday of the Month | Vancouver Art Gallery Location: Vancouver Art Gallery Tickets: Free From 4 PM to 8 PM View Website |
| Fall | BC Farmers Market Location: Varies View Website |
| June 26 – April 6, 2026 | Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks Location: Science World, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 20, 2025- February 28, 2026 | Ore and Orcas Location: Britannia Mine Museum Tickets: Varies Website |
| October 30, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | Disney’s FROZEN Location: Granville @ 12th, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| November 25 | MJ Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| November 26 – 30 | Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| November 27 – January 4 | Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women Location: Granville Island Stage, Vancouver Tickets: $29.00 to $87.00 View Website |
| November 29 | Odlum Brown Moustache Miler Location: Stanley Park Brewing, Vancouver Tickets: – Starts at $55+ fees – Discounted rates for those under 18 View Website |
| November 29 | Enchanted with Vancouver Pops Orchestra and Choir Location: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Tickets: Starts at $30 + View Website |
| November 29 | Adventures with Vancouver Pops Orchestra and Choir Location: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Tickets: Starts at $30 + View Website |
| December 11 – January 3, 2026 | Annie Location: Gateway Theatre, Richmond Tickets: $25 to $75 View Website |
The Vancity Card Show is back at the Vancouver Convention Centre and it’s bigger than ever! With over 500 vendor tables, kids, parents, and collectors can browse everything from Pokémon and One Piece cards to sports collectibles and so much more.
Families can look forward to special guests like NHL legend Eric Lindros, meet exciting sponsors like the Vancouver Whitecaps, and even a Saturday Trade Night for those who want to swap and trade. The best part? Kids 12 and under get in free! It’s the perfect chance to introduce your little ones to the world of collecting, while enjoying a fun community event together. For more information: 604 Now Article
Get ready for an unforgettable free family experience at the fourth annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival, happening September 20 – 21, 2025, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on the UBC campus. This two-day, Indigenous-led celebration welcomes families of all ages to enjoy hands-on workshops, family friendly programs, live music, film screenings, and traditional dance. Families can explore an Indigenous marketplace filled with food trucks, artisanal vendors, while enjoying incredible performances from award-winning Indigenous artists like Northern Cree, Tia Wood, Samantha Crain, Ombiigizi, and more. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a weekend filled with culture, music, food, and family fun.
Join us for the 4th Annual Big Pirate Run taking place at Garry Point Park Sunday 21st September.
Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs.
This themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km AND 21.1km (half marathon) along The West Dyke and Middle Arm Trails, as well as a 1-3km Little Pirate Run/Walk (10:00am) around scenic Garry Point Park. Run with your ship mates, enjoy door prize giveaways and more.
With minimal inclines and stable gravel trails, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run/walk. The route is for all ages and abilities. Pet & Stroller Friendly
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is now a musical adventure for the whole family! Blending the romantic whimsy of Studio Ghibli, the surreal imagination of Terry Gilliam, and the charm of European travel theatre, James and the Giant Peach is a magical production filled with larger-than-life puppetry, props, costumes, and stunning scenic design. Featuring a stellar cast that includes some of our most beloved actors, this Halloween promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
| Metro Vancouver Halloween: Best Family Events Looking for fun family-friendly Halloween events in Metro Vancouver this year? There are plenty of safe, exciting, and affordable ways to celebrate across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, and beyond. Blog Post Page | Trick-or-Treat in Metro Vancouver 2025 Halloween is just around the corner, and families across Metro Vancouver are getting ready for a fun night of trick-or-treating! From safe neighbourhood routes to organized community events, there are plenty of family-friendly ways to celebrate across Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, and beyond. Blog Post Page |
| September 4 – 7 | VPL Fall 2025 Used Book Sale Location: Alice MacKay room in the Lower Level of Central Library (350 W. Georgia St, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 5 – 6 | Kimchi & K-Food Festival Location: The City of Lougheed Parking Lot by Lougheed Town Centre Skytrain Station Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 6 | Filipino Fest Location: Museum of Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 6 | Car Free Day: Commercial Drive Location: Commercial Drive – Grandview to 1st Avenue Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 6 | Vancouver Vegan Festival Location: Kitsilano Beach Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 6 – 7 | The Kids Craft Fair @ Kids Fringe Festival Location: Outside Kids Market, just behind the Waterfront Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 4 – 14 | Vancouver Fringe Festival Tickets: Varies View Website |
| May 16 – September 12 Various Dates | Shipyards Night Market Location: Shipbuilder’s Square, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 12 – 14 | Barnside Harvest Festival Location: Paterson Park, Ladner Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 13 | Air Fair at the Langley Regional Airport Location: Langley Regional Airport Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 14 | Kids Fest Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 14 | Car Free Day: Main Street Location: Main Street (10th to 30th ave) Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 20 – September 14 | Disney’s The Lion King Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 19 | Tech-Up Showcase by Amazon Future Engineer Location: Science World, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 19 – 20 | Fire Dragon Festival Location: Chinatown, Vancouver View Website |
| September 19 – 21 | Vancity Card Show Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Tickets: As low as $12 / day and Kids < 12 is Free View Website |
| May 17 – September 20 | A Museum’s Journey: 50th Anniversary Exhibit Location: Britannia Mine Museum, Squamish Tickets: General Admission Pricing (See website) View Website |
| June 10 – September 20 | Bard on the Beach Location: Vanier Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 20 | Small Shop Market Location: Fort Langley Community Hall Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 20 | Fall Foodie Pop-up Location: UBC Farm Farmers’ Market View Website |
| September 20 | Vancouver International Travel Expo Location: Vancouver Convention Centre View Website |
| September 20 | Mount Pleasant Block Party Location: 11th & Kingsway View Website |
| September 20 – 21 | ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival Location: UBC Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 21 | Big Pirate Run Location: Garry Point Park Tickets: $22 – $50 (Promotion Code: Save 10% with code “VCK10”) View Website |
| September 20, 27, and 28 | BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day Location: Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster View Website |
| September 27 | Port Day Location: Canada Place, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 27 | Pokémon GO City Safari Location: Vancouver Tickets: $14 View Website |
| September 28 | Music with Marnie Band and Characters at Mount Pleasant CC Location: Mount Pleasant Community Centre, Vancouver Tickets: $14 per person + GST View Website |
| September 28 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – A day to honor, understand, and heal Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 29 | Orange Shirt Day Location: Holland Park, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Programming Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 30 | Truth & Reconciliation Day Location: Museum of North Vancouver, Vancouver Tickets: Pay What You Can View Website |
| September 30 | 2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day Location: UBC, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 30 | Empowering Voices Through Art: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Location: 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the SLCC Location: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre, Whistler View Website |
| October 4 | Mid-Autumn Celebration at Lansdowne Centre Location: Lansdowne Centre, Richmond Tickets: Free Website |
| October 4 | Mid-Autumn Celebration Location: Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House Tickets: Free Website |
| October 4 – 5 | Mid-Autumn Festival at Henderson Place Location: Henderson Place Mall, Coquitlam Tickets: Free View Website |
| October 4 – 5 | Mid-Autumn Festival 2025: Journey Through the Five Senses Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 5 | To The Moon: Mid-Autumn Celebration Location: Gateway Theatre, Richmond Tickets: $15 Youth | $25 Adults View Website |
| October 11 – October 12 | Oddities & Curiosities Expo Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| Weekends September 27 to October 19 Plus Thanksgiving Monday, October 13 | VanDusen Botanical Garden with Harvest Days Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 27 – October 11 Various Dates | The Cranberry Plunge Location: 26885 88th Ave, Langley Tickets: Varies View Website |
| April 25 – Oct 13 (Friday – Sunday & Long Weekend Monday) | Richmond Night Market Location: Richmond Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 17 | Diwali at Tsawwassen Mills Location: Tsawwassen Mills Tickets: Free View Website |
| October 18 | Diwali Dhamaka Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| October 18 | Old Hastings Mill Store Museum Location: 1575 Alma Street, Vancouver Tickets: Entry by donation View Website |
| October 18 – 19 | UBC Apple Festival 2025 Location: UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver Tickets: Child 0-7: $0 ticket for everyone aged 7 and under Early Bird:(online by Sept 30th): $9 aged 8-64 Early Bird Senior: (online by Sept 30th): $8 for aged 65+ Festival Admission (from Oct 1st): $11 aged 8-64 Festival Senior (from Oct 1st): $10 aged 65+ Festival Admission (onsite): $12 aged 8-64 Tasting Tent Admissions: Child 0-7: book a $0 ticket aged 7 and under $10 for everyone aged 8+: $10 View Website |
| October 16 – October 25 | Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B Location: Gateway Theatre, Richmond Tickets: $37 to $57 / Student Rush $25 View Website |
| October 25 – 26 | The Baby Show Location: Canada Place, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 25 – 26 | Vancouver Comic and Toy Show Location: PNE Forum, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 26 | Inspired at the Chan Presents: Musical Magic: Disney Edition Location: Chan Shun Concert Hall, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 26 | Our Kids Private School Expo Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 27 – October 31 | Fin-tastic Fall Days Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website |
| November 1 | Rabbit Festival 2025 Location: Scottish Cultural Centre, Vancouver Tickets: By Donation View Website |
| October 24 – November 9 | James and the Giant Peach Tickets: Varies View Website |
| November 8 | Winter Wonder Kids Carnival Location: Kidtropolis View Website |
| November 8 – 9 | Indigo Presents! Meet Santa In Store Location: Indigo (Various Locations) Tickets: Varies View Website |
| November 1 – 16 | Croissant Crawl Location: Metro Vancouver View Website |
| November 14 | LOVUR String Quartet: Kpop Demon Hunters and More Location: Vancouver Academy of Music Tickets: Varies View Website |
| November 14 – 16 | STOMP Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: $32 – $121 View Website |
| November 15 | Cineplex Community Day Location: Metro Vancouver Tickets: Free Movies (selected movies) and discounted snacks View Website |
| November 20 – 23 | Under $100 Art Show Location: Lansdowne Centre, Richmond View Website |
| November 22 – 23 | Carousel Theatre for Young People presents PARENTS ARE A DRAG Location: Granville Island Tickets: From $19 + View Website |
| November 23 | Inspired at the Chan Presents: The Zaniac Show: Magic, Juggling and Laughs Location: Chan Shun Concert Hall, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
