In Metro Vancouver, there are many family-friendly Halloween events and activities to enjoy. We are thrilled to share a list of these exciting festivities.
For a list of Pumpkin Patches: best-pumpkin-patches-in-metro-vancouver
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“Boo-seum” event hosted by the Museum of Surrey will have magic show by Merlin the magician, Historical spooky stories by the RE-enactors, Halloween crafts and scavenger hunt, BOO Bingo, Costume parade and contest.
For more information: events/boo-seum-halloween-party
Join us for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween. The doors to the Cabinet of Curiosities have been flung open and now is your chance to see its contents up close!
Your adventure awaits, and the secrets of the Cabinet are ready to be unveiled. Enter, if you dare, and embrace the wonder and terror that await you in this captivating journey into the unknown.
For more information: britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/halloween
Discover what lies beneath the waves in the Haunted Sea! Visit the seasonally spooky installation inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site from Oct 2-Nov 5.
Our coastal waters are full of life – but they are being haunted by plastic pollution. Explore the ocean’s depths and encounter colourful creatures made of upcycled materials to learn what we can do to help.
Suitable for families and children. Regular admission rates apply with youth 17 years and under free. Drop-in any time during operating hours.
For more information: gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/haunted-sea
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season.
For more information: burnaby.pumpkinsafterdark.com/
| Halloween Events | Location | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boo-seum at Museum of Surrey | Surrey | October 28 | Free |
| Cabinet of Curiosities at Britannia Mine Museum | Britannia Beach | October 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29 | – $20 ages 3-12 years – $25 ages 13 and up |
| Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | Richmond | October 2 – November 5 | – Youth 17 years and under: Free – Adults: $12.50 – Seniors 65 years+: $10.75 |
| Pumpkins After Dark | Burnaby | October 6 – October 31 | $16 – $35 Use our Promo Code: “VANCITY” and Save 15% on all ticket types – Valid until Oct 1st |
| Art’s Nursery: Scarecrow Stroll | Surrey | September 23 – October 31 | Free |
| Bear Creek Park | Surrey | October 1 – 31 | – $11.50 per person – Free under the age of 2 |
| Bonsor’s Big Boo | Burnaby | October 27 | $2 per person |
| Cambie Village Halloween Haunt 2023 | Vancouver | October 27 – 29 | Free |
| Canyon Frights | North Vancouver | October 13 – October 31 | Please see website for pricing information |
| Central Spark | Burnaby | October 27 | Free |
| City of Richmond Fireworks Festival | Richmond | October 31 | Free |
| Fall Fun at the MET | Burnaby | September 21 – October 31 | – Free (Various Fall Activities) |
| Fin-tastic Fall Days at Vancouver Aquarium | Vancouver | October 1 – 31 | – Admission Cost |
| Fright Nights (PNE) | Vancouver | October 6 – 31 | – Oct 6-8 $30 online, $35 day of/onsite – Oct 13-15 $47 online, $52 day of/onsite – Oct 18-31 $57 online, $62 day of/onsite |
| Glow in the Dark Halloween Illusions | Vancouver | September 26 – October 31 | – $14.99 – $29.99 |
| Ghoulishly Fun Halloween | Richmond | October 29 | Free |
| Granville Island Kids Market | Vancouver | October 8 | Free |
| Gymboween! | Vancouver | October 29 & 31 | – $29 Members – $39 Non-Members |
| Halloween Fun Events – Central City | Surrey | October 26 – October 31 | Free |
| Halloween Howler | Burnaby | October 28 | Free |
| Harvest Days – VanDusen Botanical Garden | Vancouver | October 7 – 29 (Every Saturday and Sunday) Monday, October 9 Friday, October 20 | – Adult (19 to 64) $12.30 – Senior (65+) $8.60 – Youth (13 to 18) $8.60 – Child (5 to 12) $6.15 – Preschooler (4 and under) Free – ticket required for entry – VBGA member Free – no ticket required |
| Haunted Village – Burnaby Village Museum | Burnaby | October 19 – 22 & 26 – 29 | – General admission: $10 – Children (2-12 years): $5 |
| Heritage Halloween – Coquitlam Heritage | Coquitlam | October 28 | Free |
| HowlOver Canada at Fly Over Canada | Vancouver | September 28 – October 31 | Varies |
| Kids Halloween Party-Gymboween | Vancouver | October 29 & 31 | $29 per child |
| Maan Farms HAUNTED: Agatha’s Witching Hour | Abbotsford | September 29 – October 31 | Varies (Recommended for ages 14+) |
| Halloween Millsoleum – Tsawwassen Mills | Tsawwassen | October 18 – October 31 | Free |
| Steveston Scarecrow Crawl | Richmond | October 1 – October 31 | Free |
| YogaButtons Kids Halloween Party! | Vancouver | October 28 | $50 plus GST |
As a child, one of my cherished memories was going trick-or-treating with family and friends. It was a chance to wear a costume and wander around collecting sweets. This year, we’re thrilled to provide you with a list of locations participating in trick-or-treating.
| Places to Trick-o-Treat | Location | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambie Village Halloween Haunt 2023 | Vancouver | October 28 | 12 pm – 3 pm |
| Dunbar Village- Trick-Or-Treat | Vancouver | October 28 | 3 pm – 5 pm |
| Groovy Boo-gie Bash – Capilano Mall | North Vancouver | October 31 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
| HALLOWEENIE at Granville Island Kids Market | Vancouver | October 29 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Halloween on the Heights | Burnaby | October 31 | 3:30 pm – 5 pm |
| Spooky Treat Stations – Coquitlam Centre | Coquitlam | October 28 / 29 | 12 pm – 3 pm |
| Mount Pleasant | Vancouver | October 31 | 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Brentwood Boo: The Amazing Brentwood Mall | Burnaby | October 31 | TBD |
| Trick-Or-Treat – Aberdeen Mall | Richmond | October 31 | 3 pm – 5 pm |
| Trick-Or-Treat – Central City | Surrey | October 31 | 3 pm – 5 pm |
| Trick-Or-Treat – Downtown Abbotsford | Abbotsford | October 31 | 2 pm – 5 pm |
| Trick-Or-Treat – East Columbia Street | New Westminster | October 31 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Trick-Or-Treat – Highstreet | Abbotsford | October 31 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Trick-Or-Treat – Park Royal | West Vancouver | October 31 | 3 pm – 5 pm |
| Trick-Or-Treat at Yaletown | Vancouver | October 31 | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Trunk ‘N’ Treat Cat and Fiddle Pub | Port Coquitlam | October 29 | 4 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Willowbrook – Hello Haunt-O’ween | Langley | October 31 | 4 pm – 6 pm |
