Fall Events in Metro Vancouver Sponsored Posts
Metro Vancouver becomes a bustling spot of family-friendly fall activities and events . From September through December, every weekend offers a new adventure, perfect for creating cherished memories with your loved ones. Whether you’re seeking outdoor fun, cultural festivities, or holiday cheer, this guide to family events in Vancouver is your go-to resource for planning unforgettable weekends. Dive into our curated list of the best family fall events and discover why Vancouver is the ultimate destination for family fun this season.
For a list of year round family-friendly activities to do in Metro Vancouver, check out our list: vancitykids.com/family-activities/
For Halloween Events, check out our Family Friendly Halloween Activities in Metro Vancouver: family-friendly-halloween-activities-in-metro-vancouver/
Join us for the FIRST Annual Big Halloween Run (in partnership with Striderz Run Club) taking place in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, Wednesday 30th October. Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs.
This themed run offers a 1km dash at 6pm and a 5km run/walk at 7pm along the seawall. Run with your fellow tricksters, enjoy door prize giveaways, and more.The Big Halloween Run tours along the lights of the seawall. Starting near the Creekside Community Centre, the course winds along the seawall up to David Lam Park before returning back as you pass other cheerful runners! No tricks and plenty of treats!
For more information: www.BigHalloweenRun.com
Save the date for Vandula Farms’ biggest event of the year! Join them for two weekends of community fun, all in support of a great cause.
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors for a day packed with entertainment and non-stop pumpkin picking — a perfect way to enjoy the fall season!
Wander through the beautiful fall-themed nursery and pop-up artisan market, and capture Instagram-worthy moments with the creative character displays made by their team.
For more information: pumpkin-patch-festival
Jingle along and join Vancouver’s most festive fun run!
The Big Elf Run takes place at Stanley Park, fundraising for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
5k, 10k, 15k and Wee Elf 1k distances available.Explore the trails, enjoy vendors, prize giveaways and more!
For more information: the-big-elf-run
Looking for family friendly Halloween activities in Vancouver? This year, there are plenty of exciting and fun events to enjoy with your family: family-friendly-halloween-activities-in-metro-vancouver/
Looking for Christmas mini sessions? We’ve just shared our list of local Vancouver photographers offering them this year! Check out the post: christmas-events/christmas-minis-in-metro-vancouver/
Our list of pumpkin patches are now posted! Check out a list of family friendly pumpkin patches in Metro Vancouver: best-family-friendly-pumpkin-patches/
| 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 |
| Every Saturday Morning | Family Favourites Cineplex Location: Varies Tickets: $2.99 View Website |
| April 26 – October 14 | Richmond Night Market Location: 8351 River Rd Tickets: Zoom Pass: $40 General Admission: $8.5 Children (under 7 years): Free Senior (60+ years):: FREE View Website |
| September 12 – October 31 | Skate Stardust Location: Guildford Town Centre Tickets: Skate Rental – $2 Skate Rental + Protective Gear – $5 View Website |
| September 16 – October 31 | Fall Fun at the MET Location: Metrotown Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 20 – October 13 | BC Culture Day Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 20 – October 13 | Richmond Culture Days Location: Richmond Cultural Centre Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 28 – October 31 | Fintastic Fall Days Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver View Website |
| October 9 – December 15 | Cirque du Soleil ECHO Location: Big Top, Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| October 11 – 27 | Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Location: Norman Rothstein Theatre Tickets: $38-$68 + service fees View Website |
| October 19 – 20 & 26 – 27 | Vandula Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival Location: Delta Tickets: Free View Website |
| October 19 – 20 | UBC Apple Festival Location: UBC Botanical Garden View Website |
| October 26 – 27 | Vancouver Comic and Toy Show Location: Pacific Coliseum Tickets: $15.75 – $26.25 View Website |
| October 30 | Big Halloween Run Location: Olympic Village Tickets: $20-$50 (Promotion Code: Save 10% with code “VCK10”) View Website |
| November 3 | Dragons Runway Location: David Lam Hall Tickets: $45 – $60 View Website |
| November 7 – 10 | Lumiere Location: Downtown, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| November 15 – 16 | Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: From $40 (plus s/c) View Website |
| November 27 – December 1 | Disney On Ice – Magic in the Stars Location: Pacific Coliseum Tickets: $30.00 to $140.00 (plus fees) View Website |
| December 14 | 10th Annual Big Elf Run Location: Stanley Park Tickets: $23 to $65 (Promotion Code: Save 10% with code “VCK10”) View Website |
Join us for the Third Annual Big Pirate Run taking place at Garry Point Park Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs.
This themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km and 21.1km (half marathon) Big Pirate Run/Walk (8:30/9am) along The West Dyke and Middle Arm Trail’s, 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, vendors and more.
The Big Pirate Run tours picturesque West Dyke and Middle Arm Trail’s. Starting at Garry point park, the course makes it way North, passing sights including Terra Nova Park, The Richmond Olympic Oval and you may even catch some planes landing at YVR! 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!
For more information: the-big-pirate-run
| June 28 – September (Every Friday Night) | White Rock Night Market Location: White Rock Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 7 | Polish Festival Location: Shipyards, North Shore Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 7 | Portobello West Fall Market 2024 Location: West Vancouver Community Centre, Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 7 | Car Free Day, Commercial Drive Location: North Grandview Highway to 1st Avenue Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 7 | Car Free Day, Port Coquitlam Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 14 | Moonlight Magic: Mid-Autumn Celebration Location: Gateway Theatre Tickets: $15 for Adults & $10 for Youth View Website |
| September 14 – 15 | Mid-Autumn Festival Location: Lansdowne Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 14 – 15 | Japan Market Location: Robson Square Ice Rink Tickets: $4 – $9 View Website |
| September 15 | Kids Festival Location: North Shore Shipyards Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 15 | Car Free Day, Main Street Location: 10th Avenue to King Edward Avenue Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 20 | Science World Tech-Up Showcase presented by Amazon Future Engineer Location: Science World Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 21 | Shipyards Festival Location: The Shipyard District, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 21 | Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Location: Slocan Park & Renfrew Community Park, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 21 | Port Day Location: Canada Place, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 22 | Big Pirate Run Location: Garry Point Park Tickets: $20-$50 (Promotion Code: Save 10% with code “VCK10”) View Website |
| September 22 | 11th & Kingsway Food Market and Block Party Location: 11th & Kingsway Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 28 | Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Location: Museum of Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 28 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 28 – 29 | Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Location: Orpheum Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 28 – 29 | Monster Jam 2024 Location: Pacific Coliseum Tickets: $22.00 – $95.00 (plus taxes and fees) View Website |
| September 28 – 29 | RiverFest Location: Fraser River Discovery Centre Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 28 – October 20 | HARVEST DAYS at VanDusen Botanical Garden Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden Tickets: Varies View Website |
| September 29 | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Location: Memorial Peace Park Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Location: Queen’s Park South Field Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 30 | Finding Your Voice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Location: Place des Arts View Website |
| October 12 | 29th Cranberry Festival Location: Fort Langley View Website |
