50 Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend October 30 – November 1, 2026
Discover the best events and activities happening in Vancouver this weekend.
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Parade of Lost Souls
East Vancouver's decades-old grassroots Halloween parade fills the Commercial Drive area streets with costumed processions, the Carnival Band, art installations and a community shrine on Halloween night itself. Location: Streets of East Vancouver, starting at the intersection of Vernon Drive and Napier Street (route kept secret until the night), Vernon Drive & Napier Street, Vancouver, BC (near Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street) Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; processions depart at 7, 8 and 9 PM; family Parade of Little Souls at 7:00 PM Admission: Free; $10 suggested donation per person No ticket or RSVP required for the parade; just show up in costume Availability: Free open public event confirmed by the organizer, the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, for Saturday, October 31, 2026; no capacity ticket to sell out Reference: https://www.dustyflowerpotcabaret.com/paradeoflostsouls
40th Halloween Fireworks Festival at Minoru Park
Richmond's 40th annual Halloween festival fills Minoru Park with an Alien Invasion theme, stage shows, fire performers and the region's biggest Halloween fireworks finale. Location: Minoru Park Track, Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM (fireworks finale at 9:00 PM) Admission: Free No tickets or registration required; free drop-in Availability: Confirmed scheduled on the City of Richmond events calendar; free outdoor event, no capacity ticketing Reference: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/search/Default.aspx
Dooms Night 2026 — 26th Annual
The West Coast's longest-running Halloween rave returns to the Pacific Coliseum for its 26th year, headlined by Alesso, Timmy Trumpet, Cosmic Gate, ARMNHMR and Darren Styles. Location: Pacific Coliseum (PNE), 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4W3 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM Admission: From $193.73 CAD (primary GA/VIP tiers listed at $193.73–$230.63 CAD) Advance ticket required via PNE TicketLeader (official site doomsnight.com); ticket limit 4–8 per account; all sales final Availability: On sale via PNE TicketLeader and not marked sold out as of research date (Oct 25, 2026); resale prices are substantially higher than primary tiers Reference: https://www.doomsnight.com/
Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum
The 10-acre heritage village turns after-dark Halloween with dramatic lighting, a haunted graveyard, spooky circus, shadow-puppet storytelling and DJ Drac's dance party, themed 'Legends, Tales and Other Stories'. Location: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC Dates: October 23-25 & October 30-31, 2026; in window: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 (no Nov 1) 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (last entrance 8:00 PM) Admission: Advance: Adults $12 CAD, Children 2-12 $7 CAD; Day-of: Adults $15 CAD, Children 2-12 $10 CAD; children under 2 free Advance ticket recommended via Shadbolt Centre box office; limited tickets at the gate each night; trick-or-treating on Halloween night (Oct 31) only Availability: Tickets on sale; advance booking recommended with limited gate availability - no sold-out notice found in sources checked Oct 25, 2026 Reference: https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/what-s-on/events-activities/haunted-village-4.html
Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
The 23rd annual Heart of the City Festival brings 100+ mostly free arts and community events - music, theatre, ceremony, film, workshops and history walks - to venues across the Downtown Eastside. Location: 30+ venues across the Downtown Eastside, anchored by Carnegie Community Centre, Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver, BC (plus other DTES venues) Dates: October 30 - November 7, 2026 (in-window days: Friday October 30, Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1) Various times daily; in-window free highlights include the Summer City Street Mural Celebration Fri Oct 30 at 6:00 PM (Carnegie Community Centre Theatre), exhibition openings Sat Oct 31 at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, and Drag Storytime Sing-along Sat Oct 31 at 4:00 PM (MacLean Park) Admission: Most events free (donations gratefully accepted); a minority of events are ticketed Mostly free drop-in; some individual events require tickets or pre-registration - check the festival schedule per event Availability: Confirmed on the festival's official site: 23rd annual edition, October 30 - November 7, 2026, theme 'Belonging', 100+ events Reference: https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com/?ref=cantonfair.net
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Arts Club's fast-paced farce reimagines Bram Stoker's Dracula as a high-camp comedy, running straight through Halloween weekend on Granville Island. Location: Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island — Arts Club Theatre Company, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Dates: October 22 – November 15, 2026; in window: Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 Friday 7:30 PM; Saturday 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM Admission: From $29 CAD (listed range $29–$102 depending on seat, day and time) Advance ticket purchase online or through the Arts Club box office recommended Availability: On sale via Arts Club; no sold-out notice for the October 30 – November 1 performances on the official show page at time of check Reference: https://artsclub.com/shows/2026-2027/dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors
Big Stuff
Edinburgh Fringe prize-winning comedy duo Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus close their Vancouver run on November 1, debating what to keep and what to throw away. Location: Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre — Arts Club Theatre Company, 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0H6 Dates: October 14 – November 1, 2026; in window: Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 (closing weekend) Friday 7:30 PM; Saturday 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM (November 1 matinee includes VocalEye live description) Admission: From $29 CAD Advance ticket purchase online or through the Arts Club box office recommended Availability: On sale via Arts Club; closing-weekend performances listed with no sold-out notice for October 30 – November 1 at time of check (the prior Edinburgh run sold out) Reference: https://artsclub.com/shows/2026-2027/big-stuff
Tosca — Vancouver Opera
Vancouver Opera opens its 2026–27 season with Puccini's Tosca, closing its three-performance Vancouver run with a Sunday matinee on November 1. Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1 Dates: October 24 – November 1, 2026; in window: Sunday, November 1, 2026 only Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM (approximately 2 hours 20 minutes including one intermission) Admission: Not confirmed on the official Vancouver Opera production page; single tickets on sale through Vancouver Opera — check the official page for current seat pricing Advance ticket purchase through Vancouver Opera recommended Availability: November 1 matinee listed on official and multiple event sources; no sold-out notice for that performance at time of check Reference: https://Vancouveropera.ca/whats-on/tosca/
Final Goodbye Tours at the Old City Morgue
On its final day after 40 years in the historic Coroner's Court and City Morgue, the Vancouver Police Museum offers behind-the-scenes tours with its director before closing the doors for good. Location: Vancouver Police Museum & Archives, 240 E Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 only (the museum's final day at this location) Tours at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM (approximately 1 hour each) Admission: $20 CAD (museum members may call for a free ticket; a $0.50 ticket service fee applies on individual tour listings) Advance ticket purchase through the museum's website; tickets are not refundable Availability: On sale via the museum's official Final Tours page at time of check; four tour times on October 31, no sold-out notice shown Reference: https://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/finaltours
Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change
The first major Canadian exhibition on contemporary art and future climates brings 30+ international artists, immersive installations and living sculptures to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7 Dates: May 14, 2026 – January 10, 2027; in window: Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 Friday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: General Admission $35 CAD (non-BC residents), $29 CAD (BC residents); free for members, Indigenous peoples and visitors aged 18 and under Tickets available online or at the admissions desk; advance online reservation recommended (gallery is cashless) Availability: Gallery open on all three window days per official hours, including late Friday hours; exhibition on view with no closure or sold-out notice at time of check Reference: https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions/future-geographies/
Central Spark
Burnaby's signature free Halloween celebration lights up Central Park with a DJ dance party, roving performers, pumpkin carving, a drone light display and a fireworks finale. Location: Central Park and Patterson Avenue (Kingsway to Central Boulevard), 3883 Imperial Street (Central Park), Burnaby, BC Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (drone light display 7:15 PM; fireworks 7:30 PM) Admission: Free No tickets or registration required; free drop-in, rain or shine Availability: Confirmed scheduled by Tourism Burnaby and event listings; free outdoor event, drone display weather permitting Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on October 25, 2026 rejected this event over a date conflict: the Tourism Burnaby result it reviewed identified Saturday, October 31. Muse re-read the live official Tourism Burnaby event page the same day: it states 'Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 PM' in its text and structured data, with fireworks at 7:30 PM. The event is carried here as a verified research event with the conflict and its resolution disclosed. Reference: https://tourismburnaby.com/events/central-spark/
Festival of Hallows
Latincouver's Festival of Hallows on Oct 30 honours ancestors and loved ones as part of Latin American Heritage Month in downtown Vancouver. Location: The Gathering Place Community Centre, 609 Helmecken St, Vancouver, BC Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Not confirmed – presented as part of Latincouver's Latin American Heritage Month program Availability: Listed for Oct 30, 2026, 4:00–7:00 PM in Latin American Heritage Month program listings; no cancellation or sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.familyfuncanada.com/vancouver/latin-american-heritage-month/
After Dark: Sinister Science – Halloween Edition (Science World)
Science World's adults-only After Dark goes sinister: explore a haunted dome, watch sword swallower Neil E. Dee's extreme stunts, and learn how insects solve crimes at a forensic-entomology talk. Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM) Admission: $44.99 Advance tickets online via Science World; tickets limited; all sales final; government-issued ID required for entry Availability: On sale via scienceworld.ca — billed as one of Science World's top-selling After Dark events of the year; not sold out at time of research (Oct 25, 2026) Reference: https://www.scienceworld.ca/event/after-dark-sinister-science-halloween-edition/
Halloween Hologram Experience at Hologram Zoo Vancouver
An indoor holographic Halloween world of zombies, witches, Dracula, werewolves and clowns with jump scares — plus an adults-only 17+ night on Oct 30 and a family Halloween Party on Oct 31. Location: Hologram Zoo Vancouver, 50 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC Dates: October 2–31, 2026; in window: Friday, October 30 (including 17+ After Dark session 8:00 PM) & Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween Party 12:00–5:00 PM) Sessions throughout the day (approx. 45 minutes); Oct 30 17+ session at 8:00 PM; Oct 31 Halloween Party 12:00–5:00 PM Admission: Regular admission (no Halloween surcharge): Adults $35; Children 4–16 $28; Seniors 60+ $30; ages 3 and under free (online prices) Book a timed experience online; best prices online; Halloween Party included with any Oct 31 daytime ticket, no separate party ticket Availability: On sale; operator notes limited availability through October; no sold-out notice for Oct 30 or Oct 31 sessions found at research time Reference: https://hologramzoovancouver.com/halloween-experience/
EXIT Burnaby Halloween: The Unfinished Nightmare
Four private escape rooms take over EXIT Burnaby for Halloween: three completely redesigned horror rooms (The Unburied, The Undying, The Unweighed) plus one scare-free mystery, The Unchanged. Location: EXIT Burnaby (escape rooms), 4035 North Road, Burnaby, BC Dates: October 2 – November 8, 2026; in window: Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1, 2026 Fri Oct 30: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sat Oct 31: 12:00 PM – midnight; Sun Nov 1: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; each room 50 minutes for 2–6 players Admission: $34 per person, per room Advance booking strongly recommended for October evenings/weekends; walk-ins only when space allows Availability: Booking open across all three window days including extended Halloween midnight closing; no sold-out notice found at research time Reference: https://tourismburnaby.com/events/exit-burnaby-halloween-2026/
Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour (Gray Line / Vancouver Trolley)
A 2.5-hour after-dark trolley ride through Vancouver's darkest corners — Stanley Park, Gastown and Mountain View Cemetery — with a live storyteller recounting murders, legends and the Lady in Red. Location: Departs Canada Place (Vancouver Trolley, operated by Gray Line West), Boarding at 900 West Cordova St / 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1 Dates: October 8 – November 1, 2026 (nightly) — in window Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 & Sun Nov 1 Departures 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM daily; 2.5 hours Admission: From $47.85 USD on Gray Line (Canadian resellers approx. CAD $65–73; Tripadvisor listed CAD $73) Advance booking online (Gray Line / Viator); arrive 15 minutes early; free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead Availability: Bookable online for dates through Nov 1 with twice-nightly departures; listed in stock; not sold out at time of research Reference: https://www.grayline.com/tours/haunted-halloween-trolley-tour/
Lost Souls of Gastown Tour – Forbidden Vancouver
A lamplight-led gothic theatre walking tour through Victorian Gastown: tales of the Great Fire, smallpox, Gold Rush characters and the unsolved murder of John Bray, performed by an actor-guide. Location: Gastown (walking tour; starts outside Monaco Cafe, ends Maple Tree Square), 356 Water Street, Vancouver, BC (meeting point, outside Monaco Cafe) Dates: Halloween season, every night through Halloween; in window: Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 Evenings; tour runs 1.5–2 hours (specific departure times shown at booking; Not confirmed for each date) Admission: Adults $35; Youth and Seniors $32 Advance online booking required/recommended; operator warns it is one of Vancouver's most popular Halloween experiences and urges early booking Availability: Halloween-season tickets on sale for nightly tours through Oct 31; no sold-out notice for Oct 30–31 found at research time, but operator warns preferred dates fill up Reference: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/the-lost-souls-of-gastown-tour-halloween-2026/
Foundation V18.0 Halloween with Chris Lake
Blueprint's Foundation series celebrates Halloween with its 18th edition, headlined by Chris Lake with Benny Benassi, MPH, Sam Divine and Madam Lola at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00 PM start (end time Not confirmed) Admission: Not confirmed (primary tiers not published on the organizer page; secondary listings from approx. $241 CAD) Advance ticket required; official sale via Blueprint Events (thisisblueprint.com), public on-sale was July 23, 2026 Availability: On sale and listed by Ticketmaster as an upcoming Oct 31 event; not marked sold out as of research date (Oct 25, 2026) Reference: https://thisisblueprint.com/events/foundation-v18-0-chris-lake-vancouver-convention-centre-vcc-2026-10-31
HALLOWEEN 2026 at Frankie's (Warehouse Takeover)
Five local underground collectives (VANTEK, FOG, LIVID, RUFFNECK SOUND, FAUNA) take over an East Vancouver warehouse for two nights, four stages and 20+ DJs across Halloween weekend. Location: Frankie's (warehouse), 1201 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L2 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 (two nights) Fri Oct 30: 11:59 PM – 6:00 AM (2 stages); Sat Oct 31: 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM (4 stages, 12 hours) Admission: From $45 CAD (Friday Pass Phase 2 listed at $45 CAD; listing shows costs from $40+) Advance ticket via Resident Advisor (RA); separate passes per night or full-weekend options; costumes highly encouraged Availability: On sale via RA as of research date (Oct 25, 2026); Friday Pass Phase 2 shown as 73% sold out but NOT sold out Reference: https://ra.co/events/2540232
JR Country's Boots and Boos Halloween Party
Vancouver country station JR Country throws a Halloween costume party at the historic Commodore Ballroom, featuring country artist Morgan Griffiths. Location: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Advance ticket via Ticketmaster / Live Nation; 4-ticket limit per person Availability: On sale via Ticketmaster and the Commodore Ballroom's official calendar; not marked sold out as of research date (Oct 25, 2026) Reference: https://www.commodoreballroom.com/
Halloween Havoc Boat Party Vancouver XIV 2026 — Haunted Night on Waters
The 14th annual Halloween Havoc turns the Burrard Queen into a floating haunted nightclub, with DJs, a heated party deck, rooftop skyline views and a three-hour harbour cruise. Location: Burrard Queen (departs Plaza of Nations, Dock A), 760 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Boarding 9:00 PM; cruise 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM; event ends 1:00 AM Admission: $80.85 – $89.25 CAD Advance ticket via Showpass (also listed on TicketScene); no dock sales if sold out; all sales final; Halloween costume required Availability: On sale via Showpass as of research date (Oct 25, 2026); organizer notes prices rise as tiers sell and capacity is limited, but the event is NOT sold out Reference: https://www.showpass.com/halloween-havoc-boat-party-vancouver-xiv-2026-haunted-night-on-waters/
Fin-tastic Fall Days at the Vancouver Aquarium (with Underwater Pumpkin Carvings)
The Aquarium's fall festival closes out its run on Halloween, with divers carving jack-o'-lanterns underwater, bat talks, a hands-on Shipwreck Wet Lab and a limited-time 4D film. Location: Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2 Dates: September 26 – October 31, 2026 (seasonal program); Underwater Pumpkin Carvings October 26–31 only — in window Fri Oct 30 & Sat Oct 31 During aquarium hours; underwater pumpkin carving shows at 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM Admission: General admission: Adult (13–64) $41.95–$57.95 + tax (dynamic plan-ahead pricing); child/student/senior rates lower; under 3 free Timed-entry general admission tickets; purchase online in advance at vanaqua.org Availability: Tickets on sale online for October 30 & 31; not sold out (checked Oct 25, 2026) Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on October 25, 2026 did not select this event because it could not independently establish the 2026 underwater pumpkin-carving schedule from the official site (vanaqua.org refuses automated access). Muse's research read the official page in full and verified the October 30-31 carving shows and ticket availability (High confidence); it is carried here as a verified research event with the disagreement disclosed. Reference: https://www.vanaqua.org/fall-days
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Vancouver
FlyOver's Halloween flight ride: soar across Canada on a giant spherical screen with witch Biker Mama and Tiger Moon, with wind, mist and scents, ending at a monster music festival. Location: FlyOver Vancouver (FlyOver Canada), Canada Place, Suite 201, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1 Dates: October 15 – November 1, 2026 (daily); in window: Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1, 2026 Daily 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM; experience approx. 25 minutes Admission: Adults from $31; Children from $21 (child = 13 and under, at least 102 cm tall); BC resident discounts and single/double-bill tickets available Timed ticket; book online in advance Availability: On sale for all three window days including the final day, Sunday Nov 1; no sold-out notice found at research time Reference: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/vancouver/event/halloween-flyover-canada/
Halloween Spooktacular at the Roundhouse
An indoor Halloween walkthrough for ages 4–12 in Yaletown, filled with ghosts and skeletons, with a treat bag and photo-booth print for registered children. Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – Exhibition Hall, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM (multiple 30-minute time slots) Admission: $12 CAD per child Pre-registration required; register in person, by phone 604-713-1800 ext. 1, or online at roundhouse.ca; drop-ins accepted if space allows; all children must be supervised by an adult Availability: Listed in the Roundhouse official Fall Program Guide for Sat Oct 31, 2:30–7:00 PM at $12 per child; no overall sold-out notice found – individual time slots may fill Reference: https://www.roundhouse.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Fall-PGM-Guide-Web.pdf
Spooky Storytime for Kids!
Children's author Stephanie Ellen Sy tells a family-friendly ghost story inspired by Philippine and Chinese folklore, followed by a Chinese Opera Mask craft at the Museum of Vancouver. Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Admission: Adults $25 CAD; Children (ages 3–18) $10 CAD, plus fees and taxes Ticketed; buy online in advance Availability: Listed for Fri Oct 30, 2026 with tickets for sale online; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/vancouver/event/spooky-storytime-for-kids/
Halloween Family Skates at Minoru Arenas
Costumed drop-in ice skating to spooky Halloween hits at Richmond's Minoru Arenas, with free skate rentals for anyone in costume, on all three weekend days. Location: Minoru Arenas, Minoru Arenas, Minoru Park, Richmond, BC (street number Not confirmed in sources checked) Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (sessions on all three days) Fri Oct 30: 6:45–8:00 PM; Sat Oct 31: 2:00–5:00 PM; Sun Nov 1: 2:00–5:00 PM Admission: Regular Minoru Arenas admission rates apply (exact 2026 rate Not confirmed in source); free skate rentals when wearing a costume Drop-in public skate; no advance ticket required per City listing Availability: City of Richmond official Halloween page lists drop-in Halloween Family Skates on Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1 with regular admission; no sold-out notice; this is a Halloween-themed edition of public skating, not a race – no registration deadline applies Reference: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/halloween.htm
Dovercourt Crypt Haunted House
A beloved Lynn Valley home haunt goes full-scare with live actors on Oct 30 and Halloween night, with a scare-free afternoon edition and fireworks on Oct 31 — all by donation for the Burn Fund. Location: Dovercourt Crypt (residential haunted house), 3637 Maginnis Ave (corner of Dovercourt Rd & Maginnis Ave), North Vancouver, BC Dates: October 16–31, 2026; full haunt Fri Oct 30 & Sat Oct 31; scare-free walkthrough Sat Oct 31 afternoon Full haunt: Oct 30, 6:30–9:30 PM; Oct 31 scare-free 3:00–6:00 PM, full haunt 6:30–9:00 PM plus fireworks Admission: By donation (suggested $10 per adult, $5 per child); all proceeds to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund New timed-entry booking system for 2026 with limited daily slots (book via the attraction's official Facebook page); entry by cash donation Availability: Running Oct 30 & 31; timed slots are limited so remaining openings should be checked on the official Facebook page; not sold out at time of research Reference: https://vancouversbestplaces.com/events-calendar/october/vancouver-halloween-events/dovercourt-crypt-haunted-house/
Halloween at The Polygon Gallery
The Polygon's first Halloween fundraising party turns the waterfront gallery into a demonic '80s aerobics party with live acts, DJs, a free-play barcade, on-site tattoos and a $500 best-costume prize. Location: The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM Admission: General admission from $50 + fees; VIP from $100 + fees Advance tickets online via The Polygon (halloween.thepolygon.ca); all sales final; ID checked at the door Availability: On sale now via the official event site (Book Now live); early-bird GA reported from $57.94 incl. fees; not sold out (checked Oct 25, 2026) Reference: https://halloween.thepolygon.ca/
Halloween Hoot at Richmond Nature Park
A gentle, all-ages Halloween walk along the park's Pond Trail, decorated with 35+ inflatables, ten nature-themed art installations and a tickle tunnel, running daily right through November 1. Location: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC Dates: October 24 – November 1, 2026 (daily) — in window Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 & Sun Nov 1 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily Admission: Free — admission by donation (proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society's educational programs); pumpkins available for purchase Drop-in; no ticket required Availability: Drop-in event running daily rain or shine through Sunday Nov 1; parking is limited Reference: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/vancouver/event/halloween-hoot/
Halloween at The Shipyards
The City of North Vancouver hosts a free afternoon Halloween party at The Shipyards with live entertainment, a magic show, DJ music, circus workshops, storytelling and a 40-pound candy giveaway. Location: The Shipyards (Shipyard Commons), The Shipyards, foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC (street address not confirmed) Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission: Free No tickets or registration required; free drop-in Availability: Confirmed on the City of North Vancouver's official Halloween page for Saturday, October 31, 2026 Reference: https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/News-Room/Whats-New/2026/10/22/Discover-Halloween-in-the-City
Vancouver's North Shore Craft Beer Festival Launch Party
Halloween-themed kickoff party for the two-week North Shore Craft Beer Festival, with pours from North Shore brewers, food trucks, live music/DJ, costume prizes and a historic waterfront venue. Location: The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 (festival runs Oct 30 - Nov 12, 2026) 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM Admission: $46.13 CAD on Eventbrite ($40 + GST per organizer, plus fees); includes 2 tasting tokens and a commemorative tasting mug Advance ticket via Eventbrite; limited door entry after 7:00 PM only as capacity permits Availability: Tickets on sale via Eventbrite at time of research (Oct 25, 2026); not sold out. Organizer notes this launch typically sells out in advance. Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouvers-north-shore-craft-beer-festival-launch-party-tickets-1987193858324
TEATOPIA 2026 World Tea Culture & Arts Expo
Two-day international tea expo with tea masters and artisans from around the world, tastings, teaware and tea-inspired art, design, specialty foods, wellness sessions, talks and demonstrations. Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4 Dates: Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily Admission: $22.63 CAD per Eventbrite Ticket via Eventbrite gives full-day access to all exhibition zones; some talks/special programs need separate registration due to limited seating Availability: Tickets on sale via Eventbrite at time of research; not sold out. Reference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/teatopia-2026-world-tea-culture-arts-expo-tickets-1994633547635
Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea at Notch8
A Halloween-themed afternoon tea in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's hidden cellar-style tea room: hauntingly decorated pastries, savoury sandwiches, scones and premium teas in 90-minute seatings. Location: Notch8 Restaurant, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6 Dates: Season runs September 25 - November 1, 2026; in-window seatings Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 & Sun Nov 1, 2026 (Wed-Sun schedule Oct 21 - Nov 1) Seatings at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM (90-minute seatings) Admission: $75 CAD per adult; $40 CAD per child (12 and under) Reservation required via OpenTable (Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver experiences) Availability: Bookable via OpenTable at time of research; no sold-out notice for the Oct 30 - Nov 1 seatings. Reservations are for 1-4 people per booking. Reference: https://www.opentable.ca/r/afternoon-tea-fairmont-hotel-vancouver?corrid=bdec3b1a-ecbc-4aed-b6dc-e2f9ffc1856e
Discover Zyme with the Winemaker: A Curated Italian Wine Tasting & Dinner
A curated tasting dinner at Yaletown's La Terrazza built around the wines of Veneto producer Zyme, presented with the winemaker. Location: La Terrazza, 1088 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6J5 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 5:30 PM start (end time Not confirmed) Admission: Not confirmed Ticket via Eventbrite (listed under Vancouver dinner and wine-tasting events) Availability: Listed on Eventbrite at time of research with no sold-out flag; price and remaining inventory could not be confirmed because the direct event page could not be retrieved. Reference: https://www.eventbrite.sg/d/canada--vancouver/wine-tasting-events/
Aperol Spritz & Pasta Class – Just Giulia Cooking Classes
Hands-on Roman pasta night in Gastown with a welcome Prosecco, Aperol Spritz demo, cacio e pepe demo and fresh tagliatelle you make and then eat. Location: Conscious Lab, 422 Richards St, Vancouver, BC Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00 PM Admission: $135 CAD per person Ticketed; purchase online in advance Availability: Listed for Oct 30, 2026 in fall food-event roundup; no sold-out notice found – not confirmed as sold out Reference: https://www.europesays.com/canada/231533/
Brentwood Hallowfest
A free Halloween-day festival at The Amazing Brentwood with an interactive Spider-Man performance, roaming magician and stilt walkers, photo ops and Halloween market vendors. Location: The Amazing Brentwood (Brentwood Blvd, between Halifax Street & Alpha Avenue), 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free Free drop-in; no ticket required Availability: Listed as a free event on Oct 31, 11am–2pm in multiple 2026 Halloween guides; no sold-out or ticketed notice; part of The Amazing Brentwood's Halloweeks programming Reference: https://www.vancitykids.com/events/trick-or-treat-in-metro-vancouver/
South Arm Spooky Skele-bration
A free drop-in Halloween party at Richmond's South Arm Community Centre with themed crafts, games, face painting and a goodie bag for costumed kids. Location: South Arm Community Centre, South Arm Community Centre, Richmond, BC (street number Not confirmed in sources checked) Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free Free drop-in; Halloween goodie bag while supplies last Availability: City of Richmond official Halloween page lists 'FREE> South Arm Spooky Skele-bration – Drop-In' on Sat Oct 31, 2:30–4:00pm with crafts, games and face painting; no registration or sold-out notice Reference: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/halloween.htm
Halloweenie at Granville Island Kids Market
Free Halloween fun at Granville Island's Kids Market: trick-or-treating through the shops, face painting, a spooky photo booth and live entertainment in the foyer. Location: Kids Market, Granville Island, 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (trick-or-treating 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; some guides list activities to 5:00 PM) Admission: Free Free drop-in; bring your own loot bag for trick-or-treating Availability: Listed as a free event on Sat Oct 31, 2026 in Miss604 and Vancouver guides, with face painting, photo booth and live foyer entertainment; no sold-out notice Reference: https://miss604.com/2026/10/family-friendly-halloween-activities-around-vancouver-2026/
Trick or Treat on the Boardwalk – Hallowe'en on the Quay
New Westminster's community-powered Halloween night: families trick-or-treat at decorated resident and business candy stations along the traffic-free Quayside Boardwalk on the Fraser River. Location: Quayside Boardwalk (traffic-free promenade), with Family Place activity station behind 960 Quayside Drive, Quayside Boardwalk, Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Admission: Free Free drop-in; resident-run candy stations and local business stations along the boardwalk Availability: City of New Westminster event page confirms the boardwalk trick-or-treat format, candy stations and River Market Halloween Scavenger Hunt; date/time (Oct 31, 5–7pm) corroborated by a local New Westminster Halloween guide; no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-events/events/8406/2025-10.php
When the Organ Comes Alive — 20th Annual Hallowe'en Concert
The Royal Canadian College of Organists' 20th annual Hallowe'en concert features Gilles Parenteau and award-winning organists performing spooky and cinematic arrangements on the church's pipe organ. Location: St John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church, 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 2G5 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Free — admission by donation at the door Free spot reservation via Zeffy recommended (reserved guests admitted first; reservations held until 15 minutes before the concert); walk-in by donation Availability: Reservations open via Zeffy as of research date (Oct 25, 2026); not sold out Reference: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/halloween20
Spooky Pop-Up Market – Made in the 604
Made in the 604's Halloween-themed pop-up fills the heritage-listed Heritage Hall with 50+ BC makers selling handmade goods, treats, art and apparel on both weekend days. Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7 Dates: Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days) Admission: Free No ticket required; free walk-up admission. Optional RSVP enters a draw for Market Money. Availability: Confirmed on the organizer's official markets page for Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2026; free and unticketed, so no sell-out Reference: https://www.madeinthe604.ca/markets
Trout Lake Farmers Market – Season Finale
Vancouver's oldest and largest farmers market (est. 1995) closes its 2026 season on Halloween morning with 60+ farm, food, craft and food-truck vendors beside Trout Lake. Location: John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), Lakewood Drive & E 13th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5N 2C4 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (final market of the April 4 – October 31, 2026 season) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free None – free walk-up entry Availability: 2026 season dates (Saturdays, April 4 – October 31, 9 AM – 2 PM) confirmed via the BC Farmers' Market Trail directory; free and unticketed, so no sell-out Reference: https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/market/trout-lake-farmers-market-east-van/
Riley Park Farmers Market – Summer Season Finale
The Riley Park summer market holds its final edition of 2026 with 35+ farmers, bakers, makers and food trucks beside Queen Elizabeth Park. Location: Riley Park (across from Nat Bailey Stadium), 50 E 30th Avenue & Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (final summer-season market; season ran April 4 – October 31, 2026) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free None – free walk-up entry Availability: 2026 summer season dates (Saturdays, April 4 – October 31, 10 AM – 2 PM) confirmed in Vancouver Farmers Markets' published season table; free and unticketed, so no sell-out Reference: https://vancouversbestplaces.com/vancouver-farmers-markets/riley-park-farmers-market/
Kitsilano Farmers Market – Season Finale
One of the Lower Mainland's largest Sunday farmers markets closes its 2026 season on Nov 1 with dozens of farm, food and craft vendors outside Kitsilano Community Centre. Location: Kitsilano Community Centre (outdoors), 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (final market of the May 3 – November 1, 2026 season) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free None – free walk-up entry Availability: 2026 season dates (Sundays, May 3 – November 1, 10 AM – 2 PM) confirmed in Vancouver Farmers Markets' published season table; free and unticketed, so no sell-out Reference: https://vancouversbestplaces.com/vancouver-farmers-markets/kitsilano-farmers-market/
West End Farmers Market – Season Finale
The West End's downtown street market takes its final bow of 2026 on Halloween, lining Comox Street with local farms, bakers, makers and food trucks beside Nelson Park. Location: 1100 block of Comox Street, beside Nelson Park, 1100 Comox Street (between Bute & Thurlow Streets), Vancouver, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (final market of the May 2 – October 31, 2026 season) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Admission: Free None – free walk-up entry Availability: 2026 season dates (Saturdays, May 2 – October 31, 9 AM – 2 PM) confirmed in Vancouver Farmers Markets' published season table; free and unticketed, so no sell-out Reference: https://vancouversbestplaces.com/vancouver-farmers-markets/
Vancouver First Responders Half Marathon - Trail Edition
A trail half marathon, 10K and 5K through Pacific Spirit Regional Park's forest trails, honouring first responders and fundraising for CMHA BC and Wounded Warriors Canada. Location: Pacific Spirit Regional Park, start/finish on Sasamat Trail by Sasamat Reservoir, 4102 W 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6R 3E3 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Pre-race briefing 9:45 AM; 21K half marathon starts 10:00 AM, 10K at 10:15 AM, Frontline 5K at 10:30 AM Admission: 21K CA$130.69; 10K CA$93.18; Frontline 5K CA$82.47 (Race Roster prices including fees); charity entry CA$44.96 with a $400 minimum fundraising commitment Advance online registration through Race Roster required; online registration closes October 31, 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached; no race-day registration indicated Availability: Registration open on Race Roster for November 1, 2026 (about 190 participants listed); online registration closes October 31, 2026 or at capacity; not sold out Reference: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113338/2026-vancouver-first-responders-half-marathon-trail-edition
Trick or Trail XC Race
A brand-new Halloween-morning cross-country race at Garry Point Park with hay bale jumps, pumpkins and candy on course, from a kids' Pumpkin Run to a masters 6K. Location: Garry Point Park, 12011 7th Avenue, Richmond, BC Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Races from 9:00 AM (U18/seniors/masters 6K) through 11:40 AM (U16 4K); Track Rascals Pumpkin Run at 9:40 AM; age-group races every 20 minutes Admission: Track Rascals $8; athletes born 2017 and older $12 (late entry $12/$18 after October 28); plus a $3 BC Athletics day-of-race fee for non-members Advance online registration through Trackie required; registration deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026, late entries until Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM; no day-of entries Availability: Registration open on Trackie for the first-ever edition, hosted by Kajaks Track & Field Club as part of the Lower Mainland XC Series; entries close October 28 (late to October 29, 10:00 PM); not sold out Reference: https://www.trackie.com/event/2026-trick-or-trail-xc-race/1038854/
Steveston Scarecrow Crawl
A free, self-guided outdoor hunt for dozens of creative scarecrows displayed outside shops, cafés and heritage sites across Steveston Village. Location: Steveston Village (outdoors and storefronts throughout the village), Steveston Village, Richmond, BC (scarecrows at businesses and heritage sites throughout the village, incl. Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street area) Dates: October 1 – October 31, 2026 (in window: Friday October 30 & Saturday October 31) Self-guided during daylight and village business hours; exact daily hours Not confirmed Admission: Free None – self-guided outdoor walk Availability: Tourism Richmond lists the Crawl as running Oct 1–31, 2026 with free admission; no sold-out or cancellation notice; final day is Saturday October 31 Reference: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/blogs/activities-attractions/october-in-richmond-bc/
Pumpkin Parade – Burnaby
Burnaby's post-Halloween tradition: residents line the Eileen Dailly walkway with their carved jack-o'-lanterns for one last glowing community display on Nov 1. Location: Walking path in front of Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre, Corner of Albert Street & Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC (in front of Eileen Dailly) Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Admission: Free Drop-in; bring your own carved jack-o'-lantern – lights for pumpkins provided Availability: City of Burnaby official Halloween page lists the Pumpkin Parade on Nov 1 as Free; Tourism Burnaby confirms 5:30–8:00pm timing, rain or shine, with pumpkins composted afterwards; no sold-out notice Reference: https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/halloween
Pumpkin Drop with the North Vancouver City Fire Department
A beloved post-Halloween tradition: firefighters drop pumpkins from the five-storey hose tower at the City Fire Hall, raising donations for their charitable foundation. Location: City Fire Hall (back alley), North Vancouver City Fire Department, 165 E 13th Street, North Vancouver, BC Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission: Free to watch; pumpkin drops by donation to the North Vancouver City Firefighters' Charitable Foundation No tickets or registration required; drop-in Availability: Confirmed on the City of North Vancouver's official Halloween page for Sunday, November 1, 2026 Reference: https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/News-Room/Whats-New/2026/10/22/Discover-Halloween-in-the-City
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