Vancouver dives into the Halloween spirit as October draws to a close, packed with spooky haunted houses, festive pumpkin pie-eating contests, and the magical launch of Astra Lumina in Stanley Park.
From family-friendly nature trails at Richmond Nature Park to free Oktoberfest dancing and bratwurst celebrations, there are plenty of lively ways to spend your weekend across the city.
1. Burnaby Halloween Festival
Burnaby Halloween Festival is a citywide celebration filled with spooky fun, festive activities, and plenty of treats for all ages.
Guests can enjoy glowing pumpkin displays, creative costumes, spooky performances, a freaky fun run, horror films, zombie-themed events, immersive experiences, and haunted adventures.
From family-friendly daytime activities to thrilling events after dark, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween season.
Date: October 1 to November 8, 2026
Address: Burnaby, BC
Cost: Varies
2. Oktoberfest – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Oktoberfest Celebration at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a free community event celebrating German, Austrian, and Swiss culture alongside 65 years of community, faith, and music.
Guests can enjoy traditional Schuhplattler dancing, brass band music, bratwurst, baked treats, heritage tours, a Storybook Walk, and craft activities for kids.
With free admission and activities for all ages, it’s a welcoming celebration of culture, history, and community.
Date: October 24, 2026
Address: 1573 East 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 2H4
Cost: FREE
3. Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at Metropolis at Metrotown is a fun fall event featuring two exciting pie-eating contests in collaboration with The Pie Hole.
Guests can watch contestants compete at two scheduled times, while a pop-up shop offers fruit pies, cookies, and tarts for purchase.
Contest winners will each receive a $100 The Pie Hole gift card and a $100 MET gift card.
Date: October 24, 2026
Address: 4800 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4J2
Cost: FREE
4. Gallery of Horrors
The Gallery of Horrors is a lively Halloween celebration featuring spooky entertainment, games, creative activities, and plenty of treats.
Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating, carnival games, a haunted house, photo booth, crafts, airbrush art, dancing, balloon activities, and snacks and drinks.
With all funds raised donated to the Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation, it’s a fun way to celebrate Halloween while supporting an important community cause.
Date: October 24, 2026
Address: #5-12491 No 2 Rd, Richmond, BC V7E 2G3
Cost: FREE
5. Haunted House at Kingsgate Mall
Kingsgate Mall’s Halloween celebration is a family-friendly event featuring spooky fun and treats for little ghosts, goblins, and Halloween lovers.
Guests can brave the free Haunted House from October 16–31 during mall hours, then return on Halloween Day for Trick-or-Treating from 3–6 PM.
It’s a fun way for families to enjoy spooky scares and Halloween treats together.
Date: October 16 to 31, 2026
Address: 370 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 4G5
Cost: FREE
6. Halloween Hoot
Halloween Hoot at Richmond Nature Park is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring festive decorations and nature-themed displays along the Pond Trail.
Guests can explore more than 35 inflatables, 10 unique nature-inspired art installations, and a fun tickle tunnel, with pumpkins also available for purchase.
Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting the Richmond Nature Park Society’s nature education programs.
Date: October 24 to November 1, 2026
Address: 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1B4
Cost: FREE
7. Coquitlam Farmers Market
Celebrate over 30 years of community connection at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, held every Sunday from May through October.
Explore a vibrant selection of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food and drinks, as well as locally made crafts and jewellery.
With live music, hot food, and the award-winning Power of Produce Kids Program, this market offers a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.
Date: May 3 to October 25, 2026
Address: 1655 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3J6B1
Cost: FREE
8. Canyon Frights
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a family-friendly Halloween experience transforming the rainforest into a spooky woodland playground with glowing lights, playful scares, and eerie surprises.
Guests can explore haunted trails, glowing mushrooms, giant spiders, skeletal scenes, scavenger hunts, bat-themed activities, and live music, with Halloween-inspired food and drinks also available.
It’s a fun way for families to enjoy the spooky season together without being too scary.
Date: October 9 to November 1, 2026
Address: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Cost: Varies
9. Astra Lumina
Astra Lumina is an enchanting nighttime experience transforming Stanley Park into a celestial pathway of light, sound, and imagination.
Guests can explore nine unique thematic areas featuring immersive 360° installations, glowing pathways, and hundreds of dancing lights synchronized to an original cosmic soundtrack.
Perfect for families, friends, or couples, it’s a magical evening experience that invites visitors to explore the park in a whole new way.
Date: October 22 to December 31, 2026
Address: Old Railway, 690 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Cost: Varies
That’s it for this weekend!
See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.