Vancouver embraces mid-October with a delightful blend of vibrant cultural festivities and seasonal harvest traditions, highlighted by the colorful Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival and the annual UBC Apple Festival.
From hunting for vintage treasures at the East Village Market to connecting over coffee or trick-or-treating early in costume, there are plenty of engaging events to enjoy this weekend.
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. Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival
Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival is a vibrant family-friendly celebration of Latin American culture through music, movement, colour, and creativity.
Families can enjoy lively performances, hands-on workshops, and creative activities while dancing, drumming, laughing, and learning together.
The three-day festival wraps up with a traditional Carnaval Ball, with activities in English and Spanish and Portuguese woven throughout.
- Date
- October 16 to 18, 2026
- Cost
- Varies
3. Hangout Coffee Party
Hangout Coffee Party is a relaxed social gathering in downtown Vancouver where guests can enjoy good coffee while meeting new people and making connections.
Guests can come with friends or solo, enjoy unlimited coffee and a croissant, and spend the morning chatting with the Hangout Vancouver community.
It’s a welcoming way to connect with others over coffee in a casual and friendly atmosphere.
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Cost
- $33.28
4. East Village Market
East Village Market is a free local market in East Vancouver featuring secondhand finds, vintage clothing, artisan crafts, and other unique goods.
Guests can browse treasures from local businesses while enjoying a live DJ and a lively community atmosphere.
It’s a great way to spend a Saturday supporting local makers, discovering one-of-a-kind finds, and shopping sustainably.
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Cost
- FREE
5. Fall Fair
Fall Fair is a family-friendly community event featuring a variety of seasonal activities, treats, and entertainment.
Guests can browse the bake and pumpkin sales, get creative at the crafting table, enjoy live music, explore psychic readings, and take part in a fall flower workshop.
With entry by donation, it’s a welcoming way to enjoy the autumn season while supporting the local community.
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Cost
- Entry by Donation
6. Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at Richmond Martial Arts is a family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with candy, costumes, decorated cars, and entertainment.
Families can dress up, collect treats, enjoy a live DJ, watch an exciting magic show, and check out creatively decorated Halloween-themed cars, with prizes for the top three.
It’s a fun way to bring the kids, invite friends, and make spooky Halloween memories together.
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Cost
- FREE
7. Harvest Days
Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden is a seasonal fall celebration filled with family-friendly activities surrounded by vibrant autumn colours.
Guests can enjoy live music, face painting, lawn games, crafts, food trucks, and the Discovery Tent, featuring interactive educational activities and opportunities to connect with local experts.
It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the sights, flavours, and festive atmosphere of the fall season.
- Date
- September 26 to October 18, 2026
- Cost
- Varies
8. 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
- Cost
- FREE
9. 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
- Cost
- Varies
That’s it for this weekend!
See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.