Vancouver closes out October with an action-packed Halloween weekend, featuring trick-or-treating along Mount Pleasant and Yaletown, a Craft Beer Festival Launch Party on the North Shore, and Richmond’s dramatic alien-themed fireworks show.
Beyond the spooky festivities, you can also ease into November by exploring local makers at the Heritage Hall Halloween Pop-Up Market or sipping global brews at the Teatopia gathering.
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. Craft Beer Festival Launch Party
Craft Beer Festival Launch Party is an exciting Halloween night at the Pipe Shop, featuring seasonal brews, live music, local food trucks, and costume prizes.
Every ticket includes two drink tokens and a commemorative tasting mug, with proceeds supporting North Shore Neighbourhood House.
Grab your tickets for a vibrant evening filled with local drinks, festive fun, and community spirit!
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Cost
- $46.13
3. Mount Pleasant & Main Street Trick or Treat
Mount Pleasant & Main Street Trick or Treat is a fun neighbourhood Halloween celebration where families can dress up and collect sweet treats from participating local businesses on October 31.
Look for Trick-or-Treat posters in shop windows to find participating stops, with a Google Map and business list shared ahead of Halloween to help plan your route.
With community members helping keep the afternoon safe, it’s a great way to enjoy Halloween and support local businesses.
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Address
- Main Street, Vancouver, BC
- Cost
- FREE
4. Yaletown Trick or Treat
Yaletown Trick or Treat is a fun Halloween celebration inviting families to dress up in their best costumes and enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating around the neighbourhood.
Yaletown merchants will be handing out treats to local children, making it a sweet way to explore the area and celebrate Halloween together.
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a festive evening filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit!
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Address
- Yaletown, Vancouver, BC
- Cost
- FREE
5. Halloween Fireworks Festival
The Halloween Fireworks Festival returns with an exciting Alien Invasion theme, transforming the celebration into an out-of-this-world experience filled with cosmic creatures, spooky encounters, and family-friendly fun.
Guests can enjoy fire shows, acrobats, live music, roving performers, pumpkin carving, carnival games, and trick-or-treating with over 10,000 pieces of candy to give away.
Dress in your best space-inspired costume and stay for Richmond’s biggest fireworks display at 9 PM.
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Cost
- FREE
6. Halloween Pop-Up Market
The Halloween Pop-Up Market at Heritage Hall is a spooky seasonal shopping event featuring 40+ local small businesses and a variety of unique finds.
Guests can browse handmade products, delicious treats, art, apparel, and home goods while enjoying the Halloween atmosphere.
Admission is free, and the first 25 visitors through the doors on both Saturday and Sunday will receive Market Money to spend at vendor booths, so arrive early!
- Date
- October 31 to November 1, 2026
- Cost
- FREE
7. Teatopia
Teatopia is a vibrant autumn gathering in Vancouver that invites tea lovers, creators, and families to celebrate culture through every cup.
International brands, artists, and cultural institutions will gather to share rich tea traditions, inspiring arts, and wellness experiences.
Bring your friends and family for an engaging journey filled with global flavors, captivating stories, and warm community spirit.
- Date
- October 31 to November 1, 2026
- Cost
- $23
8. 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
- Cost
- FREE
9. 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
- Cost
- FREE
10. 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
- Cost
- Varies
That’s it for this weekend!
See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.