Get ready for a month packed with thrills, chills, and autumn magic across Metro Vancouver!
From haunted houses and eerie escape games to family-friendly trick-or-treating and immersive bar pop-ups, there’s something for every ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin lover.
If you crave spine-tingling scares or cozy community fun, this year’s lineup of Halloween events promises unforgettable nights of mystery, creativity, and frightful delight.
1. Black Lagoon Pop-Up
Celebrate spooky season at The Butcher & Bullock’s Black Lagoon Pop-Up in Downtown Vancouver — an immersive bar experience inspired by the occult, macabre, and bizarre.
With gothic flair and a hint of metal, the pop-up serves up creative Halloween cocktails and eerie bites that are as hauntingly delicious as they are unforgettable.
Date: October 1 – November 2, 2025
Address: 911 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B2
Cost: FREE
2. Dream Horror Live: Haunted House
Step into the spooky season with heart at Kingsgate Mall’s Haunted House, hosted in partnership with the K.E.I.R.A. Foundation—a nonprofit raising awareness for Brugada Syndrome, a rare heart condition.
Created in honor of young Keira, one of only two pediatric females diagnosed worldwide, the haunted house runs until October 30 (closed Thanksgiving Monday), with all proceeds supporting the foundation’s initiatives.
Date: October 3-30, 2025
Address: 370 East Broadway St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4G5
Cost: From $25
3. Fright Nights
Fright Nights at Playland is back and it’s scarier than ever.
Step into Western Canada’s largest haunt, where haunted houses, sinister performers, and roaring rides come alive in the dark.
From cursed graveyards to haunted mansions, each twist leads deeper into pure terror.
Recommended for ages 13 and up, this nightmare-fueled experience will test even the bravest souls.
Enter if you dare, your screams are the main attraction.
Date: October 3-31, 2025
Address: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1
Cost: $50
4. Pumpkins After Dark
Pumpkins After Dark lights up Burnaby this fall with Canada’s award-winning Halloween experience.
Stroll a magical pathway of 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, complete with music, special effects, and dazzling themed displays.
From classic Halloween icons to dragons, dinosaurs, and pop culture favorites, it’s a family-friendly event with something for everyone.
Enjoy live pumpkin carving, fall treats, and plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops.
Date: October 3-31, 2025
Address: 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2
Cost: From $17
5. HowlOver Canada
HowlOver Canada returns from October 9–31, bringing a spellbinding Halloween adventure to life!
Join Biker Mama and her sidekick, Tiger Moon, on a broomstick-fueled flying journey across breathtaking Canadian landscapes.
This family-friendly experience blends humor, thrills, and local charm in a 25-minute immersive ride.
Afterward, enjoy themed treats at the Flying Whale Café, browse exclusive merch, and take part in spooky events all month long.
Date: October 9-31, 2025
Address: 201 – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Cost: From $29
6. The Nightmare Bar
Step into the shadows at The Nightmare Bar, where gothic fantasy meets spine-chilling fun.
This immersive pop-up transforms classic horror vibes into a night of eerie elegance—complete with themed cocktails, spooky bites, and playful games hosted by ghosts and ghouls.
Enjoy 90 minutes of macabre magic, mystery, and mischief in what’s hailed as one of the city’s best Halloween bar experiences.
Date: October 9 – November 2, 2025
Address: 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver, V6A 1B8
Cost: $18.48
7. Canyon Frights
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park transforms into a haunted woodland for Canyon Frights, a family-friendly Halloween adventure.
Wander eerie trails glowing with pumpkins, mushrooms, and skeletons, while keeping an eye out for giant spiders and spooky surprises.
Kids can enjoy Critter’s Hollow, scavenger hunts, and festive games, while live entertainment fills the night with music and laughs.
Seasonal snacks and creepy cocktails at The Cliff House round out this spook-tacular celebration.
Date: October 10 – November 2, 2025
Address: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Cost: From $28
8. Halloween Mystery Nights
The Halloween Mystery Nights returns with an outdoor escape adventure through downtown Vancouver.
Teams of 2–6 will solve clues, crack puzzles, and uncover secrets in a race against time—no apps, just real-world mystery and fun!
Choose from three thrilling games: Ghost Patrol, Secret Mission, or Crime in Downtown.
Running October 16–31, the event includes prizes, free candy, and a special edition certificate.
Date: October 16-31, 2025
Address: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Cost: $84.36
9. Freaky Tiki
Greta Bar YVR transforms into a haunted island escape for Freaky Tiki, an immersive Halloween pop-up running October 18–November 9.
Sip spooky tropical cocktails surrounded by eerie island décor, and join special events like the Haunted Luau (Oct 25), Ghouls Gone Wild (Halloween weekend), and Dia De Los Muertos (Nov 2).
With themed drinks, live entertainment, and a full arcade of 50+ games, this is one haunted getaway you can’t miss!
Date: October 18 – November 9, 2025
Address: 50 West Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8
Cost: FREE
10. Haunted Village
Experience the magic and mystery of Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories.
Explore a 10-acre open-air site brought to life with eerie lighting and iconic characters from global legends like Dracula, the Monkey King, and Maleficent.
Enjoy immersive scenes, spooky storytelling, and festive treats and drinks from Mai’s Café — a family-friendly Halloween adventure filled with wonder and imagination.
Date: October 22-26, 2025
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6
Cost: From $10
12. Funk Pumpkin Carving
Get into the Halloween spirit at this FUNKtastic pumpkin carving event on October 29!
Enjoy spooky tunes, festive snacks, and a drink as you craft your pumpkin masterpiece.
Each ticket includes a pumpkin and all the cozy, creative vibes you need for a night of Halloween fun.
Date: October 29, 2025
Address: 1025 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver BC V7X 1M5
Cost: $25
13. Halloween Delight
Celebrate Halloween in style at Halloween Delight at The MET on October 31 from 2–6 PM!
Families can enjoy balloon art, face painting, and a 360° photo experience, plus safe indoor trick-or-treating with participating retailers.
With festive fun, sweet surprises, and plenty of photo ops, it’s the perfect way for kids and parents alike to enjoy a spooky, laughter-filled afternoon at Metropolis at Metrotown.
Date: October 31, 2025
Address: 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2
Cost: FREE
14. Wickedly Wonderful Trick-or-Treating
This Halloween, follow the Yellow Brick Road to Capilano Mall for a magical afternoon of trick-or-treating, music, and fun!
Meet your favorite Oz characters — Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero — take enchanting photos, and dance to spooky beats in the Grand Court.
The first 50 families will receive a $5 Capilano Mall gift card, and guests can enter to win $250 at the Wicked-themed photo wall.
Date: October 31, 2025
Address: 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3
Cost: FREE
15. Main Street Safe Trick or Treat
Main Street is turning into a Halloween haven for families this October 31!
From East 7th to East 28th Avenue, local businesses will hand out treats from 3–6PM—just look for the pumpkin posters to find your candy stops.
Enjoy a fun and safe trick-or-treat experience with the community, plus extra spooky fun at Kingsgate Mall’s Haunted Mall from October 26–31.
Costumes, candy, and community spirit await!
Date: October 31, 2025
Address: Main Street (East 5th Ave to 30th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Cost: FREE
16. Trick-or-Treat in Yaletown
Yaletown’s Annual Trick-or-Treat event is back for another year of spooky fun!
Bring the kids in their best costumes and join Vancouver’s biggest Halloween community celebration.
Local Yaletown merchants will be handing out sweet treats to trick-or-treaters throughout the neighbourhood, making it the perfect evening of festive fun, candy, and costumes for families and little ghouls alike.
Date: October 31, 2025
Address: Yaletown, Vancouver, BC
Cost: FREE
17. Parade of Lost Souls
As All Hallows’ Eve fades into the mist, the Parade of Lost Souls returns to East Vancouver on November 1 for The Thinning of the Veil.
This beloved community celebration invites everyone to honor life, death, and rebirth through art, music, and ritual.
Families can join the Parade of Little Souls at 7PM, followed by main processions at 8PM and 9PM, and Lost Souls After Parties at Strange Fellows and The Biltmore Cabaret until late.
Date: November 1, 2025
Address: 3300 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
Cost: FREE
That’s it for this Halloween!
See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.