Metro Vancouver events calendar for October 2026. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, Thanksgiving events, kids activities and Halloween haunted houses in Vancouver, BC.

October 2, 2026

Fri

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Mystic Market 2026

Our Annual Halloween Market hosted in our 1893 Victorian house museum!

Vancouver | Roedde House Museum | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Market

The Vancouver International Film Festival 2026

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns for their 45th year this October 1-11 for another curated season celebrating the best in independent, Canadian, documentary, and international shorts and features

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 1:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Film

The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra

The Heart-racing Crime Caper

Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Cultch Presents: Job

From Vancouver’s award-winning company, The Search Party, comes a psychological thriller that examines what it means to be a citizen of the internet

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

JUNGLE – World Tour 2026

This concert is a Face Value Exchange Tour

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

October 3, 2026

Sat

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Walks with History: Shipyards

Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home

North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | History

Mystic Market 2026

Our Annual Halloween Market hosted in our 1893 Victorian house museum!

Vancouver | Roedde House Museum | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Market

ROCA presents a Culture Days Choral Concert

Richmond Chorus invites you to see and hear what we have to offer the community. Come experience the ear-pleasing sounds of the ecclectic blends, dynamics and harmonies that makes choral music so special - and join in!

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre Theatre Under the Stairs | 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Music | Free

The Vancouver International Film Festival 2026

The Vancouver International Film Festival returns for their 45th year this October 1-11 for another curated season celebrating the best in independent, Canadian, documentary, and international shorts and features

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 1:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Film

The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra

The Heart-racing Crime Caper

Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Cultch Presents: Job

From Vancouver’s award-winning company, The Search Party, comes a psychological thriller that examines what it means to be a citizen of the internet

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show