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 17, 2026

Sat

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Metro-Con

Get your costume ready. Metro-Con returns to Burnaby from October 16 to 18, 2026, bringing three days of horror, Halloween, cosplay, gaming, anime and pop culture to SFU’s Convocation Mall

Burnaby | Convocation Mall, Simon Fraser University | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Show

Nosferatu Featuring TAXA

Featuring TAXA with a live, original score performance set to this black & white film screening

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Film

The Slasher Cabaret at MetroCon

Horror steps off the screen and onto the stage at The Slasher Cabaret, a 19+ night of live music, drag, burlesque, circus, magic and theatrical performances at MetroCon

Burnaby | Leslie & Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium SFU | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

October 23, 2026

Fri

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Halloween: Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Step into a world of specters and spirits at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Village Museum: Haunted Village

Step into a world of enchantment and mystery at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories. Journey through some of the most captivating, spooky, and timeless tales and legends from around the globe

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Halloween: Bonsor's Big Boo at Bonsor Recreation Complex

Drop-in for family fun for $2 per person (cash only)! Costumes are encouraged. All ages welcome! Activities geared towards children 10 years and under

Burnaby | Bonsor Recreation Complex | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids

Burnaby Comedy Classic (In Collaboration With Explore Burnaby): Jokers Canada Halloween Show

Jokers Canada returns to Burnaby with The Burnaby Comedy Classic, an adults-only night of stand-up comedy at the Michael J. Fox Theatre on October 23 as part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

October 24, 2026

Sat

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Day of the Dead Celebration – Burnaby

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Burnaby. After six incredible years on Granville Island, the Day of the Dead Market is expanding to The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza for a two-day cultural festival filled with live music, art, food, and family activities

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 12:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest

Get ready for one of the sweetest events of the Burnaby Halloween Festival! The fan-favourite Pie-Eating Contest returns to Metropolis at Metrotown, bringing delicious desserts, friendly competition, and festive community fun to Burnaby

Burnaby | Metropolis at Metrotown | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Party

The Burnaby Halloween Festival: The Dagerpaatch

Dageraad Brewing returns with the beloved Dagerpaatch, bringing two days of family-friendly Halloween fun to the Burnaby Halloween Festival

Burnaby | Dageraad Brewing | Family | Free

Halloween: Spooky Bash at Edmonds Community Centre

Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Spooky Bash Swim! Join us for a Halloween-themed swim packed with spooky games, a haunted house and frightfully fun prizes!

Burnaby | Edmonds Community Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family

Halloween: Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Step into a world of specters and spirits at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Village Museum: Haunted Village

Step into a world of enchantment and mystery at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories. Journey through some of the most captivating, spooky, and timeless tales and legends from around the globe

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

The Salon Series - Shoumi Roy

Gṛhāntara – Between Homes : A Hindustani Vocal Recital

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Halloween: Teen Toonie Skate & Activities at Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

Dress in costume, lace up your skates and glide into a night of thrilling skating and fun games

Burnaby | Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Kids

October 25, 2026

Sun

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Halloween: Ghouls & Goblins Public Skate at Kensington Complex

Glide across the ice, get your face painted, create eerie crafts, and play spectral games. It's a day full of hair-raising activities sure to delight and spook all who attend!

Burnaby | Kensington Complex | 11:30 am to 1:45 pm | Family

Day of the Dead Celebration – Burnaby

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Burnaby. After six incredible years on Granville Island, the Day of the Dead Market is expanding to The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza for a two-day cultural festival filled with live music, art, food, and family activities

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 12:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

The Burnaby Halloween Festival: The Dagerpaatch

Dageraad Brewing returns with the beloved Dagerpaatch, bringing two days of family-friendly Halloween fun to the Burnaby Halloween Festival

Burnaby | Dageraad Brewing | Family | Free

Halloween: Costume Skate at Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

Wear your Halloween costume and join us for spooky skating fun for all ages!

Burnaby | Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre | 1:45 pm to 5:15 pm | Family

Nerikiri Workshop: Halloween

Learn how to make Nerikiri with the theme of Halloween

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Workshop

Halloween: Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Step into a world of specters and spirits at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Village Museum: Haunted Village

Step into a world of enchantment and mystery at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories. Journey through some of the most captivating, spooky, and timeless tales and legends from around the globe

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

October 29, 2026

Thu

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Trips: Nikkei Cultural Centre and Japanese Tea Ceremony

Explore the Nikkei Cultural Centre, a nationally recognized museum and gathering place that bridges Japanese and Canadian arts, culture, and history

Burnaby | the Nikkei Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | History

Halloween: Monster Mash at Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre

Join us for this family friendly event at Eileen Dailly Pool! Have a blast playing water and deck games that will delight all little ghosts and goblins

Burnaby | Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Spellbound: A Witches + Warlocks Halloween Dinner in Burnaby

Halloween Dinner in Burnaby takes an enchanting turn with Spellbound: A Witches + Warlocks Dinner, a magical multi-course dining experience at ATLAS Steak + Fish Burnaby

Burnaby | Atlas Steak + Fish | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Food / Wine

October 30, 2026

Fri

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Halloween: Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Step into a world of specters and spirits at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Village Museum: Haunted Village

Step into a world of enchantment and mystery at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories. Journey through some of the most captivating, spooky, and timeless tales and legends from around the globe

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Central Spark

Join us for a spooky celebration at Central Park! Everyone is invited to free family-friendly Halloween festivities

Burnaby | Patterson Avenue (from Kingsway to Central Boulevard) and at Central Park | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

October 31, 2026

Sat

Monster Dash 5K Run

Burnaby’s annual Monster Dash 5K is back, and costumes are strongly encouraged. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the Halloween spirit, this is a great way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and a whole lot of festive energy

Burnaby | Swangard Stadium & Central Park | Active Life / Health

Halloween Hunt in City of Lougheed

Join the Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed! Friendly ghosts, magical moonlight, sweet treats, and mischievous mummies have taken over the Centre!

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

From October 5 to 31, families can drop in for a month of Halloween fun, from festive décor and outdoor movies to storytelling, trick-or-treating and a Haunted Hunt scavenger adventure

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Halloween Farmers Market on Brentwood Blvd

A family-friendly event on Brentwood Blvd with a magician, Spider-Man act, caricaturist, pumpkin carving competition and more!

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Halloween: Halloween Spooktacular at Temporary Cameron Community Centre

Join us for some Halloween fun at Temporary Cameron Community Centre! Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon of Halloween crafts, games and not-so-spooky activities

Burnaby | Temporary Cameron Community Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family

Halloween on the Heights

Celebrate Halloween at Halloween on the Heights in Burnaby, one of the city’s favourite family-friendly Halloween traditions

Burnaby | Burnaby Heights | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Family | Free

Halloween: Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Step into a world of specters and spirits at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Village Museum: Haunted Village

Step into a world of enchantment and mystery at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories. Journey through some of the most captivating, spooky, and timeless tales and legends from around the globe

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Halloween: Spooky Tiny Tikes at Christine Sinclair Community Centre

We invite families to dress in costume and join us for thrilling exploration and play as part of our Tiny Tikes program. Afterwards, visit occupants of the Christine Sinclair Community Centre for some trick or treats!

Burnaby | Christine Sinclair Community Centre | Family