Metro Vancouver events on October 26, 2025

Vancouver Fall Food Fest 2025

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Fall Food Fest — Vancouver’s Coziest Food Crawl!

Vancouver | 6:00 am to 11:50 pm | Food / Wine

Burnaby’s Spooky Run Monster Dash 5K

Calling all brave souls and daring spirits! Join us for Burnaby’s annual Halloween-themed race, the Monster Dash 5KM! This spine-chilling event is set to take place on Sunday, October 26th, in Burnaby, BC, and costumes are highly encouraged.

Burnaby | Swangard Stadium, Central Park | 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Fall At The Farm At Maan Farms In Abbotsford

Make Magical Memories this season at Maan Farms! Stroll through Canada’s first-of-its-kind Forest Pumpkin Patch featuring our NEW Pumpkin House and 15 more photo ops, meet our furry friends, and enjoy 11 exciting attractions in Barnyard Adventureland

Abbotsford | Maan Farms | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival Satellite Exhibition with Connection Salon

The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival showcases the work of visual artists outside of mainstream art institutions

Vancouver | The Gathering Place Community Centre | 9:00 am to 7:45 pm | Exhibition

Birds of a Feather: Autumn Flutters

Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather!

Vancouver | Nature House Stanley Park | 9:30 am to 11:00 am | Nature / Animals

Bear Creek Park Pumpkin Train and Halloween Night Train 2025

Surrey | BEAR CREEK PARK TRAIN& MINI-GOLF | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Fin-Tastic Fall Days at the Aquarium

Experience the warmth and wonder of fall under the sea!

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Halloween and Trick or Treat at Kingsgate Mall

Visit the mall for a series of events throughout the month including mask making (October 25) and a pumpkin display. There’s also the Dream Horror Haunted House on site but the minimum age is 13

Vancouver | Kingsgate Mall | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free

Burnaby Halloween Festival 2025: The Halloween Hunt

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure the whole family can enjoy! This free, family-friendly Halloween experience invites children and their caregivers to explore the shopping centre on a thrilling hunt for seasonal surprises

Burnaby | The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family | Free

Hopcott Farms: Cranberry Harvest Tour 2025

You’ve all seen the pictures of the beautiful cranberry fields with bright red floating cranberries. Now’s your chance to experience it up close

Pitt Meadows | Hopcott Farms | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Exhibition Abbas Akhavan: One Hundred Years.

Taking up notions of suspended time, Abbas Akhavan’s exhibition One Hundred Years contends with temporal halting and how time is represented in narrativized spaces

Vancouver | Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

HowlOver Halloween at FlyOver Canada

There's still broom for this family friendly Halloween adventure — but get your tickets today!

Vancouver | FlyOver Canada at Canada Place | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family

Beyond the Basics – Advanced Monoprinting on a Gel Plate

This intimate workshop is suitable for those familiar with gel plate printing who wish to learn resist and transfer printing using a variety of methods, including laser prints of your own photos, charcoal drawing transfers, and pan pastels

West Vancouver | Music Box (Upstairs Studio) | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Burnaby Halloween Festival 2025: Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood

Get ready for Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood, the ultimate Halloween festival for families! From October 6th to 31st, the entire centre transforms into a spooky celebration filled with festive fun, entertainment, and community activities for all ages

Burnaby | The Amazing Brentwood | Family | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

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

Latin American Heritage Month (LAHM) Festival 2025

Latin American Heritage Month (LAHM) Festival is an annual celebration in Vancouver that highlights the rich cultural diversity, traditions, and contributions of Latin American communities.

Vancouver | different places | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival

Exhibition. Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head

Monsters in My Head is the first solo presentation in North America of work by Japanese artist Otani Workshop

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

Halloweekend: Botanical Terrors & Animal Fears and Trick or Treating

Join us to explore the spooky side of nature along the Fraser River!

New Westminster | The Fraser River Discovery Centre | Family

The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Halloween Party

The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is returning to the Rio Theatre for a whole Halloweekend of fun times on Saturday, October 25 AND Sunday, October 26

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Family

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Haunted Sea

Discover what lies beneath the waves in the Haunted Sea! Visit the seasonally spooky installation inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

2025 Vancouver Writers Festival

Welcome to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest!

Vancouver | different places | 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Books

Vancouver Fall Home Show 2025

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop in-person with REAL people for home-related products and services..

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Exhibition

VMS Fall Mushroom Show

Hello VMS! Can you believe we are at our 44th year of hosting the Fall Mushroom Show? We are excited to announce that the big event will take place on October 26th, from 10-5 at the Floral Hall

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Nature / Animals

The Baby Show Vancouver

Find everything pregnancy, baby and toddler for the modern parent at Vancouver’s premium early parenting show.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre East | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Richmond Nature Park: Halloween Hoot

Drop in to the Nature Park to view Halloween decorations along the Pond Trail. Pumpkins available for purchase during this family friendly event that runs rain or shine

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

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

Capilano Suspension Bridge: Canyon Frights

Looking for Halloween activities in Vancouver that the whole family can enjoy? Then look no further! Take a thrilling journey through Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Canyon Frights—if you dare!

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Burnaby Halloween Festival 2025: Bake It Spooky with Punk Rock Pastries

Get ready to whip up some frightful delights with Hollie, two-time Food Network Halloween Baking Champion, at her exclusive Halloween Baking Workshops

Burnaby | Punk Rock Pastries | 10:00 am to 8:30 pm | Cooking

Halloween Spooktacular at the Granville Island Kids Market

Join us on October 26th for our annual Halloween event! Trick-or-treat around Kids Market from 11:00am to 1:00pm, complimentary while supplies last

Vancouver | The Granville Island Kids Market | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids | Free

Latin American Heritage Month Festival 2025: Granville Island

Latin American Heritage Month Uniting people through cultural heritage, values, and shared customs

Vancouver | Ocean Artworks Pavilion, Granville Island | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show #28

Vancouver’s Largest Pop-culture Bazaar—comics, Toys, And Surprises Under One Roof!

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: Pop! Pop!

Join characters “Seek” and “Hide” as they discover and explore a colourful undersea world of sensory experiences including adorable puppets and gentle, playful interaction with live musical layers and a rich soundscape.

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Nightshade Market : Witches Harvest A Samhain Artisan Market

Come join your friendly neighbourhood witches for a Halloween weekend of celebrations and art, at the Croatian Cultural Centre, Oct 25th & 26th.

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | Market

Granville Island Kids Market Halloween Spooktacular

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR good time!

Vancouver | Granville Island Brewing | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

Richmond Nature Park: Nature Series - Owls

Learn about the species of owls that call BC home with a 30 minute presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society followed by an opportunity to talk to the owl handler and take pictures of the live birds

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

North Vancouver: Halloween Festival at the Pipe Shop

Halloween Festival: A Fun Day for the Whole Family!

North Vancouver | Pipe Shop | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Guildford Town Centre: The Maze of Monsters

Who’s ready for the The Maze of Monsters?

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | Family | Free

Burnaby Halloween Festival 2025: Exit Burnaby Halloween Special

This Halloween season, step beyond the veil and into four bone-chilling escape experiences where horror lurks in every shadow and jump scares are guaranteed.

Burnaby | Exit Burnaby | 12:00 am to 11:00 pm | Party

The Nightmare Bar - Vancouver

The Nightmare Bar Comes to Vancouver! We are an immersive event platform that transforms the darkly whimsical into an unforgettable nightlife experience

Vancouver | Alibi Room | 1:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Party

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th Anniversary!)

There is no better way to experience the pop-culture juggernaut that is THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW than the the way it is meant to be seen – on the big screen, in the dark, and with a raucous Rio Theatre audience who are just as into it as you are.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 1:30 pm to 1:00 am | Show

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre: Halloween Costume Skate

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

Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project. Premiere

In Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project, best-selling author and Electric Company Core Artist Carmen Aguirre explores the intersection of art and revolution through the life of Italian photographer and activist Tina Modotti

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Costume Skate in Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

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

Burnaby | Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre | 2:05 pm to 5:15 pm | Family

Vancouver Recital Society presents Tony Siqi Yun

Ever since Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun made his Vancouver debut on our stage in 2021, we’ve watched his international career reach ever-new heights

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | Music

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

Chan Centre: Musical Magic – Disney Edition

Be our guest at our second annual Musical Magic! Spend an afternoon at the Chan Centre as it becomes the happiest place on campus.

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Family

Haunted Village

Step into a world of enchantment and intrigue 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

MastersFX Monster Museum

MEET THE MONSTERS! If you love movies, monsters, and special FX makeup as much as we do, then there's no better place for you to visit than the MastersFX Monster Museum!

Burnaby | MastersFX Monster Museum | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Exhibition

Whimsic Alley Halloween: Harry Potter Halloween 2025 - The Philosopher's Stone

Dust off your brooms and practice your spells, because it's time to go back to Hogwarts! Join us once again as we present to you The Philosopher's Stone!

Langley | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Fright Nights in Vancouver

Don’t you DARE miss Vancouver’s scariest Halloween experience – The Largest Haunt in Western Canada We’ve been waiting for you. Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Vancouver Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour

Join us as we tour Vancouver’s ghostly spots, sharing spine-tingling eerie legends. Our Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour will take you along some of the Vancouver’s darkest corners and most mysterious landmarks

Vancouver | Pickup/Dropoff by Canada Place | 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Party

Pumpkins After Dark 2025 - Burnaby

Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season

Burnaby | Swangard Stadium & Central Park | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

Halloween Fright Festival

Maan Farms' Scariest Corn Maze in Canada returns with reimagined haunts, new scares, and an elevated midway experience

Abbotsford | Maan Farms | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Burnaby. Dageraad presents: A Dinneraad Seance

Sit down for family-style dining with friends, and neighbours, ghouls and ghosts, all in the definitely ancient and otherworldly warehouse and barrel room

Burnaby | Dageraad Brewing | Food / Wine

The Improv Centre: House Teams

Vancouver’s finest improv performers from around the Lower Mainland are ready to show their stuff in back-to-back showcases! It’s all teams, all talent, all hilarious at the new season of House Teams!

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy