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

Epidermis Circus By SNAFU

The weirdest puppet show you'll ever see!

Surrey | Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

October 3, 2026

^Sat

5th Annual International Sikh Research Summit

Guru Nanak Institute (GNI) will host its fifth annual International Sikh Research Summit on October 3 & 4, this year at Surrey City Hall!

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Lecture

White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl

Celebrate the vibrant arts, culture, and heritage of the Semiahmoo Peninsula during the White Rock & Surrey Culture Crawl, happening this fall over two exciting days

Surrey | Venues throughout Surrey and White Rock | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival | Free

Band-Aid: Youth Musician Development Workshop

Do you want to take your music skills to the next level? Hang out with pros from the Canadian music scene for a full day of hands-on workshops, insider tips, and all things music! Perfect for young musicians ready to make some serious noise!

Surrey | Clayton Community Centre | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm | Workshop | Free

Artist in Residence Showcase

Meet Cree artist James Groening and see a selection of his work

Surrey | Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

October 4, 2026

^Sun

5th Annual International Sikh Research Summit

Guru Nanak Institute (GNI) will host its fifth annual International Sikh Research Summit on October 3 & 4, this year at Surrey City Hall!

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Lecture

White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl

Celebrate the vibrant arts, culture, and heritage of the Semiahmoo Peninsula during the White Rock & Surrey Culture Crawl, happening this fall over two exciting days

Surrey | Venues throughout Surrey and White Rock | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Artist in Residence Showcase

Meet Cree artist James Groening and see a selection of his work

Surrey | Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

VanCity Bhangra Youth Festival 2026 in Surrey

A vibrant live Punjabi folk dance performance captures the energetic spirit typical of youth festivals

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 0:00 am | Performing Arts

Exhibition Tour with S F Ho | 免費普通話及粵語導覽

An Artist-led Tour Of Triple Burner Flower Field With Live Mandarin And Cantonese Interpretation

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

October 5, 2026

^Mon

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

October 6, 2026

^Tue

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Positively Parenting Workshop Series

Positively Parenting is an interactive and informative series for parents and caregivers of children 5 to 12 years old

Surrey | South Surrey Recreation and Arts Center | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Workshop | Free

Cricbees Youth Cricket Program (Indoor) - South Surrey

Build skills and confidence through coached sessions and game play.

Surrey | Semiahmoo Trail Elementary School | Sports

October 7, 2026

^Wed

Cricbees Youth Cricket Program (Indoor) - - Cloverdale

Build skills and confidence through coached sessions and game play.

Surrey | Hillcrest Elementary School | Sports

October 8, 2026

^Thu

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Coffee Concert: Fantasies For Two

The Bergmann Duo is delighted to return to Surrey with the captivating programme Fantasies for Two

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 11:00 am to 7:43 pm | Music

October 9, 2026

^Fri

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

5th Annual Stories from the Land 2026

Join Surrey Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) for the 5th Annual Stories from the Land, where Indigenous, newcomer and long-time resident community members come together to learn about each other's cultures and about reconciliation

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

October 10, 2026

^Sat

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Global Dance Festival 2026 - Fusion Of Diversity

This vibrant, family-friendly celebration brings together talented performers showcasing dance forms from multiple countries and cultures—all on one spectacular stage

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts

October 11, 2026

^Sun

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 12, 2026

^Mon

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 13, 2026

^Tue

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Positively Parenting Workshop Series

Positively Parenting is an interactive and informative series for parents and caregivers of children 5 to 12 years old

Surrey | South Surrey Recreation and Arts Center | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Workshop | Free

October 14, 2026

^Wed

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 15, 2026

^Thu

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 16, 2026

^Fri

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 17, 2026

^Sat

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 18, 2026

^Sun

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 19, 2026

^Mon

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 20, 2026

^Tue

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Positively Parenting Workshop Series

Positively Parenting is an interactive and informative series for parents and caregivers of children 5 to 12 years old

Surrey | South Surrey Recreation and Arts Center | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Workshop | Free

October 21, 2026

^Wed

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 22, 2026

^Thu

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 23, 2026

^Fri

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 24, 2026

^Sat

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company Production - Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

October 25, 2026

^Sun

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 26, 2026

^Mon

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 27, 2026

^Tue

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Positively Parenting Workshop Series

Positively Parenting is an interactive and informative series for parents and caregivers of children 5 to 12 years old

Surrey | South Surrey Recreation and Arts Center | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Workshop | Free

October 28, 2026

^Wed

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 29, 2026

^Thu

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 30, 2026

^Fri

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

October 31, 2026

^Sat

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Secrets of the Haunted Bog at Guildford Town Centre

The original is back! Secrets of the Haunted Bog has returned to Guildford Town Centre in a vacant unit, with all-new frights and surprises

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free