Family Friendly Halloween Activities Around Vancouver

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There’s a solid lineup of indoor and outdoor family friendly Halloween activities in Metro Vancouver this year, with old favourites returning alongside new activities and adventures for all ages. Here are Miss604’s top picks:

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Family Friendly Halloween Around Vancouver

Burnaby

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

When: October 19-22 and 26-29 at 5:00pm until 9:00pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
Admission: Purchase tickets online. Adult General Admission $10, Children 2-12 $5

Central Spark

When: Friday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Patterson Ave (Kingsway to Central Blvd) & Central Park (Kingsway & Patterson Ave)
Admission: There is free fun for everyone including a spooky outdoor maze, roving entertainment, carnival games, art activities, a photobooth, food trucks and a fireworks finale all taking place in Central Park. Don’t miss the fireworks finale at 8:15pm!

Trick or Treating at Metropolis at Metrotown

When: Tuesday, October 31st from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Participating retailers + Grand Court activities (Metropolis at Metrotown)
Admission: Free!

Halloween Howler

When: Saturday, October 28th from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Cameron Recreation Complex (9523 Cameron St)
Admission: Free! Recommended for families with children 8 and under. Dress up and enjoy children’s crafts, a gymnastic circuit, Monster Mash dance, face painting and more.

Ghouls & Goblins Toonie Skate

When: Saturday, October 28th from 12:15pm to 2:00pm
Where: Bill Copeland Sports Centre (3676 Kensington Avenue)
Admission: $2 per person, free for children 3 and under. Skates and helmet included in admission. Costumes are encouraged!

Pumpkins After Dark

When: October 6 – 31, open Thursdays through Sundays after sunset
Where: Swangard Stadium 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby
Admission: Purchase tickets online in advance.

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Family Friendly Halloween Around Vancouver

Richmond

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Haunted Sea

When: October 2 to November 5 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery (12138 Fourth Ave, Richmond)
Admission: For all ages, regular admission fees apply

Spooky Skele-Bration

When: Tuesday, October 31st from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road
Admission: Free! A variety of tricks and treats through Halloween crafts, games, and more.

City of Richmond Fireworks Festival

When: October 31 from 6:30pm to 8:45pm
Where: Minoru Park (7191 Granville Ave, Richmond)
Admission: Free!

Coquitlam

Heritage Halloween

When: Saturday, October 28th from 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam)
Admission: Free! Visit the hunted train station, listen to the Carnival Band, make crafts, get your face painted , and have some treats.

Vancouver

Haunted House at Barclay Manor

When: Friday, October 27th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and October 28 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay St, Vancouver)
Admission: $4 a person at the door. $12 for a family of 4. Recommended for 8 years and up

Trick or Treat on Denman Street

When: October 31st from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Where: Along Denman Street from Robson to Davie
View a list of participating businesses

Fin-Tastic Fall Days at the Aquarium

When: October 1 to 31, 2023
Where: Vancouver Aquarium (845 Avison Way, Vancouver)
Admission: Tickets are available for purchase online. Advanced booking is recommended.

Trick-or-Treat in Yaletown

When: Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: Select businesses between Drake and Nelson from Homer to Pacific Boulevard
Admission: Free! Bring the kids out this Halloween and dress up in your scariest costume. Candy will be handed out by participating businesses.

Halloweenie at the Granville Island Kids Market

When: Sunday, October 29th from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Granville Island Kids Market (1496 Cartwright St, Vancouver)
Admission: Free! Trick or Treat throughout Kids Market, remember to bring your own reusable loot bag to collect your treats!

Parade of Lost Souls: Little Souls

When: Saturday, October 28th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Starts at Britannia Library (1661 Napier Street)
Admission: Free! Meet at the Britannia Library to join in the family-friendly procession.

Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Gardens

When: Saturdays and Sundays throughout October from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St
Admission: Purchase tickets online in advance for a desginated entry time.

New Westminster

Halloweekend on the River

When: Saturday October 28th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre (788 Quayside Dr, New Westminster)
Admission: $3 per child, $6 per adult, $15 package for 2 adults and up to 4 children. Tickets include admission to the Discovery Centre. Free admission for members.

North Vancouver

Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When: October 13 to 31 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver)
Admission: Tickets for purchase online. Annual Passholders must secure a reservation online for each visit. Canyon Frights is included in price of admission.

Groovy Boo-gie Bash at Capilano Mall

When: Tuesday, October 31st from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: Grand Court of Capilano Mall (935 Marine Dr, North Vancouver)
Admission: Free! Bring your crew for afternoon trick-or-treating and enjoy all-out monster mayhem on the dance floor.

Langley

Willobrook Shopping Centre Trick-or-Treat

When: Tuesday, October 31st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Willowbrook (19705 Fraser Hwy, Langley)
Admission: Free! Start by visiting Concierge, the first 1,000 children in costume will receive a complimentary loot bag to take along as they visit store fronts collecting treats. Participating retailers will be identifiable by Halloween themed balloons at the store’s entrance.

Surrey

Secrets of the Haunted Bog

When: October 20-31 from 12:00pm to mall close
Where: Guildford Town Centre (10355 152 St, Surrey) Centre Court, Lower Level (near LUSH)
Admission: Free! Walk through a world of spooky creatures and haunted surprises. Participants are invited to donate non-perishable food items in support of the Surrey Food Bank; donations will be matched with $2 per item. Enter for a chance to win a $1000 Guildford Town Centre gift card upon exiting the Haunted Bog.
- Recommend for 5 years and older

Spooktacular Newton

When: Saturday, October 28th at 11:00am
Where: 7380 King George Boulevard, Surrey
Admission: Free! Come in costume for trick-or-treating, mini golf, face painting, food trucks, and a haunted train. Don’t forget to grab your by-donation pumpkin on your way out (all proceeds go to the Surrey Food Bank).

Pumpkin Patch with the Forest Fairy

When: October 30th & 31st (multiple event times)
Where: Surrey Nature Centre 14225 Green Timbers Way
Admission: $8.50 per child. Ticket price includes one pumpkin. Costumes encouraged!
- Recommended ages 1 to 5 (parent participation required)