Family Friendly Halloween Activities Around Vancouver

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Treats, crafts, trains, pumpkins, movies, costumes, and so much more! Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor family friendly Halloween activities in Metro Vancouver this season, with old favourites returning alongside new activities and adventures for all ages. Here are Miss604’s top picks:

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Family Halloween Fun Around Vancouver

Burnaby

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

When: October 23-27 at 4:00pm until 9:00pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
Admission: Purchase tickets online. General Admission: $10, Children (2-12): $5

Central Spark

When: Friday, October 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Patterson Ave (Kingsway to Central Blvd) & Central Park (Kingsway & Patterson Ave)
Admission: There is free fun for everyone including spooky entertainment, photo ops, food trucks, dance party with DJ, a drone light display and fireworks all taking place in Central Park. Don’t miss the fireworks finale at 7:30pm. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Ghouls & Goblins Toonie Skate

When: Saturday, October 26th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
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 3 – 31, open Thursdays through Sundays after sunset
Where: Swangard Stadium 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby
Admission: Purchase tickets online in advance.

Trick or Treating at Metropolis at Metrotown

When: Friday, October 31, 2024 from 1:00pm and 5:00pm
Where: Metropolis at Metrotown
Admission: Free! A day of trick-or-treating at retail stores throughout the shopping centre. Kids can see a balloon twister demonstration, get their faces painted by Kidoodles Art Studio, or pose in their Halloween costumes at the Photo Crumb photo booth.

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum Halloween — Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum – Photo submitted

Spooky Bash

When: Wednesday, October 30th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Fred Randall Pool at Edmonds Community Centre
Admission: Celebrate the spooky season with deck games, prizes and more.

Coquitlam

Halloween Treats and Crafts

When: Saturdays: October 5, 12, and 19 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam)
Admission: Free! Visit the haunted train station, eat candy from the welcome booth, themed crafts, face painting, pumpkin patch and visit Alice and the Red Queen (1:00 to 2:00pm).

Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories Concert for Kids

When: Sunday, October 27th 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where: Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam)
Admission: Tickets $12. Mr. I’s popular annual Halloween concert will enchant youngsters and their parents alike. Costumes are welcome and audience participation is encouraged.

Family Friendly Halloween Around Vancouver

Langley

Pumpkin Walk

When: Saturday, October 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Derek Doubleday Arboretum (21177 Fraser Highway, Langley)
Admission: Entry is by donation. Take a tour through the pumpkin-lined paths of the Demonstration Garden. Learn about nocturnal animals and make your own bat craft. Costumes are encouraged! The Demonstration Garden is a small space with narrow paths and little light. Flashlights or headlamps are encouraged.

Harry Potter Halloween

When: October 25, 26, 31, and November 1st from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: 7166 198 St, Langley
Admission: This home in Langley is hosting Harry Potter Halloween for the 8th year, and the theme is the 7th book/movie, The Deathly Hallows. The outdoor walkthrough experience is free and features some actors as popular characters. They also collect items for the Langley Food bank.

North Vancouver

Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When: October 11 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.

Trick or Treating at Capilano Mall

When: October 31st from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: Capilano Mall Grand Court⁠
Admission: Free! Kids can visit stores marked with a spooky decal to unearth ghoulish goodies. Enjoy a live DJ, and characters from The Addam’s Family. Snap some eerie-sistible selfies at the creepy-cool photo backdrop for a shot at winning a $250 Capilano Mall gift card.

Pitt Meadows

Halloween Movie Morning

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Hollywood 3 Pitt Meadows (19190 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows)
Admission: Enjoy a sensory-relaxed day at the movies! DSRF’s Halloween Movie Morning will feature a presentation of Hotel Transylvania tailored to those with sensory support needs, with lower sound, brighter lights, and the freedom to come and go. Your ticket price includes popcorn and a soft drink. All proceeds from this event support DSRF’s DownRight Spooky Trick or Treat Meet + Greet, taking place on October 29.

Richmond

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Haunted Sea

When: September 28 to November 3, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery (12138 Fourth Ave, Richmond)
Admission: Journey to the ocean’s depths and get familiar with the wonderful world of underwater creatures in The Haunted Sea! Encounter colourful creatures made of upcycled materials and learn how you can protect the ocean life encountered throughout the experience. Suitable for families and children. Regular admission rates apply with youth 17 years and under free. Drop-in any time during operating hours.

Halloween Hoot

When: October 19-27, 2024
Where: Richmond Nature Park
Admission: Admission for this event is by donation. Proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society’s nature education programs.
- Drop-in to the Richmond Nature Park to view Halloween decorations along the Pond Trail. Over 30 inflatables, 10 unique nature-themed art installations and a tickle tunnel will be displayed daily. Pumpkins are available for purchase during this family-friendly event that runs rain or shine.

Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival

When: October 31st
Where: Minoru Park (7191 Granville Avenue)
Admission: Free!
- The event includes music, dancing, roving performers, magicians and jugglers. A professional pumpkin carver will be on site and we will once again be displaying Dave Chan’s 2000lb+ Giant Pumpkin.

Surrey

Spooktacular Newton

When: Saturday, October 26th at 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: 137 St (between 72A Ave & 74 Ave), Surrey
Admission: Free! Come in costume for trick-or-treating, mini golf, face painting, food trucks, bouncy castle 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).

BOO-seum Halloween Party

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: 17710 56A Ave, Surrey
Admission: Free! Dance to music, walk in a costume parade and grab a bite. Costumes encouraged! Sensory Friendly Trick or Treating on October 25th at 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Surrey Treat Accessibly Halloween

When: October 26, 2024, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: 13122 69 A Ave, Surrey
Admission: Free, but book your time slot online in advance.

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Sea to Sky

Britannia Mine Museum FANG-Tastic Halloween

When: October 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Britannia Mine Museum (150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach)
Admission: Adults: $30. Youths: $25. Children under 4: Free. Tickets can be purchased online.

Halloween Trick-or-Trick at the Sea to Sky Gondola

When: Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Sea to Sky Gondola (36800 BC-99, Squamish)
Admission: Included with purchase of lift ticket or pass

Vancouver

Main Street Safe Trick or Treat

When: October 31st from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: East 5th to East 30th on Main, and the Plaza at Main & 14th.
Admission: Free! Wander Mount Pleasant along Main Street and visit over 100 participating businesses for trick or treating. Look for the pumpkin poster in the window!

Haunted House at Barclay Manor

When: Friday, October 25th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturday, October 26th 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 8yrs and up (parent discretion). Barclay Manor has been converted into a spooky scary house once again. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to make your way through the house.

Howl-Over Halloween at FlyOver Canada

When: October 3 to October 31, 2024
Where: FlyOver Canada at Canada Place
Admission: Tickets available online in advance.

Fin-Tastic Fall Days at the Aquarium

When: September 28 to October 31, 2024
Where: Vancouver Aquarium (845 Avison Way, Vancouver)
Admission: Tickets are available for purchase online. Advanced booking is recommended.

Trick-or-Treat in Yaletown

When: Thursday, October 31st, 2024 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.

Alien Invasion: A Cosmic Halloween Quest at the Space Centre

When: October 26-27, 2024
Where: H.R MacMillan Space Centre
Admission: Regular admission rates apply, kids 5 and under are free. Reserve online. Enjoy a galactic scavenger hunt, sweet treats, and fun for all ages. Don’t miss this cosmic Halloween adventure, and be sure to dress up in your best costume.

Halloweenie at the Granville Island Kids Market

When: Sunday, October 27, 2024
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: Friday, November 1st from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: NEW! Moved to Trout Lake Park
Admission: Free! The family-friendly Parade of Little Souls will be at 6:30pm, followed by the main event from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Halloween at Kingsgate Mall

When: October 26-31, 2024
Where: Kingsgate Mall (, Vancouver)
Admission: Free! Visit the mall for a series of events including face painting, Jack-o-Lantern contest, and Trick or Treating on the 31st.

Stanley Park Ghost Train

When: October 10 to October 31, 2024
Where: Stanley Park Railway
Admission: Tickets are available online in advance. Climb aboard for Ghosts in the Graveyard, a rollicking ride filled with supernatural surprises and spectacularly spooky sights. In addition to the train ride, guests can enjoy ghoulish décor, family-friendly autumn photo spots, and food trucks in the railway plaza. Matinee rides will feature a fright-free experience without the theatrical performances, perfect for younger riders.

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