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:

Family Friendly Halloween in Vancouver

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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

October Events in Metro 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.

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

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

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

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.

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: Starts at Britannia Library (1661 Napier Street)
  • Admission: Free! Meet at the Britannia Library to join in the family-friendly procession.

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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