At this time of year eerie amusements with the sole purpose of scaring your proverbial pants off pop up all around town. These haunted house attractions have activities for the little ones all the way up to frightening fun for adults. Haunted Mansion at the PNE. Photo by Phillip P on Flickr Surrey What: Potter’s […]

There is a new haunted house fundraiser this season, taking over the Beaumont Studios gallery space with a Haunted Circus theme, from October 14th to October 31st. Haunted Circus Where: Beaumont Studios (316 West 5th Ave, Vancouver) When: Sun – Wed 3:00pm to 10:00pm; Thurs – Sat 3:00pm to 2:00am Admission ​Adults (over 12) $10, […]

It’s at about 2:00am that the cold really starts to get to you. Coupled with the incessant beeps of a nearby truck in the alley that seems to be perpetually moving in reverse, and the fact that there’s nothing between you and the ragged asphalt of the alley but a layer of flattened cardboard, it […]

The 3rd annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner, a fundraiser for the Dan Snook Trust Foundation (Dan’s Legacy), is coming up October 27th. Chef Sean Cousins, along with four other top chefs in Vancouver, will create a menu of culinary masterpieces guaranteed to delight the senses. The evening begins with a selection of cocktails and canapés followed […]

The fun and festive spirit of the season meets fundraising with local families at the 4th annual PirateHouse Fundraiser in Burnaby. Consisting of an annual Halloween pirate-themed yard display and an online auction, PirateHouse began in 2013 as the brainchild of Dr. Julie Desroches to raise funds for St. Stephen Children’s Centre in Uganda. PirateHouse […]

Run and give in the spirit of Thanksgiving at the annual Granville Island Turkey Trot. This annual event brings together community in a celebration of Thanksgiving – demonstrating our gratitude for sport and our commitment to supporting others. A hallmark event, the Granville Island Turkey Trot features a fun 10KM race on Thanksgiving Monday, October […]

Now in its 12th year, the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala has raised over $8 million in support of children and families at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. One such family are the Evanows. Their daughter, Florence had Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 and passed away at Canuck Place the evening before Mother’s Day 2015. […]

TREND Vancouver is coming up in October, fusing boutique shopping with networking and business opportunities, designed with the modern woman in mind. The event offers a unique collaboration between 35 selected vendors from across the west coast, paired with community leaders and mentorship services. Photography Credit: The Collective You | Hair + Makeup + Styling: […]

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual Night of Fun fundraiser on Thursday September 29th, with a goal of raising $25,000 for its programs and services. Kits House Night of Fun Where: Kits House (2305 West 7th Ave, Vancouver) When: Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now for $40 The […]

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and Coquitlam Centre is joining forces with the local organization to encourage girls to “BeYou”. Every Saturday in September has been “BeYou Saturdays” at Coquitlam Centre. From 12:00pm to 4:00pm, events and activities encourage girls to celebrate their individuality and realize that they do not need to limit […]