Whether you’re leaf-peeping, pumpkin-patching, or Fright-Nighting, this long weekend in Vancouver is filled with seasonal events and family fun – from Stanley Park to Abbotsford and many points in between.

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The sport of Supercross is returning to Vancouver after nearly 20 years with the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) – and you can enter to win tickets! Fans in Vancouver will witness some of the world’s top Supercross riders go head-to-head in a thrilling battle for global supremacy as the adrenaline-fueled 2024 season kicks off.

FIM World Supercross Championship in Vancouver

• Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Location: BC Place, Vancouver
• Tickets: Available online now through Ticketmaster

The opening round promises intense competition, featuring elite athletes from multiple countries, including returning champions and breakout stars.

The City of Burnaby is hosting free family halloween fun at Central Spark on October 25th. For one night only you can enjoy spooky entertainment, photo opportunities, a dazzling drone display, DJ dance party, and fireworks finale!

Central Spark – Free Halloween Fun in Burnaby

• When: Friday, October 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Fireworks finale at 7:30pm
• Where: Patterson Ave (Kingsway to Central Blvd) & Central Park (Kingsway & Patterson Ave)
• Admission: Free!

Vancouver Opera opens its 65th season with a dazzling production of Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus on stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This operatic masterpiece, filled with wit, charm, and unforgettable melodies, will set the stage for an extraordinary season of performances. You can enter to win tickets!

Vancouver Opera 65th Season Opens with Die Fledermaus

• Dates: Saturday, October 26, 7:30pm; Thursday, October 31, 7:30pm; Saturday, November 2, 7:30pm; Sunday, November 3, 2:00pm
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
• Tickets: Available online now from $25
  • Sung in German with English surtitles above the stage
  • On Halloween Night, attend the opera’s Masked Ball where guests can come in costume.

More than a billion people around the world celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights that marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, organizations around Metro Vancouver are hosting a variety of Diwali events, offering everything from traditional performances and art workshops, to lively cultural festivities.

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Diwali Celebrations Around Vancouver

Burnaby

Diwali at Metropolis at Metrotown

• When:  October 25-26th from 11:00am to 4:00pm
• Where: Metropolis at Metrotown
  • The Ground Level outside of the Fossil store, near Victoria Secret. 
• Admission: The two-day celebration at BC’s largest shopping centre is where visitors and locals alike can experience a range of authentic cultural experiences (including the arts, culinary delights, dance and more), with plenty of photo opportunities and displays.
• Sip on authentic Indian chai from Chai Wagon, indulge in Indian treats, get tattooed by a Mehndi artist, consult a numerologist, and learn how to dance like a Bollywood star! Dance lessons at 12:00pm, 12:45pm, and 1:30pm (Saturday, October 26th only). Enter to win prizes and giveaways with the Spice Radio team on-site. (Saturday, October 26th only)

North Shore

A celebration of Diwali

• When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
• Where: North Vancouver City Library (120 14th St W, North Vancouver)
• Admission: Registration requested, by drop-ins welcome if there is capacity. Join an afternoon of crafts and activities, and to learn about Diwali’s symbolism and traditions. Colourful clothing is encouraged. All are invited.

Celebrate Diwali: A Festival of Light

• When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
• Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library (1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver)
• Admission: Free – Learn about India’s largest festival through stories, yoga, dance, and crafts. Traditional treats will be provided. Children under the age of 10 must attend with a parent or caregiver.