Events, activities, and fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend including markets, festivals, and Halloween fun October 23-25, 2026.

The ISU Short Track World Tour is a global series showcasing the explosive energy and fierce competition of short track speed skating, and it’s coming to Vancouver this weekend. Enter to win a four-pack of tickets.

The Parade of Lost Souls is an annual East Vancouver tradition, bringing the community together for dancing, music, a celebration of life and to honour death on October 31, 2026.

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, including both free and ticketed events.

How well do you know our region? Join us for an engaging night of Vancouver Trivia at Hastings Mill Museum on November 20th. Invite your friends, gather your teams, and enjoy a night of friendly competition, local history, and plenty of fun.

Circle Craft Holiday Market brings together over 300 Canadian artisans under one roof, offering visitors a truly unique handmade experience November 11-15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The Gift of Time Gala benefitting Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is Saturday, October 24, 2026 and while the event is sold out, everyone can participate in the silent auction where every bid supports children and families facing serious illnesses across BC and the Yukon.

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week has announced four nights of events (November 18-21) showcasing the ingenuity of over 30 accomplished Indigenous designers alongside art, drumming, dance, song, pop-up shops and cultural showcases.

Eastside Arts Society is celebrating the 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl from November 19–22, 2026, inviting visitors into the studios of more than 525 artists across Vancouver’s Eastside Arts District.

Dozens of events, activities, and fun things to do in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this weekend October 16-18, 2026.