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 West Coast Women’s Show, western Canada’s largest women’s show, returns to TRADEX in Abbotsford October 21-23, 2016. Along with 400 booths, and 5 stages packed with entertainment, demos, and workshops, the show features a number of special guests. This year, Kathleen Baty – The Safety Chick – returns to host her very popular Street […]

Known for its dazzling Christmastime displays, VanDusen Botanical Garden is lighting up for Halloween this year for VanDusen Glow in the Garden. VanDusen Glow in the Garden When: October 24 to 27, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm & October 28 to 31, 2016 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Adult (19-64) $10; Senior (65+) $8; Youth […]

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 […]

Take on the challenge of the Burns Bog Escape this Halloween, as you and your friends sign up for this adventure in this globally unique ecosystem that will be teeming with supernatural activity October 28-31. Burns Bog Escape Halloween Series Where: Burns Bog (10388 Nordel Ct, Delta) When: October 28-31, 2016 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm […]

Fright Nights at Playland return October 7th to 31st this year, with 7 haunted houses, 2 live shows, and 15 chilling rides — along with 90 monsters roaming the grounds to help you savour your terrifying experience. This adults-only experience will feature Canada’s most extreme pendulum ride, The Beast, alongside favorites like Pirate Ship, Hell’s […]

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 […]

Fan Expo Vancouver is returning, this time with a fall date and a long weekend lineup packed with talent. Fans of all ages are invited to attend Vancouver’s largest pop culture celebration as the highly anticipated phenomenon mixes comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming genres November 11-13, 2016. Fan Expo Vancouver Where: Vancouver Convention Centre […]

The Cultch presents Motherload, a dark comedy about contemporary parenting that is returning to the stage after a wildly successful run in 2015. Motherload at The Cultch When: October 4-15, 2016 Preview: October 4, 8:00pm Opening Night: October 5, 8:00pm Performance Times: October 6-8 & 11-15, 8:00pm Matinees: October 9 & 15, 2:00pm Enjoy a […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets is kicking off the harvest season with its 2nd annual Fall Fair at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market this weekend. Fall Fair at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Where: 2300 Guelph Street at 8th Ave, Vancouver When: Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Kids and adults alike can wander through and […]