Halloween
Here are some family-friendly Halloween events happening around the city. Please bear in mind there may still be a scary element to some of the festivities. It might be prudent to contact the venue to find out their level of fright!
Bonsor’s Big Boo
Head to Bonsor Recreation Centre for a spooky good time for just a twoonie! Enjoy some creepy crafts and ghoulish games, get your face painted, and run out your energy on the imagination playground. This activity is geared towards kids aged 10 and under, but all are welcome. Bonsor’s Big
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Monster Mash Swim Night
Whether you’re in your Halloween costume or swim costume, head down to Eileen Dailly pool to join in the Monster Mash. There will be water and deck games, creepy crafts, and a Halloween Hunt. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Monster Mash Swim Night Date: October 29,
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Secrets of the Haunted Bog
Explore a free haunted bog at Guildford Town Centre with a haunted haze, animatronics, and mysterious creatures. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Surrey Food Bank. Family-friendly, but may be spooky for kids under 5. Secrets of the Haunted Bog: Date: October 9 – 31, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM
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MONOVA Ghostly Galleries
Enjoy some spooky scavenger hunt fun at MONOVA this Halloween! Bring your flashlight and explore the Museum of North Vancouver to hunt for clues, solve puzzles, and enjoy family-friendly crafts and treats. MONOVA Ghostly Galleries: Date: October 8, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Venue: Museum of North Vancouver
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Best Events in October in Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver is truly spectacular in the Fall! The leaves have changed, the air is crisp, and there is still a nice balance of sun and rain as we transition into the darker months ahead. Pumpkin spice everything is in full swing, and (most of us) have settled into the
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Have You Been Booed? Halloween Fun for the Neighbourhood {Printable}
Have you been booed? I love my neighbourhood. Kids play in the street out front and adults drag their camping chairs onto their driveways for potluck gatherings. As everyone knows, it isn’t the houses, the roads, or the property values that make for the perfect neighbourhood; it is the people.
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Pumpkin Parade
Don’t know what to do with your pumpkin once Halloween is over? Rather than just dump it into the compost bin, bring it to Confederation Park for one last hurrah! On November 1st everyone is invited to bring their carved jack o lantern (or any Halloween gourd that’s past its
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Monster Dash & Mini Monster Dash
Burnaby’s annual Monster Dash 5K is back, and costumes are strongly encouraged. The Mini Monster Dash is a 400m run on the track at Swangard Stadium, designed for children aged 10 and under, while the 5k is for anyone who wants to join. Monster Dash & Mini Monster Dash: Date: October
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Pumpkins and Ponies
Combine your two favourite things this Halloween: a fun pumpkin patch with pony rides at Coquitlam Equestrian! Additionally, families will enjoy a petting zoo and kids activities. Pumpkins and Ponies: Date: Saturdays and Sundays in October, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: Coquitlam Equestrian Address: 500 Lincoln Ave.,
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Halloween Howler
Kids will love crafts, ride-on toys, face painting, games, balloon critters, mini golf and more! The Halloween Howler is perfect for kids aged 8 years & under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $2. Halloween Howler: Date: October 31, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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