Attention all you ghouls and goblins: Halloween is nearly here and there are plenty of spooky (and not-so-spooky) family events to get into the spirit. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a scaredy cat, Halloween around Metro Vancouver offers something for everyone. So bust out those costumes, shake off the cobwebs and monster mash your way through a month of fun!
Looking for more Halloween activities near you? Check out our Halloween category for a full list of events!
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Boo a Friend or Neighbour! 
Start a new activity in your neighbourhood! What does it mean to ‘Boo Your Neighbour’? Well, you start by putting together a few bags of treats to leave on the doorsteps of your neighbours, knock to alert them of said treats, and then run away quickly so as not to be discovered as the ‘booer’! For more information, click here.
Waterproof Your Kids for Halloween Rain
On Halloween, every kid’s nightmare is covering up their Halloween costume with bulky jackets and every parent’s nightmare is bringing home soggy, tired kids after a long night of trick-or-treating. Fortunately, we have some tips to waterproof your kids without covering up their prized costumes! For more information, click here.
Top 10 Simple and Fun Halloween Games
Are you in need of some simple and fun Halloween games? If we’ve learned anything from the past few years, it’s that plans can change in an instant! We’ve rounded up some of our favourite games to play with a crowd. The best part? They’re easy to set up and can be done with items you already have around the house! For more information, click here
Candy Shops in Metro Vancouver
Halloween chocolates and candy out of the bulk boxes are good, but sometimes you want a special treat for close friends and neighbours, and some for yourself, too! These boutique candy shops around Metro Vancouver offer some of the best selections to satisfy your sweet tooth. For more information, click here.
Best Haunted Houses & Halloween Displays
Halloween is a time for spooky and scary spectacles to emerge, and some people love the feeling of a good fright roaming through haunted houses. If you count yourself among those who love a good Halloween display or Haunted House, there are a few locations around Metro Vancouver you will want to check out this Halloween.
For more information, click here.
Trick or Treating Events
Rain on Halloween is always possible in Metro Vancouver, so if walking around under an umbrella with wet socks isn’t your vibe, consider heading to one of these organized trick-or-treating events on Halloween night to stay warm and dry.
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