Halloween might be over, but those droopy jack-oā-lanterns on your porch arenāt going anywhere fast. In Metro Vancouver, we know better than to leave them out for the bears. But donāt worry, your pumpkinās story doesnāt have to end in the compost bin. From creative recycling events to pumpkin catapults, there are plenty of fun ways to give your gourd a memorable send-off.
DNV Annual Pumpkin Drop
Get ready to watch your pumpkins make the big drop! Bring your drooping jack-o-lanterns and watch them get dropped off the four-story training tower at Fire Station 1. In addition to epic pumpkin smashes, there will also be face painting, games and family activities.
Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Fire Station 1
Address: 2410 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver
Website:Ā www.instagram.com
Port Moody Firefighters Pumpkin Smash
Get ready to smash your pumpkins in support of a good cause! Donāt let the bears and other animals destroy your beloved jack-o-lanterns; bring them to the Port Moody Fire Hall and watch them get smashed! This fun, community initiative is a fundraiser for charity, and a $5 donation is suggested.
Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM ā 3:00 PM
Venue: Inlet Centre Fire Hall
Address: 150 Newport Street, Port Moody
Website:Ā www.instagram.com
Burnaby Pumpkin ParadeĀ
On November 1st everyone is invited to bring their carved jack o lantern (or any Halloween gourd thatās past its prime) to Confederation Park for the Pumpkin Parade. After everyone has oohād and ahhhād over the carved fruit, the Halloween leftovers will be composted. This event goes ahead rain or shine
Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM ā 8:00 PM
Location: In front of Eileen Dailly (corner of Albert & Willingdon)
Address: 250 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Website:Ā www.burnaby.ca
New West Pumpkin Smash
Not sure what to do with your carved pumpkins? Join a fun, family event and watch your pumpkin get dropped from 100 ft in the air at Firehall #1!
Date: November 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM ā 11:00 AM
Venue: Fire Hall 1
Address: 1 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster
Website:Ā www.facebook.com
