As we step into October, the crisp fall air and vibrant autumn colors set the perfect scene for a memorable weekend. It is going to be a beautiful time with tons of things to do in Vancouver and surrounding cities.
From seasonal festivals to outdoor adventures to scary hair raising Halloween events, there’s plenty to enjoy as we welcome the heart of autumn.
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Things to do in Vancouver this weekend
Witchilano SUP Paddle (FREE)
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Vancouver’s fourth Annual Witchilano SUP Paddle is happening this month at Kitsilano Beach. The event encourages paddlers to come dressed in witch attire and mainly in black to create a spooky atmosphere.
While all paddle levels are welcome, this event is not suitable for first-time paddlers. Please note that all participants should have their personal flotation device and SUP leash.
When & Where: October 5 at 11am starting from Kitsilano Beach
Cost: Free Admission, donation welcomed
Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar
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Arrr mateys, are you brave enough to enter the Black Lagoon?
Black Lagoon, a popular pop-up cocktail bar, is returning this October with stops in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, and Toronto. The bar’s goth-metal and horror-themed experience allows guests to enjoy spooky decor and a Halloween-themed cocktail menu, with new drinks each year for a fresh experience.
Where & When: October 1-31 at The Butcher and Bullock – 911 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Cost: RSVP required
Harvest Haus
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Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest at Harvest Haus!
Now in its 8th year, this event brings traditional German culture to Vancouver. Whether or not you wear lederhosen, you’re in for an authentic experience. Enjoy over 25 European and craft beers, wines, spirits, delicious German food, and live music to set the festive mood.
When & Where: October 4-5 at the PNE Forum, Vancouver, 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $30-$65
All Hallows’ Eve Craft Market
Get into the Halloween spirit early at this 2-day long market with over 60 vendors displaying their wares. Anything and everything that will make your house more spooky, gothic, geeky, mysterious or unusual will be available.
Whether you’re seeking the perfect pumpkin carving kit or a bewitching piece of art to adorn your haunted house, you’ll find it all at this enchanting annual market.
When & Where: October 5 from 11am – 5pm & October 6 from 11am – 4pm at Sapperton Hall at 318 Keary St, New Westminster
Cost: Admission is $3 for adults, and kids 12 and under get in free.
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Free Night at the Art Gallery (FREE)
The Vancouver Art Gallery is having entry is free on the first Friday of every month. Attendees can enter between 4 and 8 pm.
They will be offering educational tours and other programming free of charge. It’s also worth mentioning that children and teens aged 18 and under can visit the art gallery for free at any time, thanks to a program launched last summer that runs for five years.
When & Where: October 4 from 4-8pm at 750 Hornby St, Vancouver
Cost: Free Admission. Registration is preferred.
Oktoberfest at Parallel 49
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Parallel 49 Brewery in East Vancouver is back with its popular Oktoberfest celebration this autumn.
The brewery’s spacious 120-seat beer garden has been turned into a lively Oktoberfest biergarten, featuring delicious German snacks, live entertainment, and more.
When & Where: September 20 – October 5 at Parallel 49 Brewery,1950 Triumph Street, Vancouver
Cost: Admission is Free
Rooftop Remix at VPL’s Central Library
Join us for Rooftop Remix– your chance to feel good about giving back to your library while having a good time!
Our popular summer event is back this year on Friday, October 4th from 5-8pm. Come together with other like-minded literary folks to enjoy drinks, snacks, a DJ, and a better-than-ever bookswap at VPL’s Central Library, levels 8 & 9 and rooftop garden.
When & Where: October 4 from 5-8pm at Vancouver Public Library, Central Library
Cost: $12
Giant Pumpkin weighing at Krause Farm (FREE)
On Saturday, October 5, Giant Pumpkin Growers from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest will gather for the prestigious BC’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Event.
Hosted at Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery in Langley, this event proudly stands as the ONLY recognized giant pumpkin weigh-off event in Western Canada. The popular event usually draws many contestants and spectators to view the colossal gourds and other giant fruits and vegetables before an enthusiastic audience of spectators, fellow growers, and media personnel.
When & Where: October 5th from 10am-4pm at Krause Berry Farms
Cost: Free admission
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The Amazing Vancouver Run
The Amazing Vancouver Run is coming up fast!
Find a partner (yes, you need to have a partner to sign up), then you’ll run around downtown Vancouver, complete challenges and win raffle entries! Over $10,000 in prizes this year!
When & Where: October 6 from 9am-12:30pm at Downtown Vancouver – Lot 19, 855 W Hastings St, Vancouve
Cost: Entry fee: $20/Team
Vancouver Fall Food Festival 2024 Kicks Off
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Welcome to Vancouver Fall Food Fest 2024! From October 4th to 27th, explore Metro Vancouver’s best cafes and eateries, showcasing limited-time festival baked goodies & specialty tea drinks alongside and signature favourites throughout the festival period.
This is your excuse to try a new spot, catch up with a friend, go on a date, or go on your own food crawl, all while supporting local businesses in this cozy autumn event.
When & Where: October 4 -27 at multiple locations all over Metro Vancouver
Cost: Varies
Stand Up Comedy: 1931 Gallery Bistro
Located inside the Vancouver Art Gallery, this Standup Comedy Show has an incredible lineup of pro comics. Enjoy standup comedy in a beautiful heritage building, located at the core of Vancouver’s downtown district.
When & Where: October 4 starting at 8:45pm at 1931 Gallery Bistro, 750 Hornby Street Vancouver
Cost: $30
Vancouver Film Festival Ending
VIFF 2024 promises a captivating cinematic journey with its curated selection of groundbreaking films from around the world. Immerse yourself in the art of storytelling at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival.
When & Where: From Sept 26-Oct 6 at Various times and locations
Cost: Varies
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Meteor Showers (FREE)
Catch these two meteor showers this October! Earthsky says the Draconid meteor shower will peak on the night of Oct 7 into early Oct 8, with up to 10 meteors per hour in ideal conditions.
The Orionid meteor shower is active from now until Nov 11, peaking around Oct 21-22, with about 23 meteors per hour. It’s known as one of the year’s most beautiful showers.
When & Where: In the sky, fingers crossed it wont be cloudy
Cost: Free
Halloween Events Kicking Off
Fright Nights at Playland
Greater Vancouver’s favorite amusement park is back with another exhilarating evening filled with frights and screams.
Perfect for adrenaline seekers and Halloween enthusiasts, PNE’s Fright Night offers a terrifyingly fun experience with thrilling haunted houses, spine-chilling rides, and eerie performances that will keep you on edge. The 2024 lineup includes 9 haunted houses and a diverse array of rides and roaming monsters that add to the atmosphere.
When & Where: October 4 – 31 at Playland at the PNE, 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $33-$61
Pumpkins After Dark
Take in over 10,000+ beautifully hand made pumpkins at this Burnaby walkthrough event. Drink in the thousands of amazing hand carved pumpkins with designs, sounds, music and special effects.
This year, there will also be a 3D Monster Maze that you can add to your experience. This is a non-scary 3D walk-through maze that you can enjoy with your little ones.
Dates & Times: October 3 – 31 at Swangard Stadium, 6100 Boundary Road, Burnaby
Cost: $22- $44
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors
Mark your calendars, Halloween enthusiasts: September 29th marks the return of the haunted houses at Cougar Creek. Old favorites like Echoes of Abbath, New Year’s Evil and Zycho Zerkus return to scare visitors stiff.
For some extra scares, you can experience Sinneraria, a blindfolded blackout maze where you can only escape using only a single rope as a guide.
Where & When: October 4 – November 4 at 12530 72 Ave, Surrey
Cost: Tickets range from $40 to $60. If you’re planning to go, make sure to get your tickets early as day of tickets are often sold out.
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Free Halloween Town in Langley (FREE)
Looking for a free Halloween experience in Langley? Look no further than “Magical Holiday Lane on Forty Third” in Langley.
This charming neighborhood home transforms into an enchanting Halloween Town for the month of October, and the best of all, it’s open to the public and entirely FREE to visit.
When & Where: Whole month of October open 9am – 10pm at Magical Holiday Lane on Forty Third, 20504 43 Ave, Langley
Cost: Free
Grave Tales Historic Walking Tour
Don’t miss your chance to hear about tales of love, mystery, burials, and hair-raising amputations during Fort Langley National Historic Site’s annual Grave Tales.
There are 4 tours available for children and adults that cover a variety of themes from history to scary tales of murder: Youth Grave Tales (age 8 to 17), 2. Spirit of the Place (18 years +), Graves of the Tradesmen, Descent into Darkness
Note that there are limited dates and spots for each tour, so ticket must be purchased ahead of time. You can learn more about it here.
When & Where: October 4 – 27 at 23433 Mavis Ave, Langley Township
Cost: $25- $45. Advance tickets only.
Ongoing Halloween Events
Corn Mazes
For details, check out our guide: 7 Enchanting + Horrifying Corn Mazes In Vancouver To Get Lost In
- Chilliwack Corn Maze 2024: Aug 1 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $16-$21
- Langley Eagle Acres Corn Maze: Aug 3 – Oct 14 (Event Details) $17-$19
- Hazelmere Mini Corn Maze: Sept 21 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $7.50 – $10
- Taves Farms Mystery Maze: Sept 27 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $19
- Laity Pumpkin Patch (North & South): Sept 28 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $11- $14
- Maan Farm Halloween Corn Maze: Sept 2 – Nov 3 (Event Details) $50 – $200
- Peteys Reapers Corn Maze: Sept 28 – Nov 7 (Event Details) $30-$35
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Pumpkin Patches
- Art Nursery Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Festival: Sept 21 – Oct 31 (Event Details) FREE
- Fall at Hazelmere: Sept 21 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $7.50 – $10
- Taves Farm Pumpkin Patch: Sept 27 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $19
- Laity Pumpkin Patch (North & South): Sept 28 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $11- $14
- Chilliwack Corn Maze 2024: Aug 1 – Oct 31 (Event Details) $16-$21
- Langley Eagle Acres Pumpkin Patch: Sept 28 – Oct 27 (Event Details) $11-$13
- Richmond Country Farms: Starting Sept 28 (Event Details) $15-18
- Maan Farm’s Pumpkin Patch: September 14 – Nov 3 – $18-$25
- Peteys Pumpkin Patch: Oct 1-31 (Event Details) $14
- Langley’s Loft Country Farms: Oct 4-24 (Event Details) $16.50-$19
Halloween Events
- Maan Farm Halloween Corn Maze: Sept 27 – Nov 3 (Event Details) $50 – $200
- Bear Creek Park: Halloween trains: Sept 27-31 (Event Details) $11.50 – $17.50
- The DreadWorks Factory: Sept 27 – Nov 3 (Event Details) $60-$75
- Reapers Maze of Terror: Sept 28 – Nov 2 (Event Details) $30-35
- Free Halloween Town in Langley: October (Event Details) FREE
Ongoing things to do in Vancouver
Harvest Days at VanDusen
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VanDusen Botanical Garden is presenting Harvest Days, a family-friendly celebration of the gorgeous fall season and autumn’s bounty.
Their beautiful veggie garden and maze area will be dressed for the fall with fun photo areas, entertainment, tasty treats and more.
When & Where: On weekends from September 28 – October 20 as well as October 14 at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver
Cost: Adult admission is $11.47 online and $13.80 in person
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Skate Stardust (FREE)
Relive the 70s retro roller skating experience. If you lived in Metro Vancouver for a while, you might remember the beloved Stardust Roller Rink in Surrey. After nearly 20 years, it’s making a comeback as “Skate Stardust,” set to reopen before summer ends!
Originally opened in 1971, Stardust was a local favorite until it closed in 2005. This September, you can skate again at the new 1,690-square-foot rink in Guildford Town Centre, which blends the nostalgic charm of the original with a retro vibe. Expect graffiti walls, neon lights, a DJ booth, and lounge space—perfect for reliving the golden era of roller skating!
When & Where: September 12 – Oct 31, Monday – Saturday 11am – 9pm and Sundays 11am-7pm at Guildford Town Centre, Surrey
Cost: Free, $2 for skate rentals
Saturday Morning Movie for only $3.99
Cineplex is offering children’s movie at 11 o’clock on Saturday mornings for only $3.99 +tax. This month’s lineup includes:
- Saturday, October 5 – Shrek 2
- Saturday, October 12 – The Garfield Movie
- Saturday, October 18 – Harold and the Purple Crayon
- Saturday, October 26 – Batman
- Saturday, November 2 – Coraline 3D
Note however that it is only at participating theatres, and available films details may vary on locations. You can check out their website for the most up-to-date details.
The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Jersey Boys
The Arts Club Theatre Company is set to ignite the stage with its 2024–2025 season opener, Jersey Boys, at the historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Transport yourself back in time to experience the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons—a journey through fame, fortune, and the timeless music that defined a generation.
When & Where: September 5 – October 20 at various times at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
Cost: From $39.
Othello Tunnels (FREE)
After enduring the aftermath of a colossal atmospheric river event in 2021, the iconic Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Park have remained closed until now.
The extensive damage means that repairing the entire trail will take a long time. The partial reopening was originally planned for mid-July, however it was then pushed due to unexpected rock instability. Fortunately, as of August 19th, the repairs have finally been made, and the first part of the tunnel has been reopened to visitors.
When & Where: Open 24/7 at Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Hope
Cost: Free
Richmond Night Market
The Richmond Night Market is returning this April for their 2024 season.
This is the largest night market in North America and is loved by both locals and tourists alike. The market attracts over a million visitors annually, and its popularity keeps increasing. In fact, The Amazing Race Canada’s Season 8 finale showcased it last year, introducing viewers across the country to the unique spectacle.
When & Where: April 26 – October 13, Richmond Night Market, 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: $8.50+
Hikes
This summer has been a hot one, so you may not have been able to enjoy a nice hike as much as you wanted to. No worries though, September in Vancouver is the perfect time to go explore the great outdoors.
So why not check out some amazing hikes before summer ends? You can explore an abandoned train wreck, or check out a beautiful waterfall. There are even hikes you can will enjoy even if you usually don’t get much exercise.
For more upcoming events, check out our new events calendar.
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