Burnaby’s annual Pumpkins After Dark celebration has unfortunately been cancelled for the 2026 season. While event organizers say that it may return next year, locals will definitely feel the lack of pumpkin-carving fun at Swangard Stadium this Halloween.
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Fortunately, there’s still tons of other exciting things to do across Metro Vancouver during the spookiest month of the year. Whether you’re looking for more pumpkin fun or a festive train, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s what to do this October instead.
What to Do Instead of Pumpkins After Dark
Haunted Village at the Burnaby Village Museum
Explore Burnaby Village Museum this autumn, where you can discover a haunted graveyard, a spooky circus and bewitching store, and many more secrets hidden around the venue. Halloween-themed treats and warm beverages will be available for purchase at Mai’s Café. And back by popular demand is DJ Drac and his legion of dancers that will get the dancefloor moving.
📅 Date: October 23 – 31, 2026
📍 Location: Burnaby Village Museum
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village
Laity Pumpkin Patch and Corn Mazes
As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the warm, earthy tones of autumn, there’s no better way to embrace the changing seasons than by venturing over to the Laity Pumpkin Patch and Corn Mazes. Split into two separate locations across the street from each other, both patches offer their own charm and unique features.
Where the North farm is more suitable for families with younger kids, their South farm is a bit bigger with more challenging attractions for older kids. Admission for both spots cost the same, but is for one location only.
📅 Date: September 26 – October 31, 2026
📍 Location: Laity Pumpkin Patch North & South
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Laity Pumpkin Patch
Canyon Frights
The bones are wiggling in the graveyard and the ghouls are getting giggly, which can only mean one thing: Canyon Frights is back at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. From October 9 to November 1, 2026, the Park will transform into a glowing, growling day-and-night adventure for the whole family. The experience comes complete with limited-time seasonal treats and drinks to sink your fangs into along the way.
The festively frightful forest returns in full force this year. Expect beloved bone-rattling vignettes scattered throughout the Park, including Cliffwalk, Treetops Adventure and the West Coast rainforest. Keep an eye out for boo-tiful photo opportunities, curious critters and ghostly friends hiding around every corner.
📅 Dates: October 9 – November 1, 2026
📍 Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Canyon Frights
Bear Creek Park Halloween Mini Train
Prepare to be thrilled and amazed as the Bear Creek Park Pumpkin Train returns to Surrey this October with two fun experiences: the Daytime Pumpkin Train and the Haunted Forest Scream Train Experience. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing or a haunting experience, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable journey through the autumn season’s enchantment and mystery.
📅 Date: October 1 – November 1, 2026
📍 Location: Bear Creek Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Bear Creek Park’s Pumpkin Train and Scream Train
Taves Family Farms: The Magic of Fall
As summer shifts into fall, the pumpkin fields at Taves Family Farms are awakening once again to greet you and your family at their signature Magic of Fall experience from September 12 through October 31. Perfect for photo-ops, memory-making, and endless autumn fun, Magic of Fall brings about a wonderland that you can only find in Abbotsford.
This year, you can expect returning attractions as well as new ones, including Autumn’s Avenue, a beautiful passage draped in foliage and lit with vintage chandeliers. Whether you’re there for the pumpkin patch or the farm games, Taves Family Farms knows how to make fall a magical time.
📅 Dates: September 12 through October 31, 2026
📍 Location: 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Magic of Fall
Looking for even more things to do this Halloween season? Check out our Halloween Events & Festivities section for everything spooky.
