Halloween fun doesn’t have to come with a frightening price tag. From free pumpkin patches and craft days to fireworks, trick-or-treating and neighbourhood displays, there are plenty of ways to celebrate around Metro Vancouver without draining your wallet.
Grab the costumes, pack a few snacks and add these free Halloween activities to your family calendar.
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Westham Island Herb Farm Pumpkin Patch
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This laid-back Delta farm is perfect if you want the pumpkin-patch experience without paying admission. Wander among the pumpkins, check out the scarecrow displays and take a few fall photos—you only pay if you bring a pumpkin or treat home.
Location: 4690 Kirkland Road, Delta
Date & Time: Open daily until October 31, 2026; approximately 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; pumpkins and food cost extra
Vandula Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival
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Pumpkins, local vendors, food trucks and family activities take over Vandula Farms for an entire fall weekend. Admission is free, although hayrides, face painting, pumpkins and other optional activities cost extra.
Location: 9832 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta
Date & Time: October 17–18, 2026; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; optional activities cost extra
The Great Pumpkin Carve
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Bring your own pumpkin—or pick one up by donation—and use the provided tools to create a jack-o’-lantern. There will also be live music, games and carving stations, with the finished pumpkins remaining on display along the glowing park walkways until Halloween.
Locations: Paterson Park in Ladner and McKitrick Park in North Delta
Date & Time: October 24–25, 2026; 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free; registration is encouraged and opens October 1
Family Halloween Event at Newton Seniors Centre
Little ones can dress up for a morning filled with treats, crafts, games and Halloween fun. Families with little ones ages one to five can also find bouncy castles and craft goodie bags set up especially for them.
Location: Newton Seniors Centre, 13775 70 Avenue, Surrey
Date & Time: October 24, 2026; 9:30–11 a.m.
Cost: Free, drop-in
Spooktacular Newton
This free street festival packs a lot into one afternoon, including trick-or-treating, crafts, train rides, face painting, mini golf, bouncy castles, a petting zoo and live entertainment. There is also an urban pumpkin patch where pumpkins are available by donation in support of the Surrey Food Bank.
Location: 137 Street between 72A and 74 Avenue, Surrey
Date & Time: October 24, 2026; 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; pumpkins and food cost extra
BOO-seum Halloween Party
Museum of Surrey is throwing an early Halloween party with two crafts, BOO Bingo, performances, photo opportunities, special characters and a costume parade. It is indoors too, making it a handy backup when October weather does what October weather does.
Location: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Date & Time: October 24, 2026; 1–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treating
For families looking for a calmer celebration, Museum of Surrey will offer relaxed trick-or-treating, crafts and a gallery scavenger hunt. There will be no loud noises, strobe lights or jump scares, and quiet spaces will be available whenever someone needs a break.
Location: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Date & Time: October 30, 2026; 4–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Halloween Craft Saturdays at Mackin House
Drop by the historic Mackin House Museum on Saturdays for Halloween crafts and colouring activities. It is a simple, free indoor outing that can easily be paired with a walk or playground visit in Coquitlam.
Location: Mackin House Museum, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Date & Time: Saturdays from October 3–24, 2026; 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free; RSVP appreciated
Heritage Halloween at Mackin House
On Halloween day, Mackin House will bring out the candy, crafts and spooky curiosities. Families can also walk through its haunted travelling-circus train caboose for a little extra Halloween adventure.
Location: Mackin House Museum, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Date & Time: October 31, 2026; noon–3 p.m.
Cost: Free; RSVP appreciated
Spooktacular Halloween Crafts at North Vancouver City Library
Spend the afternoon making Halloween creations at the library without having to buy or clean up all the supplies at home. This drop-in craft session is designed for ages five to ten.
Location: North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th Street, North Vancouver
Date & Time: October 19, 2026; 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Cost: Free, drop-in
Vancouver Public Library Halloween Events
Several Vancouver Public Library branches are hosting free Halloween Howl events with stories and activities for elementary-aged visitors. There are also gentler family storytimes for little ones ages five and under.
Location: Participating Vancouver Public Library branches
Date & Time: Various dates from October 21–31, 2026
Cost: Free; most are drop-in
Central Spark
Burnaby’s big Halloween celebration returns with a DJ dance party, live entertainment, food trucks, a drone light display and fireworks. Costumes are strongly encouraged, so this is a good chance to get another wear out of that outfit before Halloween night.
Location: Central Park, Patterson Avenue entrance, Burnaby
Date & Time: October 30, 2026; 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Free; food costs extra
Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival
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Richmond’s annual Halloween celebration usually brings together performers, games, trick-or-treating and one of the region’s biggest Halloween fireworks shows. The current 2026 event listing has it scheduled for Halloween night, but it is worth checking the City of Richmond website before heading out in case the hours change.
Location: Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond
Date & Time: October 31, 2026; expected to run from 6:30–9:15 p.m.
Cost: Free; food costs extra
Free Vancouver Neighbourhood Halloween Displays
Turn an evening drive into a free Halloween-light tour by visiting some of Vancouver’s elaborately decorated homes. Popular stops include the 900 block of Bute Street, the 2400–2900 blocks of Trinity Street, the pirate ship at 1142 Lily Street, 971 Nicola Street and 5179 Fairmont Street.
Location: Various Vancouver neighbourhoods
Date & Time: Generally mid-to-late October; best viewed after dark
Cost: Free sidewalk viewing
Because these are private homes, decorations and lighting times can change. Stay on public sidewalks, keep voices down and avoid entering yards unless the homeowner clearly invites visitors in.
Marpole-Oakridge Halloween Haunted House
Older and braver children can test their nerves inside this community-centre haunted house. The 2026 schedule currently lists multiple evenings with no admission charge, but the experience is recommended for ages eight and older.
Location: Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Avenue, Vancouver
Date & Time: October 26–29, 2026; 5–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Free Mall Trick-or-Treating
Several Metro Vancouver malls traditionally host free Halloween activities, photo displays and indoor trick-or-treating, which is especially helpful when the forecast looks soggy. Keep an eye on Lansdowne Centre, Aberdeen Centre and Willowbrook Shopping Centre, as their complete 2026 Halloween schedules have not yet been released.
Locations: Richmond and Langley
Date & Time: To be announced; most mall trick-or-treating takes place on October 31
Cost: Free
