18 Halloween Events in Vancouver

1. Ghost Train in Stanley Park

What: The ghost train runs in Stanley Park every October. It is enjoyed by both kids and adults for Halloween (they do have a Christmas train too). This year’s theme, Horror Classics, showcases haunting cinema characters like Dracula, Frankenstein and the Phantom of the Opera.

Where: Stanley Park Train – Pipeline Road, Stanley Park

When: October 9 to November 1; Monday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday to Sunday,  11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

2. HAUNTED VILLAGE AT BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM

What: The best Metro Vancouver heritage museum, the Burnaby Village Museum, opens its doors for a haunted jaunt down memory lane each year. Children get to go trick-or-treating in the village and the carousel becomes a spooky ride for all the family.

Where: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby

When: October 28 to October 30; 6 to 9 p.m.

3.  CHILLIWACK CORN MAZE

What: The Chillwack Corn Maze has a  Terry Fox silhouette to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Marathon for Hope.

Where: 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack

Hours: Now until October 31: Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

4. HALLOWEEN HUNT AT CITY SQUARE

What: Trick-or-treating, mad science shows, face painting, family portraits, pumpkin decorating and crafts take place at City Square Shopping Centre on Halloween.

Where: City Square Shopping Centre – 555 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver

When: October 31; noon to 2:45 p.m.

5. HALLOWEENIE AT GRANVILLE ISLAND

What: Halloweenie is perfect for young children who don’t like the spooky side of Halloween.

Where: Granville Island Kids Market – 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver

When: October 31; noon to 3 p.m.

6. 16th ANNUAL TRICK OR TREAT IN YALETOWN

What: Various Yaletown businesses will be handing out treats for all the neighbourhood kids from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Spidey posters in their windows indicate who is handing out the treats.

Where: Various locations. See map above for participating areas – and keep an eye for spider stickers in the windows of businesses.

When: October 31; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

7. VISIT A PUMPKIN PATCH

Richmond Country Farms
What: Richmond Country Farms pumpkin patch includes live entertainment, a wagon ride, a pumpkin (child size), a visit to the animal farm and a Spartan apple to munch upon.

Where: 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond

When: October 3 to October 31. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Westham Island Herb Farm
What: Westham Island Herb Farm is a working farm that offers visitors the chance to explore their extensive property.

Where: 2485 Westham Island Road, Delta

When: Open daily until October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch
What: Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch hosts a steady pumpkin-seeking crowd year-after-year, thanks to the 15 different varieties of pumpkins grown across the farm’s 20 acres. If you’re visiting with kids there are animals to say hello to and a tractor-pulled hayride.

Where: 8301 252nd Street, Langley

When: Open daily until October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8. FRIGHT NIGHTS AT THE PNE

What: Be prepared to get scared at the largest and spookiest Halloween event for grown-ups in Western Canada. Fright Nights at Playland has seven terrifying haunted houses and 15 rides that will leave you trembling.

• Where: Playland at the PNE – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
• When: October 9 to November 1; various times.
  

  9. JUDGE DEE’S CHINATOWN HAUNTED HOUSE

  What: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is transformed into a horrifying haunted house. Inspired by the stories of Judge Dee, the Sherlock Holmes of the Tang Dynasty, the garden will be haunted by the Seven Tyrants.

• Where: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden – 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver
• When: October 21 to 31; 7 to 10 p.m.
  

  10. HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL

  What: Now in its 9th Year, the Halloween Costume Ball has become a legendary event in Vancouver, and the spookiest place to party!  The year’s party will feature 2 rooms of music on 2 floors, a hell-raising sound and lighting system, 6 DJs and performers, 5 fully licensed bars, and 1,100+ costumed attendees!

• Where: Telus World of Science – 1455 Quebec Street
• When: October 31; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Lost Souls of Gastown

What: The Lost Souls of Gastown is a gothic theatre adventure that immerses guests in a Gastown long forgotten, sharing the area’s gruesome little-known secrets, including the little known true story about Blood Alley.

• Where: Cathedral Square – Dunsmuir and Richards Streets, Vancouver
• When: Throughout October with multiple tour times to choose from as Halloween nears
• Cost: $22 for adults, $19 for students and seniors

Reapers Haunted Attraction

What: The maze has been a halloween attraction for the past 21 years, with over 90,000 victims passing through its winding terror.

• Where: 9423 Gibson Road, Chilliwack
• When: October 2 to October 31; 7 to 10 p.m.

Parade of Lost Souls

What: Hosted by the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, the Parade of the Lost Souls is one of the most anticipated events of the Halloween season. Featuring jugglers, actors, singers, musicians, acrobats, and more.

• When: October 31; 7 to 10 p.m.
• Where: TBA
• Cost: Free

Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour

What: Your creepy host will take you around the city and tell you gruesome tales of Castelanni Milkshake Murder, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Lady in Red and many more.

• Where: Tours start at Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
• When: October 14 to October 31; tours depart at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.
• Cost: $40

Halloween Howler Club Crawl

What: The Student Tours Halloween ‘Howler’ Club Crawl is back for 2015. Priding itself on being the biggest, best, and most notorious Halloween party of the year.

• When: October 30 and October 31; doors open at 6 p.m.
• Where: Various locations

Krakit Halloween Escape Room

What: Krakit‘s escape rooms are full of tricks subtly hidden right before your eyes. Your game is to find the clues, solve the puzzles and escape before the 45 minute clock runs out.

• Where: 4035 North Road, Burnaby
• When: Various times on Halloween. Click here to book.

The Asylum at Gravecouver

What: Your worst fears, phobias and nightmares will be experienced at Gravecouver, so come prepared to be scared.

• Where: Metropolis at Metrotown – 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
• When: October 15 to October 31; 7 to 9:30 p.m. (also 1 to 4 p.m. on October 31)
• Cost: $13, VIP $20 (less wait time in line)
• Note: Customers are advised to arrive one hour prior to closing in order to gain entry.

Potters House of Horrors

What: Sociopathic carnival clowns, Jack the Ripper and classic monsters are just a few of the truly terrifying characters you might meet inside.

• When: October 2 to October 31
• Time: Family Hour: 5 to 6:30 p.m. (extended to 3 to 6:30 p.m. on October 31); Regular hours: 7 to 10 p.m.
• Where: 12530 72nd Avenue, Surrey
• Cost: Starting at $10 for adults – prices may vary.