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Cue the cobwebs and cozy sweaters, our Halloween-weekend Fall Pop-Up is taking over @heritagehallvancouver! Shop 50+ local makers for handmade goods, art, cozy treats, and gift-worthy finds. Whether you’re restocking favourites or discovering something new, it’s treats (no tricks) all day. As always, admission is free, the vibes are high,
One More Life Gallery presents Spooky Postcard Show 2! It’s time for all things spooky, creepy, crawly, and hauntingly to come out and play! Spooky Postcard Show 2 features 50 artists and their postcard-sized artworks of what’s been haunting them! Oh, wait, there are even Tiny Haunts, which are super
Back with an enchanting new tale, Castle Confidential is an interactive mystery experience hosted on the legendary 14th floor of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Engage with six captivating characters, enjoy surprising and mysterious performances, uncover hidden clues, complete intriguing tasks, and tackle challenges as the thrilling mystery unravels around you.
Experience the heartbeat of Africa at VanAfrica, a vibrant celebration of rhythm, movement, and culture led by some of Vancouver’s premier traditional African drummers, dancers and instrumentalists on October 25 at the Ukrainian Hall, 805 E Pender Street, Vancouver. Presented by Time Will Tell Arts Society, the evening features a
Calling all brave souls and daring spirits! Join us for Burnaby’s annual Halloween-themed race, the Monster Dash 5K! This spine-chilling event is set to take place on Sunday, October 26th, in Burnaby, BC, and costumes are highly encouraged. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a perfect time,
Six talented vocalists perform beloved Disney songs from movies like Frozen, Aladdin, and Moana in this family-friendly concert event with audience sing-alongs and costumes.
This themed run offers a 1km dash at 6pm and a 5km dash at 7pm along the seawall. Run with your fellow monsters, ghosts and friends, enjoy door prize giveaways, vendors and more. The Big Halloween Run tours the scenic seawall route along False Creek. With minimal inclines and stable
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at After Dark: Bloody Science—Halloween Edition! This 19+ event turns Science World into a spooky playground where science gets a sinister twist. Enjoy jaw-dropping performances by Neil E. Dee and his Danger Thrill Show, featuring sword swallowing and sideshow stunts that will keep
The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) will transform Granville Island into a hub of creativity, culture, and connection with ‘A Legacy of Art and Vision’—a celebration of over eight decades shaping Canada’s visual arts landscape. Taking place on October 30th at Performance Works on Granville Island, the event marks a
The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present Anne Plamondon Productions’ Myokine from Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 1, 2025. Myokine is inspired by molecules released by the muscles during physical effort, associated with the regeneration of body and mind. The piece explores the connection between movement, hope, urgency
Every Halloween, The Beaumont Studios unleashes a new kind of chaos – and this year’s chapter may be the most twisted yet! From October 16–30, step inside Theatre of the Damned, an immersive new live theatre production. The iconic Mount Pleasant studios will transform into “Hellvira’s Haunted Theatre”, where beloved
Bring your little ghosts, princesses and ghouls to Willowbrook for a free afternoon of Halloween fun. Start at the Concierge Desk to pick up a Willowbrook treat tote (while supplies last), then follow the festive balloons to participating retailers to collect treats. The first 1,000 children who come in costume