This month is all about pumpkin spiced lattes, festive meals, creative costumes, and eerie outings. There’s something to check out on any given night, so grab some brave friends and get a good spook in there. We’ve rounded up a few events on our shortlist, but there are over 50 of them to choose from (check out this extensive list The Province pulled together)!
1. Fear Mongers Haunted House
Fear Mongers is making its first appearance in Vancouver this fall with an exciting twist to regular haunted house walk-though. Each group (max. 2 people) will enter the haunted tomb at a time, and seek to solve the puzzle before they are let out. Incorporating with live monsters, its up to the challengers to remain calm and collected to break the mystery puzzle. Do you have what it takes to get out of the haunted tomb?
2816 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
October 27th-31st
6-7 pm: Children’s hour | 7-10 pm: Adventurers only
Admission by donation (proceeds goes to the Children’s Hospital, suggested donation of $10)
www.fearmongers.ca
2. Gravecouver Haunted House & Halloween Store
Up and coming haunted scares this year at Metrotown. Gravecouver incorporates haunted house and Halloween store into one! A walk-through the haunted house to get some creative inspiration for your perfect costume after the spook is highly recommended. They recommend arriving at least 1 hour before it closes so you will be able to enjoy the scare. With its first debut in Vancouver, be sure to search up socialshopper for great deals!
Metrotown Mall, Burnaby
Fridays & Saturdays from October 3-25 | Monday to Saturday from October 26- November 1
October 25-28: 7-10 pm | October 29-31: 7-11 pm | November 1: 7-10 pm
General Admission $13, VIP (shorter wait line) $20, Group Ticket Sales $9 (15+)
www.gravecouver.ca
3. Potter’s House of Horrors
With the Dunbar Haunted house making its final appearance in 2013, one less haunted adventure for Vancouverites. But this year, Potter’s House of Horrors have put in a second house for more horrific screams! For the brave little souls, come early to the family hour and experience the thrill of a lifetime. We’ll make sure to keep the scares to a minimum. There will be no actors, more quiet sound effects, and a much brighter atmosphere.
12530 72nd Avenue, Surrey
Family: October 10-31 (5-6:30 pm) | Earlier option on October 18-19/October 25-26 – 3-6:30 pm
Adults: October 10-31 (7-10 pm) | Green Nights ($13.99): October 10-16, 19-22 | Blue Nights ($14.99): 17-18, 23-31
Single house: $10 | Double house: $15
www.pottershouseofhorrors.com
4. Burnaby Haunted Village
If haunted house is a little too much, you might want to explore the haunted village in Burnaby Village Museum. Entrance fee to the village will include trick-or-treating for kids, live entertainment and carousel rides. This is a great event for spending quality time with family and loved ones over Halloween festivities. Get into the spirit with some ghostly fun.
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
October 23-26 (6-9 pm)
Adults/Youths/Seniors: $14 | Children (2-12 years old): $9
www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/haunted-village.html
5. Pumpkin Patch Fun
For the little ones who is up to explore autumn fun, stop by the Richmond Country Farms for their pumpkin patch and other festivities! The price of admission includes professional entertainment with a live band performance, a wagon ride, a kid-sized pumpkin, a visit to the animal farm, and a Spartan apple. Grab yourself a cute pumpkin for some fun carving time for the family. Great activity to prep for decorating your house for trick-or-treating night!
12900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
Starts October 4 | Saturday/Sunday: 10 am-4:30 pm | Monday-Friday: 9 am-1:30 pm
Weekday admission: $8 | Weekends & holidays: $12 | Extra kid-size pumpkin: $4
www.countryfarms.ca
If you have any other Halloween favourites, let us know in the comments below. Happy October!