HALLOWEEN
BIG KIDS Ghostly Vancouver Tours
Guided haunted history walking tours through three neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Vancouver, and New Westminster • Various locations • $20, ghostlyvancouvertours.com
Reapers Haunted Attraction
Billed as ‘the scariest indoor theatrical horror experience in Western Canada.’ An insane asylum-themed haunt brings the horrors of crazed patients to twisted doctors and hospital staff. The black out Maze of Terror is a 22,000 square foot maze with little or no light filled with everything that goes bump in the night — including a Chainsaw Massacre experience. • 9423 Gibson Rd., Chilliwack • Until Oct. 31 • Reapers/$11, The Maze of Terror/$11, Reapers & Maze Combo/$20, reapers.ca/
Countdown Haunted House
A totally interactive haunted house that makes you and your team part of the story. Solve bone chilling clues to advance and make it out alive. • Central City Mall, 10025 King George Blvd., Surrey • Oct. 6-31 • $15/$17, 604-584-3291, countdownhauntedhouse.com/
Fright Nights at Playland
It’s our favourite time of fear — this terrifying adult-themed Halloween event is back to haunt Playland for another year. Features eight haunted houses, including the new one — The Bloodshed, plus 20 rides and live performances like Monsters of Schlock and Singe the Clown. • PNE Fairgrounds, 2901 E Hastings St. • Oct. 6-31 • $22-$45, frightnights.ca
Maan Farms Haunted Corn Maze
Walk through the corn field of terror which now hosts shipping containers boasting a deadly scare around each corner. • Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford • Oct. 6-31, 7-10 p.m. • Haunted Corn Maze/$15-$20, Flashlight Corn Maze/$12, maanfarms.com/haunted-corn-maze-2/
Potter’s House of Horrors
Every fall, Potter’s staff converts the grounds from an enjoyable, plant-filled garden centre into a maze of terror with all the latest animatronics, digital sounds, high-tech scares and trained actors to put on a fun and scary event that sends chills down the spines of all those who enter. | 4-7 p.m. is the Li’l Haunters attraction geared to kids 12 and under | 4-6:30 p.m. is Family Hour, a tamer version of the scary haunted houses, for younger guests or the faint of heart | 7-10 p.m. is the regular, ultra-scary show. • Potter’s Farm & Nursery, 12530 72nd Ave., Surrey • Oct. 6-31, 4-10 p.m. • From $8-$50, depending of age and day of the week. • pottershouseofhorrors.com.
Dreamscape: Haunted Virtual Reality Experience
Moves Media has produced an original live action, haunted, virtual reality experience. The experience was filmed using 360 degree directional cameras to immerse viewers in the video as the experience unfolds. • Shebeen Whiskey House, 212 Carrall St. • Until Oct. 31, 6 p.m. • $20, movesmedia.com/dreamscape
Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour
The Vancouver Trolley Company and Vancouver Police Museum are partnering together again for a haunted evening of murderous tales and infamous Vancouver ghost stories. Ages 13+ • Tour departs at The Irish Heather Gastropub, Gastown at various times throughout the evening • Oct. 10-31 • $55, 604-801-5515, vancouvertrolley.com/tours
Grave Tales
Join our expert storytellers for spine-chilling stories, as you walk through the Fort Langley village at night. Advance tickets are a must. Oct. 13-15, 18-22, 25-30. • Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley • Until Oct. 30 • pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
Halloween Mystery Nights
Thirteen years ago Jimmy Capello was found dead in his downtown Vancouver apartment — strangled, poisoned and stabbed. Now the Police Department has reopened the cold case and it’s up to you to solve it. Work together with a team to find clues and complete challenges while exploring downtown Vancouver and Gastown. • Oct. 13-31, 7 p.m. • Mysteries.com
Haunted Forest Scream Train
The forest is alive with ghosts and ghouls intent on scaring you amid creepy sounds and special effects. All the favourite characters are back like Chainsaw Charlie and you might run into the walking dead who roam the platform every Halloween. Not suitable for younger children. • Bear Creek Park, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey • Until Oct. 31, 6:30-10 p.m. • $12, bctrains.com
Boo! The Halloween Movie Show with Michael van den Bos
Monsters and skeletons and ghosts, oh my! There’s a scare in the air at the Vancity Theatre this Halloween season as film scholar Michael van den Bos resurrects haunted Hollywood’s ghastly ghouls. Michael has curated a creepy collection of chilling clips from classic horror and monster movies. An all-ages spine-tingling spook-o-rama. All ages show. • VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St. • Oct. 22, 3:45 p.m. • Under 18 $7.50, 604-683-FILM (3456), viff.org
Eat, Drink and Be Scary: Halloween at After Hours
Celebrate Halloween at this adults-only After Hours event for a frightfully good time. Grab a beer or glass of wine and enjoy exploring the Aquarium after dark in a fun and social atmosphere. Come in costume and learn about the spooktacular animals that call the aquarium home. • Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park • Oct. 24, 6-10 p.m. • $35/$27, vanaqua.org
LITTLE KIDS Taves Family Farm: Apple Barn & Pumpkin Patch
Bring your family to the Applebarn for freshpressed apple cider, hayrides, a Corn Quest Maze, U-Pick apple orchards, pumpkin patch, petting barn, Farmville, Pedal Karts, and so much more. • 333 Gladwin Rd., Abbotsford • Until Oct. 31 • $5-$9.75, tavesfamilyfarms.com/
Peteys Pumpkin Patch
More than 5000 square feet of indoor activities including a fun maze, family fun zone, and a train or wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch. • Fantasy Farms, 9423 Gibson Rd., Chilliwack • Unil Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $8/family, fantasyfarmsinc.ca
Southlands Pumpkin Patch
Explore the farm, visit the goats, chickens, and horses, buy some local produce and pick your pumpkin. • Southlands Heritage Farm, 6767 Balaclava St. • Until Oct. 31 • Entry by donation, $5/pumpkin, 604-261-1295, southlandsfarm.ca
Bear Creek Pumpkin Express Train
Delight in crafts and activities, then enjoy a treat and a train ride through the decorated forest. • Bear Creek Park, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey • Oct. 7-31, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • $11, bctrains.com
Richmond Country Farms: The Pumpkin Patch
Costumed entertainers including Polly Pumpkin, Strawberry Shortcake and Korny Corn. Music is supplied by the farm band and by many talented wagon entertainers. Pumpkin pickers ride hay wagons past the duck ponds and waterfalls to the fields. • 12900 Steveston Hwy., Richmond • Until Oct. 31 • 604-274-0522, countryfarms.ca/the-nursery
Halloween at FlyOver Canada
Broomelda the witch has once again worked her magic to transform FlyOver Canada this Halloween. Aspiring witches and wizards are welcomed into the Haunted Witches Academy before taking off on a spellbinding journey across Canada. Suitable for those aged four years and up. • FlyOver Canada, Canada Place • Until Oct. 31, Weekdays 4-9 p.m., weekends and Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. • flyovercanada.com
Stanley Park Ghost Train
Are you ready for an Alien Invasion that’s out of this world? Join agents as they investigate a spaceship crash landing right in the middle of Stanley Park. Journey into restricted zones as you ride the train to unravel the mystery of our unexpected park visitors. • Stanley Park Miniature Railway, Pipeline Rd. • Until Oct. 31 • $6-$12, ghosttrain.ca
Once Upon a Pumpkin
Come explore the Nature House and learn about Halloween’s origins in nature. • Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy., Richmond • Until Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free, 604-718-6188, richmond.ca
Halloween Haunted House for Variety the Children’s Charity
Bring your little ones down to Vickie Ayers’ family-friendly Halloween Haunted House. • Private residence, 443 Draycott St., Coquitlam • Oct. 20-31, 6:30-9 p.m. nightly • By donation, 604-939-7419, coquitlamhalloweenhouse.com
The Great Big Boo!
This live-action, family-friendly Halloween show follows the story of Zoe and Justin who sing and dance their way through Boo Alley on a quest to save Halloween, meeting larger-than-life characters along the way. T • Cineplex Theatres in Coquitlam, Langley, Burnaby and Richmond • Oct. 20-27, Various times • $22, thegreatbigboo.com
Halloween Costume Swap
Do you have a Halloween costume you no longer need and want to donate? Donated costumes in good, clean condition can be dropped off at the library between Oct. 14-20. If you want to swap a costume, just bring it with you on the 21st and exchange for something new to you. • George Mackie Library, 8440 112 St., Delta • Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m . • 604-594-8155, fvrl.ca
Halloween Drive In: Vancouver
Put the kids in the car and head to Canada’s only Halloween drive-in movie event. • Oct. 21, 7 p.m.: Beetlejuice | Oct. 22, 7 p.m.: Hotel Transylvania • River District Drive-In, 3650 E. Kent Ave. South • Oct. 21-29 • $20 per carload, per movie, halloweendrivein.ca
Halloween Skates in Surrey
Grab your wand or broom and head out to one of our fun haunted public skates. • North Surrey Arena, Oct. 21, noon-1:30 p.m. | Newton Arena, Oct. 22, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 21-29 • Regular admission applies, suitable for all ages, surrey.ca
Spooktacular Newton
Complete with trick-or-treating, petting zoo, kid fun zone, face painting, food trucks and a haunted train, Spooktacular Newton has something for everyone. Be sure to come in your costume! • The Newton Grove, 13730 72nd Ave., Surrey • Oct. 21, noon-4 p.m. • facebook.com/events/479601192441051
Spoo-ook-tacular Britannia Mine Museum
A spooky train ride in the Historic Underground, science shows, critters galore, and a dress up photo booth. • Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29 • Britannia Mine Museum, 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach • Oct. 21-29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Special event admission rate of $15 for ages 5+, 1-800-8964044, bcmm.ca
Wild Things
Follow a trail of jack-o’-lanterns to discover what goes bump in the night. Meet the twilight creatures that make Halloween fun and a little bit scary! An adult must accompany children. Park at Cambie School and ride on the Pumpkin Express to the Nature Park. • Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy., Richmond • Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. • $5/$3, 604-7186188, richmond.ca
The Magical Pumpkin Patch
The train departs at 11 a.m. to the magical pumpkin patch to search for the perfect pumpkin. Design it and have it carved and ready to take home. Includes an outdoor mini-rail ride, multiple games and craft stations and the train ride back at 1 p.m. • West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Rd., Squamish • Oct. 23-27 • $15/child, free for parents, wcra.org
Norman Foote — Halloween Howl
Juno and West Coast Music Award-winner Norman Foote shares the stage with the Very Scary Big Voice Orchestra — singers from North Vancouver schools in full costume. • Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Van • Oct. 24, 7 p.m. • $16/$13, centennialtheatre.com
VanDusen Glow in the Garden
Join us this Halloween for an adventure through a whimsical garden. Discover curious twists and magical moments from the classic tale—Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. • VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. • Oct. 24-31, 5-9 p.m. • $6.20, $8.10, $10, vandusengarden.org
Family Fright Fest — South Delta
Join us for haunted Halloween fun at the annual favourite Family Fright Fest! Wear your costume and trick-or-treat for goodies and surprises. Brave through the haunted house and play spooky games and activities. • Ladner Community Centre, 4734 51st St., Delta • Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m. • Free, delta.ca