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HALLOWEEN BIG KIDS Maan Farms Haunted Corn Maze
Located on the outskirts of Abbotsford lies a farm that is home to one of the scariest places in Canada, with more than five acres of pure terror• Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford • Until Nov. 3 • $20-$30, maanfarms.com
Reapers Haunted Attraction and The Maze of Terror
This insane asylum-themed haunt brings the horrors of crazed patients to twisted doctors and hospital staff. • 9423 Gibson Rd., Chilliwack • Until Oct. 31 • Reapers: $11, Maze of Terror: $11, Combo: $20, reapers.ca
Potter’s House of Horrors
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. • Potter’s Farm & Nursery, 12530 72nd Ave., Surrey • Through Oct. 31 • pottershouseofhorrors.com/
Spooktober at Vancouver TheatreSports
Whether it’s a group of ‘ghoulfriends’ getting together for a night out or a date with your ‘boo’ TheatreSports dares you to laugh this October with its line-up of Halloween-themed shows. • Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Through Oct. 31 • vtsl.com Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour Be whisked away by a trolley where you will see streets and homes, which seem normal, but if you look and listen close enough you will hear echoes of murders and other devastating events. Ages 13+
• Departs and returns to Canada Place
• Through Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • From $55, westcoastsightseeing.com/
Halloween Mystery Nights
Fans of escape rooms get the chance to take it outside and investigate a murder on the streets of the city when Halloween Mystery Nights return this year with Gastown murder mystery, Crime in Downtown. • Through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. • Teams of two to five players: $28/player, 778-707-1962, vancouvermysteries.com
The Rocky Horror Show
With a jump to the left ... worlds collide in Richard O’Brien’s musical-theatre masterpiece as camp sci-fi meets sexual exploration, glam-rock, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. • Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St., Granville Island • Oct. 25 until Nov. 10 • $39-$49, alchemytheatre.ca/therockyhorrorshow
Halloween Organ Concert
In a dark, neo-gothic church, the audience will see the silent movie Habeus Corpus, featuring Laurel and Hardy as hilariously incompetent grave robbers, with live, improvised organ accompaniment just like in the era of silent films. Costumes encouraged! • St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St. • Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. • Free entry (free will offering), rcco.bc.ca
The Geekenders: The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in Concert
Follow along with a 10-piece orchestra as Jack, the Pumpkin King, attempts to bring the Christmas spirit to his spooky hometown. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Oct. 26: 8 p.m., Oct. 27: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. • $25/$30, riotheatre.ca A Night at Studio 54 In the spirit of Halloween, the most famous nightclub ever will be revived in Vancouver’s historic armoury • Seaforth Armoury, 1650 Burrard St. • Oct. 27, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. • $40 - $150, tickets at eventbrite.ca
HallowHacks 2018
Whether you are a sustainable energy professional or enthusiast, coders and non-coders alike are welcome to participate in BCSEA Vancouver’s inaugural hackathon, HallowHacks. • 7 Gate Ventures, 68 Water St., #401 • Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • $19-$32, hallowhacks.com
Parade of Lost Souls: Magic & Realism
Wear a costume. Bring an instrument. Make a dance. Join a dance. This parade is for you and by you, all the lost souls of the world. • Near Britannia Community Centre • Oct. 27, 7-10 p.m. • Suggested $5-$10 donation, paradeoflostsouls.com
National Theatre Encore Broadcast - Frankenstein
Celebrate Halloween and the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s penning of this world-famous tale, with this award-winning production featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as The Creature. • The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge • Oct. 28, 4 p.m. • $19.50/$13, 604-476-2787, theactmapleridge.org
Halloween After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium
Explore the dark side of the ocean this at this adults-only After Hours. Grab a drink and get lost in the Aquarium’s galleries, strut your stuff at the costume contest, catch a screening of Shark: A 4-D Experience, and enjoy an Adult Puppet Show, featuring a cast of naughty characters sure to make you cackle. • Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park • Oct. 31, 6-10 p.m. • $27/$35, vanaqua.org
LITTLE KIDS Port Kells Nurseries Pumpkin Patch
Take a themed hay wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch, check out the kid-friendly haunted house, get puzzled in the hay and cedar maze. Oct. 27-28. • 18730 88th Ave., Surrey • Until Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Hay rides/$5, 604-8821344, portkellsnurseries.com
The Mighty Harvest Glow
Laugh and delight in our pumpkin patch, corn maze and family playgrounds. Take the ultimate family photos alongside our interactive light sculptures, pumpkin tree and pumpkin carriage• Milner Village Garden Centre, 6690 216th St., Langley • Monday-Saturday Oct. 22-31 • From $8.99-$11.99, glowgardens.com
Laity Pumpkin Patch
Two pumpkin patch locations - a brand new one designed to entertain children aged six and older. The original Laity Pumpkin Patch is designed for the younger members of your family, ages six and under. • 21145 128th Ave. and 12725 Laity St., Maple Ridge • Until Oct. 31 • $6 admission, laitypumpkinpatch.com
The Chilliwack Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm
A 12-acre corn maze, hay bale maze for the little ones, animal displays, pedal carts, corn sandbox, kiddy play area, giant jumping pillow, spiders web and picnic area • 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack • Through Oct. 31 • $12.50, chilliwackcornmaze.com
Pumpkin Express Halloween Train
Delight in the crafts and activities under the tent on the platform, and enjoy a ride on the train as it travels through the decorated forest. All children ages two and over will receive a child-size pumpkin. • Bear Creek Park, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey • Oct. 6-31, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • $10/person, bctrains.com/halloween
Stanley Park Ghost Train: Jack O’Lantern’s Journey Through the Dark Forest
Jack O’Lantern might be dead as a doornail but instead of resting in peace, he wanders through the forest for eternity. • Stanley Park Miniature Railway • Through Oct. 31, Mon-Thurs: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m. • ghosttrain.ca
A Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween
Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble! The enchanting world of science returns to the Britannia Mine Museum October 27 & 28. • Britannia Mine Museum, 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $15, 604-896-2233, bcmm.ca
Fish or Treat Halloween Sleepover at the Vancouver Aquarium
Start your Halloween celebrations a little early by joining us at the Vancouver Aquarium for a spooky fun filled educational adventure through our building. • Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park • Oct. 27-28 • $115/$92, 604-659-3552, vanaqua.org
Halloween in the Forest
Come in costume for a free indoor/ outdoor event: meet the Forest Fairy & friends; learn about owls, bats, spiders and raccoons. Parking is limited – consider walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling. • Surrey Nature Centre, 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey • Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free, 604-502-6065
Halloween Trick Or Treat
The Sea to Sky Gondola welcomes costume-clad trick-or-treaters of all ages for an afternoon of seasonal surprises, face-painting and trick or treating. • Sea to Sky Gondola, 36800 BC-99, Squamish• Oct. 27, 12-4 p.m. • Free with Gondola lift tickets or a valid annual pass, seatoskygondola.com
Haunted Farm Family Day
A shadowy barn, creaky floorboards, rustling trees – visit our haunted farm if you dare! • Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Rd., Surrey • Oct. 27, noon-3 p.m. • Free, 604-592-6956, surrey.ca
Let’s Get Spooky! Halloween at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
Spooky Activities include: enrichment walks and pumpkin smash tour, and a spooky train ride, including hot chocolate and blankets. • Greater Vancouver Zoo, 5048 264 St., Aldergrove • Oct. 27-31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free for children with a paying adult, 604-8566825, gvzoo.com
The Haunted Sea: Halloween at the Cannery
Dive to the darkest depths of the Haunted Sea and explore what lurks in the mysterious fathoms below. All ages.
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond
• Oct. 27, 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Adults: $11, seniors: $9, youth: $7, 604-664-9009, gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
Wild Things
Follow a trail of candlelit pumpkins to discover the creatures that make Halloween thrilling! An adult must accompany children. Ride the express shuttle from Cambie Secondary School or City Hall to the Nature Park • Richmond Nature Park, 7551 Westminster Hwy., Richmond • Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. • $5/adult, $3/child, free for two years and under, richmond.ca
Halloween at Fort Langley
Trick-or-treat, make a craft, visit the Spooky Servants quarters and get an airbrush tattoo. Geared toward young families. Wear your costumes for great photos. • Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley • Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $7.80/adult, $6.55/senior, free for youth, pc.gc.ca
Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs & Stories Concert
Mr. I’s popular annual Halloween concert will enchant youngsters and their parents alike. Costumes are welcome and audience participation is encouraged. • Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam • Oct. 28, 2 p.m. • $10, brownpapertickets.com, placedesarts.ca
The Howl 18
A Musical Masquerade with Juno Award-winner Norman Foote and an extra large local youth costumed choir. Music, laughter and the creative spirit of Halloween all come together. • Grosvenor Theatre - Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver • Oct. 30, 7-8 p.m. • 604-981-6335
Halloween Fun Event
Kids ages 12 and under dressed in costume can take part in centre-wide trick-or-treating at participating stores • Central City, 10153 King George Blvd., Surrey • Oct. 31, 4 p.m. • Free, 604-5877773, centralcity.ca
Mount Pleasant Safe Trick or Treat
Stores with the ‘Trick or Treaters ENTER HERE’ signs in their windows are looking forward to your visit. • Mount Pleasant Business Area • Oct. 31, 3:30-6 p.m. • Free, mountpleasantbia.com
Trick-or-Treat at Willowbrook Shopping Centre
Entry is by donation and includes a ‘trick or treat’ bag and goodies. Enter at Sport Chek, Swimco, Tim Hortons and Starbucks • 150-19705 Fraser Highway, Langley • Oct. 31, 5-6 p.m. • By donation, shopwillowbrook.com
STAGE COMEDY/CABARET The Smoke Show
A professional modern dance cabaret, The Smoke Show is an evening abundant in uncomfortable intimacy, ambiguity, comedic clichés, provocative interaction and of course, wild seduction. Under the direction of Jen Oleksiuk, this show features an incredible all woman cast, two 20 minute sets and one 15-minute intermission. It’s just enough of a tease to knock your socks off.. then bring you back for more. Every Thursday. • XY, 1216 Bute St. • Oct. 25, Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. • eventbrite.ca
The Frightmare Before Halloween with The Fictionals Comedy Co.
Comedy gets spooky when The Fictionals and Friends presents The Frightmare Before Halloween on Tuesday. Enjoy a night of eerie laughs at Cafe Deux Soleils, complete with mini-chocolate bars, ghost stories, and a real-life Ouija Board. Plus dress up in costume for a chance to win prizes! • Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr. • Oct. 30, 8 p.m. • $7, thefictionals.com
DANCE SnowBall Classic 2018
SnowBall Classic has been B.C.’s most important ballroom dance competition for 30 years. Each year, over 100 couples of competitive ballroom dancers compete in the event and gives the audience a fantastic show. In addition, the audience will have the chance to meet high-level dancers from all over the world. • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond • Oct. 27-28 • $50 at ticketstonight. ticketforce.com/snowball18, snowballclassic.
THEATRE Beer For Breakfast
It’s a guy’s weekend at a snowed-in cabin to eat chili, drink beer, and relive the good old days. Spirits are high until Jessie, the wife of Adrian shows up. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues: will the men win their right to an all-out guy fest, or will women be crowned the stronger sex after all? • Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184th St. • Oct. 18 until Nov. 17 • From $15, surreylittletheatre.com
Sex with Strangers
When 20-something star sex blogger Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure 40-ish novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other possesses. As attraction turns to sex, and they inch closer to getting what they want, both must confront the dark side of ambition and the trouble of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away. Presented by Mitch and Murray Productions. • Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th Ave. • Oct. 26 until Nov. 10 • $15 - $31, 604-872-0075, mitchandmurrayproductions.com