2025 Halloween Events in Vancouver
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to 2025 Halloween events in Vancouver!
As the air turns crisp and the leaves don their fiery autumn colors, the city comes alive with a thrilling array of activities that capture the spirit of the season. Vancouver offers an exciting mix of annual favorites and new attractions, ensuring that there’s something for everyone—from families seeking friendly frights to horror aficionados looking for a good scare.
For those craving adrenaline, Fright Nights at the PNE promises to deliver heart-pounding scares with its haunted houses, terrifying rides, and live entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss HowlOver Canada, an immersive experience that combines breathtaking aerial views of Canada with spine-tingling storytelling—a perfect outing for thrill-seekers and families alike.
If you’re in the mood for a holiday mash-up, the The Nightmare Before Christmas Market is a fantastical halloween-themed market experience for all ages.
Another highlight is the Parade of Lost Souls, a mesmerizing event that transforms the streets into a vibrant display of costumes, music, and art, creating a magical atmosphere that honors the spirits of the past while celebrating the creativity of the community.
For those looking to take their Halloween festivities to the water, the Witchilano Paddle offers a unique twist, inviting participants to dress up and join in a fun-filled paddle along the coast, showcasing the city’s beautiful waterfront.
Film enthusiasts will revel in the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival, where the latest in horror cinema will be screened, showcasing both local talent and international filmmakers who dare to explore the darker side of storytelling.
Beyond these major events, the Vancouver Public Library hosts a myriad of Halloween-themed activities, including storytimes, crafts, and film screenings, making it a fantastic stop for families looking to celebrate the season in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Additionally, many of Vancouver’s Community Centres will be buzzing with Halloween spirit, offering a range of events from spooky dances to festive workshops, ensuring that neighborhoods across the city are brimming with excitement and creativity.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just visiting, this Halloween season in Vancouver promises a delightful blend of thrills, chills, and community spirit. From haunted trails and spine-tingling performances to festive gatherings and family-friendly activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Dive into the vibrant Halloween scene with us, explore the unique offerings throughout the city, and make unforgettable memories this October! With so many events to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect way to embrace the spirit of Halloween in Vancouver.
One of the most beloved traditions that has been cancelled for 2025 is the Stanley Park Ghost Train, where you were able to embark on a whimsical journey through a haunted forest, complete with enchanting decorations and ghostly tales that delighted all ages.
Following is the full list of all the major 2025 Halloween Events in Vancouver, Canada.
Fright Nights 13yrs+$East Van
Fright Nights is an annual halloween-themed experience with 8 haunted houses, rides, creepy decor, and live performances.
There are 7 haunted houses, 15+ rides, 'Opening Scaremonies', 'Trials of the Night' and 'Fizz Death Circuit'.
This is a ticketed event. You must buy tickets for a specific night to enter. Admission includes a ride pass and entry to the haunted houses.
Dates: Oct 3-31, 2025
Times: 6pm-11pm(12pm on select nights)
Ages: 13 years and older
Location: PNE Playland, 2901 E. Hastings St.
Website: FrightNights.ca
Cost: Yes
Tickets: FrightNights Tickets
Note 1: You are NOT allowed to wear costumes or makeup.
Note 2: They have an early entry add-on for $20 that allows you to enter some of the haunted houses up to an hour early.
Note 3: They also have a rapid pass that gives you priority access to the haunted houses and 5 rides for $56.
Tip: Go early and try to do as many haunted houses as possible because later in the evening there are usually big lineups to get in to all the haunted houses.
HowlOver Canada over 102cm/40″ tall$Coal Harbour
HowlOver Canada is an amusement park-type ride that simulates you flying with a Halloween theme.
This year you are flying with 'Biker Mama the witch' and other spooky sidekicks on your way to an out of this world music festival!
This is split into a pre-ride video show, pre-boarding, and the actual FlyOver.
Costumes are welcome and encouraged.
This is a ticketed event. You must buy tickets to go on this ride.
Dates: Oct 9 - Oct 31, 2025
Times: various times
Ages: ???
Location: : Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Website: Fly Over Canada
Cost: Yes
Tickets: online tickets
Note 1: Children must be at least 102cm/40″ tall in order to ride.
Money Saving Tip: They have a BC Locals Rate that you can use to save money if one person in your group has a valid BC ID. Proof of ID is required when on site.
Halloween Mystery Nights 12yrs+$Downtown
Halloween Mystery Nights is 3 different games put on nightly by Vancouver Mysteries during mid-end of October where you try to solve a mystery!
It isn't really Halloween oriented, but does have a 'Ghost Patrol' game. The other 2 games are: Secret Mission and Crime in Downtown.
This is a self-guided outdoor adventure and unique sightseeing experience. Teams must return within 2 hours to return game gear.
Costumes are encouraged.
You can win prizes also.
This is a ticketed event. You must buy tickets to participate.
Dates: October 16, 2025 - October 31, 2025 Thurs-Sats only
Times: 5:30pm/6pm/6:30pm
Ages: 12 years and older
Location: varies, but within 5 minute walk of Waterfront station
Cost: Yes
Website: VancouverMysteries.com
Tickets: Vancouver Mysteries Booking
Black Lagoon Pop-Up 19+$Downtown
The Black Lagoon Pop-Up is a halloween inspired bar experience with halloween decorations and innovative themed cocktails.
Dates: Oct 1 - Nov 2, 2025
Times: various
Ages: 19+
Location: : The Butcher and Bullock, 911 Pender St., Vancouver
Website: Black Lagoon Popup at Butcher and Bullock
Cost: Entry Free, food/drinks cost $
Tickets: reservation
Southland Farms Pumpkin Fest $South Vancouver
Southland Farms Pumpkin Fest is a celebraton of autumn on a real farm.
This is a twist on the traditional pumpkin patch. You get to explore the farm and challenge yourself to their Pumpkin Fest Scavenger Hunt and have a pony ride(select dates/times).
There are pony rides in the ring on Saturdays through October from 4pm-6pm and Monday Oct 13 10am-2pm. Pony rides are on a first come, first served basis, and cannot be booked in advance.
There will be food trucks onsite on Oct 11, 13, 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2025.
Admission includes a pumpkin to take home.
Dates: Sep 27 - Oct 31, 2025
Times: Mon-Fri: 3pm-7pm; Sat/Sun/Thanksgiving day Oct13: 9am-5pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: : Southlands Heritage Farm, 6767 Balaclava Street , Vancouver
Website: Southlands Heritage Farm
Cost: $13
2025 Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival ???yrs+$Chinatown
The 2025 Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS) is an annual event that shows short and feature movies from the Horror genre.
This is a ticketed event. You must buy tickets to see the films.
Dates: Vancouver: October 15-19, 2025
Times: various
Ages: ???
Location: Vancouver: Cineplex International Village
Cost (online/onsite): various
Website: Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival
Facebook: Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival Facebook page
Money Saving Tip: Sep 1, 2025: Passes are currently on sale!
Halloween Hell Wrestling all ages$East Van
Halloween Hell Wrestling is a pro wrestling event.
This is a family friendly event, come dressed up as your favourite wrestler and you could win a prize!
Date: Oct 24, 2025
Times: Doors: 7pm, Show: 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Hastings Racecourse and Casino
Tickets: V-Tix online
Cost: Yes
Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th Anniversary) All Ages$Broadway/Commercial
The The Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th Anniversary!) movie is being shown at the Rio Theatre.
Costumes and audience participation is highly encouraged and there will be some prizes for costumes.
Entry includes a bag of props. No rice or confetti allowed.
Dates: Oct 24 - Oct 31, 2025
Times: various
Ages: All Ages, but 19+ for bar service
Location: : The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Website/Tickets: Rio Theatre-RHPS Info
Cost: Yes
At the Mountains of Madness $East Van
This is the 4th annual live staged radio play of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness by Sean Branney with Andrew Leman and directed by Mark 'Sparky' MacDonald.
It will be followed by a screening of 'The Thing from Another World', which is a 1951 Howard Hawks classic.
This is a ticketed event.
Dates/Time: October 25, 2025 7:30pm, Oct 26, 2026 2pm
Ages: ???
Location: Pivot Theatre, 1422 William St, Vancouver
Cost: Yes
Tickets: Tickets
Big Halloween Run All Ages$Olympic Village
The Big Halloween Run is an annual Halloween-themed run 1km/5km walk/run on the seawall.
2025 is the 2nd year for this run.
Dates: Thursday October 30, 2025
Times: 6pm for 1km dash; 7pm for 5km walk/run
Ages: All Ages
Location: Olympic Village, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
Cost: Yes
Website: Big Run Series
Parade of Lost Souls ???yrs+by DonationTrout Lake
This is an annual Halloween-themed parade in East Vancouver. The theme for 2025 is: THE THINNING OF THE VEIL
The Dusty Flower Pot Cabaret Society that organizes this event hosts a bunch of related workshops in October which includes a Costume Sale, Parade Dancers workshop, Time Warp Dance workshop, and a Thriller Dance workship.
There will be a 'Parade of Little Souls' for the little ones earlier than the main parade.
They also are hosting 2 After Parties for adults. See Parade of Lost Souls After Party for more details on this party!
Dates: Saturday November 1, 2025
Times: Family Friendly Procession at 7pmNew Time, Processions hourly at 8pm and 9pm
Ages: All Ages(family friendly at 7pm
Location: Trout Lake, East Vancouver(parade route unveiled on their website midnight before halloween)New
Cost: Free?
Website: Parade of Lost Souls
Vancouver Haunted Halloween Trolley Tours
The Great Canadian Trolley Company annually has a Vancouver Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour in October.
This is a 2.5 hour guided tour exploring some of Vancouver's most chilling spots!
Dates: October 9 - November 1, 2025
Times: various
Ages: 13+
Location: Pickup/Dropoff: 900 West Cordova
Cost: Yes
Website: Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour
All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery All Agescost?East Van
All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery is an artist led, non-denominational, annual event to honour our dead.
People are invited to light candles, write messages and create personal memorials and place them on public shrines.
Often there is live music, and small fires to gather around.
On October 17, 2024 there will be a Retrospective slide show featuring 'pictures, stories and things we learned along the way.'
On October 24, 2024 to Friday November 1, 2024 there will be Memorial Box Lantern kits can be placed on shrines. Boxes available (from Oct 19) that can be taken home and personalized.
On October 24, 2024 6pm there will be the Opening Ceremony with a ceremonial fire and public shrine opening.
On October 24, 2024 to Friday November 1, 2024 the Public Shrines will be available for people to light candles, write messages, and leave memorials to remember those who passed. There may be some quiet incidental music sometimes in the evening and on weekends.
On October 26, 2024 1pm-4pm there will be the Red Dress Memorial to honour the missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and 2slgbtqqia+ peoples.
On October 26, 2024 6pm there will be the Ceremony for our Ancestors which will be a traditional Swedish Fire with tea, memorials, and a reflective slideshow.
On October 27, 2024 1pm-4pm there will be the Traditional Chines Funeral Practices where the traditional practices will be shared.
On November 1, 2024 7pm-9pm there is a closing ceremony which is a walk to the shrines.
Dates: not confirmed yet for 2025
Times: various
Ages: All Ages
Location: : Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser St, Vancouver
Cost (online/onsite): TBA
Website: NightForAllSouls.com
Vancouver Business Improvement Association Events
There are many halloween-themed events that are put on by the various Vancouver Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) in October.
Many of the BIAs have trick-or-treating on their main shopping street. We have these listed here: Trick or Treating
Following is a list of the non-Trick or Treating BIA events that we are aware of:
Kitspatch All AgesFreeKitsilano
There is an annual Community Pumpkin Patch where you are able to get your photo taken by a photographer.
Pets are also allowed. No need to register or rsvp. Just come on down, pick a pumpkin and snap a few pics!
Dates: Saturday October 18, 2025
Times: 11am-3pm photographer available
Ages: All Ages
Location: : Kits Wings Mural -West 4th Ave and Burrard St.-North West corner
Cost: Free
Website: Kitspatch
Halloween Free Skate EveryoneFreeKerrisdale
There is free skating and skate rentals at the Kerrisdale arena for Halloween.
Dates: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Times: 5:30pm-7pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: : Kerridale Arena, 5670 East Boulevard
Cost: Free
Facebook: Kerrisdale Business Association
Community Centre Events
There are many halloween-themed events that take place at Vancouver's Community Centres in October.
Following is a list of the events which had availability as of October 3, 2025:
- Canvas Painting Night: Halloween Painting Night - Roundhouse Community Centre , Oct 30, 2025 6:30-8pm, 19+, #580516
- Halloween Carnival - West Point Grey Cmty Centre - Alberthau, Oct 25, 2025 11am-1pm, $10, Ages: 1+ to 8yrs, #570273
- Halloween Carnival and Ghostly Graveyard - Coal Harbour Cmty Centre, Oct 25, 2025 10am-noon, $9, Ages: 2 to 7yrs, #517803
- Halloween Carnival and Spooky House-Session 1 - Killarney Cmty Centre, Oct 25, 2025 10am-11am, $6, Ages: 2 to 9yrs, #574430
- Halloween Carnival and Spooky House-Session 2 - Killarney Cmty Centre, Oct 25, 2025 11:30am-12:30pm, $6, Ages: 2 to 9yrs, #574431
- Halloween Haunted House - Marpole-Oakridge Cmty Centre, Oct 27-30, 2025 5pm-7pm, no charge, Ages: 8+, #578976
- Halloween Haunted House - Champlain Heights Cmty Centre, Oct 24, 2025 6:30pm-8:30pm, $3, Ages: 8+, #575080
- Halloween Haunted Walkthrough - Roundhouse Community Centre , Oct 31, 2025 4:30pm-5pm, $10, 1-11Yrs, #580466
- Halloween Haunted Walkthrough - Roundhouse Community Centre , Oct 31, 2025 5pm-5:30pm, $10, 1-11Yrs, #580467
- Halloween Haunted Walkthrough - Roundhouse Community Centre , Oct 31, 2025 6:30pm-7pm, $10, 1-11Yrs, #580471
- Halloween Howl - False Creek Cmty Centre , Oct 25, 2025 10:30am-noon, $7, Ages: 2-7yrs, #568896
- Halloween Howlers Carnival - Marpole-Oakridge Cmty Centre, Oct 24, 2025 5:30pm-7pm, $8, Ages: 1-12yrs, #567920
- Halloween in a Bottle Crafting - Douglas Park Cmty Centre, Oct 19, 2025 1pm-2pm, $20, Ages: 6-12yrs, #581160
- Halloween Indoor Trick or Treat - Dunbar Cmty Centre , Oct 25, 2025 1pm-3pm, $6, Ages: less than 10yrs, #578758
- Halloween Sing and Sign Party (0-24 months) - Kitsilanto Cmty Centre , Oct 29, 2025 12:30pm-1:30pm, $20, Ages: less than 2yrs, #579230
- Oragami - Halloween - Renfrew Park Cmty Centre , Oct 19, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm, $15, Ages: 8012yrs, #580829
- SPOOKtacular Halloween Party - Renfrew Park Community Centre, Oct 25, 2024 noon-3pm, Cost: $7, Ages: 1-13yrs, #577593
- WCT Halloween Tote Bags - Britannia Community Centre, Oct 14, 2024 6pm-9pm, Cost: $4.76, Ages: 13+yrs, #580254
Register for any of these events on the Vancouver Recreation page: City of Vancouver Recreation Portal
Vancouver Public Library Events
There are many halloween-themed events that take place at the Vancouver Public Libraries(VPL) in October.
Following is a list of the events listed on the VPL's website as of October 1, 2025:
- KidZone: Spooky Crafts - make some spooky Halloween crafts, West Point Grey Branch, Oct 29, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ages: grades K-7, drop-in
- Halloween Howl - scary stories and activities for elementary kids - Oakridge Branch , Oct 30, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ages: grades K-7, drop-in
- Halloween Howl - scary stories and activities for elementary kids - Terry Salman Branch , Oct 30, 2025 3:45pm-4:45pm, Ages: grades K-7, drop-in
- Halloween Howl - scary stories and activities for elementary kids - Firehall Branch , Oct 31, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ages: grades K-7, drop-in
- Halloween Howl - scary stories and activities for elementary kids - Kitsilano Branch , Oct 31, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ages: grades K-7, drop-in
- Halloween Howl - scary stories and activities for elementary kids - nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch , Oct 31, 2025 3:30pm-4:30pm, Ages: grades K-7, drop-in
For more information and to Register for any of these events on the Vancouver Public Library website: VPL Events
Completed Vancouver Halloween Events
Following are this year's Halloween events that have been completed.
Witchilano Paddle All AgesFreeKitsilano
This is an annual event where hundreds of people dress up as witches/warlocks and paddle board to Granville Island and back from Kitsilano Beach while wearing Witch costumes!
2025 is the 5th year of this annual event.
Participants should be experienced paddleboarders and wear witch/warlock costumes or at least dress mainly in black!
This event supports SHARE Family and Community Services. They will be collecting donations and packaged food(canned goods, whole grain rice, baby formula, etc.)
Dates: Saturday October 4, 2025
Times: 11am
Ages: All ages
Location: Kitsilano Beach
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Facebook: 5th Annual Witchilano Paddle
The Nightmare Before Christmas Market All Ages$East Van
The Nightmare Before Christmas Market is a Halloween themed market of over 80 vendors featuring the wacky, weird, and wonderful.
2025 is the 9th annual market!
You are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes to the market.
This is a ticketed event. You must buy tickets to enter the market.
Date/Times: Oct 11, 2025: 11am-7pm, Oct 12, 2025: 10am-4pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: : Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St
Cost (online/onsite): $5 at the door, $4 in advance online. Weekend passes are $7(tbc) in advance. Children 13 and under are FREE
Website: Nightmare Before Christmas Market
Money Saving Tip: Save money by buying tickets online prior to the market!
Cancelled Vancouver Halloween Events
Following are some popular past Halloween events that have been cancelled this year or cancelled permanently.
Stanley Park Ghost Train Cancelled in 2025
The Stanley Park Ghost Train was a halloween-themed miniature train ride.
Each year there was a different theme. The theme for 2024 was: Ghosts in the Graveyard
There were daily evening train rides that have live actors in costumes. On the weekends there were afternoon matinees that do not have live actors and are for younger children.
This event has been cancelled in 2025 due to the lack of maintenance on the trains by the Vancouver Parks Board and the City of Vancouver. Hopefully, it will be back in the future.
Vancouver Halloween Parade and Expo Cancelled in 2025
There used to be a Vancouver Halloween Parade and Expo that took place but it has been cancelled in 2024 due to the Granville Bridge loops demoliton. No word on 2025 yet.
The Vancouver Halloween Parade used to take place on Granville St in mid-October each year and featured action heroes, dance school zombies, and many more participants.