Wondering what to do in Vancouver this weekend? Lots of events are happening in the Lower Mainland including festivals, theatre performances and more.

See below for a list of what’s taking place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For a list of what’s happening on other days of the month, see our October calendar of events. You might also be interested in our article about Vancouver at Thanksgiving.

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Events This Weekend in Vancouver

Highlights of the weekend of October 16th to 18th include Circo Osorio Circus shows, Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap, Latin American Heritage Month activities, and The Journey Within Tour event with world-renowned meditation master Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. There is also Celebrate the Night in Maple Ridge, and the UBC Apple Festival at UBC Botanical Garden. A Diwali Fusion Boat Party happens on the Saturday with Vancouver Boat Parties and the Rubber Ducky Race is on the Sunday.

Also this weekend, the Vancouver Maritime Museum has a special Buoy Oh Buoy event hosted by drag queen Phyllis Hull. There is also a Take it to the Limit Eagles tribute concert in Abbotsford and a Halloween Night Climb & Ghost Tour at WildPlay in Maple Ridge.

Halloween-themed events include Fright Nights at the PNE, Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors, Reapers Maze of Terror, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour. There is also HowlOver at FlyOver, Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge, Alouette Cemetery in Maple Ridge, and various other Halloween Events and Haunted Houses.

Other fall-themed activities next weekend include the Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres, Magic of Fall Experience at Taves Family Farms and Petey’s Pumpkin Patch at Fantasy Farms in the Fraser Valley, plus Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

For folks who like art, music and theatre, there is The Improv Centre on Granville Island and FlyOver at Canada Place, plus drag show events with What the Frock Productions. There is also the play Lend Me a Tenor at Metro Theatre as well as various concerts and shows at the Vogue Theatre on Granville Street.

See below for a list of what’s taking place, when and where. As you’ll see, so much is happening in the Lower Mainland!

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
Take it to the Limit – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
Halloween Night Climb & Ghost Tour at WildPlay – a fun event with Ghostly Vancouver Tours at the ropes course attraction in Maple Ridge.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Today features a concert with the Colombian artist Fonseca at the Vancouver Centre for Performing Arts.

Theatre & Other Shows

The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s shows are I Know What You Did Last Weekend and Theatresports.
Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at the theatre in Richmond. (Today is Opening Night.)
The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Take it to the Limit Eagles Concert – the popular Vancouver-based tribute band performs at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.
Presentation House Theatre – Lasa ng Imperyo/A Taste of Empire shows at the theatre in North Vancouver. It’s a comedy cooking show performed in the Tagalog Filipino language with English surtitles.
Fonseca in Concert – the famous Colombian musician performs at the Vancouver Centre for Performing Arts.

Pumpkin Patches & Other Autumn Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
Other Corn Mazes – farms with giant mazes in their fields and other family-friendly activities.

Haunted Attractions & Activities

Halloween Night Climb & Ghost Tour at WildPlay – Ghostly Vancouver Tours hosts an evening of fun at the outdoor adventure park in Maple Ridge.
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – five haunted houses and other Halloween fun in Surrey.
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition. (TIP: For today or this Sunday, use the promo code FRIGHT25 to get 2-for-1 pricing, but only for those dates! Click Enter PNE Promo Code to use the discount.)
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a special murder-mystery game that’s played in room 1313 at the Delta Suites Hotel near Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries.
Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too, including special Halloween-themed ones this time of year).
Vancouver Film & TV Tours – walking tours in downtown Vancouver where you’ll learn about the city’s history as well as shows that have been filmed here.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum. It’s a great place to find new-to-you ski equipment, sell your old stuff, and help raise money for the Canadian Ski Patrol. (There is another one too in Abbotsford on November 15 and 16.)
Celebrate the Night – free family-friendly activities and fireworks at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
The Journey Within Tour – a live talk with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world-renowned meditation master, humanitarian, spiritual teacher, and the founder of the Art of Living Foundation.
Diwali Fusion Boat Party – an Indian-themed party boat departs from False Creek for a 3-hour night of dancing, Bollywood music and Diwali festival celebrations with Vancouver Boat Parties.
Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Among other things, today features Chilean traditional dancing in Gastown and a Day of the Dead Market at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby.
Buoy Oh Buoy – drag performances, bubble magic, knot-tying demonstrations, craft activities and DJ music, plus admission by donation, at the Vancouver Maritime Museum today.
UBC Apple Festival – a fundraising festival at the UBC Botanical Garden.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – final day of the season for the market outside Burnaby City Hall with live music, food and other artisanal products.
Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Trout Lake, Squamish and the West End.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at the theatre in Richmond.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s shows are I Know What You Did Last Weekend and Theatresports.
Presentation House Theatre – Lasa ng Imperyo/A Taste of Empire shows at the theatre in North Vancouver. It’s a comedy cooking show performed in the Tagalog Filipino language with English surtitles.
Seasons Fall Concert – a concert with the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
Circo Osorio – circus performances take place at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.

Autumn Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today features the Giant Pumpkin Weigh In!
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
Other Pumpkin Patches – farms to have fun at and pick up a pumpkin throughout the Lower Mainland.
Other Corn Mazes – farms with giant mazes in their fields and other family-friendly activities.

Haunted Attractions in the City of Vancouver

Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition.
HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)

Haunted Attractions Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley

Grave Tales in Fort Langley – spine-chilling walking tours at night. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Canyon Frights – illuminations and Halloween displays at Capilano Suspension Bridge at night.
Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.
Other Halloween Events & Attractions – including ones in Surrey, Burnaby and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. Today features family-friendly activities, a drag performance and admission by donation.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too, including special Halloween-themed ones this time of year).
Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley.
Vancouver Film & TV Tours – walking tours in downtown Vancouver where you’ll learn about the city’s history as well as shows that have been filmed here.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a special murder-mystery game that’s played in room 1313 at the Delta Suites Hotel near Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries.

Sunday, October 19th, 2025

Rubber Ducky Race – Try Events-hosted 5K, 7 Mile and Half Marathon running races around Burnaby Lake.
Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum. It’s a great place to find new-to-you ski equipment, sell your old stuff, and help raise money for the Canadian Ski Patrol. (There is another one too in Abbotsford on November 15 and 16.)
Latin American Heritage Month – various events and activities take place at Granville Island and other locations. Among other things, today features Chilean traditional dancing in Gastown and a Day of the Dead Market at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby.
UBC Apple Festival – a fundraising festival at the UBC Botanical Garden.
Bacon & L’eggs Drag Brunch – a family-friendly brunch with a Witches & Waffles theme and live entertainment hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.

Shows & Entertainment

Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
Metro Theatre – Lend Me a Tenor shows at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre.
Gateway Theatre – Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B shows at the theatre in Richmond. (Today features a special extra “relaxed” performance.)
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
Presentation House Theatre – Lasa ng Imperyo/A Taste of Empire shows at the theatre in North Vancouver. It’s a comedy cooking show performed in the Tagalog Filipino language with English surtitles.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – final day of the season for the weekly market near the beach at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Coquitlam and Kitsilano. Today is also the final market of the season in Clayton Heights.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Day of the Dead Market – market vendors, workshops and live entertainment at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby.

See further below for Halloween, autumn-related and other events happening today.

Haunted Houses

Fright Nights at the PNE – haunted houses, spooky characters, amusement rides and entertainment at the Pacific National Exhibition. (TIP: For today only, plus October 16th and 17th, use the promo code FRIGHT25 to get 2-for-1 pricing, but only for those dates! Click Enter PNE Promo Code to use the discount.)
Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
Alouette Cemetery – an outdoor graveyard display in Maple Ridge with lights and animatronics at night. Admission is by donation.
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors – indoor haunted houses in Surrey. This evening features the regular scares, plus Horrors Jr., which is tamer, suitable for younger children, and happens in the afternoon.

Other Halloween Events & Activities

Dia de los Muertos – family-friendly holiday-themed activities and things to see at the Britannia Mine Museum.
Lost Souls of Gastown – spooky walking tours in Vancouver’s famous historic neighbourhood.
Grave Tales – spine-chilling walking tours at night in Fort Langley. (These are really popular and almost always sell out, so book your spot as soon as you can!)
HowlOver at FlyOver – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
Halloween Mystery Nights – ghost, detective and secret agent adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Teams compete for prizes. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge – family-friendly illuminations and Halloween displays at the world-famous attraction on Vancouver’s North Shore.
For a list of other Halloween events, click Lower Mainland Haunted Houses or Vancouver Halloween Events.

Pumpkin Patches, Farms & Fall Activities

Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too, including special Halloween-themed ones this time of year).

Featured Attractions & Activities

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Flyover at Canada Place – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a special murder-mystery game that’s played in room 1313 at the Delta Suites Hotel near Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Highlights of the weekend of October 24th 26th include Circo Osorio Circus shows in Coquitlam, Central Spark in Burnaby, and Latin American Heritage Month events in Vancouver. There is also the Vancouver Comic & Toy Show at the PNE Forum and The Castle Confidential with Vancouver Mysteries at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Friday, October 24th, is a Pro D-Day in most school districts. On that day there is a WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp in Maple Ridge and Grandparents Day event at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack.

Halloween-themed events this time of year include Fright Nights at the PNE, Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors, Reapers Maze of Terror, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour. There is also HowlOver at FlyOver, Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge, Alouette Cemetery in Maple Ridge, and Bumps in the Night at Kilby Historic Site in the Fraser Valley. There are also Grave Tales walking tours in Fort Langley, the Dia de los Muertos event at Britannia Mine, Brinkworth Dungeon in Langley, and various other Halloween Events and Haunted Houses.

For folks who like theatre, there is The Improv Centre on Granville Island and FlyOver at Canada Place, plus drag show events with What the Frock Productions. There is also the play Lend Me a Tenor at Metro Theatre, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B at Gateway Theatre in Richmond, and James and the Giant Peach with CTORA Productions in Vancouver. On the North Shore, meanwhile, there is Pop! Pop! for little kids and their families at Presentation House Theatre.