Take transit to these fall events in Metro Vancouver
Take transit to these fall events in Metro Vancouver
Fall foliage, festivities, and frights are the common offerings of the season. And you can experience it all by taking transit to events, attractions, and festivals in Metro Vancouver.
Grab you favourite fall drink, your friends and family, and take transit to these fall events in Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver
Fin-tastic Fall at Vancouver Aquarium
Your trip to Vancouver Aquarium is about to get spookier! Visit the Spooky Wet Lab that lets you get close to colourful snakes, spiders, and more! You might get shivers all over while learning about these spooktacular animals.
? October 1 to 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
? 19 Stanley Park takes you the nearest. Then, it’s a 10-minute walk from the bus stop.
Fright Nights at Playland
Prepare your ears for an evening of screams and laughter at Fright Nights at Playland. Take in seven haunted houses, thrilling rides, roaming monsters, and live performances. Also be on the lookout for the new “scaremony” opening and new spooky season food items. Grab your gang and take your bets on who will scream the most!
? October 31 from 6 – 11 p.m.
? East Hastings Street and Windermere St.
? R5 Hastings St RapidBus to SFU/Burrard, 14 UBC/Downtown/Hastings, 16 Arbutus/29th Ave Station, or 4 UBC/Downtown/Powell.
Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Fall season is also harvest season! You don’t have to go far to experience it, there will be Harvest Days activities at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Make sure to visit the veggie garden and maze area for fall photo ops, entertainment, treats, and more!
? Saturdays and Sundays in October and Friday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
? 5251 Oak Street at West 37th Avenue
? 17 Downtown/Oak, 41 Crown/Joyce Station, or R4 41st Ave RapidBus to UBC/Joyce Station.
North Vancouver
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
Experience frights a whole ‘nother way at Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Frights. Get your costumes on and experience the full fall/Halloween vibe for the ‘Gram. Take part in Halloween games and a scavenger hunt for the kids. Time for a frightful fun day!
? October 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
? 236 Grouse Mountain/Lonsdale Quay or 246 Highland/Downtown takes you nearby. There is also a free shuttle that picks you up from select downtown locations.
West Vancouver
PumpkinFest at West Vancouver Community Centre
Want that heartwarming, old-fashioned fall experience? Come to the PumpkinFest featuring a pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting farm, and live music. While you’re in West Vancouver, indulge in a delicious apple pie at Savary Island Pies Company.
? October 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
? 250 Horseshoe Bay/Vancouver, 257 Horseshoe Bay Express/Vancouver, or 255 Dundarave/Capilano University
Burnaby
Burnaby Halloween Festival: Zombie Walk at Patterson
The grandest, most wicked Halloween Festival in Burnaby is calling all the brave souls of our region. Halloween-themed events will take place all month long. If you dare be scary (or scared), join the zombie walk as a zombie or as you are, the prey. Best costumes win prizes!
? October 13 from 5 – 6:45 p.m.
? Expo Line to Patterson Station
Pumpkins After Dark at Swangard Stadium & Central Park
Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event is in Burnaby! Pumpkins After Dark features over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, a magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures, and glowing classic Halloween characters as light displays. If you’re looking to be wowed, check out this event conveniently near Patterson SkyTrain Station!
? On until October 31 from 6:30 – 10 p.m.
? Expo Line to Patterson Station
Coquitlam
Vancouver Horror Nights at Coquitlam Centre
Get spooked on another level at Vancouver Horror Nights! With spooky attractions, escape rooms, and Halloween activities for all ages, invite the whole gang for a thrilling time at scaretopia.
? Thursday to Sunday and some weekdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Check out the schedule for attractions and exact hours of operation.
? Millennium Line or 160 Port Coquitlam Station/Kootenay Loop to Lincoln Station
Maple Ridge
Celebrate the Night – Festival of Lights at Memorial Peace Park
The free annual fireworks festival at Memorial Peace Park is back this year to celebrate the fall season. Celebrate the Night 2022 also features family-friendly activities, food trucks, and music and light installations.
? October 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 8:00 p.m.
? R3 Lougheed Hwy RapidBus to Haney Place/Coq Ctrl Station, 791 Haney Place/Braid Station, or 701 Coquitlam Central Station/Haney Place/Maple Ridge East
White Rock
Zombie Walk at Memorial Park
It’s that time of the year where being creepy is encouraged! Come be a zombie (or a prey) and join the Zombie Walk at Memorial Park.
? October 30 from 1 – 4 p.m.
? 362 Seaside/White Rock Centre, 351 White Rock Centre/Bridgeport Station, or 531 White Rock Centre/Willowbrook
Don’t forget, you can always use our Trip Planner when planning your trips to any of these destinations. Have a festive (and frightful) fall!
