Crisp, cozy fall has arrived, and these events will set up your season to be a great one! There’s lots of transit-friendly events happening across Metro Vancouver, varying from cozy movie nights to scares that’ll keep you up all night.

Read on for events that will fill your seasonal calendar all the way until late November.

1. Harvest Days at VanDusen Garden

The special themed Harvest Days at VanDusen Garden are back this year, included with your general admission. Running during the weekend, there’s the addition of fall treats, entertainment and the autumn stroll to your VanDusen visit.

💵Cost: $14 adults, $7 for children
📅When: Weekends between Sept. 27 to Oct. 19, plus Thanksgiving (Oct. 13)
⌚Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
🚌 Transit: 17 Downtown/Oak, R4 41st Ave RapidBus, 41 Joyce Station/Crown

2. Burnaby Pumpkins After Dark

Pumpkins After Dark returns to Swangard Stadium this year, with GIANT pumpkins intricately and expertly carved for you to enjoy. Watch a carver work their magic, enjoy fall treats and sweets, and bask in the glow of lit, giant jack-o’-lanterns.

💵Cost: From $22 – $25 for adults, depending on night of attendance, $18 – $21 for children, kids 3 and under enter free!
📅When: Oct. 3 – 31
⌚Time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with last entry at 10 p.m.
📍Where: Swangard Stadium and Central Park, 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC
🚌 Transit: Patterson Station, 19 Metrotown Station/Stanley Park, 28 Phibbs Exchange/Joyce Station

3. Vancouver Whitecaps games

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have been on fire this season! With the exciting new addition of Thomas Müller, it’s a great time for Vancouver soccer fans. It’s so easy to take transit to a game and avoid a parking fee headache. Enjoy the free pre-game fan-zone and join in the excitement before you head into the game.

💵Cost: $29 – $123
📅When: Home games are Oct. 1, 5 and 18.
⌚Time: Varies by game, check schedule for details
📍Where: BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC
🚆Transit: Stadium—Chinatown Station (Expo/Millenium Line)

4. Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge

The scenic haven of the Capilano Suspension Bridge transforms into a spooky, haunted woods during this limited time event. Included with your admission, experience fun surprises, photo ops and eerie ambiance as you explore the bridge park.

💵Cost: $78 for adults, $28 for children.
📅When: Oct. 10 – Nov. 2
⌚Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
📍Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC
🚌 Transit: 246 Highland/Downtown, 247 Grouse Mountain/Downtown.

5. Fright Nights at Playland

The scariest event in Vancouver returns this year with favourite rides from Playland, scary characters, and sweet treats to recover after a haunted house walkthrough. Fright Nights also offers spooky entertainment and surprises throughout the park.

💵Cost: $40 general admission, plus $56 for Rapid Pass add-on
📅When: Oct. 3–31
⌚Time: 6 p.m. to midnight
📍Where: Playland Amusement Park, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
🚌 Transit: 27 Kootenay Loop/Joyce Station, 28 Phibbs Exchange/Joyce Station, 130 Metrotown/Phibbs Exchange, 16 29th Avenue Station/Arbutus

6. Vancouver International Film Festival

This year, the Vancouver International Film Festival features 435 screenings across 170 feature films and 100 short films. Films from Korea, India, Canada, and Indigenous filmmakers are taking part at the fest, and you can buy tickets for screenings, featuring these new films and old favourites as well.

💵Cost: $21 for single-film tickets or 6-pack ticket bundles for $120
📅When: Oct. 2–12
📍Where: Locations depend on event, but many are held at The VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC
🚆Transit: Granville Station (Expo Line), Yaletown—Roundhouse Station (Canada Line)

7. Spooktacular Newton

Spooktacular Newton is a Halloween-themed event hosted by Newton BIA annually, that seems to grow larger each year. This community event is free and welcome to all ages and will take place rain or shine. Stop by for trick-or-treating, mini golf, haunted train rides, the kids fun zone, face painting, food trucks, bouncy castles and games.

💵Cost: Free!
📅When: Oct. 26
⌚Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍Where: Newton Town Centre, on 137 Street (between 72A and 74 Avenue)
🚌 Transit: R1 King George Blvd RapidBus, 325 Newton Exchange/Surrey Central Station, 321 Surrey Central Station/White Rock Centre

8. Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance!

Disney on Ice returns to the Pacific Coliseum this year with their newest show, Let’s Dance! Featuring your favourite characters from Wish, Frozen 2, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Moana, this is an exciting event for all ages. Especially for the seasonal dates, there’s also a holiday themed pre-show sing along with Disney characters to make your ticket go even further.

💵Cost: $37 – $128
📅When: Nov. 25–30
⌚Time: 7pm
📍Where: Pacific Coliseum, 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC
🚌 Transit: 16 29th Avenue Station/Arbutus, R5 Hastings St RapidBus, 28 Phibbs Exchange/Joyce Station

9. MJ, the Musical

The 4x Tony-award winning musical visits Vancouver during its touring season this year, featuring music by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Experience stunning sets, magical moves and a celebration of all things MJ.

💵Cost: $89 – $382
📅When: Nov. 25–30
⌚Time: Various showtimes
📍Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
🚆Transit: Stadium—Chinatown Station (Expo/Millenium Line)

It’s un-be-leaf-able how many events are falling into place this season! Will you be attending any? Any we missed? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for event MORE transit-friendly events, visit our new events page to find a transit-friendly event near you.