Halloween in Vancouver: Parade & Events 2025

Lower Mainland of British Columbia is especially enchanting in autumn, not only due to amber foliage. Vancouver area offers tons of scary, fun, and incredibly exciting Halloween events that encourage people of all ages to put on their costumes and go trick-or-treating, visit haunted houses, Halloween parties, tours, and festivals.

Parade of Lost Souls (November 1, 2024)

Parade of Lost Souls is a unique event for East Vancouver that takes place on the closest Saturday to Halloween in the Commercial Drive area. Each year, the parade is held at a different location. The 2019 Parade started at the crossroads of Napier St and Commercial Drive. Hundreds of people in mystic costumes walk the streets from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is also an after-party that lasts from 10:30 pm to 2 am. Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret organizes the event and attracts many performers and artists.

Celebrate the Night (October 19, 2024)

Celebrate the Night is the festive gathering taking place in Memorial Peace Park from 6 to 8 pm dedicated to Halloween and other fall celebrations like Diwali and First Nations. A free, family-friendly festival in the local Memorial Peace Park transforms an urban oasis into a magical night wonderland filled with glowing light, lanterns, art installations, and music. The program features puppets and costume parade, pumpkin carving, storytelling, lots of crafts, and games for kids. The beautiful evening ends with a fireworks display over The ACT Arts Centre.

Cougar Creek's House of Horrors (October 4– November 2, 2024, on selected dates)

Cougar Creek's House (former Potter's House) of Horrors is one of Canada's scariest haunted houses located in Surrey, British Columbia, about half an hour's drive from Vancouver. Meant for adults rather than kids this seasonal attraction is only open throughout the Halloween season. There are two haunted houses each season.

Visitors can opt for “Death Valley Motor Inn” and “Devil's Descent". Visiting Cougar Creek's House of Horrors is similar to being at multiple different horror movie sets at a time. Expect special effects, loud music, flashing lights, weird characters, lots of blood, torture-chamber tools, musty smells, and more spooky stuff. General Horror Pass costs $39.99, the Group Rate General Horror Pass is $34.99, the Speedpass is $59.99, and the VIP Speedpass is $99.99.

Halloween at Maan Farms (September 27–November 3, 2024, on selected dates)

On Halloween, Maan Farms in Abbotsford becomes one of the scariest places in Canada. An elaborate multi-sensory exhibit makes visitors see their worst nightmares. Welcome to the world of farm and fright that you've never experienced before. Walk in the Haunted Corn Maze, the scariest in Canada, and dive into Pitch Black, which will make your darkest fantasies a reality. The prices for the attractions range from $50 to $120.

Fright Nights at Playland (October 6–31, 2024 on selected dates)

Fright Nights at Playland is an annual Halloween celebration at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds. With several haunted houses and over a dozen rides, it's one of the favorite seasonal attractions for families in Vancouver. Admission includes a Haunted House and Ride Pass. From October 6-8, the ticket price is $30 online and $35 onsite; from October 13-15, it is $47 online and $52 onsite; and from October 18-31, it is $57 online and $62 onsite.

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum (October 23-27, 2024)

Metro Vancouver boasts many other haunted houses and scary Halloween-themed attractions. Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum is one of them. A not-too-scary attraction in Burnaby is appropriate both for adults and children aged 2-12 years. A 10-acre (4 hectares) open-air offers a site and encounters characters and scenes from Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, Momotaro, Rama and Sita, The Monkey King, and many more.

Visitors should watch out for black cats, big yellow moons, huge pumpkins, and other bad omens. Halloween activities include Indigenous storytelling, Vancouver Circus School performances, dance parties, and food and drink. Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum operates from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Vancouver's Haunted Halloween Boat Party (October 25 – October 26, 2024)

Vancouver's Haunted Halloween Boat Party is an event that has consistently sold out for the past 16 years. Cruising through the mysterious waters of False Creek, English Bay, and the inner harbor, attendees can enjoy DJ spins, dancing, and breathtaking views. The cruise lasts from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, departing from 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver / Dock A. A Silver Boat Party Ticket costs $68.58, and a Gold Boat Party Ticket is $89.59. Guests can also buy VIP packages for groups of 4 or 6 people.

All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery (October 24 –November 1, 2024)

Night for All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery is a unique event for Vancouver. Even though it is held on Halloween, it is quite serious and free of dark humor. This cultural event, curated by artists Paula Jardine and Marina Szijarto, offers people an opportunity to commemorate their dead relatives and friends, whether they were buried at Mountain View Cemetery or not. Mountain View Cemetery opens gates in late October until early November. During that time, Celebration Hall offers tea, personal memorial making, and finding ancestors.

The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour (every night until October 31, 2024)

During the Halloween season, you can delve into the mysterious history of Vancouver's oldest neighborhood and immerse yourself in tales of murder, revenge, and resilience through a dramatic retelling of Victorian Gastown’s earliest stories.

The 1.5-2 hour tour will reveal dreadful stories of the Great Fire, the flagrant ladies of the Gold Rush, the haunting legend of Gaoler’s Mew, the history of George Vancouver, an unsolved murder mystery, and much more to enhance the spooky atmosphere. Tickets for the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour are priced at $33 for adults and $30 for youth and seniors.

Vancouver Halloween Parade & Expo (canceled in 2024)

Vancouver Halloween Parade & Expo is the largest celebration of all things Halloween in downtown Vancouver. The three-day festival includes several exhibitions and a comic convention. There are plenty of cosplay, games, anime, makeup, cinema, and arts. Held between Drake and Smithe street, along Howe and Granville, the Vancouver Halloween Parade & Expo culminates with a massive Halloween Parade on Sunday that ends with live music and art performance. The 1.5-km parade route features over 2,000 performers and draws over 100,000 spectators.

VanDusen Glow in the Garden (unconfirmed in 2024)

Glow in the Garden is the annual light show at VanDusen Botanical Garden held only during the Halloween season. Visitors can stroll through illuminated trails enjoying their unique features and magical moments. Children will love to help Anna the hummingbird and her friends lift the glowing spell from the garden by collecting Halloween treats along the way. The show runs from 5 pm to 9 pm.