HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN EXPRESS
Saturday – Monday 10 am – 4 pm, Bear Creek Park, Surrey
Opening weekend to enjoy the pumpkin express train, which is open now until Halloween. Each child who paid an admission will receive a treat to enjoy on the pumpkin express train as it travels through the decorated forest. When they leave, kids will get a small pumpkin. There is also a scary nighttime train for kids aged 12 yrs and up.
CRANBERRY FESTIVAL
Saturday, Fort Langley National Historic Site
Celebrate cranberries at Fort Langley National Historic Site while learning the history of local uses of native cranberries by Indigenous people. Put on rubber boots and jump into the popular cranberry stomp, as well as other farm-related games. Stroll over to the Cranberry Festival market in the village.
HARVEST DAYS
Saturday – Monday 10 am – 5 pm, Van Dusen Gardens
Celebrate the fall season at VanDusen Botanical Garden with Harvest Days! The veggie garden and maze area will be transformed for fall with fun photo areas, activities and entertainment, tasty treats and more. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Book a time slot online in advance.
PUMPKIN PATCH
Saturday – Monday, various locations, refer to the blog post
What better weekend to head to a pumpkin patch with the family! Check out my guide to the Lower Mainland’s best pumpkin patches, linked above.
FRIGHT NIGHTS
Saturday – Monday, The PNE Fairgrounds
This is definitely one for the big kids who don’t mind when things get scary. Fright Nights at the PNE returns this weekend. Enjoy a Halloween-themed experience with seven haunted houses, 15+ rides, creepy décor, roaming monsters and live performances.
AMERICAN CROWN CIRCUS AND CIRCO OSORIO
Saturday – Monday, Lansdowne Centre, Richmond
This unique circus was designed with the family audience in mind. Children and adults will be captivated as aerial artistry unfolds, motorcycles madness, acrobats defying the law of gravity inches from their seats.
FIN-TASTIC FALL DAYS
Saturday – Monday 10 am – 5 pm, The Vancouver Aquarium
A new exhibit running just for the month of October. Get hands-on in the new Spooky Wet Lab and experience up-close encounters with colorful snakes, super cool spiders and more. Embark on an immersive adventure with a new Splash and Bubbles 4-D Experience® and explore among more than 65,000 amazing animals, all surrounded by fun and festive fall decor. Discover new spooky surprises for the whole family during Fin-tastic Fall Days.
GRANVILLE ISLAND TURKEY TROT
Monday 8:30 am, Granville Island, 1812 Maritime Mews
This annual, scenic 10KM race starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the Seawall, before turning at Science World and heading back along the Seawall to the energetic Finish Line on Granville Island. A great way to burn off those Thanksgiving calories as a family.
LAST WEEKEND OF THE RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET
Saturday – Monday, 8351 River Road, Richmond
The final weekend to enjoy all the tasty treats and live entertainment at the very fun Richmond night market.
