HARVEST DAYS
Saturday and Sunday 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 and Sunday, various locations, refer to the blog post
It should be a gorgeous weekend to hit up the pumpkin patch! Most of the pumpkin patches open first of October, so check the websites to ensure your favourite is among them. Some of the awesome pumpkin patches opening this weekend include: Laity pumpkin patch, Loft Country Farm and Richmond Country Farms.
FIN-TASTIC FALL DAYS
Saturday and Sunday 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.
THE BUTTERFLY RUN
Saturday 10 am, Olympic Village Plaza, Vancouver
This one is a cause close to my heart. My family will be running and walking in the 5 km Butterfly Run around False Creek. It is a family event that raises money for BC Women’s Hospital and is in support of those who have been affected by infertility, pregnancy and infant loss. We run for my son Lachlan.
WORLD MARITIME DAY AT THE PORT OF VANCOUVER
Saturday 12 pm – 5 pm, Canada Place
A live event hosted on the North Point of Canada Place, with exhibitors along the west promenade. Join for live music and other performances, and fun activities that celebrate life in a port city.
HOWL OVER CANADA
Saturday and Sunday, various showtimes, FlyOver Canada Theatre, Canada Place
A breathtaking 8 minute flight that takes you along with Biker Mama the Witch on A Spirited Halloween Ride for the whole family. HowlOver Canada lets you soar through the skies with a band of spooky sidekicks on your way to a music festival that’s out of this world.
GIRLS FLY TOO!
Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 5:30 pm, Abbotsford International Airport
Everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender or citizenship and no registration is required to participate. The event is completely free to ensure there are no barriers to participation. Girls Fly Too aims to encourage and inspire girls through hands-on activities and displays. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with aircraft and equipment, complete a treasure map passport and meet with a NASA astronaut.
