20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Oct 20 to 26
October is just zooming by, so we’d better make the most of it with some fun events around Vancouver!
From Central Spark to Haunted Village, and more, here are 20 fun events to check out from Oct. 20 to 26.
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Central Spark in Burnaby
City of Burnaby
What: The City of Burnaby once again hosts Central Spark this Halloween season, with fun events and activities in and around Central Park. Enjoy spooky entertainment, a DJ dance party, food trucks, photo ops, a drone light show, and more.
Costumes are highly encouraged, and don’t miss the fireworks finale in Central Park at 7:30 p.m.
When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Drone light display at 7:15 p.m. and fireworks at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Central Park – Kingsway and Patterson Avenue, Burnaby
Admission: Free
Vancouver Writers Fest 2025
What: The Vancouver Writers Fest is welcoming over 125 authors in more than 85 events for the annual literary celebration. Popular happenings such as the signature Literary Cabaret and The Poetry Bash return alongside notable authors like Naomi Klein, Chris Hadfield, Michelle Cyca, and more.
When: Monday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Music Bingo Wednesdays at Good Co. Bars
What: Get ready for an evening of bingo, beer and buds every Wednesday at all Good Co. Bars locations
Music Bingo is hosted by Drews Clues and is a fun way to listen to some great sing-along hits while enjoying your favourite Good Co. dishes and drinks. Secure your free table reservation for your squad online.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Good Co.Bars Granville, Kitsilano, Main Street, Northwoods and Steveston
Cost: Free, reserve your table online
Amour, acide et noix (Love, Acid and Nuts) by Daniel Léveillé (Montreal)
Amour, acide et noix (Love, Acid and Nuts)
What: DanceHouse presents Daniel Léveillé’s Amour, acide et noix (Love, Acid and Nuts). Set against a score of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, pop music, and birdsong, Léveillé uses the mechanics of arms, legs, torsos and skulls to plumb the very nature of the human condition. Note: the performance includes nudity.
As the dancers move through a series of entanglements, the shock of nudity dissipates, aided by a hint of humour that runs beneath the solos, duets, and ensemble work.
When: Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $40.75, purchase online
A Nightmare on Water Street at Little Mountain Gallery
What: Tell Me Your Nightmares and Improv in the Dark team up for a hilarious, spooky night of comedy at Little Mountain Gallery. The first half will be inspired by the audience’s dreams, with the help of a dream analysis book. Then the talented performers from The Upfront Theatre will take the stage for improvised short tales made up entirely in darkness.
When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 110 Water St., Vancouver
Cost: $15 plus fees. Purchase Online
NFL Football at PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino Grand
What: NFL Football is officially back for the 2025/2026 season, and Parq Casino is doing it up big for NFL Pick’em.
As Vancouver’s premier sports-viewing venue, the PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge is hosting each game on a massive 50-foot screen, complete with surround sound and stadium-style energy. Hang out with friends and other football enthusiasts while cheering for the teams that bring you together.
And of course, no football viewing is complete without epic eats and delicious drinks, which is why, along with the classic Sportsbook Lounge menu, you can enjoy a special NFL brunch menu.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino – 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
MastersFX Monster Museum
What: MastersFX Monster Museum will open its doors to horror fans just in time for Halloween season for select dates from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 26.
Guests to the eerie 5,000 sq ft space will discover dozens of exhibits of hand-crafted monsters, creatures, and characters from popular movies and TV shows from the award-winning special effects studio.
When: Select dates from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: MastersFX Monster Museum – 4185 Dawson St., Burnaby
Cost: From $27.50, purchase online
2025 Baby Show Vancouver
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What: The Vancouver Baby Show, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, features over 100 essential baby gear, prenatal, and postnatal products from local and national brands
Shop for exclusive deals, receive free samples, check out expert talks, and demos, and more at Canada Place. Stop to snap a photo with Pepper Pig and make sure you enter to win some amazing prizes throughout the weekend.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Canada Place – East Facility, Hall B – 999 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: $10-$15, ages 0 to 4 free. Purchase online
Vancouver Canucks
What: The Canucks are back at Rogers Arena this week with back-to-back games. Cheer them on as they face the Montreal Canadians on Saturday, Oct. 25, and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, Oct. 26.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. (Saturday), 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Inclusion Art Show & Sale
What: The 21st annual posAbilities’ Inclusion Art Show & Sale showcases the work of 200 artists with diverse abilities, disabled people, and those identifying as having a disability. Shop for original pieces, including paintings, pottery, jewellery, and more.
Roundhouse Community Centre is a fully accessible venue, and during this Community Inclusion Month event, you can also meet the artists.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre — 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: Free, though donations are being accepted. Register online
Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories
What: Burnaby Halloween Festival, presented by Tourism Burnaby, offers a wide variety of eerie events and activities throughout October.
One of the feature attractions is Burnaby Village Museum’s family-friendly Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories, transforming the 10-acre historical attraction into a magical world from Oct. 22 to 26.
The open-air event invites guests to go on a unique self-guided walk and discover wondrous tales lifted from storybook pages and transformed into stunning displays.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 22 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Tickets: $10 (adults), $5 (children 2 to 12 years old), purchase online
The Dome Sessions: A Taylor Swift Night
What: A unique Taylor Swift event is coming to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre this week.
The show is a collaboration between Dome Vancouver and Sofar Sounds. Described as a “one-of-a-kind night,” three musicians will be re-imagining Swift’s greatest hits from all her albums, from Debut to Life of a Showgirl. Those musicians are “secret performers.”
When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre – 1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver
Cost: $45 plus booking fee and GST, purchase online
Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse
Strange Fellows Brewing
What: For Halloween, East Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing is transforming into a haunted brewhouse and brave souls are invited to take a self-guided tour through a “full-blown, walk-through Haunted House experience” filled with surprises, special effects, and frights.
When: Oct. 23 to 25 and Oct. 30 to 31, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Strange Fellows Brewing — 1345 Clark Dr., Vancouver
Admission: Various prices, purchase online
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market
What: Shop for fresh groceries (fresh foods picked from local farmers fields in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys), along with plants, flowers, and other artisan goods, at this weekly market in Fort Langley.
When: Every Saturday until Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. Andrews Historic Church — 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley
Hidden Wonders
What: Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy magic experience held in a secret location in downtown New Westminster. Shawn is a World Champion of Magic, has performed on Ellen, fooled Las Vegas headliners Penn & Teller twice on Fool Us, and had his magic featured on shows like Fringe, Shut Eye, and X-Files.
When: Thursdays to Sundays
Time: Various showtimes
Where: Secret location in New Westminster. Guests will be provided with the address and password.
Tickets: Starting at $50, purchase online
Le Petit Chef and Family
What: Le Petit Chef and Family will be headed to the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, where guests will be able to watch an extravagant meal prepared right before their very eyes by a very tiny chef using video projection and state-of-the-art 3D mapping technology.
The event will follow the story of Le Petit Chef as he falls in love in spring, stars a family, and shares moments of joy, surprise, and connection across the season. Each chapter unfolds through immersive projection mapping right onto the dining table.
While following the chef’s journey, guests will enjoy a four-course meal that includes options for children, vegetarians, and those who are gluten-free.
When: Select dates until Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel — 7551 Westminster Hwy., Richmond
Price: From $155 for adults and $75 for children; buy tickets here
VMS Mushroom Show
Vancouver Mycological Society
What: Lower Mainland’s biggest mushroom event is returning to Vancouver this month, and it promises to be full of fungal fun!
Vancouver Mycological Society’s Fall Mushroom Show is celebrating its 44th anniversary with unique displays, children’s activities, and of course, a massive amount of mushrooms!
When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak St., Vancouver
Tickets: $5 at the door, children under 12 are free
Dinneraad Séance
What: Dageraad is hosting a four-course Seance-themed dining experience with Beaumont Catering as part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival, and you’re invited to the party.
Enter the ancient warehouse and barrel room in Burnaby for an otherworldly experience, with a complimentary welcome beer, live tarot readings, and a delicious seasonally inspired meal served family-style.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Dageraad Brewing – 118 3191 Thunderbird Cres., Burnaby
Tickets: $90; purchase online
Take a trip to the pumpkin patch
What: Spooky season is here, which means that the Lower Mainland’s favourite pumpkin patches are ripe for the picking.
Whether you’re looking to carve a scary jack-o’-lantern or bake a delicious pie, there are plenty of fantastic farms with pumpkins that are waiting for you.
When: Various days of operation
Time: Various hours of operation
Where: Various farms across Metro Vancouver. See the list online.
The Beaches
The Beaches (Live Nation/Submitted)
What: Juno Award winners The Beaches are coming to Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on Saturday, Oct. 25 with the No Hard Feelings tour.
Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Leandra Earl, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel came together to form The Beaches in 2013 and have won over legions of fans with their high-energy live shows and catchy hits.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – 6066 Thunderbird Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Purchase tickets online
Vancouver Giants vs. Portland Winterhawks
What: The Vancouver Giants bring WHL action to the Langley Events Centre this weekend with a game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Oct. 24.
When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley
Cost: Various; purchase online
Musical Magic: Disney Edition
What: The next edition of Inspired at The Chan brings guests to the Happiest Place on Earth. Musical Magic: Disney Edition features songs from beloved films performed by several local talents in this matinee concert. Costumes are welcome, and candy will even be given out pre-show.
When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 3 p.m.
Where: Chan Shun Concert Hall, UBC
Tickets: $10-$35, purchase online