If you’re looking for a fun and frightful way to celebrate the weekend, we’ve got you covered!
Here are 15 exciting events to check out around Vancouver from Oct. 24 to 26. Halloween Spooktacular, The Dagerpatch, and more!
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The Dome Sessions: A Taylor Swift Night
Dome Vancouver at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. (Kenneth Chan)
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
Spooky Postcard Show 2
What: One More Life hosts the second edition of the Spooky Postcard Show, showcasing 50 artists and their postcard-sized eerie artworks from Oct. 24 to Nov. 15.
Opening weekend includes an opening reception with a snack and beverage bar on Friday, with costumes welcome. There will also be an artist market on Saturday with a free postcard workshop for children.
Visit the gallery at 2111 Main St. to also check out Tiny Haunts, small but spooky original artworks, all priced at $25.
When: Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 (opening weekend). Show on until Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Time: Opening weekend 7 to 11 p.m. (Friday), 12 to 5 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: One More Life – 2111 Main St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Central Spark in 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
Oktoberfest Pop Up Menu at Good Co. Granville
What: Jagermeister presents an Oktoberfest Pop Up Menu at Good Co. Granville on Saturday, Oct. 25. Enjoy a free Oktoberfest celebration with a one-day-only pop-up menu featuring schnitzel, sausages, sauekraut, and ice-cold beverages. Secure your free table reservation online.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 3 p.m. until sold out
Where: Good Co.Bars Granville – 968 Granville St., Vancouver
Admission: Free, reserve your table online
Matthew Good and I Mother Earth
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What: Two of Canada’s leading alternative rock acts of the ’90s, the Matthew Good Band and I Mother Earth, are on a cross-country tour this fall. Each band will play their own full electric sets, as well as offering a combined VIP acoustic set to fans.
When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Amour, acide et noix (Love, Acid and Nuts) by Daniel Léveillé (Montreal)
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 p.m.
Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 110 Water St., Vancouver
Cost: $15 plus fees. 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 Peppa 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 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: Now until Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Witches Harvest: A Samhain Artisan Market
What: Nightshade Market and Ravens Veil team up for a Halloween celebration at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Explore the Harvest Market and discover artisans and makers from around B.C. Costumes are welcome at the witch-run, all-ages event.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Admission: $5 in advance and at the door, all door proceeds donated to charity. 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
Vancouver Canucks
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What: The Canucks return to 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
Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse
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
Halloween Spooktacular at Granville Island
What: Granville Island Kids Market is in the Halloween spirit. Visit the Kid’s Market on Sunday, Oct. 26, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for trick-or-treating. The little ones can also get their face painted with a spooky design, and the whole family can take a picture in the photo op and listen to live music.
When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (trick or treating), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free activities)
Where: Granville Island Kids Market – 1496 Cartwright St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
The Dagerpaatch
What: Return to the Dagerpaatch this Halloween at Dageraad Brewing and support a great cause. Guests are invited to pick out a pumpkin by donation, enjoy seasonal drinks and treats, chow down on delicious food from local food trucks, and more.
The brewery has partnered with the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) for the event, which is in support of their work connecting service dogs to people with disabilities. Part of Burnaby Halloween Festival 2023.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 12 to 6 p.m.
Where: Dageraad Brewing – 114 · 3191 Thunderbird Cres., Burnaby
Admission: Free; pumpkins by donation to PADS
Plus here’s an event happening next week that you need to get on your radar!
Wickedly Wonderful Trick-or-Treating at Capilano Mall
Capilano Mall
What: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Capilano Mall for Wickedly Wonderful Trick-or-Treating on Friday, Oct. 31.
From 3 to 5 p.m. on Halloween, the Grand Court comes alive with a live DJ, photo opportunities with Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero for magical photos, and trick-or-treating at stores marked with a spooky decal while supplies last.
There is also a Wicked-inspired photo backdrop where you’ll have the chance to win a $250 Capilano Mall gift card! There are so many reasons you need to visit this Halloween spot.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Capilano Mall Grand Court — 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver
Cost: Free