15 fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend: Oct. 31 to Nov. 2

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Latin American Heritage Month Festival

What: The Latin American Heritage Month Festival 2025, produced by Latincouver and presented by Don Chendo, celebrates the diversity, art, and traditions of Latin America across Vancouver and Burnaby.

Running until Nov. 2, this year’s festival features over 30 cultural events, including music, dance, art exhibitions, workshops, and more. Most events are by donation to encourage community participation and accessibility. Select events and performances are ticketed, with prices starting at $10.

Highlights include Day of the Dead Granville Island on Nov. 1 and 2. There will also be a Catrina Procession, Day of the Dead Market, and a Catrina Party on Granville Island on Saturday, Nov. 1.

When: Select dates until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Ocean Artworks on Granville Island, Brentwood Mall Plaza, and the Latin Plaza Hub in Gastown
Cost: Free and ticketed events, purchase online

SHOCK 6 Halloween at Good Co. Granville

What: Granville’s biggest Halloween party returns for their annual scream along session at Good Co. Granville. Head to Vancouver’s biggest haunted house bar with candy, costume prizes, music, and more.

When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Good Co.Bars Granville – 965 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: $35 plus fees, purchase online

Wickedly Wonderful Trick-or-Treating at 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

BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders

What: BC Lions roar into the CFL Playoffs with a Western Semi-Final showdown against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, Nov. 1 at BC Place.

The upper bowl has been opened for the game, and tickets up in that section can be purchased for as little as $25.

When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Talladega Nights A Hero’s Halloween.

What: Halloween’s on a Friday this year, and you and your crew are invited to Hero’s Welcome for a special Talladega Nights party.

Get ready for a no-cover night of NASCAR, beer, pizza, and chaos. Costumes are optional but appreciated. There will be Miller High Life mixed with Aperol (aka Speghett or NASCAR Spritz) served, and DJ Darth Brooks will be playing live from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

And bring the little ones by early for trick-or-treating from 3 to 6 p.m.

When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: Doors 8 p.m., event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Hero’s Welcome – 3917 Main St, Vancouver
Admission: Free

Disco Dash 5K presented by Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

What: Disco Dash is a lively 5K fun run where participants light up the course in brightly coloured, glowing attire.

The event embraces a playful disco theme, encouraging runners to shine—literally! After the run, the celebration continues at the finish line with a vibrant beer garden party featuring beer from Steel & Oak Brewing Co., tasty food options, and a live DJ spinning disco beats to keep the energy high and the dance floor moving.

When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: $55 current price, $60 late signup for the run, post-race beer garden party — free to all. Register 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. 30 to 31, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Strange Fellows Brewing — 1345 Clark Dr., Vancouver
Admission: Various prices, purchase online

VSO Kids Concert Series

What: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has put together a series of concerts tailored for their youngest fans. The family is invited to enjoy theatre, dance, music and more, as well as to explore the VSO School of Music Playzone.

November’s presentation is The Peasant Prince: A Symphonic Tale, with acclaimed musical storyteller Katy Abbott bringing Li Cunxin’s best-selling memoir Mao’s Last Dancer to life.

When: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum — 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Cirque Costume Ball

What: Vancouver’s longest-running licensed Halloween bash takes over Science World on Friday, Oct. 31. Over 1,200 ghoulish party-goers will enjoy live cirque performances, spooky décor, and the city’s top DJs and performers.

Prepare for a full night of frights with three music rooms across two floors featuring 10 of the city’s top DJs and live performers. Cirque performance artists, including silk aerialists, contortionists, LED dancers, stilt walkers, jugglers, and more, will leave your jaw on the floor.

When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Science World — 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Rabbit Festival

What: Rabbit Festival 2025, the ultimate celebration of everything rabbits, is happening on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver.

The family-friendly event is a great way to visit with rabbits in real life and learn about the cotton-tailed cuties. There will be bunny grooming sessions by donations with The Hare Dresser or the VRRA team, and rabbit vets on site with information about pet health and diet.

You can also shop the festival vendors at the Scottish Cultural Centre, enter to win the raffle or door prize, and meet other bunny lovers at the event.

When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scottish Cultural Centre – 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver
Admission: By donation

West Coast Express 30th Anniversary Party

What: Metro Vancouver’s only commuter rail service is celebrating a milestone birthday this weekend, and you can hop aboard to head downtown to a free, all-ages party.

Guests at the West Coast Express anniversary party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Vancouver will enjoy musical performances, a photo op on the locomotive, prize giveaways, and a meet-and-greet with the train’s staff.

Children can take part in free activities like games, treats, colouring sheets, activity books, and more. And there may even be a new, exclusive TransLink Trading Card available on site.

When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: West Coast Express platform at Waterfront Station – 601 West Cordova St., Vancouver
Cost: Free, must have a Compass card to access the party as the event is happening past the fare gates on the platform

VIFF – Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro

What: Get ready, scream fans, because Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is gearing up for Halloween with a huge celebration of one of horror’s greatest icons.

When: Now until Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
Time: Various times. See the full schedule online.
Where: VIFF Centre – 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

The Haunted Sea: Halloween at the Cannery

What: The Haunted Sea at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery invites visitors of all ages to meet eerie sea creatures and explore the discovery of colourful underwater décor created from upcycled materials.

When: Now until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – 12138 4th Ave., Richmond
Cost: $11.25 for seniors, $13.25 for adults, Free for society members and for youth 17 and under

Fright Nights at Playland

What: Fright Nights, one of Western Canada’s scariest haunts, has returned to Vancouver for the spooky season. And we can’t wait to visit the scream park!

The popular Playland attraction is celebrating its 22nd anniversary on select nights running through to Halloween night.

Visitors can enjoy the immersive Halloween-themed experience with seven haunted houses, over 15 heart-pounding rides, spooky décor, roaming monsters, thrilling live performances, and more.

When: Select dates until Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Playland at the PNE — 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Bear Creek Park Halloween Train

What: Bear Creek Park Train presents its annual Pumpkin Train and Halloween Scream Train in Surrey throughout October. Whichever ride you choose, you’ll climb aboard Eddy the Engine for a spooky and delightful trip at one of the city’s most popular parks.

The little ones are invited on the daytime Pumpkin Train, while those looking for more frights can climb aboard the evening Halloween Scream Train. But beware: don’t let Chainsaw Charlie get you!

When: Now until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: Pumpkin Train from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Scream Train from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Park & Mini Golf – 13750 88th Ave., Surrey
Price: $12 for daytime trains; children two and under are free. $17.50 for evening trains, recommended for ages 12 and up.

Abbotsford Canucks

What: Abbotsford Canucks fire up their AHL campaign this weekend, with home games against the Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2.

When: Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. (Saturday), 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Cost: Various; purchase online