Our BC Featured Events Calendar

Burnaby Halloween Festival returns this October with 17+ events happening across the city, bringing together family-friendly fun, cultural celebrations, live entertainment, comedy, haunted experiences and more. Highlights include MetroCon at SFU, with three days of horror, cosplay, gaming and pop culture; Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum; the Monster Dash 5K and Mini Monster Dash;...

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 45th edition from October 1–11, 2026. One of North America’s largest and most dynamic film festivals, VIFF’s 2026 program features roughly 160 features, 90 short films, and two episodic series representing 76 nations — including 12 world premieres, 6 international premieres, 15 North American premieres, and 49 Canadian...

The CKNW Kids’ Fund Spotlight Series, presented by FortisBC, celebrates inspiring stories of children and youth who are thriving after receiving support from the Fund. From specialized medical equipment and therapies to education and youth programs, these grants help provide the tools and opportunities kids need to reach their full potential. Stories that Inspire, Communities...

• Get Advice. Get Inspired. Get it Done. • Ready to fall in love with your home again? Explore the latest trends, connect with trusted local experts, and uncover practical solutions for every project. Whether you’re updating a room or planning a major renovation, the Vancouver Fall Home Show is your destination for inspiration and...

Get ready for a weekend full of music, movement, and colour! The Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival is taking over Presentation House this October with three joyful days of incredible performances, hands-on workshops, and creative activities for the whole family. From vibrant mainstage shows to interactive experiences, Yupi! invites kids and grown-ups alike to...

Britannia Mine Museum invites families to experience Monsters, Machines & Mischief, happening October 17–18 and 24–25, 2026! This playful, family-friendly Halloween adventure brings the fascinating world of mining to life with a mischievous twist. Climb aboard the underground train for a special Halloween Underground Tour, investigate unusual machine malfunctions through interactive challenges, and meet six...

A Night to Dream Gala: The Next Chapter returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, at our new venue, the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, for an unforgettable evening in support of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. For more than two decades, A Night to Dream has brought together community leaders, philanthropists and supporters to help families...

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026 on Granville Island and beyond! This year’s Festival features over 150 local and international authors, in 90+ events that will inspire you to READ, RESIST, and REPAIR. We read to learn about new ways of being in this world, and ways to repair...

No young person should face homelessness alone. When a young person has nowhere else to turn, Covenant House Vancouver is there with meals, shelter, support, and a caring community. That’s what taking care of each other is about. This fall, your support can go twice as far. Until December 31, every donation will be matched...

Celebrate the best in B.C. journalism over the past year on Monday, November 2 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.  16 awards are up for grabs and tickets are on sale for this evening of dinner and awards that will inform and inspire you.