BC Events

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;...

American Heritage Month. Through music, dance, literature, film, visual arts, and community gatherings, the festival brings Latin American artists, stories, and perspectives into conversation with audiences across Metro Vancouver. This year’s program travels across the region through collaborations with some of Vancouver’s leading cultural institutions. Highlights include an evening with Mexican-Canadian writers at the Vancouver...

Metro-Con is taking over SFU Convocation Mall October 16–18, 2026 for three days celebrating horror, sci-fi, film, television and pop culture. Meet an exciting lineup of celebrity guests, explore a marketplace filled with vendors and artists, enjoy panels and programming, show off your creativity through cosplay, and discover unique collectibles, artwork and merchandise. Whether you’re...

You’re invited to The Fall Edit. A beautiful event that brings together 13 women-owned local brands for a curated shopping and lifestyle event in North Vancouver on October 16 and 17. Held at the thestylewell studio at 114 Donaghy Ave., The Fall Edit will bring together independent brands across fashion, beauty, jewellery, skincare and wellness,...

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...

STARLIGHT & STORIES – FRIDAY, OCT 16, 2026 Some evenings stay with you long after they’re over. The Cayford Gala is one of those nights. Since our first gala in 2017, it’s been an evening shared with 300 people where laughter fills the room, friendships are strengthened, inspiring stories remind us what truly matters, and...

The Inlet Harvest Festival is happening on October 17th and 18th from 10 am to 3 pm at Inlet District Yard (132 Balmoral Drive) in Port Moody. Attendees will be able to pick a free pumpkin to take home from our pumpkin patch, make festive crafts, browse local artisan vendors at the Heart and Hustle...

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...

🎃 THE SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN MARKET IS BACK OCTOBER 24, 10-4 in Cloverdale 👻 This is NOT your ordinary market! 🕷️ Come spend the day with us at a truly family-friendly Halloween event featuring: 🛍️ 100 vendor tables across 2 buildings filled with unique, creative wares 🎃 Indoor spooky bounce house 🎨 FREE face painting 🎈...

Oakdale Halloween Psychic Fair Come join us for a spooktacular time at the Oakdale Halloween Psychic Fair! FREE ADMISSION. FREE PRIZE DRAWS. FIRST 100 PEOPLE GET A FREE GIFT. Get ready for a day filled with mystical experiences, tarot readings, psychics and more. OVER 50+ Artisan Halloween or Metaphysical Vendors. Many Psychic Readers. THIS IS...

Spooktacular Newton returns this year for another spook-filled day. Prepare for a day of activities, trick-or-treating, and entertainment! And be sure to grab your pumpkins, by donation to the Surrey Food Bank, on the way out! Spooktacular Newton is Surrey’s only free, family-friendly Halloween street festival; join us on October 24 and be sure to...

The 2026 Festival features over 100 events at over 30+ local venues, including music, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, art talks, history tours, and more! We continue to be excited about the incredible artists, neighbours, and audiences who join us each year. This year’s theme, Belonging, celebrates the experience...

Come soak up the autumn atmos-BEER 🍺👻 Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival is ready to burst out of the shadows with a spooky Halloween-themed kickoff party! A certified monster mash, thirsty ghouls will descend on the Pipe Shop in the Shipyard District to sample the seasonal creations right from the cauldrons of our North...

Come meet local potters and discover one-of-a-kind handmade ceramics at the Burnaby Potters’ Guild Holiday Ceramic Sale. Some members have been part of the Guild for decades, sharing traditional techniques alongside new-school experiments and fresh approaches to clay. Browse a wonderful mix of mugs, bowls, vases, sculptures, whimsical creatures, curious forms, and handmade treasures. This...

Celebrate the 30th edition of Cornucopia in Whistler, November 5–15. Savour 11 days of unforgettable food and drink, from legendary experiences and iconic vintages to beloved signature events and emerging culinary talent. Raise a glass to three decades of culinary excellence, fresh ideas and bold flavours.

Celebrate nature at night by exploring stunning light displays set along nature trails at Bear Creek Park each fall. Running November 6-20, 2026!

Journey within to find your truth, love and empowerment. The Intuitive Arts Festival offers you the opportunity to connect with spiritual seekers, psychic readers, healers and free-spirited souls from across Vancouver Island. This 2-day celebration of Spirituality and Metaphysics invites you to explore your inner wisdom with a weekend full of mystical and experiential delights....

Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow — British Columbia’s largest light festival. With a new, fully immersive underwater theme and a dazzling new dancing light show, our milestone 10th season is sure to be our biggest and brightest yet!

The Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit takes place in stunning Whistler, British Columbia, attracting filmmakers, actors, creatives, and movie lovers for an unforgettable celebration of film. Enjoy exclusive premieres, red carpets, award-winning films, lively après events, and conversations with acclaimed actors and directors. The festival boasts an exciting lineup of feature films, shorts and...