It’s officially peak spooky season, folks, and we’re ready to fully embrace it no matter what the weather brings. From a haunted silent film screening to Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Fest, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (Oct. 26-30).
The Orpheum is hosting Silent Movie Mondays, and this week kicks off with a screening of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), accompanied by music from the last theatre organ in Canada in its original home. Come dressed in your Halloween costume (or not), and enjoy a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band.
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 601 Smithe St.
Cost: $20.81 per person
Singer-songwriter beabadoobee is bringing The Powerlines Tour to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena this week.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $56.90+
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival is having a Halloween-themed kickoff party this Friday that craft beer lovers won’t want to miss. There will be a monster mash in addition to dozens of seasonal sips from the cauldrons of North Shore’s top brewers. Each ticket includes two drink tokens, a commemorative mug, and access to live music and dancing.
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: 115 Victory Shop Way
Cost: $46.13
Burnaby Village Museum has transformed into a Haunted Village, complete with roving entertainers and performers, spooky lighting and special effects throughout the exhibits, and of course, plenty of witches, vampires, and ghosts lurking around. It’s a great chance to visit the open-air museum and a haunted attraction all in one go.
When: Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m. (until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays)
Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Cost: $7 per person
Western Canada’s largest haunt is back at the PNE starting this week, and it’s set to be spookier than ever. Starting Oct. 7, the rides at Playland will come alive with sinister energy, roaming performers will terrify you at the midway, and there will be multiple haunted houses that’ll give you goosebumps.
When: Wednesdays through Sundays from Oct. 7 to 31, 2026
Time: 6 to 11 p.m. (until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays)
Where: 2901 East Hastings St.
Cost: $41 for advance GA
Strange Fellows Brewing is hosting a spooky night of watercolour painting, and they’ve got some great local brews on tap to pair with it.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: 1345 Clark Dr.
Cost: $62 per person
Internationally acclaimed Astra Lumina has officially made its Canadian debut in Vancouver, transforming Stanley Park into a stunning, illuminated night walk. The experience entails a self-guided outdoor night tour beneath the stars, with nine thematic zones bringing larger-than-life installations, projections, and soundscapes. Set to an original soundtrack, Astra Lumina follows the story of the stars as they descend to Earth before returning to the sky.
Note that public transit to the site is available via the historic Stanley Bus Loop.
When: Oct. 22, 2026 to March 13, 2027
Time: Various times
Where: 690 Pipeline Rd.
Cost: $27.20
Canyon Frights has nearly returned to Capilano Suspension Bridge, and there’s plenty to check out at this outdoor attraction this year. Glowing day-and-night lights will light your way for a spooky, family-friendly adventure through the treetops, with seasonal treats, stunning decorations, and much more to enjoy.
When: Saturday, Oct. 9 to Nov. 9, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
Cost: $29 per person
Burnaby’s Halloween Festival returns this week with over 17 events (free and ticketed) taking place across the city, from family-friendly celebrations to comedy nights to terrifying Halloween experiences that’ll have you in a downright spooky mood. This includes the anticipated return of the Monster Dash 5K, Day of the Dead festivities, escape rooms, cabaret, and more.
When: Thursday, Oct. 1 to Nov. 8, 2026
Time: Varies per event
Where: Locations across Burnaby
Cost: Free and ticketed events
The Improv Centre’s Deadly Dinner Party is a spooky show entailing five VIPs receiving letters from an eccentric millionaire, who has summoned them to a mysterious dinner. A murder mystery unfolds, and guests must be prepared to solve the crime before it’s too late. No two performances are ever the same!
When: Fridays and Saturdays until Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 1502 Duranleau St.
Cost: $33.50
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