Photo via Central Spark / City of Burnaby
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we’d go ahead and share some of the spookiest, most exciting events we’ve found around the city, from costume parties to nights out on the town, to a couple of free festivals with fireworks. Here are 10 ways to celebrate Halloween in Vancouver this year.
Whether you’re looking for adult pumpkin carving and painting or a family-friendly trick-or-treat activity, the City of Richmond has you covered. On Halloween night, you can check out its beloved annual Fireworks Festival, a free celebration featuring live acrobats, jugglers, ghost hunters, and the “ShowStoppers” ensemble, spooky roaming actors, a live pumpkin carver, carnival-style games, festive bites, and an inflatable fun house maze. Oh, and a dazzling fireworks finale at 9 p.m.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Where: 7191 Granville Ave., Richmond
Cost: Free
If you love getting creative with Halloween costumes every year, get ready to roll up your sleeves. East Vancouver’s annual Parade of Lost Souls returns this year, and it’s bringing a spooky blend of art, music, and dance with it.
This year, the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Society is organizing several free-to-access workshops prior to the main parade, including a costume party and happy hour, a time warp dance challenge, and a parade for children.
When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Parade starts at Trout Lake
Cost: Free
Burnaby’s Central Park is transforming into a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration, kicking off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. There will be a lively dance party with a DJ, tasty food truck eats, spooky entertainment and photo ops, a dazzling drone show, and of course, a firework finale.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 3881 Imperial St., Burnaby
Cost: Free admission
There are still a few tickets left to one of Vancouver’s most popular Halloween parties of the year at Heritage Hall, hosted by Sunwave.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: 3102 Main St.
Cost: $24.40
The annual Morrissey Halloween Party is a legendary event in Vancouver, and this year will be no exception. DJ K-Rec will be spinning until 4 a.m. the next day, with giveaways and prizes available, according to the event page.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Where: 1227 Granville St.
Cost: $17.31
This Halloween party doubles as a fundraiser, hosted by Pedals for the People at Our Community Bikes. With DJs, dancing, and flowing beer from 33 Acres, this is a great option if you’re looking for something out on the town that’s a little more lowkey than a nightclub.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 2429 Main St.
Cost: $11.98 online or $15 per person at the door
The Kent is hosting a night of spooky music, dancing, mischief, and madness behind every mask. Guests can expect food and drink by Prosciutto and Friends: Bloody Butchers, two full-service bars, and tarot reading.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Where: 534 Cambie St.
Cost: $52.71
Vancouver’s oldest pub is hosting another rager with DJ Loko spinning, costume contests, and haunting spirits to sip.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: 92 Water St.
Cost: $19.56
The London Pub will offer spooky cocktails, music, and dancing starting at 8 p.m. on Halloween night.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: 700 Main St.
Cost: $17.31
The Fox is throwing another killer Halloween party this year. Guests can expect two floors of dancing, the city’s best DJs, spooky decor galore, costume contests, and plenty of throwback songs to go around.
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: 2321 Main St.
Cost: Currently sold out online
Happy spooky season, Vancouver!
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