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11 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (Oct. 24-26)

Don’t let this weekend’s forecast bum you out. Don your heavy-duty rain gear and get ready to enjoy a mix of Halloween festivities, cultural celebrations, and upcoming shows. From the Vancouver Fall Home Show to a haunted brewery, to a Latin American cultural festival, here are 11 of the best things to do in Vancouver this weekend (Oct. 24-26).

Vancouver Fall Home Show

This year’s Vancouver Fall Home Show is bringing hundreds of industry pros together, as well as celebrities Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, to showcase some of the season’s highlights in home design, cooking, renovations, and more.

When: Thursday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Where: 601 Smithe St. 
Cost: $31.50 to $129 per person

Hocus Pocus in Concert 

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Hocus Pocus in Concert Live, adapting the beloved 1993 film following the misadventures of the comical Sanderson sisters. You’ve got two chances to check out this weekend: one show on Friday, and round two on Saturday.

When: Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: 601 Smithe St. 
Cost: $31.50 to $129 per person

Sponsored pick: Latin American Heritage Month Festival

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 from Oct. 14 to Nov. 2, this year’s festival features over 30 cultural events, including music, dance, art exhibitions, workshops, and the Day of the Dead celebrations at Granville Island and Burnaby.

When: Oct. 14 to Nov. 2, 2025
Time: Varies per event
Where: Ocean Artworks, Granville Island, Brentwood Mall Plaza, Burnaby, Latin Plaza Hub, Gastown, Vancouver
Cost: By donation for most events, some ticketed events starting at $10 per person

PHOTOGraphie Festival

PHOTOGraphie is a multi-day photography festival celebrating photographers of all skill levels, with free and ticketed events to check out all weekend long.

When: Friday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: Varies per day
Where: 515 West Hastings St. and various other downtown Vancouver locations 
Cost: $32.24

Vancouver Canucks

There are two Canucks games coming up this weekend: the first is on Saturday against the Montreal Canadians, and the second is on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers.

When: Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 4 and 7 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: Varies per game

The Beaches – No Hard Feelings Tour

Juno Award-winning, all-female band The Beaches are bringing their No Hard Feelings Tour to Vancouver this weekend, and fans won’t want to miss it.

When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: 6066 Thunderbird Blvd. 
Cost: $106.40+

Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse

Starting on Oct. 23, 2025, Strange Fellows can enjoy a haunted brewery like no other. Now in its third year, “Dead Fellows” brings all there is to love about spooky season to the forefront: haunting decorations and special effects, no-contact actors lurking in every corner, and a handful of surprises to keep you on your toes.

This year, guests can expect an all-new walkthrough haunted house experience that’s teeming with creepy decor and jump scares.

When: Thursday, Oct. 23 to Saturday, Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 30 to Friday, Oct. 31
Time: Noon to 10 p.m., Monday to Thursday; until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; until 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Where: 1345 Clark Dr.
Cost: $27 to $35 per person

Vancouver Writers Fest

It’s not too late to check out this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, which has hosted 87 free and ticketed events between Oct. 20 and Oct. 26, 2025. Get ready to immerse yourself in a stellar lineup of authors, literature, poetry, and ideas spanning across cultures and institutions.

When: Until Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: Varies per event
Where: Locations across Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed events

The Zoo Story by Edward Albee

Originally written in 1958, this one-act play launched the career of Pulitzer Prize-winner Edward Albee, and over 60 years later, his work showcasing inequality and fractured human interaction is back onstage. Set in New York’s Central Park, The Zoo Story follows an encounter between Peter, a comfortable executive, and Jerry, a dishevelled outsider desperate to make a human connection.

When: Until Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 2:30 or 7:30 p.m., depending on the day
Where: 1555 West 7th Ave. 
Cost: $20 to $40 per person

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum 

If you’re looking for a spooky season favourite for the whole family to enjoy, look no further than Burnaby Village Museum. Its signature Haunted Village experience runs for five days this October and brings terrifying legends from across the globe to life.

When: Until Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for children aged two to 12

Dracula – A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen 

This 90-minute comedy show turns Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale into a comical, Gen Z-style retelling of Count Dracula’s story. If you’re looking for something Halloween-themed but still leans into comedy, this is a great show to add to your itinerary this week.

When: Thursday, Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2025
Time: Showtimes between 2 and 11 p.m.
Where: 1675 Discovery St. 
Cost: $20 to $35 per person

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