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Burnaby Halloween 2025

See all Burnaby Halloween happenings this year!

Burnaby unveils Halloween 2025 near Metropolis at Metrotown and Deer Lake Park with supernatural experiences and ghostly gatherings for families. Highlights include haunted adventures, trick-or-treat events, seasonal gatherings, spooky performances, and community pumpkin festivals throughout October.

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Burnaby Halloween

Burnaby Family-Friendly Fall Activities

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πŸ“ Burnaby
(2.2 mi from Burnaby)

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Burnaby transforms into a Halloween wonderland with over 20 spooktacular events throughout October. From glowing pumpkins and costumed runs to immersive experiences and cultural celebrations, there's something for every thrill-seeker. Explore haunted attractions, enjoy themed parties, and discover the city's most creative Halloween decorations.

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⭐ Best For: Halloween enthusiasts, families, couples, friends
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πŸ“ Central Park
(2.2 mi from Burnaby)

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Join the City of Burnaby for Central Spark, a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration in Central Park. Get ready for an evening filled with a lively DJ dance party, delicious food truck offerings, and captivating spooky entertainment. The night culminates with a dazzling drone light display and a spectacular fireworks show, making it a must-attend event for all ages.

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⭐ Best For: Families and community members seeking a festive halloween experience.
A smiling woman walks down a path lined with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and large inflatable Halloween decorations, including dinosaurs and a dragon, under a twilight sky.
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πŸ“ Swangard Stadium
6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2
(2.4 mi from Burnaby)

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Experience the magic of Pumpkins After Dark in Burnaby, Canada's premier outdoor Halloween event. This award-winning attraction features over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins transformed into dazzling sculptures and themed displays. Wander through a magical, illuminated pathway filled with music and special effects, encountering everything from classic Halloween characters to fantastical creatures. It's a must-see, family-friendly tradition perfect for creating unforgettable fall memories.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, and anyone looking for a festive fall/halloween experience.
Spooky Tiny Tikes in Burnaby
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πŸ“ Christine Sinclair Community Centre
3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
(0.6 mi from Burnaby)

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Families are invited to don costumes for an exciting Halloween adventure at the Spooky Tiny Tikes event. This program offers a chance for little ones to explore and play in a festive setting. Following the Tiny Tikes activities, attendees can visit occupants within the Christine Sinclair Community Centre for a delightful trick-or-treat experience.

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⭐ Best For: Young children and families
A young person in a witch costume with a skeleton print and a black tutu is ice skating and holding a small jack-o-lantern. Another person in a red coat and witch hat is skating in the background.
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πŸ“ Kensington Arena
3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
(0.6 mi from Burnaby)

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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooktacular skate event! This family-friendly activity offers a festive atmosphere with themed decorations and music. Enjoy on-ice games and activities, and show off your best Halloween costume for a chance to impress.

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⭐ Best For: Families and children
A group of children in Halloween costumes are ice skating indoors, with ghosts and Halloween decorations around them. A girl in a red and white coat and a boy in a witch costume are in the foreground, while another child in a black hooded costume stands further back. Pumpkins and floating ghosts add to the festive, spooky atmosphere.
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πŸ“ Bill Copeland Sports Centre
3676 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, BC
(0.7 mi from Burnaby)

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Lace up your skates for a ghoulishly good time at the Ghouls & Goblins Public Skate! This event offers a unique blend of ice skating fun with festive Halloween activities. Attendees can glide across the ice, get their faces painted with spooky designs, and engage in hair-raising games. Costumes are encouraged, adding to the festive atmosphere of this family-friendly event.

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⭐ Best For: Families
A nighttime Halloween scene with numerous glowing jack-o'-lanterns and a few people walking in the background.
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πŸ“ Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre
(2.6 mi from Burnaby)

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Join the Burnaby Pumpkin Parade and showcase your carved jack-o'-lantern! Bring your creation to Eileen Dailly to line the walking path, creating a magical display of community spirit. Lights for your pumpkin are provided, ensuring a bright and festive evening for all to enjoy.

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⭐ Best For: Families, community members

Burnaby Haunted Experiences

Two children run away from a glowing, alien-like figure inside a dimly lit, rustic cabin. The scene is bathed in purple and blue light, creating a spooky and mysterious atmosphere.
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πŸ“ Playland at the PNE
(0.5 mi from Burnaby)

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Prepare for Vancouver's most terrifying Halloween event, Fright Nights, at Playland. This massive haunt features 7 distinct haunted houses, over 15 thrilling rides, and immersive scare zones. It's the largest haunt in Western Canada, promising a night of screams and unforgettable frights for those brave enough to enter.

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⭐ Best For: Thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts

Burnaby Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Burnaby Halloween Festival: Pie Eating Contest and Pop Up Shop in Burnaby
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πŸ“ Metropolis at Metrotown
(1.8 mi from Burnaby)

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Get ready to loosen your belts for a beloved seasonal tradition! The Burnaby Halloween Festival presents a classic pie-eating contest, organized by The Pie Hole. Two thrilling contests will crown champions who can devour the most dessert, with prizes including a shopping gift card. A pop-up shop will also be available, offering sweet treats until pies sell out.

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⭐ Best For: Foodies and families

Burnaby Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

Three young ballerinas in colorful tutus perform on a stage with dramatic lighting. The ballerina in the center wears a white tutu and a green bodice, while the ballerina to her left wears a pink and orange tutu, and the ballerina to her right wears a light blue tutu and fairy wings.
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πŸ“ Michael J Fox Theatre
7373 Macpherson Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 0B2
(2.3 mi from Burnaby)

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Prepare to be enchanted by 'We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty in a Dazzling Light Show.' This unique performance reimagines the beloved fairy tale with a captivating blend of classical ballet and cutting-edge light technology. Local dancers, adorned in spectacular glow-in-the-dark costumes, illuminate the stage with graceful pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps, casting a kaleidoscope of colors. It's a visually stunning production that brings the timeless story of the cursed princess to life in an unforgettable way.

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⭐ Best For: Ballet enthusiasts and families

Burnaby Other Halloween Activities

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πŸ“ Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
(1.7 mi from Burnaby)

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Metro-Con 2025 in Burnaby is the ultimate fandom weekend, featuring a massive Battlestar Galactica reunion with cast and crew. Attendees can meet stars from The Walking Dead, enjoy celebrity karaoke, and participate in a spectacular cosplay contest. Explore the Collectors' Alley for unique finds and immerse yourself in panels and workshops covering everything from costume design to film spotlights.

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⭐ Best For: Fandom enthusiasts, cosplayers, sci-fi fans
Monster Dash 5K in Burnaby
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πŸ“ Swangard Stadium
(2.2 mi from Burnaby)

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Dare to dash in Burnaby's most thrilling Halloween-themed race, the Monster Dash 5K! Don your most creative costume and hit the pavement on Sunday, October 26th. A special Mini Monster Dash is also available for younger participants. Enjoy a frightfully good time with chip timing, custom souvenirs, and post-event refreshments.

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⭐ Best For: Runners, families, halloween enthusiasts
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πŸ“ MastersFX Monster Museum
4185 Dawson Street, Burnaby, BC
(1.7 mi from Burnaby)

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Step into the MastersFX Monster Museum for a limited-time engagement and come face-to-face with cinematic creatures. Explore over 80 exhibits featuring hand-crafted monsters, screen-used props, and animatronics from iconic films and television shows. Discover the magic behind special effects from MastersFX's 40-year legacy, including pieces from 'The Predator', 'Star Trek: First Contact', and 'The Boys'.

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⭐ Best For: Movie buffs, fx enthusiasts, families with older children

Halloween Near Burnaby

New Westminster Halloween

The Halloween Hunt at Lougheed Shopping Centre in Burnaby
Burnaby
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πŸ“ The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre
(3.8 mi from Burnaby)
Spookeasy Halloween Party at Taphouse Coquitlam in Coquitlam
Coquitlam
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πŸ“ The Taphouse Coquitlam
(4.0 mi from Burnaby)

Vancouver Halloween

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics in Vancouver
Vancouver
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πŸ“ Christ Church Cathedral
(6.8 mi from Burnaby)
HowlOver Canada at FlyOver Canada in Vancouver
Vancouver
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πŸ“ FlyOver Canada
(6.5 mi from Burnaby)

Surrey Halloween

A terrifying demon with fiery red hair and horns lunges forward in a dimly lit library filled with bookshelves, illuminated by eerie green and red lights.
Surrey
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πŸ“ Cougar Creek's House of Horrors
(9.2 mi from Burnaby)
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Surrey
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πŸ“ Surrey Treat Accessibly Halloween Village
(9.9 mi from Burnaby)

Richmond Halloween

A young boy in an orange shirt climbs an orange climbing wall with colorful holds, while another person climbs in the background. The climbing gym is decorated for Halloween with pumpkins and other festive elements.
Richmond
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πŸ“ Richmond Olympic Oval
(9.3 mi from Burnaby)
Lansdowne Centre Halloween in Richmond
Richmond
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πŸ“ Lansdowne Centre
(8.5 mi from Burnaby)

Ladner Halloween

Fright Fest (South Delta) in Delta
Delta
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πŸ“ Ladner Community Centre
(12.0 mi from Burnaby)
Three cartoon characters, two men and one woman, are sitting on a wooden bench in a pumpkin patch. They are all smiling and holding pumpkins. The background shows a cornfield and a barn.
Richmond
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πŸ“ Richmond Country Farms
(9.3 mi from Burnaby)

Maple Ridge Halloween

Three smiling people, two young girls and a man, stand in a pumpkin patch in front of a barn, surrounded by many large pumpkins.
Maple Ridge
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πŸ“ Laity Pumpkin Patch
(15.6 mi from Burnaby)
Celebrate the Night in Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge
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πŸ“ Memorial Peace Park
(17.2 mi from Burnaby)

White Rock Halloween

Candlelight: Halloween Classics in White Rock
White Rock
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A miniature Halloween carnival scene with a red bouncy castle, colorful tents, and small figures of children playing on a grassy area with autumn trees in the background.
Surrey
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πŸ“ Cloverdale Fairgrounds - Shannon Hall
(14.6 mi from Burnaby)

Abbotsford Halloween

Four cartoon children stand in a pumpkin patch at dusk, with string lights and a barn in the background. The children are dressed for Halloween, and one girl holds a carved jack-o'-lantern.
Abbotsford
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πŸ“ Maan Farms
(35.5 mi from Burnaby)
Two young boys, one with blonde hair and the other with curly dark hair, stand in a vast pumpkin patch under a bright sky. The boy on the left holds a red apple, while the boy on the right holds a pumpkin. In the background, a cornfield stretches towards rolling hills and a small red barn.
Abbotsford
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πŸ“ Taves Family Farms
(34.3 mi from Burnaby)

Nanaimo Halloween

The Halloween Train at BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan
Duncan
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πŸ“ BC Forest Discovery Centre
(45.4 mi from Burnaby)
Evolve Presents: CARNEVOLVE FREAKSHOW - Halloween Night in Nanaimo
Nanaimo
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