Find the most haunting Halloween events in Surrey! Our guide features all the top scary highlights. For those who know Surrey's secrets well and those who are just uncovering them, this guide is your Halloween companion.
Popular events this season include Canyon Frights, where eerie trails and chilling experiences await those brave enough to venture through. Get ready for the Halloween Monster Express, a unique attraction that offers a spooky train ride filled with ghoulish surprises. And the Pumpkins After Dark is something you definitely don't want to miss, transforming the landscape into a dazzling display of illuminated carved pumpkins. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Surrey
- Canyon Frights (North Vancouver)
- Pumpkins After Dark (Burnaby)
- Halloween Monster Express
- Big Halloween Run (Vancouver)
- Light Up the Night – Tynehead Regional Park
- Halloweekend on the River (New Westminster)
- Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek Park
- BOO-seum Halloween Party
- Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories (Coquitlam)
- Halloween Night Time Train Event 2024
See these and even more events listed below!
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Surrey
Canyon Frights
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with ghostly surprises and live entertainment.
Description:
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers a spook-tacular Halloween experience for all ages. Meet Elizabeth and Mac, the former owners of the park, as they guide you through a frightful forest filled with ghostly surprises. Enjoy family-friendly costumes, Halloween-themed games, and the presence of owls from Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey on weekends. The event is included in the price of admission or Annual Pass.
Where: North Vancouver | More Info: Canyon Frights
Halloween Monster Express
What to Expect:
Experience a part of BC's rail history with fun-filled train rides and historic explorations.
Description:
The Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society offers two unique weekend experiences: the Heritage Rail Adventure and the Sullivan Excursion. The Heritage Rail Adventure is a fun-filled, one-hour tour at the railway facility, featuring short rides on four different railway vehicles, exploration of historic grounds, and an engaging video. This event is perfect for young families or anyone looking for more than just an Interurban ride. The Sullivan Excursion is a 55-minute historic Interurban ride that takes you through scenic landscapes, offering a glimpse into the past.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Halloween Monster Express
Pumpkins After Dark
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Pumpkins After Dark is its immersive walk-through experience featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins with music, sounds, and special effects.
Description:
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. This immersive walk-through experience includes a magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, accompanied by music, sounds, and special effects. The event showcases classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs, dragons, and movie and pop culture icons, making it a family-friendly event with something for everyone.
Where: Burnaby | More Info: Pumpkins After Dark
Light Up the Night – Tynehead Regional Park
What to Expect:
A 1.5 km lantern-lit trail through a natural rainforest.
Description:
Wander through the beauty of a natural rainforest at night along the 1.5 km lantern-lit trail in Tynehead Regional Park. The trail displays fun “magical” animal lanterns, making it a family-friendly event perfect for the fall season.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Light Up the Night – Tynehead Regional Park
Big Halloween Run
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a 1km Kids Run/Walk and a 5km Run/Walk along Vancouver's scenic seawall.
Description:
The Big Halloween Run is a family-friendly event taking place in Vancouver's Olympic Village on October 30, 2024. This themed run offers a 1km Kids Run/Walk and a 5km Run/Walk along the scenic seawall. Participants can enjoy a DJ, prize giveaways, vendors, and more. The course is pet and stroller friendly, with minimal inclines and stable trails, ensuring a stress-free experience for all ages and abilities.
Where: Vancouver | More Info: Big Halloween Run
BOO-seum Halloween Party
What to Expect:
The BOO-seum Halloween Party offers a unique blend of Halloween activities and museum exploration.
Description:
Join the BOO-seum Halloween Party at the Museum of Surrey for an early Halloween celebration. This family-friendly event features a scavenger hunt, costume parade, and trick-or-treating around the museum. Enjoy crafts and activities designed for all ages. It's a fun-filled afternoon of thrills, chills, and giggles that you won't want to miss.
Where: Surrey | More Info: BOO-seum Halloween Party
Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek Park
What to Expect:
A festive train ride through a decorated forest filled with pumpkins and treats.
Description:
The Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek Park offers a festive and family-friendly experience. This daytime event features a train ride through a decorated forest filled with pumpkins and treats. Kids under the age of 2 receive free admission, and concessions are available for hot and cold drinks, chips, candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. The event is open daily from September 27th to October 31st, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek Park
Halloweekend on the River
What to Expect:
A full day of family-friendly activities celebrating World Rivers Day and BC Rivers Day with live music and an exhibitor expo.
Description:
RiverFest is a family-friendly event celebrating World Rivers Day and BC Rivers Day. It features a full day of fun activities including the Family Fun Zone, live music, the Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade, and an exhibitor expo with an artisan market. On Sunday, guided walks along the river in different locations are also available.
Where: New Westminster | More Info: Halloweekend on the River
Halloween Night Time Train Event 2024
What to Expect:
A spooky train ride through a haunted forest with Chain Saw Charlie.
Description:
Experience a frightfully fun Halloween Night Time Train Event at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, where you can ride the Thriller Train through a spooky forest. Enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks at our concession stand, including popcorn, candy, chips, and hotdogs. This event is part of the popular fall family tradition that begins on October 11 and continues through October 31.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Halloween Night Time Train Event 2024
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Surrey
Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories
What to Expect:
A night of bar-hopping with exclusive drink specials and a $1000 national costume contest.
Description:
Join the ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Vancouver, where spooky spirit and good times collide. Enjoy drink specials, a costume contest, and an after-party with hundreds of fellow crawlers. This event is perfect for those who love Halloween and want to explore some of the best bars in Vancouver.