Author: Eric

Celebrate the Night is Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 6–8 pm at The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge. It's free, with lantern and glowing pumpkin displays, roving performers, face painting, eight food trucks, a costume contest and fireworks at 8:15 pm. Plus parking, transit and parent tips.

Haunted Village is back at Burnaby Village Museum Oct 23–25 & 30–31, 2026, 4–9 pm. Timed tickets are $12 adults / $7 kids 2–12 in advance ($15 / $10 day of), and under 2 is free. DJ Drac dance parties, shadow puppet shows, trick-or-treating on Halloween night, plus parking and parent tips.

Astra Lumina opens Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 at the old Stanley Park Railway site (690 Pipeline Rd). A one-mile, 45–60 minute outdoor night walk of lights, projections and music. Tickets, ages, strollers, parking and parent tips.

Bonsor's Big Boo is Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at Bonsor Recreation Complex in Burnaby. $2 cash drop-in, costumes welcome, crafts, games, face painting and Imagination Playground for kids 10 and under.

We spent a fall day at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack, home of Canada's original corn maze. Here's what our kids loved, what could be better, and the 2026 prices, hours and tips you need before you go.

The 35th UBC Apple Festival runs Oct 17–18, 2026 at UBC Botanical Garden. Tickets, the Tasting Tent, the kids' area, food, and tips for families.

The Robot Zoo opens at Science World on October 9, 2026 and runs to April 4, 2027: eight giant robot animals, a dozen-plus hands-on games, and a rainy-day win for families.

Bear Creek Park’s Pumpkin Train runs Oct 1–31, 2026 in Surrey: daytime ride, treats, crafts, and a pumpkin to take home — $12+tax, under 2 free.

Vancouver Aquarium’s Fin-tastic Fall runs Sep 26–Oct 31, 2026: underwater pumpkins, kelp maze (Oct 3+), Spookley 4D & bats—included with admission.