If you’re not looking to spend $$$ on cover at a nightclub Halloween party this weekend, we’ve got you covered with a huge list of ghoulish-ly awesome events and activities happening around town. Check out the spooktacular list below and don’t forget to wear a costume!
2017 Halloween SkyTrain Party
What is it: A roving dance party that fills the Canada Line with music and people in costumes.
When is it: Friday, Oct 27, 2017
Where is it: Meet at Waterfront Station
Learn more: Facebook page with details
Halloween Tattoo Flash Event
What is it: Different tattoo artists each day, one of a kind spoOOooky tattoos! Arms and legs, 18+ only!
When is it: Friday, Oct 27 – Monday, October 30
Where is it: Black Medicine Tattoo (441 Gore Avenue)
Learn more: Facebook page with details
Trick or Tease Taboo Revue
What is it: Sinful striptease, ghoulish group numbers, and spooky sketches by a cast of over 20 wild, wacky, and whimsical performers.
When is it: Friday, Oct 27
Where is it: The Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street)
Learn more: Facebook page with details
Rocky Horror Picture Show
What is it: An experiential screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen!
When is it: Friday, Oct 27 – Sunday, Oct 29, Tuesday, October 31
Where is it: Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway)
Learn more: Rio Theatre website
Halloween Cover Show (Covers from the Crypt)
What is it: Local bands doing cover songs of popular bands (e.g. DUM 41 covering Sum 41)
When is it: Saturday, October 29
Where is it: Red Gate Arts Society (855 East Hastings)
Learn more: Facebook event page
Alice Cooper Burlesque
What is it: Kitty Nights Burlesque re-mounts their theatrical, live rock-burlesque journey into the mind and the madness of Alice Cooper!
When is it: Saturday, October 28
Where is it: Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway)
Learn more: Rio Theatre website
Halloween Drive-In Movie Theatre
What is it: Scary movies, outside, in the dark, in a car, always check the back seat for surprise visitors…
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28 – Monday, Oct 30
Where is it: River District (3650 East Kent Avenue South, Vancouver)
Learn more: halloweendrivein.ca
Glow in the Garden
What is it: VanDusen Gardens comes to life with whimsical decorations, music, and glowing pumpkin characters
When is it: Friday, Oct 27 – Tuesday, Oct 31
Where is it: VanDusen Gardens
Learn more: vancouver.ca
Zombie Dance Flash Mob Performing Thriller
What is it: Zombies head to Olympic Village plaza to perform Michael Jackson’s most spooky hit…
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28 at 3:00 pm
Where is it: Olympic Village Square
Learn more: www.ttwvancouver.ca
Hot Glass, Cold Beer
What is it: Get a hand-blown taster glass to try fresh, craft beer. Includes DJs, beer pong, pumpkin carving, and a food truck!
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28 from 7:00-10:00 pm
Where is it: 1191 Parker Street, Vancouver
Learn more: Facebook event page
Bob’s Burgers Pop-Up Restaurant
What is it: Fully costumed staff will be serving a full Bob’s burger menu
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28 – Tuesday, Oct 31
Where is it: WHAT’S UP?! HOT DOG (2481 East Hastings Street)
Learn more: Facebook event page
Haunted Houses in Vancouver
What is it: Nothing better than getting the crap scared out of you on Halloween!
When is it: All weekend
Where is it: PNE, North Van, Chilliwack, and Surrey
Learn more: Haunted house listings
Night for All Souls
What is it: A unique cultural event that offers the public an opportunity to remember their dead,
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28 – Wednesday, Nov 1
Where is it: Mountain View Cementary (5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver)
Learn more: nightforallsouls.com
Parade of Lost Souls
What is it: A spellbinding parade that celebrates your Altar Ego. Anyone can take part.
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where is it: Mystery location! (Commercial Drive area)
Learn more: Dusty Cabaret website
Improv Monster Match
What is it: Costumed performers go head to headless in two SPOOKtacular improv competitions!.
When is it: Saturday, Oct 28
Where is it: The Improv Centre (1502 Duranleau, Granville Island)
Learn more: vtsl.com
Halloween at FlyOver Canada
What is it: Fly over Canada with a spooky witch! Get a Witch Academy Diploma after the ride!
When is it: Until Tuesday, October 31
Where is it: 201-999 Canada Place (FlyOver Canada)
Learn more: www.flyovercanada.com
The Artisan’s Event (Autumn Market)
What is it: If you’re sick of Halloween, head to The Heritage Hall for some local crafts!
When is it: Sunday, Oct 29 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where is it: Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street)
Learn more: Facebook event page
Psychic Fair
What is it: Palm readings, tarot cards, and cedar smudging…
When is it: Sunday, October 29
Where is it: Salmagundi West (321 West Cordova)
Learn more: Facebook event page
Party Rock Halloween Flash Mob
What is it: A roving dance party that fills the Canada Line with music and people in costumes.
When is it: Tuesday, Oct 31 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where is it: Meeting place not posted yet
Learn more: Facebook event page
Night Shift: Day of the Dead
What is it: MOA transforms into a vast, underworld labyrinth with music, theatre, live painting, and more to celebrate Día De Los Muertos.
When is it: Thursday, November 2, 2017
Where is it: Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine Drive)
Learn more: Facebook event page
For even more events, check out the October event listings page.
Hi there, thanks for this Halloween post. It’s got some good info, but the first photo needs to be replaced. A Mexican is not a costume. A culture is not a costume. I really hope you replace the photo with something more appropriate and not offensive.
Cultural appropriation happens all the time, and not only on Halloween. We need this to change. I hope you will be an example and make this photo change.
Here’s one perspective on how making someone’s culture a costume hurts: http://www.metronews.ca/views/opinion/2017/10/17/your-costume-offends-me-it-really-is-that-simple-kabatay.html
Thank you!
Anice