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Halloween in Downtown Vancouver is full of spooky sights, haunted houses, and family events. From ghost tours and bar crawls to pumpkin crafts and trick-or-treating, the city centre transforms into a Halloween wonderland every October.
If you’re looking for fun things to do this Halloween season, this guide covers the best activities happening in and around Downtown Vancouver, with a special section for the West End, one of the city’s most festive neighbourhoods.
Downtown Vancouver is one of the best places in British Columbia to celebrate Halloween. It’s compact, easy to walk, and filled with restaurants, bars, parks, and heritage sites that set the perfect mood for spooky fun.
In October, community centres, museums, and entertainment venues host themed events for all ages. Whether you want a family-friendly Halloween or a night of scares and parties, there’s something for everyone.
Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
This award-winning walking tour combines storytelling and history as you explore Gastown’s old streets. Guides dressed in period costume tell dark tales of smallpox, fires, and restless spirits that shaped the city.
Outdoor Mystery Games
Try an outdoor murder mystery or puzzle game around the city. Several companies offer self-guided and hosted adventures where you solve clues in Vancouver’s most haunted spots.
These walking tours are ideal for adults and teens looking to mix history with a bit of fright.
Families will find many daytime Halloween options across downtown. Here are some of the highlights:
Stanley Park Community Centre Halloween Party
Families can look forward to the Stanley Park Community Centre Halloween Party, a lively annual event designed especially for kids. The celebration usually includes games, crafts, music, and a costume parade — a perfect way for younger children to enjoy the season in a safe, welcoming setting.
Coal Harbour Community Centre Halloween Carnival & Ghostly Graveyard
This cheerful event for children aged two to seven features creepy crafts, eerie entertainment, and a fun “ghostly graveyard.” Costumes are encouraged, and parent participation is required.
Pumpkin Patches and Treat Trails
Some downtown plazas and malls host indoor trick-or-treat events where kids can collect candy from local shops.
Halloween Movies and Theatre
Check out special screenings and Halloween-themed shows at theatres like the Vancity Theatre or the Rio.
Fright Nights at Playland
Located just a short drive from downtown, Fright Nights is one of Metro Vancouver’s largest Halloween attractions. It features multiple haunted houses, thrilling rides, and scare zones. Tickets often sell out, so book early.
Haunted Hotel Pop-Ups and Bar Themes
Several downtown bars and hotels create haunted experiences during October. Keep an eye out for spooky décor and themed cocktails at venues along Granville and Robson Streets.
For adults who enjoy dressing up, Downtown Vancouver’s nightlife goes all out for Halloween.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (October 31 & November 1)
This popular event lets you visit multiple bars in one night, enjoy themed drinks, and enter costume contests.
Themed Club Nights
Clubs in Yaletown, Granville Street, and Gastown host Halloween dance parties with DJs, prizes, and elaborate decorations.
If you plan to attend nightlife events, purchase tickets ahead of time and bring valid ID.
The West End is one of Vancouver’s most exciting areas during Halloween. Known for its tree-lined streets, heritage homes, and strong community spirit, the neighbourhood offers both spooky and family-friendly fun. Many events are hosted by the West End Community Centre, Coal Harbour Community Centre, and local businesses along Denman and Davie Streets.
Here are the highlights for Halloween 2025 in the West End:
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (estimated event window)
Ages: 2–7 years
This cheerful event is perfect for young children and families. Kids can enjoy creepy crafts, terrifying treats, and eerie entertainment in a safe, friendly space. Don’t forget your costume, and make sure to visit the Ghostly Graveyard, a lightly spooky walkthrough suitable for kids.
Parent participation is required, and pre-registration is recommended as spots fill quickly.
📍 Coal Harbour Community Centre – 480 Broughton Street
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Celebrate the season by creating spooky crafts at the West End Community Centre. This hands-on event lets kids make Halloween decorations to take home.
It’s perfect for toddlers and young children who love arts and crafts. Parent participation is required.
📍 West End Community Centre – 870 Denman Street
Dates: Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Recommended Age: 8+ (parental discretion advised)
Admission: $5 per person or $15 per family (cash or pre-paid by phone)
📍 1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver
Barclay Manor is one of the West End’s most popular Halloween traditions. Every year, this 100-year-old heritage house transforms into a spine-chilling haunted maze filled with ghosts, monsters, and jump scares.
The walkthrough lasts about 5–10 minutes, but the memories will linger much longer! Expect atmospheric lighting, sound effects, and costumed actors.
This event is organized by the West End Community Centre and attracts both locals and visitors. If you love haunted houses, this is one you shouldn’t miss.
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
📍 1800 Davie Plaza & Denman Street
Join the West End BIA (Business Improvement Association) for their fourth annual Trick or Treat on Denman Street.
Families are invited to stroll Denman Street as local businesses hand out candy and Halloween treats to little ghosts and ghouls. At 1800 Davie Plaza, you’ll find a spooky pop-up haunted house and a map showing all participating stores.
This free, outdoor event is safe, community-driven, and ideal for children who want to trick-or-treat before dark.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Tours: Every half hour from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour per tour
Step back in time with this hauntingly educational experience at Roedde House Museum, a beautifully preserved 1893 heritage home in the West End.
Guided by paranormal investigators and mediums, guests will explore the house room by room, hearing ghost stories and learning about the tools used for paranormal research.
This semi-private tour offers a mix of history, mystery, and the supernatural. Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended.
📍 Roedde House Museum – 1415 Barclay Street
The West End is known for its spirited residents who decorate homes with cobwebs, skeletons, and glowing pumpkins.
Take an evening walk around Barclay Street, Bute Street, and Nicola Street to see some of the best Halloween decorations in the city. Many locals hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, so bring a bag and dress up!
If you’re staying nearby, you can easily walk between the Roedde House Museum, Barclay Manor, and Denman Street events.
Register early for community centre events, spots often sell out.
Bring cash for the Barclay Manor Haunted House if you prefer to pay at the door.
Dress for the weather, October nights in Vancouver are cool and damp.
Use transit or walk, parking is limited in the West End.
Stay safe, bring a flashlight for trick-or-treating and stick to well-lit streets.
Here’s how you can spend an exciting Halloween in Vancouver:
Saturday, October 18:
Start the season early with the Spirits of the Past Tour at Roedde House Museum.
Tuesday, October 21:
Bring the kids to the Halloween Craft Time event at the West End Community Centre.
Saturday, October 25:
Visit the Coal Harbour Halloween Carnival & Ghostly Graveyard for family fun and crafts.
Friday, October 31:
Spend the afternoon at Trick or Treat on Denman Street, then head to Barclay Manor Haunted House for chills after dark.
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Halloween in Downtown Vancouver is one of the city’s most exciting times of the year. The streets come alive with costumes, decorations, and community spirit.
In the West End, the atmosphere feels even more local and welcoming; from the historic Roedde House tours to the family trick-or-treat events on Denman Street. Whether you’re chasing ghosts, carving pumpkins, or enjoying a haunted house, you’ll find plenty of Halloween fun in every corner of downtown.
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