Burnaby Halloween Festival, c: Jess MacAleese
Burnaby, British Columbia – As the leaves begin to turn and a chill settles in the air, Burnaby is transforming into the ultimate Halloween destination for 2024! The Burnaby Halloween Festival returns this October, promising a spine-tingling lineup of events and activities that will delight and thrill Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. With over 25 events planned—and more being added every day—this year’s festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before.
Burnaby’s ambition to become Canada’s number-one Halloween destination by 2027 is more alive than ever. This year’s festival features a jam-packed calendar filled with both returning fan favorites and exciting new events. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun or heart-pounding horror, Burnaby Halloween Festival 2024 offers something for everyone.
Pumpkins After Dark, c: Jesse MacAleese
Monster Dash 5K 2023
Residential Decorating Contest 2023, c: Sarah Race
Event Highlights:
- Pumpkins After Dark returns to Central Park with over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins choreographed to music and special effects, creating a mesmerizing experience for friends and family.
- Central Spark on October 25th will animate Central Park with a lively mix of games, food trucks, family entertainment, and a dazzling fireworks display.
- The Monster Dash 5K on October 20th is back, offering an exhilarating race for Halloween enthusiasts ready to run in costume.
- At Metropolis at Metrotown, enjoy the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest and VHS: The Burnaby Edition, serving up spine-tingling thrills at our ultimate Horror Film Festival.
- Dagerpaatch @ Dageraad Brewing offers a unique Halloween experience where creativity meets craft beer.
- The Neighbourhood Decorating Contest returns with a $1,000 prize for the best-decorated house, promising a citywide showcase of eerie and imaginative displays.
- Jokers Canada Comedy Night returns after its successful debut last year, promising another round of spooktacular humour and a ghoulishly good time with top comedians delivering Halloween-themed punchlines.
Candlelight Concert
Bake-It-Spooky with Punk Rock Pastries
New Events for 2024:
- Ghost Hunt: Hauntington Manor, presented by Bamboozled Escape Games, offers an immersive, interactive haunted house experience at Metropolis at Metrotown. Navigate through a chilling mansion filled with ghosts and uncover its dark secrets.
- Bake it Spooky with Punkrock Pastries, hosted by Hollie Fraser, a two-time Food Network champion, will feature exclusive Halloween-themed cooking classes. Learn from this celebrated baking superstar how to create spooky and delicious treats.
- The Halloween Candlelight Concert at SFU promises an enchanting evening with hauntingly beautiful melodies, perfect for an atmospheric and eerie experience.
- Halloweek at The Amazing Brentwood brings a spooktacular lineup of events from October 12th through 31st. Highlights include Brick-Or-Treat: Live LEGO Build, Movies on the Plaza, Halloween-themed Storytime & Crafts, and Brentwood Boo: Trick-or-Treating.
- Northern FanCon: Halloween Edition on October 20th is a fan-tastic Halloween experience, combining the excitement of FanCon with Halloween magic for an unforgettable day of fandom and fun.
- Burnaby Boo Rawl on October 14th and 15th is a two-day gaming festival featuring tournaments, scavenger hunts, a pumpkin carving contest, and more. The event will also be live-streamed on Twitch.
- The Halloween Bash at the REC Room lights up the night with burlesque, drag performances, contortionists, acrobatics, live tarot readings, a DJ, and a photo booth for capturing all the eerie fun.
- Paintnite at The Rec Room offers a bewitching evening of Halloween-themed painting and sipping on October 20th and 27th.
- 8-Bit Burlesque: Super Ghouls ‘n Garters 2 promises a hauntingly fabulous Halloween burlesque show filled with spooky glamour and retro flair. (19+ ONLY)
- Beeps ‘n Bops: Monster (button) Mash brings an electrifying blend of retro gaming beats and Halloween thrills. Join us for a night of high-energy dance and electronic music, featuring spooky soundtracks and a vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for fans of both video games and Halloween, this event promises a unique and immersive experience.
Additional details for the following exciting events will be announced soon:
- Silent Film with Live Music
- Pumpkin Parade
- Haunted Village
- Halloween on the Heights
- Burnaby Halloween Adventure Extravaganza
Stay tuned for more information as we finalize the details and prepare for an even more thrilling Halloween experience!
Traveling to Burnaby?
Take advantage of our special hotel deals and packages! Enjoy exclusive discounts and convenient accommodations. As Burnaby sets its sights on becoming Canada’s ultimate Halloween destination, this year’s festival is not to be missed. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, hunting ghosts, or racing through the city in costume, the Burnaby Halloween Festival 2024 offers an enchanting and eerie experience for all. Many events have limited capacity, so be sure to secure your spot before they sell out!