Events

An event for every body, spirit and soul

Whether you’re faint of heart or you have the thickest of skin, attend any or all of the thrilling events in Burnaby this Halloween. Bring the little goblins, or go it alone if you dare. From eerie displays and elaborate immersive experiences, to eye-popping horror flicks, zombie-themed events and haunted adventures, prepare to be breathless.

NEIGHBOURHOOD DECORATING: MAP

This interactive map allows you to see where the best-decorated yards and homes are in Burnaby.

BAKE IT SPOOKY WITH PUNK ROCK PASTRIES

Sept 26-Oct 26. 2025

Create devilishly delicious treats in this hands-on spooky baking session with Hollie Fraser, the mastermind behind Punk Rock Pastries!

EXIT BURNABY: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Oct 1-Nov 1. 2025

This Halloween season, step beyond the veil and into four bone-chilling escape experiences where horror lurks in every shadow and jump scares are guaranteed.

PUMPKINS AFTER DARK

Oct 3-31. 2025

Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 6,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season.

CELEBRITY KARAOKE NIGHT

Oct 3. 2025

Get ready to sing your heart out with celebrity guests at Great Bear Pub.

HALLOWEEN HUNT AT LOUGHEED

Oct 3-31. 2025

Join The Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed for a free, family-friendly adventure! Kids 12 & under can follow spooky clues, explore festive displays, and collect treats for a magical Halloween experience.

SINNER'S CABARET

Oct 4. 2025

The Sinner’s Cabaret is a one-night-only Halloween spectacle unlike anything Burnaby has seen. This immersive vaudeville variety show blends the gothic, the glamorous, and the grotesque in a highly stylized, theatrical setting.

METRO-CON: FANDOM COMES HOME

Oct 4-5. 2025

Metro-Con is bringing the party to Burnaby for two unforgettable days of pop culture, creativity, and next-level fan experiences.

TAP TAKEOVER

Oct 4. 2025

Raise a glass and dive into a night of endless fun at Tap Takeover, part of the MetroCon by FanCon After Dark Events.

METROCON WRAPUP PARTY-CELEBRATE THE FINALE

Oct 5. 2025

End MetroCon in style at the official Wrap Party, part of the MetroCon by FanCon After Dark Events. Join fans, staff, and special guests for one last unforgettable night of music, mingling, and celebration.

HALLOWEEKS AT THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD

Oct 6-31. 2025

Celebrate Halloweeks at The Amazing Brentwood from Oct 6–31, 2025! Enjoy photo activations, kids’ storytelling, trick-or-treating, Halloween movies, and festive fun for the whole family.

PIE EATING CONTEST AND POP UP SHOP

Oct 18. 2025

The season's favourite is back. Don your stretchy pants and head over to the Metropolis at Metrotown for a good old-fashioned pie-eating contest.

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION

Oct 18-19. 2025

Celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos with a vibrant weekend of music, dance, and cultural workshops at Brentwood Mall Plaza, as part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival.

MASTERSFX MONSTER MUSEUM

Oct 18-26. 2025

Step inside a world of cinematic monsters, mind-blowing makeup effects, and spine-chilling creations at the MastersFX Monster Museum this October in Burnaby.

HAUNTED VILLAGE

Oct 22-26. 2025

Step into the Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum, where ghostly deities and eerie tales come to life.

CENTRAL SPARK

Oct 24. 2025

Join us for a spooktacular time with fun family activities, games, food trucks, fireworks and more at Central Park this October!

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY

Oct 24. 2025

Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on — Halloween Fever is coming to town. Get ready for the Halloween Dance Party - the ultimate night of spooky fun and freakishly good times.

THE DAGERPAATCH

Oct 25-26. 2025

The Dagerpaatch returns at Dageraad Brewing for a fun-filled, spooky weekend of pumpkin carving, live music, delicious eats — and yes, adorable pups!

DAGERAAD PRESENTS: A DINNERAAD SEANCE

Oct 25-26. 2025

Dageraad Brewing invites you to Dinneraad: a haunted dinner in Burnaby hosted in our atmospheric warehouse and barrel room.

MONSTER DASH 5K

Oct 26. 2025

Join us for Burnaby’s annual Halloween-themed race, the Monster Dash 5k! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a frightfully good time, the Monster Dash is the perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit.

JOKERS CANADA

Oct 30. 2025

Laugh till you scream at Jokers Canada's Halloween comedy show with a fun twist.

LA TAQUERIA HALLOWEEN PARTY

Oct 31. 2025

Celebrate Halloween with a Mexican twist! Enjoy spooky cocktails, tasty bites, and a lively atmosphere that brings friends, neighbors, and food lovers together for a festive night to remember.

HALLOWEEN ON THE HEIGHTS

Oct 31. 2025

Experience Halloween like never before with trick-or-treating and spooky fun on the Heights.

PUMPKIN PARADE

Nov 1. 2025

Save your Halloween jack-o-lanterns and bring it with you to the park for everyone to enjoy.

More events to be announced....