The days are cooling and the leaves are falling, which means it’s time to explore all that fall has to offer. With so many local activities, there’s lots for your family to enjoy – rain or shine!
Pumpkin Patches
A classic outing for any families leading up to Halloween. Help your little ones find their perfect pumpkin to take home and carve. With so many local patches, each offering their own extras (mazes, animals, etc.), you can try a new one each year or stick to your favourite.
Applebarn Pumpkin Farm: 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford
Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch: 18507 20 Ave, Surrey
Laity Pumpkin Patch: NORTH - 21145 128th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC / SOUTH - 12725 Laity Street Maple Ridge
Richmond Country Farms: 2900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
Southlands Heritage Farm: 3208 W 51st Ave, Vancouver
Bear Creek Pumpkin and Halloween Train
Get ready for Halloween fun with the Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek park. Perfect for families with littles this train ride through a decorated forest also includes and treat and a pumpkin! If your feeling extra brave, ride the Halloween Scream train at night for a real fright.
13750 88 Ave, Surrey
Pumpkin Train (Daytime) October 1-31, 10am-4:30pm, ages 11 and under (kids under 2 are FREE)
Halloween scream train (Nighttime) October 13-31, 6:30pm-10pm, ages 12 and up
Fly Over Canada
Join Biker Mama the witch on an unforgettable Halloween flight ride for all ages. HowlOver Canada lets you soar through the skies with a band of spooky sidekicks on your way to a music festival that's out of this world. HowlOver Canada is here from September 28 to October 31, 2023.
99 Canada Place #201, Vancouver
September 28 to October 31, 2023.
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Pumpkins After Dark
Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone.
Swangard Stadium, Central Park, Burnaby
October 6 to October 31, 2023 (Thurs – Sun)
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Apple Picking
Apple picking at Taves Applebarn is the quintessential autumn experience. Located in beautiful Abbotsford, British Columbia, Taves Applebarn offers a picturesque orchard, where families can pluck crisp, ripe apples straight from the trees. With a variety of other attractions for kids and adults, it is well worth the trip.
333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC
