Halloween (Oct 18-Nov 2)
With over 20 spooktacular Halloween-inspired events and programs to choose from happening in Richmond through November 2, there is some fa-boo-lous fun for everyone.
3 Ways to Register
- Select the Course ID link in the program below
- 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
- In-person at any community facility
Halloween Hoot at the Richmond Nature Park (Oct 18-29)
Drop-in to this family-friendly event and wander the Halloween-decorated Pond Trail with over 35 inflatables, 10 unique nature-themed art installations and a tickle tunnel. Pumpkins are available for purchase. Rain or shine. Parking is limited.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Sat, Oct 18-Wed, Oct 29 10:00am-4:00pm
Halloween Fireworks Festival at Minoru Park (Oct 31)
On Halloween night, bring friends and family to the FREE Halloween Fireworks Festival at Minoru Park (7191 Granville Avenue) from 6:30 to 9:15pm to:
- This year’s theme is “Creepy Carnival” with the evening packed with thrilling entertainment and festive fun for all ages.
- Watch stage performers including acrobats, jugglers, fire performers and the ShowStoppers ensemble, and take in the roving performers, stilt walkers and face painters.
- See a live professional pumpkin carver, visit real life ghost hunters at the Cornerstone Supernatural booth and visit the inflatable fun house maze that gets a terrifying twist after 7:30pm.
- Participate in carnival style games and activities to win candy and full sized chocolate bars, with over 10,000 pieces of candy to be given away to trick or treaters.
- Enjoy a variety of on-site food trucks offering Greek food, teriyaki bowls, burgers, tornado potatoes, mini donuts and warm drinks for sale.
- View Richmond’s biggest fireworks display that starts at 9:00pm.
Minoru Park All ages
Fri, Oct 31 6:30-9:15pm
*Fireworks can be frightening to pets, so please leave them safely at home.
Halloween Family Skates (Oct 31-Nov 2)
Drop-in and glide to the beat with fun tunes—including spooky Halloween hits! Wear your costume and get FREE skate rentals.
Minoru Arenas All ages
Fri, Oct 31 6:45-8:00pm
Sat, Nov 1 2:00-5:00pm
Sun, Nov 2 2:00-5:00pm
Regular admission rates apply
Preschoolers
HALLOWEEN EEKY SHRIEKY
Turn a pumpkin into a creative and unique jack-o-lantern to take home along with a scary face mask. Dress for a mess and the weather. Wear a Halloween costume to add to the fun!
Cambie Community Centre 3-5 years
Sat. Oct 25 10:00-11:30am $13.60 00440376
Sat, Oct 25 12:00-1:30pm $13.60 00440384
FREE! - HALLOWEEN HANGOUT
Celebrate with a series of games, crafts and other Halloween-themed activities. Costumes encouraged to enter the costume fashion show. Adult participation and registration required for child only.
Hamilton Community Centre Up to 12 years
Sat, Oct 25 1:00-3:00pm 00435978
HALLOWEEN MAGICAL POTIONS AND SLIME MAKING
Create unique concoctions and ooey-gooey substances that include measuring and mixing a variety of non-toxic household ingredients and products. Instruction and supplies included.
South Arm Community Centre 3-5 years
Sat, Oct 25 12:45-1:45pm $9.05 00461655
Sat, Oct 25 4:00-5:00pm $9.05 00472283
Thompson Community Centre 3-5 years
Tue, Oct 28 3:30-4:15pm $6.80 00441843
Thu, Oct 30 3:30-4:15pm $6.80 00441845
West Richmond Community Centre 3-5 years
Sun, Oct 26 10:30-11:15am $6.80 00461869
HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH DANCE PARTY
Groove into the Halloween season and play games in this spooktacular dance session. Bring home a Halloween goody bag. Costumes encouraged for added fun!
Cambie Community Centre 3-5 years
Sun, Oct 26 1:30-2:15pm $6.80 00431074
South Arm Community Centre 3-5 years
Mon, Oct 27 5:45-6:30pm $6.80 00461477
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING - ADULT AND TOT
Design and carve small jack-o-lanterns together in celebration of this spooky time of year. Instruction and supplies included. Adult participation and registration required for children and adults.
West Richmond Community Centre 3-5 years
Tue, Oct 28 4:00-5:00pm $9.50 00461794
FREE! - SOUTH ARM SPOOKY SKELE-BRATION - DROP-IN
Enjoy a variety of tricks and treats through Halloween themed crafts, games, face painting and more! Receive a Halloween goodie bag while supplies last. Costumes encouraged!
South Arm Community Centre All ages
Fri, Oct 31 6:00-7:30pm
FREE! - TRICK OR TREAT AT CITY CENTRE - DROP-IN
Wander through the spooky indoor village, and a creepy 6 hole mini golf within the centre walls, fill up on sweets and treats and do a fun Halloween craft.
City Centre Community Centre 3-8 years
Fri, Oct 31 4:30-7:00pm
Children & Preteens
FUN WITH FELT - HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT BAG
Transform a plain tote bag into a unique Halloween masterpiece by learning basic hand-sewing and embroidery techniques to create creepy cats, grinning pumpkins and friendly ghosts using felt, thread and embellishments. Supplies included.
City Centre Community Centre 8-12 years
Wed, Oct 15-29 4:00-5:00pm $27.20/3 sess 00441030
HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SCIENCE
Watch simple science experiments take on eerie twists in this Halloween-themed session that includes a take-home prize.
Cambie Community Centre 6-12 years
Sat, Oct 18 10:00-11:30am $13.60 00436295
Sat, Oct 18 12:30-2:00pm $13.60 00436305
ORIGAMI - HALLOWEEN THEME
Transform 6 x 6” pieces of paper into art in this introductory level program that get minds thinking and hands folding creatively. Supplies included.
Steveston Community Centre 8-11 years
Oct 25 Sa 1:30-2:30pm $9.05/1 sess 00465259
Oct 25 Sa 3:00-4:00pm $9.05/1 sess 00465267
HALLOWEEN MAGICAL POTIONS AND SLIME MAKING
Create unique concoctions and ooey-gooey substances that include measuring and mixing a variety of non-toxic household ingredients and products. Instruction and supplies included.
South Arm Community Centre 6-8 years
Sat, Oct 25 2:15-3:30pm $11.35 00461660
Thompson Community Centre 6-9 years
Tue, Oct 28 4:30-5:30pm $9.06 00441847
Thu, Oct 30 4:30-5:30pm $9.06 00441849
West Richmond Community Centre 6-9 years
Sun, Oct 26 11:30am-12:30pm $9.05 00461100
HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH DANCE PARTY
Groove into the Halloween season and play games in this spooktacular dance session. Bring home a Halloween goody bag. Costumes encouraged for added fun!
Cambie Community Centre 6-10 years
Sun, Oct 26 2:30-3:15pm $6.80 00431075
South Arm Community Centre 6-8 years
Mon, Oct 27 6:45-7:45pm $9.05 00461465
FREE! - DANCE FIT - HALLOWEEN EDITION
Move to high-energy music in this dance session that offers a great cardiovascular workout following along to choreography. No dance experience required. Dressing in a costume encouraged!
South Arm Community Centre 16+ years
Tue, Oct 28 7:30-8:30pm 00464045
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING - ADULT AND CHILD
Design and carve small jack-o-lanterns together in celebration of this spooky time of year. Instruction and supplies included. Adult participation and registration required for children and adults.
West Richmond Community Centre 6-9 years
Tue, Oct 28 5:15-6:15pm $9.50 00461704
CLAY CREATIONS - AIR DRY CLAY - HALLOWEEN THEME
Create a take home piece of art in this hands-on session that builds motor skills, boosts confidence and unleashes creativity. Wear a costume for extra fun (optional but encouraged). Registration required.
South Arm Community Centre 9-12 years
Wed, Oct 29 5:45-6:45pm $9.05 00462095
FREE! - SOUTH ARM SPOOKY SKELE-BRATION - DROP-IN
Enjoy a variety of tricks and treats through Halloween themed crafts, games, face painting and more! Receive a Halloween goodie bag while supplies last. Costumes encouraged!
South Arm Community Centre All ages
Fri, Oct 31 6:00-7:30pm
FREE! - TRICK OR TREAT AT CITY CENTRE - DROP-IN
Wander through the spooky indoor village, and a creepy 6 hole mini golf within the centre walls, fill up on sweets and treats and do a fun Halloween craft.
City Centre Community Centre 3-8 years
Thu, Oct 31 4:30-7:00pm
Adults
HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY
Dance, dance and dance some more led by dance fit instructors.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 18+ years
Sun, Oct 26 9:30-10:30am 00452703
FREE! - DANCE FIT - HALLOWEEN EDITION
Move to high-energy music in this dance session that offers a great cardiovascular workout following along to choreography. No dance experience required. Dressing in a costume encouraged!
South Arm Community Centre 16+ years
Tue, Oct 28 7:30-8:30pm 00464045
55+
ORIGAMI - HALLOWEEN THEME
Transform 6 x 6” pieces of paper into art in this introductory level program that get minds thinking and hands folding creatively. Supplies included.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
Fri, Oct 10 10:00-11:00am $6.70 00448802
PUMPKIN PATCH BREWERY TRIP
Celebrate fall with a visit to The Patch Brewery in Maple Ridge with farm-to-table craft beers. Wander through the pumpkin patch, and enjoy a meal and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available). Transportation only included.
Steveston Community Centre
Thu, Oct 23 1:30-5:30pm $25 00437790
FREE! - MONSTER MASH HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY - DROP-IN
Celebrate the spooky season dancing to the Monster Mash, enjoying Halloween treats and dressing up in costume for festive fun and connection. Refreshments and treats included.
Steveston Community Centre
Thu, Oct 30 1:00-2:30pm