Halloween (Oct 19-Nov 1)

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 24-Sun, Nov 1 10:00am-4:00pm 

This year’s theme is Alien Invasion! Families are invited to enter an out-of-this-world Halloween experience filled with intergalactic fun, eerie encounters, and cosmic creatures.

• Watch stage performers including acrobats, fire performers and the ShowStoppers ensemble.
• Take in the roving performers, stilt walkers and face painters.
• See a live professional pumpkin carver, a giant pumpkin grown on Kwantlen Polytechnic University Farm and visit the inflatable spaceship that has crash landed at the event.
• 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.
• Dress in your best alien, astronaut or space-inspired costume to be entered into this year’s costume contest to win a full-sized chocolate bar and bragging rights.
• Enjoy a variety of on-site food trucks offering Greek food, teriyaki bowls, burgers, tornado potatoes, churros and warm drinks for sale.
• View Richmond’s biggest fireworks display that starts at 9:00pm.
  

2026 Stage Programming

6:35pm Stage Opening
6:40-7:00pm Fire Show
7:05-7:35pm ShowStoppers music group
7:40-8:00pm Costume Contest
8:05-8:30pm Fire Show
8:35-8:50pm Acrobat Performance
9:00pm Fireworks Finale

Sat, Oct 31 6:30-9:15pm
*Fireworks can be frightening to pets, so please leave them safely at home. 

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 30 6:45-8:00pm
Sat, Oct 31 2:00-5:00pm
Sun, Nov 1 2:00-5:00pm

Regular admission rates apply

FREE> Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Drop-In

Look for items left behind by a witchy visitor to the historic Steveston Tram, and don’t miss the Tram’s “Reddy Kilowatt” Scarecrow on display for the annual Steveston Scarecrow Crawl.
Steveston Tram All ages
Tue-Sun, Oct 6-31 10:00am-4:00pm 

Halloween Hoot at the Richmond Nature Park - Drop-In

Wander the Halloween-decorated Pond Trail with over 35 inflatables, 10 unique nature-themed art installations and a tickle tunnel. This family-friendly event happens in all weather. Parking is limited. Pumpkins are available for purchase. Admission by donation, with all proceeds supporting the Richmond Nature Park Society’s educational programs.
Richmond Nature Park All ages
Sat, Oct 24-Sun, Nov 1 10:00am-4:00pm

Halloween Family Skates - Drop-In

Drop-in and glide to the beat of fun tunes - including spooky Halloween hits! Wear your costume and get free rentals.
Minoru Arenas All ages
Fri, Oct 30 6:45-8:00pm
Sat, Oct 31 2:00-5:00pm
Sun, Nov 1 2:00-5:00pm

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
Sat, Oct 31           2:30-4:00pm

FREE> 40th Halloween Fireworks Festival at Minoru Park - Drop-In

This year’s theme is Alien Invasion! Families are invited to enter an out-of-this-world Halloween experience filled with intergalactic fun, eerie encounters, and cosmic creatures. Check out the details in the section above.
Minoru Park All ages
Sat, Oct 31 6:30-9:15pm

Halloween Monster Mash Dance Party

Groove into the Halloween season and play games in this spooktacular dance session. Costumes encouraged for added fun!
South Arm Community Centre 3-5 years
Sat Oct 24 10:00-10:45am $7 00567244

Halloween Eeky Shrieky

Turn a pumpkin into a creative and unique jack-o-lantern to take home along with a scary face mask. Wear a Halloween costume to add to the fun!
Cambie Community Centre 3-5 years
Sat, Oct 24 10:00-11:30am $14.05 00538925
Sat. Oct 24 12:00-1:30pm $14.05 00538927

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 24 10:30-11:30am $9.35 00567120
Thompson Community Centre 3-5 years
Tue, Oct 27 3:30-4:15pm $7 00531672
Thu, Oct 29 3:30-4:15pm $7 00531684
West Richmond Community Centre 3-5 years
Sat, Oct 24 10:30-11:30am $9.35 00565426
Sat, Oct 24 11:45am-12:45pm $9.35 00565433

Halloween Pumpkin Carving - Adult and Tot

Design and carve small jack-o-lanterns together in celebration of this spooky time of year. Instruction, supplies and a take-home goodie bag included. Adult participation and registration required for children and adults.
West Richmond Community Centre 3-5 years
Mon, Oct 26 4:00-5:00pm $9.35 00561633

Halloween Monster Mash Dance Party - Adult and Tot

Groove into the Halloween season and play games in this spooktacular dance session. Costumes encouraged for added fun! Adult participation required and limited to only one adult per child.
South Arm Community Centre Up to 2 years
Thu, Oct 29 1:45-2:30pm $7 00567248

FREE> Trick or Treat at City Centre - Drop-In

Wander through a spooky indoor village within the centre walls, fill up on sweets and treats and do a fun Halloween craft.
City Centre Community Centre 3-8 years
Sat, Oct 31 1:00-4:00pm

Spooky and Silly

Dress up, create and celebrate through hands-on art projects inspired by friendly monsters, imaginative creatures and playful seasonal fun. Enjoy creativity, laughter and festive spirit while making unique take-home masterpieces. Supplies included.
Steveston Community Centre 3-5 years
Sat, Oct 31 9:15-10:00am $7 00542805 

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 14-28 4:00-5:00pm $28.10/3 sess 00537629

FREE> Halloween Hangout

Celebrate Halloween with a series of games, crafts and a Halloween-themed show. Adult participation and registration required for children only.
Hamilton Community Centre Up to 12 years
Sat, Oct 17 1:00-3:00pm 00533792

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 17 10:00-11:30am $14.05 00538941
Sat, Oct 17 12:00-1:30pm $14.05 00538947

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 6-9 years
Sat, Oct 24 4:00-5:00pm $9.35 00567127
Thompson Community Centre 6-9 years
Tue, Oct 27 4:30-5:30pm $9.35 00531680
Thu, Oct 29 4:30-5:30pm $9.35 00531682
West Richmond Community Centre 6-9 years
Sat, Oct 24 1:00-2:00pm $9.35 00565440

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
Mon, Oct 26 5:20pm-6:20pm $9.35 00561626

FREE> Trick or Treat at City Centre - Drop-In

Wander through a spooky indoor village within the centre walls, fill up on sweets and treats and do a fun Halloween craft.
City Centre Community Centre 3-8 years
Sat, Oct 31 1:00-4:00pm

Youth

FREE> Haunted Pumpkin Hangout - Carving and Decorating - Drop-In

Get ready to carve, create and get spooky! Join this Halloween-themed youth hangout and carve and decorate a pumpkin to get into the Halloween spirit. Turn pumpkins into something spooky, silly, or totally unique! Snacks included.
Cambie Community Centre 13-18 years
Fri,Oct 23 6:00-8:00pm

FREE> Halloween Basket Creation - Drop-In

Get ready for a spooktacular night of creativity and treats creating a personal Halloween-themed gift basket while enjoying music, snacks and time with friends. Costumes are highly encouraged! Snacks included.
Cambie Community Centre  13-18 years
Fri, Oct 30 6:00-8:00pm

Adults (18+ years)

Paint Night - Haunted Halloween

Paint a glowing, spooky jack-o-lantern masterpiece in this step-by-step guided session perfect for beginners and seasoned artists. Unleash creativity, laugh with others and take home a frightfully fun canvas ready to display all season. No experience required. A $7 non-refundable supplies fee charged when registering.
South Arm Community Centre 18+ years
Fri, Oct 23 7:30-8:30pm $9.35 00567227

FREE> Halloween Dance Party 2026

Wear a costume for this unique workout led by Dance Fit instructors. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 18+ years
Thu, Oct 29 6:00-7:00 pm 00567622

FREE> Carve a Pumpkin with a Youth

Find out how something as simple and fun as carving a pumpkin together can help youth develop some life skills. Registration required.
Thompson Community Centre 55+ years
Fri, Oct 16 4:00-6:00pm 00538109

Movie Matinees at the Cannery - 'Beetlejuice'

Celebrate spooky season with this beloved comedy directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder. Share laughs, Halloween fun and a classic movie experience with friends. Drinks and snacks not included.
Steveston Community Centre 55+ years
Mon, Oct 19 2:00-4:00pm $5 00539034

Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch Trip

Explore this magical forest pumpkin patch in Abbotsford with many photo opportunities, corn mazes and barnyard animals. Transportation and admission included. Lunch and snacks available for purchase onsite. No refunds within 30 days of trip.
City Centre Community Centre 55+ years
Wed, Oct 21 10:00am-3:00pm $35 00532527
South Arm Community Centre 55+ years
Wed, Oct 21 9:45am-2:45pm $35 00533289

FREE> Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Carve, create and connect in this session that sparks imagination, offers a social outing and fills the season with festive fun. Supplies included. Registration required.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 55+ years
Fri, Oct 23 4:30-6:00pm 00538369

Dinner and Dance - Fall-O-Week Masquerade

Step into an enchanting evening of festive dining and dancing. Enjoy a delicious dinner, move to lively music and celebrate the season in a favourite themed mask and attire with the chance to connect with friends and meet new people. Round trip transportation ($5) and home drop off ($3) available.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 55+ years
Wed, Oct 28 4:30-8:00pm $23.50 $37.50 00534804 

FREE> Halloween Sticker Design

Brighouse Library 8-15 years
Fri, Oct 16 4:00-5:00pm
Register starting at 8:00pm on Oct 2: Halloween Sticker Design

FREE> Film Club: Obsession

Brighouse Library Suitable for adults and seniors
Tue, Oct 20 6:00-8:00pm
Register: Obsession

FREE> Film Club Classics Halloween: Poltergeist 

Brighouse Library Suitable for adults and seniors
Tue, Oct 27 6:00-8:00pm
Register: Poltergeist

FREE> Family Storytime - Drop-In

Brighouse Library Suitable for preschool-aged children and their families
Sat, Oct 31 10:30-11:00am
Info: Halloween Storytime

FREE> Halloween at the Launchpad - Drop-In

Brighouse Library Suitable for children of all ages and their families
Sat, Oct 31 11:30am-12:30pm
Info: Halloween at the Launchpad

And for more spooky holiday fun on the Halloween weekend...

FREE> Day of the Dead Workshop - Drop-In

Cambie Library Suitable for all ages - children, adults, seniors, families
Sun, Nov 1 12:00-2:00pm
Info: Day of the Dead Workshop