From pumpkin patches and haunted attractions to by-donation museum days and October festivals, here’s what’s on across Metro Vancouver this week.
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Metro Vancouver’s last week of September and the start of October brings a packed mix of fall staples, Halloween attractions and live programming, with events scheduled across the region from the first days of the month through Oct. 4. Several highlights run for weeks—so even if you’re busy on a particular day, many of the activities below include multi-day date ranges.
Pumpkin season is well underway, with multiple patches open during the Sept. 28–Oct. 4 window. Taves Family Farms’ “Autumn Lane” runs Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, while Maan Farms’ “Fall at the Farm” runs Sept. 12 to Nov. 1. Greendale Acres’ “The Great Pumpkin Patch” operates Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, and Langley Eagle Acres’ “Corn Maze + Pumpkin Patch” runs Aug. 29 to Oct. 31.
More pumpkin-patch options also fall squarely within the week’s dates. Gabriel Farms’ “Fall at Hazelmere” is scheduled for Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, and Art’s Nursery’s “Harvest Hollow” runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 31. Laity Pumpkin Patch + Corn Mazes runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, and the “Petey’s Pumpkin Patch at Fantasy Farms” schedule is Oct. 2 to Oct. 31. In Richmond, the “Richmond Country Farm Pumpkin Patch” runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, and in Coquitlam, Meadows Family Farm’s pumpkin patch runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 31.
Halloween-focused programming accelerates immediately in early October. At Maan Farms, “Fright Festival” runs Oct. 2 to Oct. 31, followed by Cougar Creek’s “House of Horrors” running Oct. 2 to Nov. 1. “Reapers Maze of Terror” is listed for Oct. 2 to Oct. 31.
For visitors looking for family-friendly options, the schedule includes events designed around children. Haney Haunted House runs Sept. 27 to Nov. 2, and “Bear Creek Halloween Train” operates Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. The Alouette Cemetery event is listed for Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, and “Alouette Cemetery” is included among the Halloween items for the region.
In addition to haunted attractions, Metro Vancouver’s early October programming includes paid and by-donation museum access. The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Museum of Vancouver and Vancouver Maritime Museum are scheduled to be open for by-donation entry on the first Sunday of every month, with the dates for this recurring offering set as the first Sunday of each month. That continuing schedule aligns with family planning for the week, given the calendar’s first-Sunday pattern.
Families also have indoor options during the fall, including a circus run at major shopping centres. “Circo Circus Osorio” is described as a touring circus owned by the Osorio family, with the performances scheduled for Oct. 1 to 25. The event is listed to take place across three locations: Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, Lansdowne Centre in Coquitlam and Coquitlam Centre.
One of the region’s largest family-oriented weekend events is “Harvest Days” at VanDusen Botanical Garden. The fall festival is scheduled for multiple dates—Oct. 3–4, Oct. 10–12 and Oct. 17–18, 2026—and features live bluegrass and folk music, face painting, lawn games, crafts and nature activities near the Learning Garden and hedge maze. The program also includes a “Sculpture Stroll” while visitors walk through the garden’s fall colours.
For residents wanting a short, community-focused outing tied to a single day, Body Energy Club’s King George Hub grand opening is set for Oct. 3, 2026. The event is described as running throughout the day with giveaways, a “Spin the Wheel,” local vendors, samples, special offers and a DJ on site, with the location identified as the Body Energy Club King George Hub.
Several food- and market-driven events add momentum through the first weekend of October. The Japan Market Fall Event returns to Robson Square Ice Rink on Oct. 3 and 4, offering food, crafts and merchandise influenced by Japanese culture. For a region-wide food walk, the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2026, marking its fifth year, with 36 different vendors across Metro Vancouver offering croissant creations as part of a self-guided tour.
October also includes multi-week tasting and dining promotions across the region. The Fraser Valley Wine Passport runs Oct. 1 to 31, 2026, with local wines, ciders and spirits. The program is described as bringing together producers from Abbotsford, Langley and Surrey and includes the stated goal of supporting local food banks. In Langley, “Langley Burger Month” runs Oct. 1 to 31, 2026, with participating restaurants listed as offering unique burgers through Halloween.
For people seeking German-style festival energy without leaving the city, Oktoberfest programming appears at more than one venue. Parallel 49 Brewing Company’s “Oktoberfest at Parallel 49” runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 4, 2026, while Stanley Park Brewing hosts “OKTOBERSESH” from Oct. 1 to 4, 2026 at 8901 Stanley Park Dr, with the listed schedule including special drinks and food as well as live music.
Beyond the week’s featured events, the region’s arts and entertainment calendars remain active. “Avenue Q” is scheduled Sept. 18 to Oct. 10, 2026 at Metro Theatre Vancouver, and “HEIST” by Arun Lakra runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 18, 2026 at Stanley BFL CANADA Stage. For screen lovers, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is set for its 45th in-cinema edition from Oct. 1 to 11, 2026, with screenings listed across various locations in Vancouver.
Even as new fall programming begins, ongoing weekly and recurring experiences continue throughout the season. “Surf & Turf Sunday” at The Blarney Stone is listed for every Sunday from April 19 to Nov. 29, 2026, providing a steady weekly option alongside the larger festival and Halloween schedules running through early October. For readers planning specific outings, the most time-sensitive items in this window are those with exact single-day or weekend dates, such as the Oct. 3–4 events at Robson Square and the Oct. 3 grand opening at Body Energy Club’s King George Hub.
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