October is one of my favourite months, simply because Halloween is happening! This means lots of fun, family-friendly events in the month AND…pumpkin flavoured everything.
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Where: Sole Food Street Farms (88 Pacific Blvd)
When: Oct 5-7, Oct 12-14
Price: Varies
West Coast’s largest Germanic-inspired cultural harvest festival that will welcome 1500 revelers including keg tapping, live Bavarian music and lots of fun games and eats.
Where: Playland
When: Oct 6 – Oct 31, 7pm
Price: $25-45, save if you buy online!
Ever wanted to roam Playland in October with freaky people chasing you around and checking out 8 haunted houses and 20 rides? Good, me neither. 😛
Where: UBC Robson Square
When: Oct 12-15
Price: Free
This 4 day festival features arts, performances, costumes, comics and more.
Where: Stanley Park
When: Oct 13-31
Price: $12 adults (19-64), $9 seniors (65+), youth (13-18), $8 kids (3-12), Free kids 2 and under, $6 Matinee train (all ages)
All aboard the ghoul train! This year the theme is Alien Invasion.
Where: UBC Botanical Garden
When: Oct 14-15
Price: $5 for adults, kids under 12 free
This fundraising event features entertainment, crafts, activities for kids and of course food!
Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
When: October 15, 6-9pm
Price: $99 before Sept 30, $109 after Sept 30
Raising awareness for Slow Fish Canada (a Slow Food initiative) and protecting our oceans, join Vancouver’s brightest chefs through a tasting of local and sustainable seafood delicacies.
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West
When: Oct 26-29
Price: $13 adults (ages 13+), $10 senior (60+), $6 senior on Friday before 6pm, Free kids 12 and under
Looking to do a major reno or spruce up your current living environment? Check out the latest trends at the Vancouver Fall Home Show.
Where: Harrison Hot Springs
When: Oct 27-28
Price: Ranges
Celebrating it’s 6th year, the beer fest features cask night, Oktoberfestivities and much more.
