Thanksgiving Weekend in Vancouver
Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2026
Thanksgiving weekend events & activities in Metro Vancouver including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more.
As the festive season approaches, the festive meals are probably hot on your mind. With Thanksgiving as the first big holiday to come with the season, a ... »
Pier 7 Restaurant & Bar, 25 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver
October 11, 2026 To October 12, 2026
604-305-0039
$38
IER 7 Restaurant + Bar is serving a Thanksgiving feature built around a classic turkey dinner with a polished waterfront-restaurant touch. The centrepiece is rolled and stuffed turkey breast ... »
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Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, Langley
October 10, 2026
Regular Admission
Get your scarecrow judging skills ready, put on your stomping boots, and prepare to be amazed by the blacksmith's cran-tastic creations! Discover the fascinating world of cranberry ... »
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Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver
October 10, 2026 To October 11, 2026
$20 to $25
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, ... »
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Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, Langley
October 10, 2026 To October 31, 2026
Regular Admission
Autumn is here, the leaves are turning, and that means… it’s scarecrow season! Join us for the annual Scarecrow Showcase at Fort Langley National Historic Site. ... »
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The Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver
October 10, 2026
2506340804
$44
Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, in association with A.J.E. Global Productions, presents eight limited engagement concerts starring Canada’s Avery Raquel ~ Live in Concert. Witness the evolution ... »
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Tutto Restaurant & Bar, 901 Homer Street, Vancouver
October 10, 2026 To October 12, 2026
604-900-2054
$18- $95
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at Tutto with Italian-Style Roasted Turkey, Turkey & Lamb Platter, Pumpkin Cannoli, and festive cocktails including our Pumpkin Old Fashioned and Spiced Apple Punch. ... »
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Block Hamilton St., Vancouver
October 10, 2026
$92.29 & up
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is an unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from the hit indie game, newly arranged and performed live by a 25-piece ... »
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Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam
October 10, 2026
$85 & up
With Geoff Tate at the forefront, Queensryche became internationally recognized as the definitive philosophers of the rock genre, combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high ... »
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The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
October 10, 2026 To November 7, 2026
604 476 2787
FREE
Créatrices d’images is a solo exhibition by Vancouver-based artist Laurence Belzile. This body of work is centered around five main large-scale abstract paintings inspired by ... »
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Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
October 9, 2026 To April 4, 2027
Regular admission
Experience the animal kingdom like never before. The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants, explores the extraordinary engineering and biomechanics behind some of nature’s most ... »
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Various Venues, Vancouver
October 9, 2026 To October 11, 2026
Varies
The Vancouver International Music Festival–Competition 2026 marks a significant milestone: the fourth edition of the Vancouver International Music Competition, returning at the culmination of its three-year artistic ... »
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Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver
October 9, 2026
from $30
This unforgettable production celebrates the remarkable collaboration between the late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson and visionary director Denis Villeneuve. This special performance, Jóhann Jóhannsson’... »
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Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
October 9, 2026 To November 1, 2026
6049857474
$29.95 - $79.95
Canyon Frights is Back and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has Never Been Spookier. The bones are wiggling in the graveyard and the ghouls are getting giggly, which ... »
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Orpheum, 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
October 9, 2026 To October 10, 2026
604.876.3434
$40.50 - $145.00
Augustin Hadelich is one of the great violinists of our time, celebrated for his phenomenal technique, persuasive interpretations, and ravishing tone. Returning to the VSO, he performs ... »
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The Lobby Restaurant, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
October 9, 2026 To October 12, 2026
604.265.7410
$60
Gather around the table this Thanksgiving at The Lobby. From October 9–12, enjoy a special Three Course Menu featuring Slow Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib and Pumpkin Mascarpone Tart, ... »
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Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
October 9, 2026
$37.25 & up
MARO is a Portuguese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer from Lisbon whose music blends pop, folk, jazz and acoustic influences. A Berklee graduate, she later toured with ... »
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Dominion Bar + Kitchen, 13475 Central Ave Unit D1, Surrey
October 9, 2026 To December 20, 2026
Free entry
Enjoy live music every weekend during brunch featuring local artists with a BOGO mimosa offer (non-alcoholic option available) AND half off select bottles of wine of Friday ... »
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Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver
October 8, 2026 To October 18, 2026
PWYC to $39
What keeps us from embracing those who are different? Can humanity ever truly coexist without prejudice or discrimination? Hideki Noda’s Red Demon explores themes of xenophobic ... »
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P2B Bistro & Bar, 1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver
October 5, 2026 To October 12, 2026
604.691.2777
$13-$55
Celebrate Thanksgiving at P2B with a seasonal menu made for gathering around the table. Enjoy fall-inspired favourites including Herb-Roasted Turkey Roulade, Roasted Squash & Wild Mushroom ... »
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Fantasy Farms Inc., 9423 Gibson Rd, Chilliwack
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$41 to $46.00 per person
For those who dare to enter its twisted, shadowy corridors, it offers an unforgettable experience—an encounter with the supernatural, a dance with the unknown, and a ... »
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Vancouver Police Museum & Archives, 240 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
October 2, 2026 To October 30, 2026
6046653346
$25 to $50 +fees
Step inside the former Vancouver Coroner’s Court & Morgue to discover the horrifying history that haunts its halls. This isn’t a ghost tour; it’s ... »
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Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$25.44 to $29.68 +fees
Forest Pumpkin Patch transforms into the Frightfully Fun Forest Pumpkin Patch at night—a glowing, all-ages evening experience without the scares! Families can wander beneath twinkling lights ... »
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Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
(604) 864-5723
Varies
From October 2 to October 31, the cornfields awaken, pumpkins glow beneath the trees, and characters move through the fog. Friends will test their courage together as they navigate ... »
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Hologram Zoo Vancouver, 50 Smithe Street, Vancouver
October 2, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$28-$35
Step into a spooky new world at Hologram Zoo Vancouver this Halloween! Our limited-time Halloween Hologram Experience takes you on an immersive adventure through haunted castles, eerie ... »
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Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
October 2, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$53.49 & up
~ Based on the 1991 film and set in 1963 San Francisco, Dogfight follows a group of young Marines on their last night before deployment—and the unexpected connection that ... »
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond
October 1, 2026 To November 1, 2026
604.664.9009
Regular Admission
What creatures dwell within the lightless depths of the Pacific Ocean's deepest regions? Visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery lobby this October and step into the furthest ... »
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Port Kells Nurseries, 18730 88th Avenue, Surrey
October 1, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$6.99/person
Enjoy fun activities while visiting Port Kells Nurseries Pumpkin Patch including the Outdoor Play Areas, Animal Attractions and Cedar Maze. Enjoy all these fun things to do ... »
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Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
October 1, 2026 To April 30, 2027
From $40.75
DanceHouse announces its 2026/27 season of five evocative contemporary performances from some of the world’s leading dance companies, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from October 2026 through ... »
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Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston St, Vancouver
October 1, 2026 To April 25, 2027
$30 & up
Pacific Theatre announces its 2026/27 season of three bold and compelling works, on stages in BC and Ontario from September 2026 through April 2027. After relocating from its long-time home ... »
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Various Venues, Burnaby
October 1, 2026 To November 8, 2026
Varies
Burnaby Halloween Festival returns this October with 17+ events happening across the city, bringing together family-friendly fun, cultural celebrations, live entertainment, comedy, haunted experiences and plenty of Halloween ... »
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Multiple venues, Vancouver
October 1, 2026 To October 11, 2026
$17 to $22
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 45th edition from October 1–11, 2026. One of North America’s largest and most dynamic film festivals, VIFF’s 2026 program features roughly 160 ... »
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The BOG - Riverside Cranberry Farm, 26885 88 Avenue, Langley City
September 30, 2026 To October 12, 2026
$7.50 to $15
Visit Riverside Cranberries for a self-guided tour of the cranberry bog during the Fall harvest season. Activities Include: Don a pair of farm waders and step into ... »
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The Vancouver Aquarium,845 Avison Way, Vancouver
September 26, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$26.95 - $57.95 +fees
At Vancouver Aquarium’s Fin-tastic Fall Festival, autumn takes a delightfully unexpected turn. Jack-o-lanterns are carved underwater, corn mazes are made of kelp, bats get spa days, ... »
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VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak, Vancouver
September 26, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$6.63 to $15.81
Celebrate the fall season with the return of Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Explore the Learning Garden and maze area, brought to life with autumn activities ... »
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Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver
September 24, 2026 To October 15, 2026
6047364431
$5 - $50
The MOV’s Austerity Tours will highlight the problems, risks and missed opportunities museums typically hide from view: buckets that catch leaks, the oldest continuously operating freezer ... »
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The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
September 24, 2026 To October 30, 2026
$28.50 to $40.00
A classic whodunnit of improvised proportions! Five VIPs receive letters from an eccentric millionaire, summoning them to a mysterious dinner. When murder is served as the first ... »
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Art's Nursery Garden & Home, 8940 192 Street, Surrey
September 19, 2026 To October 31, 2026
$6.98
Enjoy the magic of fall at Harvest Hollow. a re-imagined popup pumpkin patch for kids. Mostly undercover, tons of photo opportunities and fun activities with ticket proceeds ... »
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Metro Theatre, 1370 Marine Drive SW, Vancouver
September 18, 2026 To October 10, 2026
604-266-7191
$38 to $62+fees
A delightfully irreverent smash hit, Avenue Q is the Tony Award–winning musical that tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to a ... »
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The Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
September 17, 2026 To October 18, 2026
(604) 687-1644
$39 to $161
The team: four brilliant thieves—the conman, the hacker, the cat burglar, the muscle—and the mastermind who brought them together. The target: a multimillion-dollar ruby. The ... »
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Taves Farms, 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
September 12, 2026 To October 31, 2026
604.853.3108
Varies
From September 12th through October 31st, the Magic of Fall begins with an entirely new attraction, Autumn’s Lane, a foliage-draped passage illuminated by vintage chandeliers. The ... »
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
September 12, 2026 To January 17, 2027
Free to $15
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins. This multi-medium showcase exhibition brings together eight emerging and mid-career First Nations artists ... »
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Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
September 11, 2026 To May 15, 2027
$79.43 - $664
Ballet Vancouver announces its 2026/27 debut season of three captivating programs celebrating the full breadth of classical and neoclassical ballet, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from September 2026 ... »
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Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Road, Chilliwack
July 29, 2026 To November 1, 2026
604-845-7771
$17 to $25
Greendale Acres is inviting families to make the most of the season and enjoy simple traditions, beautiful surroundings and memorable experiences. From the opening of the new ... »
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Glowbal Restaurant, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
July 24, 2026 To December 18, 2026
$150 - $165
Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore’s 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food, ... »
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Glowbal, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
July 18, 2026 To December 20, 2026
$149 per person
The Wedding Party is coming to Vancouver! After success in Toronto, Secret City brings its hit dinner-theatre escape room to Glowbal. This immersive mystery blends puzzles, performance, ... »
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The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
July 11, 2026 To March 20, 2027
Free
The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson. The exhibition examines the present as a critical moment in history, in which ... »
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The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
July 10, 2026 To October 25, 2026
By donation
The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada’s most influential contemporary photographers, from July 10–Oct. 25, 2026. The exhibition presents more ... »
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The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
June 27, 2026 To March 20, 2027
Free
The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson from June 27, 2026–March 20, 2027. The exhibition examines the present as a critical moment in ... »
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Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver,
May 28, 2026 To February 7, 2027
6047364431
Free - $24
For over five decades, Gu Xiong (b. 1953) has shaped contemporary art in Canada and China. By centering personal memory and lived experience, his work gives voice to ... »
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Museum of Anthropology (MOA), 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
March 19, 2026 To January 3, 2027
$0-$26
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display at MOA. Guest curated by Luis Manuel González, ... »
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
February 14, 2026 To February 14, 2027
FREE - $13
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – ... »
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Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
November 20, 2025 To November 8, 2026
6047364431
Free to $23
What would you pack if you were forcibly removed from your home today? This is what photographer Kayla Isomura asked more than 80 fourth and fifth generation Japanese ... »
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Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options.
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
Corn Mazes in Metro Vancouver
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities, so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
Salmon Run
Watching salmon run is a unique experience, especially in British Columbia, a province known for its rich and diverse wildlife. You can spot salmon between September and December, depending on the species. Details
Fall in Vancouver Island
Known for mild temperatures all year long, Vancouver Island has plenty of autumn fun waiting for you. Watch the colours shift in the lush outdoors and take in a fall festival or wine tour out of Victoria. For a spooky treat, check out one of the Halloween specific events in the area. No matter what your style is, there is something for you to do on Vancouver Island this autumn. Details
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Fabulous Fall Walks and Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Metro Vancouver
- 25 Must Do Waterfall Hikes in Vancouver
- 25 Must-Visit Nature Parks in BC
- 25 Must-Do Waterfall Hikes in BC’s Lower Mainland
- 25 Must Do Scenic Hikes in Metro Vancouver
- 25 Bucket List Worthy Nature Attractions in Vancouver
Go on Day Trips
Day trips offer the best adventures. As much as Vancouver spoils you with its natural beauty and landscape, a getaway is always a great idea. Thankfully, British Columbia is filled with wonderful spots that are only a few hours away. Details
Go on Scenic Drives
British Columbia has some of the most scenic vistas in the entire country. With a mixture of ocean, mountains, valleys, lakes, vineyards, waterfalls, orchards and farmland, the highways and byways of the province will take you past some amazing views. A road trip through the province will allow you to experience a little bit of everything. Details
25 Fall Getaways in British Columbia
As the festive season approaches, the festive meals are probably hot on your mind. With Thanksgiving as the first big holiday to come with the season, a ... »
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