Things to Do This Halloween in Victoria – 2023

Things to do in Victoria this Halloween

A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Victoria.

Contents:
I. Haunted Attractions (Family & Adults)
II. Family Halloween Activities
III. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties

I. Haunted Attractions (Family & Adults)

Carnevil

until October 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria

$19.63

Festival of Fear

A family tradition for all ages. Hop aboard and enjoy the train. You will go through our spooktacular displays decorated for Halloween. Entrance to our two hector corn maze and through the Ghost town and family-friendly haunted house. Details

until October 31, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria

$15 – $21.82

II. Family Halloween Activities

The Pumpkin King at Haunted Manor Victoria

Haunted Manor is an immersive and interacive twist on the game of mini-golf. Pou’ll putt your way through an 18-hole course set in a haunted manor with a ghoulish story to tell! Details

September 26 to November 5, 2023

Haunted Manor Victoria

$17.95 – $24.95

SPHHR Spirit Gala

Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation’s 2023 Spirit Gala – Celestial Celebration will be held on on Saturday, October 21st at the Mary Winspear Centre. This will be an out-of-this-world event, where our donors, partners, hospital staff and community supporters will come together for a wonderful evening filled with peninsula spirit, great friendship, amazing food, wonderful music and a few surprises along the way – all to benefit the hospital! Details

October 21, 2023 | 6:00 PM

Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue L3, Sidney

$250

Ghostly Walks for Halloween

Whether you are new to ghost stories or have been on our tours before, our special Halloween route has something for everyone. Some of the highlights from previous years include: the ghost of the star-crossed Chinese lover, the ghost in the Broad Street bordello, a famous doppelgänger, the mysterious ghost in Trounce Alley, hauntings in Helmcken Alley and classic tales from Bastion Square, the story of the ghost of Belle Adams who slit her boyfriend’s throat, a Jack-the Ripper-style murder and more. Details

on until November 1, 2023

From the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson Street, Victoria

Adults $21, Students and Seniors $16, Children (6-11) $11

Pumpkinfest

Hop aboard and enjoy the 1.8km of track around the perimeter of our crop-producing fields and along Blenkinsop Creek. You will go past our pumpkin patch and thru our spooktacular displays decorated for Halloween. After your train ride you will enter our two-hectare corn maze which winds you thru our sphinx, graveyard, pirates island, dinosaur town, a ghost town and our family-friendly haunted house. You are then invited to our pumpkin patch, you can either take a leisurely stroll or you’re welcome to ride on one of our haywagons upon availability to get there. Details

Weekends in October 2023 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria

$15 – $22

BEWITCHED MARKET (METCHOSIN)

Free Admission! Hourly Draw Prizes! Witchy Selfie-Station! Children’s Activities! Free Swag Bag for first 30 Guests! Details

October 21 – 22, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road Victoria

Free

Monster Mash

Spooktacular Family Fun! Join us for a fang-tastic Halloween celebration filled with smiles, treats, and not-so-scary thrills! Don’t forget. Details

Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

471 Cecelia Road, Victoria

Donation

Halloween at Cook Street Village Activity & Wellness Centre

Its that time of the year again, where we challenge your detective skills in our latest murder mystery. Join us as we unravel this years captivating murder case! If you have a flair for acting and want to be apart of the action, contact Lily for audition details. Rehearsals will be held early October. And don’t forget to secure your tickets before Monday, October 21 – They wont be available after that! Details

Friday, October 27, 2023 | 1:00 PM

Cook Street Village Activity & Wellness Centre, 380 Cook St #1, Victoria

$5 for Members and $7 for General

Cowichan Fall Fest and Fun Run

Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with laughter, delicious treats, a charity race, and so much more. Come celebrate fall – rain or shine! Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Waterwheel Park, Chemainus

Free

Monster Bash

Yes folks, Halloween is upon us once more and we are ready to serve up a night of ghoulish music spanning a variety of genres including House, Drum & Bass, Breaks, Hip Hop, psychedelic vibes and even a smattering of Trance.

This event will have multiple rooms and every room will have its own freaky Halloween theme. For this one, we have teed up an array of your favourite local DJs from around the island, ready to get spooky with us. Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Hermann’s Upstairs Lounge, 753 View Street #2 floor Victoria

$33.28 – $43.93

Halloween at Bilston Creek Farm

Halloween Weekend – October 27, 28, 29 (11am – 5:00pm). Halloween will be in full swing this weekend with pumpkin decorating and a treasure hunt, Golden Pumpkin Hunt, a pumpkin patch for photos, fire pits with s’mores, fun games and activities for the family AND….spooky treats made by the incredible Bits of Bliss Confectionery in Sooke! Details

October 27 – 29, 2023

Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Road

General Admission: Free | Pumpkin Decorating & Treasure Hunt: $15 per child

All Saints Halloween Celebration

Come on a journey through the dark and hidden corners of our church, facing the shadow of death and celebrating the Communion of Saints. For the tour of the church only, registration is required. Details

Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Timed slots 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

1525 Begbie Street, Victoria

Free

Halloween Skate

Join us for a spooky everyone welcome skate! Kids in FULL costume get in for FREE! Details

Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt

A-Scare-ium of the Salish Sea

Spooks, scares, sweets and other treats! Bring your ghouls, vampires, superheroes, fairies, etc. and trick or treat under the sea while supporting two local causes — The New Marine Centre Society and 1000X5 Peninsula.

There will be darkness, there will be lights, there will be eerie (but not TOO scary!) displays. Find the underwater jack-o-lanterns. Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (last entry 8:15pm)

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney

Entry by donation (suggested $5.00 per person). Funds raised will be split between Beacon Community Services and The New Marine Centre Society.

Craft Time: Franken-animal

“Stitch” together your own Franken-animal.

This drop-in activity will offer up all the parts and pieces you need to make a Halloween-inspired animal. Will you cross an otter with an octopus and a heron? Or maybe create a fish-bird hybrid? What about a killer whale-anemone-bear? The possibilities are endless. Bring your imagination and creativity! Details

Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney

Free with membership or admission

Halloween Trunk or Treat!

M2 Graphix is having it’s 3rd annual Trunk or Treat, co-hosted by Light Em’Up.TV. This is going to be the biggest Trunk or Treat yet, with spooky cars, creepy costumes, mesmerizing music, and vendor booths from Six Designs, Mischief, Mooneyes and more! Fill your appetite with food trucks from Greek’n Go, Lexi’s Ice Cream, and Holy Cow Mini donuts for your sweet tooth. Super Heroes of Victoria will also be attending so you might even see your favourite superheroes in person!
This is a family event so please bring out your kids to get an early start on!! Details

Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

1047 Langford Pkwy, Victoria

Virtual Tour: Halloween

This weekly program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around Looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween season? Join us on Facebook Live for a virtual tour this Halloween season!. Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Virtual

Free

Creep, Crawl, Slither

Some kinds of arthropods have wings and antennae. The quantity and types of these body parts, and how they are arranged, tell you if an animal is an insect, spider, millipede, or centipede. There are reptiles that also can fly, but they don’t have wings. How many reptiles do you know from British Columbia? Join curator of vertebrate zoology Dr. Gavin Hanke, curator of entomology, Dr. Joel Gibson as they lead you through this program about animals that creep, crawl, and slither. Details

Monday, October 30, 2023 | 8:10 AM – 8:50 AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Online

Free

Spooky Season @ Kindergym

Put on your favorite costume and sneak into our special Halloween event. Themed activities, spooky decorations, and face painting will take place in addition to our regular Kindergym equipment. For children 1-5 years with guardian participation. Details

Monday, October 30, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Greenglade Community Centre, 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney

Regular rates apply

Trick-or-Treat on Cook Street

Stop by anytime we are open (8am to 4pm) and Trick-or-Treat. We want to see kids of all ages (especially the adults who are big kids) dressed up and looking for fun. Come and see what our staff and volunteers have dressed up as today. We’ll have the treats waiting for you. Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cook Street Village Activity & Wellness Centre, 380 Cook St #1, Victoria

Free

Treat Street

Join us for Treat Street on Tuesday, October 31st from 6pm – 8pm for Trick or Treating, free hotdogs and fall fair games! Come for the whole time or grab a hotdog and make it part of your Trick or Treating route. Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Road

Free

Treat Street Halloween Spooktacular

Downtown Sidney will be closed to traffic and invites little ghosts, goblins, and princesses to enjoy a family trick-or-treating event on Halloween eve! Visit various businesses and treat stations around Sidney as well as many local merchants. Free fun for the entire family! Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Downtown Sidney

Free

Halloween Under the Sea

Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney

Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted

III. Adult Halloween Activities/Events/Parties

Rising Circus Haunted House

Join us for a spine-chilling evening at the Rising Circus Haunted House! Get ready for an evening of aerial wine pouring, spooky characters, an aerial photo op, contests, and more! This hair-raising event is exclusively for adults 19+ who dare to get in the Halloween spirit and have fun! Do you have the guts to come to our Halloween party? Details

Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The Rising – Victoria Centre for Circus Arts, 1047 Langford Parkway #140, Victoria

$29.36

Adult (15+) Halloween Cookie Decorating Class

In this 2 hour class, we’ll cover the basics of sugar cookies (beginner-friendly!) while decorating 6 Halloween designs. You’ll get some piping practice, learn about the different royal icing consistencies, try some different decorating techniques, and come away with recipes and skills to practice at home! All supplies are provided, along with an in-person instructor – all you need to bring is your enthusiasm (and maybe an apron). Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Eileen’s Gourmet Coffee, 114A- 2187 Oak Bay Ave Victoria

$50

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Join Brad and Janet as they’re taken on a psychedelic journey of the bizarre by Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Costumes encouraged! FREE medium popcorn with advance tickets purchased online, redeem at the Munchie Bar Concession night of screening. Details

October 20 – 21, 27 – 28, 2023

Cinecenta, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria

$10

Daddy Issues & Bad People

Halloween comes but once a year so why not kick off the craziness early? Vancouver’s sleaziest are coming back by popular protest and are joined by their insanely talented Nanaimo friends and their highly questionable morals. Details

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street Victoria

$11.98 – $27.96

Costumes & Cocktails

Join us for a fun Halloween themed Ladies Night Out ! Meet other women while supporting a local female owned and operated business!! Details

Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

1191 Verdier Avenue Brentwood Bay

$37.27

Haunted Trolley Tours

Experience the spooky past of Victoria’s haunted history with our team of horses and knowledgeable tour guides. Based on actual historical events and ghostly eye witness accounts. This is a tour where you will want to bring a camera. Strange figures and orbs have been captured on our previous tours! Details

Friday, October 27, 2023

James Bay, Victoria

$30 – $35

Movies at The Vic Theatre

Come one down to the Vic Theatre to see some classic movies! 19+. Details

The Rocky Horror Picture Show | October 20, 27 – 28, 31, 2023
The Exorcist | October 29, 2023 | 7:30 PM

The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St., Victoria

HALLOWEEN AT THE PHOENIX!!!

w/ PIDGIN, LOVE OUTLIER + guests! Wear a costume, or not… but if you do – there will be a small prize for your creativity (or you could be the only one wearing a costume, and WIN!) Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 7:30 PM

Phoenix Bar and Grill, 3944 Quadra Street, Victoria

$15

Barbie Halloween with The Prowl

Dance the night away with The Prowl! Enter our costume contest for you chance to win lots of great prizes and treats! Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 8:00 PM

737 Goldstream Avenue Victoria

$11.98

Shanna Dance: Spooky Speakeasy

With a costume contest, come have fun with the band as they play tunes catered to the season. Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St.

Haunted Mansion- Halloween Show and Party

Passion and Performance Presents – Haunted Mansion. Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Victoria Conference Centre – Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street Victoria

$40.54 – $85.27

Slay of the Living Dead

Prepare to have your spine chilled and mind thrilled by a brand-new, narrative drag show this Halloween! Details

Monday, October 30, 2023 | 6:30 PM

Wicket Hall, 919 Douglas Street Victoria

$31.15 – $38.61

‘Animated’ A Halloween Costume Party

A Cartoon Themed Costume Party. Dance Floor. DJs. Cocktails. Beer. House Party Vibes. We encourage costumes! Best Costume Prize.(Crowd Vote). Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street Victoria

$30

Halloween Night! Trophy Dad + guests

HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT LUCKY is gonna be rocking with a trio of grotesque rock bands! Lots of spooky covers, costumes and beverages will be on hand! Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 7:30 PM

Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St, Victoria

$15

The Batshits: The Halloween Never Dies

Get your blacklights fired up, your spiky dog collars fastened tight, and take a trip to 1994 with your favourite riot grrrl goth punk band THE BATSHITS!

In the tradition of smash hit Ride the Cyclone and Rocky Horror, Atomic Vaudeville presents a workshop production of the next biggest Halloween musical to take the world by storm. Details

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 7:30 PM

The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St, Victoria

$20 – $50

Sashay Café Halloween : An All Ages Drag Show

Brick & Lavender Productions invites you to Sashay Café: a cozy all ages drag show in the heart of Quadra Village! Details

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 7:30 PM

Caffe Fantastico, 965 Kings Road Victoria

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