Halloween 2026: Here's where to trick-or-treat indoors in Metro Vancouver

If the weather outside is frightful, here are some places to take your little goblins on Halloween

Here are some ideas for trick-or-treating that either keep everyone indoors or that are available earlier in the day. Photo by Daniel Acker /Bloomberg

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It was a dark and stormy night. That has often been the case in Metro Vancouver on Halloween, which can be a soggy slog for parents taking their kids out trick-or-treating.

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If the weather doesn’t co-operate on Saturday, or you have young kids who can’t stay out late, here are some ideas for trick-or-treating that either keep everyone indoors or that are available earlier in the day.

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Note: Events are listed alphabetically by their municipality.

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Abbotsford: Treat Trail

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Where: Essendene Avenue, Downtown Abbotsford
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 to 4 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Take your little ghouls and goblins around Downtown Abbotsford’s Halloween treat trail, including a gathering space at 33765 Essendene Ave., with crafts, games and a photo booth. The event is free and family-friendly. Check their Instagram for a map ahead of time.

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Burnaby: Brentwood Boo at The Amazing Brentwood

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Where: The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 to 4 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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The mall is celebrating “Halloweeks” throughout the month, culminating in an afternoon of trick-or-treating. Just look for the Brentwood Boo decal at participating retailers. The last of a series of free movies is Ghostbusters: Afterlife, screening Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Burnaby: Halloween Hunt at The City of Lougheed

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Where: The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre, 9855 Austin Rd., Burnaby
When: Oct. 9 to 31
Indoors? Yes

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Lougheed mall doesn’t do a traditional trick-or-treat event, but kids 12 and under can visit guest services all month to pick up a passport and visit four whimsical Halloween-themed displays and search for hidden clues. Take your completed sheet back to guest services to pick up a special treat.

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Burnaby: Halloween Delight at The Met

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Where: Metropolis at Metrotown, 4800 Kingsway, Burnaby
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, noon to 4 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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Bring your little ghoulies for an afternoon of Halloween fun throughout the centre, including trick-or-treating at participating stores, face painting, a Halloween photo booth and a pumpkin workshop.

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Burnaby: Halloween on the Heights

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Where: Hastings Street, from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue, Burnaby
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Indoors? No

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The community tradition returns to Burnaby Heights as retailers offer up tricks and treats to neighbourhood kids on Halloween afternoon.

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Coquitlam: Tricks & Treats Halloween

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Where: Coquitlam Centre, 2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, noon to 3 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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Trick-or-treaters can throw on a costume and visit the treat stations throughout the mall, as well as get treats from some of the retailers. Volunteers from Best Buy, the Coquitlam Express hockey team, the local RCMP detachment and others will be handing out treats.

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Langley: Trick-or-Treat at Willowbrook

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Where: Willowbrook Mall, 19705 Fraser Hwy., Langley
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 to 4 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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Put on your Halloween best and parade through Willowbrook, collecting sweet surprises along the way. Start by visiting the concierge desk to get a loot bag (first 1,000 children in costume), and follow the festive balloons to participating retailers.

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New Westminster: Trick or Treat on Columbia Street

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Where: Columbia Street, New Westminster
When: Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Visit participating businesses along New Westminster’s Columbia Street to collect treats and joint the fun. This year’s event has been shortened to run only until 3 p.m., so take note.

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North Vancouver: K-Pop Candy Hunters at Capilano Mall

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Where: Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 to 3 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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The North Shore mall hosts all your little demon hunters for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at over 50 retailers. This year’s salute to K-pop includes meet and greets with Rumi, Mira and Zoey, performances by Ava Music and Mudoctor and a live DJ. Kids can get glitter tattoos and K-pop inspired hair extensions.

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North Vancouver: Lower Lonsdale Trick or Treat

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Where: Lonsdale Avenue from Lonsdale Quay to Keith Road, North Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 to 5 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Costumed kids can collect candy from local businesses marked by orange and black balloons. Watch for a zombie flash mob from Perform Art Studio popping up around the neighbourhood. There will be live music and families can get around by catching a free ride on the Lonsdale Streetcart.

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Richmond: Halloween Spooktacular Harvest

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Where: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
When: Daily through Nov. 1, during mall hours
Indoors? Yes

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Halloween at Aberdeen features farm-inspired festive decor, entertainment and family activities in the central atrium. Dress in your favourite costume and visit for some Halloween fun and surprises.

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Richmond: Trick or Treat at Lansdowne Centre

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Where: Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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Participating stores invite trick-or-treaters to come by for treats. Costumes are encouraged.

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Surrey: Sensory-friendly trick-or-treating

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Where: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Ave., Surrey
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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For wee ones who might be sensitive to chaos and things that go bump in the night, the museum hosts a relaxed afternoon of trick-or-treat stations, festive crafts and a scavenger hunt through the galleries. The event “features a calm, low-sensory environment with no loud noises, strobe lights, or jump scares,” say organizers. A sensory room and quiet spaces will be available for anyone who needs a break.

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Surrey: Halloween in the Urban Forest

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Where: Clayton Park, 18513 70th Ave., Surrey
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.
Indoors? No

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Celebrate Halloween by planting native trees and shrubs to create habitats for bats, owls and other wildlife. Wear your costume and enjoy some Halloween-themed fun in the urban forest.

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Surrey: Halloween Bash at Central City

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Where: Central City, 2153 Central City and 10153 King George Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 to 7 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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The shopping centre hosts a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating (from 4 to 6 p.m.), costumed characters including Glinda, Elphaba, Batman and Batgirl, games, crafts and other family fun, and a costume contest for all ages.

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Vancouver: Trick or Treat on Main Street and in Mount Pleasant

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Where: Main Street, Broadway, Kingsway in Mount Pleasant
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 to 6 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Look for pumpkin posters in the windows of participating businesses to get treats (and a respite from the weather if it’s rainy). Shops all over the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood are taking part. Check back before the day to get a Google Map of where to go.

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Vancouver: Cambie Village Halloween

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Where: Cambie and West 18th Avenue, Vancouver
When: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, see times below
Indoors? No

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On Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., visit a haunted house set up on the east side of West 18th. On Saturday, a mystery Halloween movie will be showing at Park Theatre 10:30 a.m. That will be followed by trick-or-treating at participating businesses, pumpkin decorating and live music and entertainment, Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

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Vancouver: Halloween on Granville Island

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Where: Granville Island Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright St., Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 31 TBA
Indoors? Yes

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Put on your costume, grab a loot bag and head down to Granville Island’s Kids Market to collect some treats and snap a photo at a Halloween-themed photo booth.

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Vancouver: Howl-O-Ween Kids & Pets Trick or Treat

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Where: Collingwood to Larch, West Broadway, Kitsilano
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 to 4 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Bring your kids and four-legged friends for an afternoon of Halloween fun and treats from participating stores.

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Vancouver: Trick or Treat on East Hastings

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Where: Hastings from Boundary to Clark, Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, noon to 3 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Trick-or-treat at local shops along Hastings and bring your costumed kids to the plaza for pumpkin decorating and other festive Halloween fun.

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Vancouver: Trick or Treat in Yaletown

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Where:Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Indoors? No

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Yaletown’s sweetest Halloween tradition is back as the neighbourhood transforms into one big trick-or-treat route, with local businesses ready to fill your little ones’ candy bags.⁠ Costumes are encouraged, candy bags are essential.

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West Vancouver: Trick or Treat at Park Royal

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Where: 2002 Park Royal South, West Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 to 5 p.m.
Indoors? Yes

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Grab your costumes and candy bags, Halloween fun is taking over Park Royal on Saturday. “Bring your little ghosts, goblins and superheroes for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at participating stores.”

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