Hello October!
Who is ready for some spooky fun?! From Movies in the Morgue to Harvest Haus, here are 16 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
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About: Prost! Vancouver’s largest Oktoberfest celebration is returning this week!
The 8th annual Harvest Haus will take place at the PNE Forum on October 4 and 5, 2024. From the clinking of steins to the cheers of the crowd, this weekend will bring together modern fare with authentic European harvest traditions.
Date: October 4 and 5, 2024
Location: PNE Forum – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: 6pm to 11:30pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: The “scariest corn maze in Canada” is back at Maan Farms and organizers are promising an even more terrifying experience this year. For 2024, a familiar name returns for another year of scares. “Last year we brought in Agatha, this year we’ve got Agatha Unseen,” said Maan Farms in a video on their Instagram page.
Maan Farms says this year’s trio of haunts will “leave you breathless” and they are introducing new names for each unique experience. First introduced in 2022, The Way Down is being rebranded as “Forsaken”. In previous years, this experience required guests to place a fabric hood on their heads before entering.
Address: 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Date: September 27 to November 3, 2024
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
About: This year’s corn maze features a Luke Bryan-themed design in partnership with 93.7 JR Country. The design of the 10-acre field bears the name and likeness of the five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge strumming a guitar along with a pair of cowboy boots.
The corn maze opens August 1st and new this year, the Chilliwack Corn Festival is happening on August 3rd and 4th. The 2-day festival includes seasonal corn on the cob, live music, kid-friendly activities, corn-shucking competitions, and much more!
Address: Greendale Acres – 41905 Yale Road W, Chilliwack
Date: August 1 to October 31, 2024
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
About: Let the good times roll with the return of Skate Stardust at Guildford Town Centre! The original Stardust Roller Rink closed down in 2005, and now the community can once again experience its magic for a limited time!
Address: Guildford Town Centre – 10355 152 Street, Surrey
Date: September 12 to October 31, 2024
Time: 11 am to 9 pm (Monday to Saturday), 11 am to 7 pm (Sunday)
Admission: FREE
About: It’s that time of year again to start thinking about which pumpkin patches you want to visit this year. Fortunately for you, Metro Vancouver is home to some amazing pumpkin patches.
Address: Various locations across Metro Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Created by award-winning filmmakers and featuring industry-leading special effects, visitors are invited to discover a world of chaos and spine-chilling creatures.
About: Live out all your fall fantasies at the Maan Farms. Whether it’s snapping the perfect selfie in the Forest Pumpkin Patch, or making your way through a corn maze, Maan Farms has it all.
Date: September 16 to October 31, 2024
Location: 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Time: 9am to 6pm
Cost: Various prices
About: Founded in 2002, the popular night market attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more!
Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: Various admission prices
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About: The amusement park will once again “transform into a terrifying Halloween-themed experience” with eight haunted houses, 15+ hair-raising rides, creepy décor, roaming monsters and gripping live performances.
Don’t miss their Opening Scaremony every night at 6pm, where “creepy cast members emerge from the fog in a completely unique immersive performance you don’t dare miss!”
Date: October 4 to 31, 2024
Location: Playland at the PNE – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: 6pm to 11pm (October 6, 13 and 20), 6pm to midnight on all other dates
Tickets: Various prices
Vancouver International Film Festival
About: The 43rd annual Vancouver International Film Festival is back from September 26 to October 6, 2024. This year’s festival features more than 350 screenings, dozens of filmmaker Q&Aʼs, live performances, artist and industry development programs, and so much more!
Address: Various locations
Date: September 26 to October 6, 2024
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
About: The Vancouver Canucks close out their pre-season schedule by hosting the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena.
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
About: Come out to The Quay every Wednesday afternoon for rotating food vendors, local goods, live music and so much more!
Address: The Quay – 123 Cates Court, North Vancouver
Date: Every Wednesday until October 9, 2024
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Admission: FREE entry
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About: Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is perfect for the entire family to enjoy, and promises to have plenty of photo opportunities. This year’s experience features brand new displays, Halloween treats, and much more!
Address: Swangard Stadium – 6100 Boundary Road, Burnaby
Date: October 3 to 31, 2024
Time: Various time slots
Tickets: Various prices