The sun is back in the forecast for this week, so make sure you make the most of it and get your fall walks in before the heavy rain picks back up! From this year’s Burnaby Halloween Festival or a preseason NBA game to catching a movie screening at VIFF, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (Oct. 6 to 10).
This year’s Burnaby Halloween Festival is completely transforming the city from Oct. 3 to 31 into the ultimate spooky destination, with over 20 events to choose from for all ages. Whether it’s the glowing magic of Pumpkins After Dark or the Monster Dash 5K, there’s something for everyone here.
When: Friday, Oct. 3 to Oct. 31, 2025
Time: Times vary
Where: Locations across Burnaby
Cost: Free admission
Organized by DigiBC and VIFF, Signals Creative Tech Expo dives into our connection to the land, history, and human rights as a whole while dealing with complex issues like AI ethics and authoritarianism. Through immersive tech and storytelling, the expo will explore how all of these intersect and interact.
When: Friday, Oct. 3 to 12, 2025
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: #160 – 577 Great Northern Way
Cost: $36.75+
The 2025 NBA Canada Series features a preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets, and basketball fans won’t want to miss it. Those who want to attend can register their interest in tickets online and gain access to exclusive presale tickets.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: Pre-sale tickets available online
The 44th annual Vancouver International Film Festival is here! Celebrating the work of filmmakers from all corners of the world, as well as local talent right here in B.C., the festival will showcase dozens of films, filmmaker Q&As, VIFF Talks, and live performances.
When: Thursday, Oct. 2 to Oct. 12, 2025
Time: Showtimes vary
Where: VIFF Centre (1181 Seymour St.) and theatres across Vancouver
Cost: Varies per screening
There’s another Canucks game this week against the Calgary Flames, so it’s time to show up and show out. Don your blue and white and get ready to cheer them on.
When: Friday, Oct. 9, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $135+
Vancouver’s scariest Halloween experience is back at the PNE, complete with seven haunted houses, terrifying rides and attractions, and roaming entertainment that is sure to knock your socks off. Weekdays are a great time to get ahead of the weekend crowds and get your scare on!
When: Select nights in October from Oct. 1 to 31, 2025
Time: 6 to 11 p.m. or midnight, depending on the day
Where: 2901 East Hastings St.
Cost: $39+ per person
NDN Giver is the solo debut of the Bill Reid Gallery’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea of the Haida Nation. The collection of works explores the layered meanings within everyday and extraordinary gifts that circulate through the potlatch: blankets, canoes, prints, mugs, and beads, to name a few. This collection will be on display at the Bill Reid Gallery until February 2026.
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 to Feb. 22, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 639 Hornby St.
Cost: $13 per adult for gallery admission
Artemis Space Adventure is one of Science World’s newest feature exhibitions, exploring space through fun, interactive Lego® challenges hosted by Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of Lego®. Build your own Lego creations with guided prompts and code a micro:bit robot to navigate space.
When: Until April 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: 1455 Quebec St.
Cost: $39.95
From Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, the self-guided Vancouver Fall Food Fest is back in action with over 15 participating cafes, bakeries, and food spots across Metro Vancouver. So get ready to load up on limited-time sweet treats, including exclusive items with hojicha, chestnut, apples, and more classic autumn flavours.
When: Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
Time: Varies per location
Where: Participating locations across Metro Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
It’s not too late to drop by the largest night market of its kind in North America: the Richmond Night Market. Now in its 25th year, the iconic market features hundreds of international street food booths, local retail vendors, and a first-of-its-kind zipline.
When: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 for GA
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