Free Vancouver Events in October Canada Reviews

October is a beautiful month in Metro Vancouver. Autumn has arrived, Halloween decorations are up and there are free things to do.

For a list of some of the best things to do in October of 2024, including activities that aren’t free, check out the October Events Calendar. For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below. And for a list of activities that don’t cost much throughout the year, click Vancouver on a Budget.

(Note: Event locations, times, prices and other details are subject to change.)

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Tuesday, October 1st (2024)

BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to cycle to work and other places instead of driving or taking transit this week.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.

Wednesday, October 2nd (2024)

Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to cycle to work and other places instead of driving or taking transit this week.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.

Thursday, October 3rd (2024)

BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
False Creek Farmers Market – from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Concord Community Park near False Creek. Today is the last day of the season for the market.
New West Farmers Market – an outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to cycle to work and other places instead of driving or taking transit this week.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, October 4th (2024)

Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2:00 until 5:00 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to cycle to work and other places instead of driving or taking transit this week.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday, October 5th (2024)

BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to cycle to work and other places instead of driving or taking transit this week.
Saturday Farmers Markets
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Sunday, October 6th (2024)

BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to cycle to work and other places instead of driving or taking transit this week.
Sunday Farmers Markets
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.
Free Jazz Vespers – from 4:00 until 5:00 pm via St. Andrews-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. Today features the Dan Reynolds Quartet.

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Monday, October 7th (2024)

Tuesday, October 8th (2024)

BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Wednesday, October 9th (2024)

BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, October 10th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
New West Farmers Market – an outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, October 11th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday, October 12th (2024)

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival – a community event celebrating the cranberry harvest in Fort Langley.
Made in the 604 Market – an artisan pop-up market in the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver Vancouver. Admission is free.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Saturday Farmers Markets
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Sunday, October 13th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Sunday Farmers Markets
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Monday, October 14th (2024)

Thanksgiving Sunday
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, October 15th (2024)

LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events take place until November 3rd. Today features the Opening Night Ceremony at the Ocean Art Works Pavilion on Granville Island.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Wednesday, October 16th (2024)

Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, October 17th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Beaty Nocturnal – admission to UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum is by donation this evening between 5:00 and 8:30 pm.
New West Farmers Market – an outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, October 18th (2024)

Celebrate the Night – family-friendly activities and fireworks in Maple Ridge’s Memorial Peace Park.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday, October 19th (2024)

Celebrate the Night – a free community event with family-friendly activities, entertainment and fireworks in Maple Ridge.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum. Admission costs $5 for adults and $2 for kids ages 6 to 12, so it isn’t free. It’s a fundraising event though, and a great place to get deals on second-hand ski gear!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Saturday Farmers Markets
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Sunday, October 20th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – a giant ski swap event at the PNE Forum. Admission costs $5 for adults and $2 for kids ages 6 to 12, so it isn’t free. It’s a fundraising event though, and a great place to get deals on second-hand ski gear!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd. J
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation.(TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Sunday Farmers Markets
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Monday, October 21st (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, October 22nd (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Wednesday, October 23rd (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, October 24th (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Some are free and others are ticketed.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
New West Farmers Market – an outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, October 25th (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Some are free and others are ticketed.
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
Central Spark at Central Park – fireworks and other Halloween activities in Burnaby between 6:30 and 8:30 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Anmore Manor – a haunted house at a private home in the community of Anmore (near Port Moody) with admission by donation.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday, October 26th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
Parade of Lost Souls – a Halloween procession with music and people in costume in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. Admission is by donation.
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Today features Spontaneous Street Poetry which is free to attend outside the Carnegie Community Centre.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free. Today also features a special Halloween party between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.
Thrill the World Surrey – a zombie dance event inspired by Michael Jackson’s hit video Thriller. (Exact details to be confirmed.)
Anmore Manor – a haunted house at a private home in the community of Anmore (near Port Moody) with admission by donation.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Saturday Farmers Markets
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Sunday, October 27th (2024)

Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Today features Spontaneous Street Poetry which is free to attend outside the Carnegie Community Centre. Also today there is “Then and Now” which is a free online and interactive Speakers’ Corner-style documentary and discussion about the impact of North America’s first legal injection site that opened 20 years ago.
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
Diwali Downtown Vancouver – live entertainment and family-friendly activities in Yaletown at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Rotary Book Sale – a fundraising event at Chilliwack Heritage Park in the Fraser Valley. The books aren’t free, but they are very cheap (and with funds raised going to great causes).
Anmore Manor – a haunted house at a private home in the community of Anmore (near Port Moody) with admission by donation.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Sunday Farmers Markets
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Monday, October 28th (2024)

LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Some events are free and others are ticketed.
Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Coquitlam Centre in the Tri-Cities today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as one child can get in for free per paying adult if you purchase your tickets in advance online)!
Rotary Book Sale – a fundraising event at Chilliwack Heritage Park in the Fraser Valley. The books aren’t free, but they are very cheap (and with funds raised going to great causes).
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, October 29th (2024)

LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Some events are ticketed and others are free.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go window shopping at an indoor mall.

Wednesday, October 30th (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and w
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.orkshops in downtown Vancouver. Sone events are ticketed and others are free.
Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home at 2988 Forestridge Place in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, October 31st (Halloween) (2024)

Halloween Night
Special Halloween Night Events
- Halloween Fireworks – a free event with music, kids’ activities, live entertainment and fireworks at Minoru Park in Richmond. (TBC)
- Anmore Manor – a haunted house at a private home in the community of Anmore (near Port Moody) with admission by donation.
- Dovercourt Crypt – a haunted house in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of North Vancouver where admission is by donation. (TBC)
- Forestridge Haunted Yard – a haunted house at a person’s home in Coquitlam. Admission to it and the place next door is by donation. (TBC)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. Some are free and others are ticketed.
LAHM Events & Activities – in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, various events and activities take place until November 3rd.
New West Farmers Market – an outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is a great place to learn about local history. Admission is also free.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free) or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Other Information

For a more complete list of things to do in October, including activities that aren’t free, see Vancouver’s October Events Calendar.

And for a list of great activities that don’t cost a lot of money throughout the year, click Vancouver on a Budget.

To see what’s happening next month, click November Calendar of Events.

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