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Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories Burnaby Village Museum | 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC

Dates Friday October 23 to Sunday October 25 and Friday October 30 to Saturday October 31, 4 to 9pm each evening.

As the sun sets over Burnaby Village Museum’s 10-acre open-air site, something magical happens. Haunted Village transforms the grounds into an immersive world of legends, folklore, and timeless stories from around the globe, brought to life through dramatic lighting and captivating encounter scenes.

Wander through scenes inspired by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Count Dracula’s Castle, Anansi the Spider, the Monkey King, Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty, the Wizard of Oz, Momotaro the Japanese Peach Boy, Hansel and Gretel, and many more. Round out the evening with Halloween treats and warm drinks available at Mai’s Café.

Spooky, not scary. Haunted Village is designed to be fully family-friendly. Displays feature dramatic lighting, jack-o-lanterns, costumed mannequins, and storybook scenes. There is no blood, gore, or strobe lighting. Costumes are encouraged.

Tickets

• General admission: $10
• Children 2 to 12 years: $5
• Children under 2: Free

Limited tickets are available at the gate each evening. Credit and debit accepted. Exact change only for cash payments.

Please note: the Carousel will not be in operation during Haunted Village. 

After a hugely successful debut in Burnaby last year, the Day of the Dead Market is back at The Amazing Brentwood for another two-day celebration of Día de los Muertos. Rooted in Latin American tradition and open to the whole community, this is one of Burnaby’s most colourful and meaningful cultural events of the year.

Expect live performances, a vibrant marketplace, delicious food, hands-on cultural workshops, and immersive activities for all ages. Full programming details, performance lineups, and workshop schedules are coming soon.

Dates: October 24 to 25, 2026
Location: The Amazing Brentwood, Burnaby, BC
Entrance: By donation

More details coming soon. Check back for the full program closer to the event.

Haunted Village: Legends, Tales and Other Stories Burnaby Village Museum | 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC

Dates Friday October 23 to Sunday October 25 and Friday October 30 to Saturday October 31, 4 to 9pm each evening.

As the sun sets over Burnaby Village Museum’s 10-acre open-air site, something magical happens. Haunted Village transforms the grounds into an immersive world of legends, folklore, and timeless stories from around the globe, brought to life through dramatic lighting and captivating encounter scenes.

Wander through scenes inspired by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Count Dracula’s Castle, Anansi the Spider, the Monkey King, Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty, the Wizard of Oz, Momotaro the Japanese Peach Boy, Hansel and Gretel, and many more. Round out the evening with Halloween treats and warm drinks available at Mai’s Café.

Spooky, not scary. Haunted Village is designed to be fully family-friendly. Displays feature dramatic lighting, jack-o-lanterns, costumed mannequins, and storybook scenes. There is no blood, gore, or strobe lighting. Costumes are encouraged.

Tickets

• General admission: $10
• Children 2 to 12 years: $5
• Children under 2: Free

Limited tickets are available at the gate each evening. Credit and debit accepted. Exact change only for cash payments.

Please note: the Carousel will not be in operation during Haunted Village. 

Vancouver Rise FC Home Games at Swangard Stadium:

Vancouver Rise FC, a founding club of the Northern Super League, is part of Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. Following a strong inaugural season that drew over 1.1 million viewers to the championship final, the league returns with an exciting 2026 season rooted in high-performance sport, equity, and inclusion.

Catch Vancouver Rise FC in action at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium as they take on top clubs from across the country. The regular season kicks off on Friday, April 24, against AFC Toronto.

2026 Home Game Schedule:

Friday, April 24 vs AFC Toronto – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 23 vs AFC Toronto – 1:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 vs Ottawa Rapid – 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 28 vs AFC Toronto – 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 25 vs Halifax Tides – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29 vs Montréal Roses – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 vs Calgary Wild FC – 4:00 PM
Saturday, August 15 vs Halifax Tides – 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 29 vs Calgary Wild FC – 3:00 PM
Saturday, September 5 vs Halifax Tides – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 13 vs Ottawa Rapid – 1:00 PM
Saturday, September 19 vs Montréal Roses – 1:00 PM
Sunday, October 25 vs Calgary Wild FC – 1:00 PM

Tickets: Single-match tickets and season passes are available through Vancouver Rise FC. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early for what promises to be a standout season of professional women’s soccer in Burnaby.

Image Credit: Vancouver Rise FC

Central Spark Saturday, October 31 | Central Park, Burnaby, BC Patterson Avenue from Kingsway to Central Boulevard

Burnaby’s signature Halloween event is back. Central Spark brings the community together for a free, family-friendly night of festive fun at Central Park, with something for every age.

Expect a live DJ dance party, delicious bites from local food trucks, spooky entertainment, photo ops, a drone light display, and a spectacular fireworks show to close out the night.

Costumes are strongly encouraged, so come dressed and ready to celebrate.

More details including event timings will be confirmed closer to the event. Check back soon.

Please note: The drone light display is subject to weather conditions.

Monster Dash 5K Run Sunday, October 31 | Burnaby, BC

Burnaby’s annual Monster Dash 5K is back and costumes are strongly encouraged. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the Halloween spirit, this is a great way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and a whole lot of festive energy. Lace up, dress up, and join the fun.

Mini Monster Dash 400m

Not just for the grown-ups. The Mini Monster Dash is a 400m run on the track at Swangard Stadium, designed for children aged 10 and under. It’s a safe, fun, and festive way for little goblins, superheroes, ghosts, and monsters to get in on the action.

What’s Included

• Custom swag bag for all registered participants
• Goodie bag and finisher medal for every Mini Monster Dash participant
• Chip-timed race bib for 5K participants
• Post-race refreshments

Registration Pricing

• Super Early Bird: $25 until June 26
• Early Bird: $30 | June 27 to July 31
• Regular: $40 | August 1 to September 30
• Late Registration: $50 | October 1 to October 30

Spots are limited and there is no race day registration, so sign up early to lock in your spot and your best price.

Celebrate Halloween with a neighbourhood tradition — Trick or Treating on the Heights!

Bring the family out to Burnaby Heights and enjoy a festive afternoon of safe, community trick-or-treating. Stroll along Hastings Street, from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue, where participating local merchants will be handing out treats to little ghouls and goblins.

Just look for the “Halloween on the Heights” window decals to spot the treat stations!

Adding to the fun, mystical characters will roam the street, dazzling visitors with exciting stunts and magical tricks — perfect for kids and the young at heart.

Join us for a sweet, spooky community celebration you won’t want to miss!