Halloween on Vancouver Island is tons of fun with everything from family-friendly pumpkin patches to spine-chilling haunted houses! Whether you’re looking to explore haunted historical sites in Victoria, enjoy spooky train rides in North Cowichan, or celebrate at themed parties in Nanaimo, there’s something for everyone!
With its picturesque landscapes and spirited community, Vancouver Island transforms into a hub of festive activities during October. Read on to discover the best Halloween events across Vancouver Island and plan your spooktacular adventure!
Where to Stay on Vancouver Island
EMR Vacation Rentals offers a wide selection of luxury rentals throughout Vancouver Island, perfect for your Halloween getaway! Choose from oceanfront properties, cozy cabins, and family-friendly homes in Victoria, Nanaimo, and beyond! With EMR’s vacation rentals, you can find pet friendly homes, enjoy amenities like hot tubs, spacious kitchens, and easy access to all these Halloween events!
Halloween Events in the Greater Victoria Area
Galey Farms Pumpkinfest | Festival of Fear | Carnevil
Date & Time: Weekends in October, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Festival of Fear: October 10-31, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Location: 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria
Good For: All ages for Pumpkinfest; 13+ for Festival of Fear & Carnevil
Details: With a train ride around the farm, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze and fun, kid-friendly spooky displays, you can enjoy a family-friendly spooky day! If you’re looking for something a little scarier, at night Galey Farms transforms into the terrifying Festival of Fear and features the infamous Carnevil Haunted House!
Ghostly Walking Tours
Date & Time: October evenings at various times – choose your time slot at checkout
Location: 560 Johnson Street, Victoria
Good For: All ages!
Details: Victoria is one of the most haunted cities in Canada making it an incredible place to spend the spooky season! Make the most of your stay by joining a special guided Halloween ghost tour of Victoria’s most haunted places only available in October!
Halloween Market
Date & Time: October 26-27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Location: Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street, Victoria
Details: Put on your favourite costume and get ready to have some serious fun! With 50+ vendors, food trucks, and a DJ playing spooky tunes guests of all ages will have a great time!
Good For: All ages.
Curiosities of Craigdarroch – The After Hours Tour
Date & Time: October 16, 17, 24, November 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 15, and 17, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Location: Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC, V8S 3L5
Good For: Adults due to mature subject matter
Details: This guided, 90-minute after-hours tour delves into the darker history of the Dunsmuir family and Victorian society. Hear fascinating stories about séances, eerie events, and morbid rituals that shaped Victorian Halloween traditions.
Please note: The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Refunds are available through the event organizer.
Monster Mash
Date & Time: October 24, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Location: Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria
Good For: All ages.
Details: This relaxed, family-friendly Halloween celebration will be filled with costumes, snacks, and games!
Register for tickets by calling 250-388-5251 or frontdesk@burnsidegorge.ca
Halloween Skate
Date & Time: October 26, 12:00 pm – 1:20 pm.
Location: Panorama Recreation, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich
Good For: All ages!
Details: Skate in costume to spooky music! Skating aids and helmets available.
Regular admission rates apply
Halloween Events in the Cowichan Valley
Halloween Spooktacular Train
Date & Time: October 18-22 and 25-30, 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
Location: BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd, North Cowichan
Details: Get in some early trick or treating and enjoy Halloween-themed train rides, crafts, hot cocoa, snacks and so much more!
Good For: All ages.
Halloween Events in the Nanaimo & Parksville Area
Hauntvilles Horror
Date & Time: October 27, 28 & 31, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm.
Location: VIEx Show Office Barn, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo
Details: Haunted house experience with live actors and themed rooms! This is a seriously scary haunted house so be sure to check whether you can handle the thrills and chills before you go! To see if you’d be able to handle it check out their 2023 haunted house video!
Good For: 14+
Entry by donation
Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk
Date & Time: October 27-29, 2:30 pm or 6:30 pm.
Location: 2525 Northwest Bay Road
Details: This is a great place if you’re looking for something that is spooky but still good for most ages. The decorated trails are filled with spooky scenes and characters that are sure to thrill your whole family! If there are any really small children with you, you can choose to visit during the day to cut down the scare factor.
Good For: Spooky Walk: all ages | Scary Walk: 6+
Please note: during the day, the scary walk will have no scary monsters popping out but it can still be scary for little ones. In the evening, the scary walk is suitable for older kids and anyone 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Scarecrow Spectacular
Date & Time: October 25th – 27th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Location: Milner Gardens, 340 Whitmee Rd, Qualicum Beach
Details: This family-friendly celebration of fall is a great way to enjoy the season without the scares! You can wander through the gardens and vote on your favourite locally made scarecrow!
Good For: All ages.
Tickets available on-site
Pumpkins on the Drive
Date & Time: October 29th – November 1st
Location: Tigh Na Mara, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
Details: Stroll along Resort Drive and enjoy tons of unique, creative and festive pumpkin displays!
Good For: All ages.
Admission: free!
Halloween Events in the Comox Valley
Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest
Date & Time: September 28 – October 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Location: 2186 Endall Road, Black Creek.
Details: With a corn maze, hay bale maze, Vancouver Island’s only jumping pillow, farm animals, pumpkin bowling, wagon rides and so, so much more, this is the ULTIMATE festive family outing! While you’re at the farm, be sure to pick up some farm-fresh honey, enjoy some snacks and drinks and make a whole day of it!
Good For: All ages.
Halloween Parade & Party
Date & Time: October 31, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Location: Downtown Courtenay.
Details: Dust off your broomstick head to the annual Courtenay Halloween Parade and Party!
Start in Downtown Courtenay with a Trick or Treat Parade at downtown businesses on 4th, 5th and 6th streets and then make your way to the Lewis Centre for the party! The party at the Lewis Centre will feature Witches Brew Café with a FREE Cauldron brewed beverage, family photos, carnival games & treats. This free event is a must for families in the Comox Valley!
Good For: All ages.
Don’t Miss these Halloween Events on Vancouver Island!
No matter where you choose to celebrate Halloween on Vancouver Island, you’ll find an event that captures the true essence of this festive season. From cozy family activities to hair-raising haunted houses, there’s an experience waiting for every level of thrill-seeker. Make your trip even more enjoyable by staying at one of EMR Vacation Rentals’ premier properties, which offer convenient access to all the major events. Book your stay now and enjoy the perfect combination of comfort and Halloween fun on Vancouver Island!
