Arts & Culture
Back Fri 30 · 4pm-9pmA heritage village dressed up as a haunted one, five October evenings of theatrical atmosphere, no gore, no strobes, and DJ Drac raising fascinating questions about heritage preservation.
Metrotown
More infoThere's a particular kind of person who decides a heritage museum is the right place to spend Halloween, and that person is correct. Burnaby Village Museum's Haunted Village turns its 10-acre streetscape into a haunted graveyard, a spooky circus and bewitching stores, all under dramatic lighting designed to skip the strobe effects. DJ Drac and dancers are also there, which is either the best or most unexpected sentence in October's events calendar depending on your feelings about heritage conservation. The carousel sits out these dates entirely, which feels right; some things shouldn't spin in the dark. The City bills this as spooky rather than scary, with no gore, so it's theatrical atmosphere rather than a stress test. Book advance tickets at $12 per adult to avoid the $15 gate price, grab cafe treats before 8:30pm, and wear a costume because the city actively encourages it.
Book timed tickets in advance at $12 each. Arrive early in your session to explore the 10-acre site and grab cafe treats before 8:30pm closing. Costumes are encouraged. Limited parking; transit or rideshare recommended.
The City describes Haunted Village as spooky rather than scary, with family-friendly displays and no blood, guts or gore. This gentler event is separate from a scare-actor haunt.
Costumes encouraged. No strobe lighting. Paved paths connect the exhibits; nearly every facility is stroller accessible, but strollers may not enter every exhibit. Children 2-12: $7 advance or $10 day of; under 2 free. Adult admission is not a family total.
Official visitor informationFamily details checked 2026-10-104pm - 9pm
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