Latest stories · October 31, 2026
Vancouver news & things to do
A Country Halloween Party at the Commodore Ballroom
JR Country's Boots and Boos Halloween Party fills the Commodore on Oct. 31, doors 7pm, 19+. Tickets were $44.07 with fees on Ticketmaster.
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Seasonal outings
A Country Halloween Party at the Commodore Ballroom
Vampyr With a Live Score at The Cinematheque on Halloween
Cirque Costume Ball Takes Over Science World on Halloween
Richmond's Free Halloween Fireworks Turn 40
Vancouver Christmas Market: Tuesday Date Nights for Two
Diwali in Vancouver Returns to the Roundhouse Nov. 7
The Polygon Gallery Throws an 80s Halloween Party
Rocky Horror at the Rio Adds a Halloween Night Show
Parade of Lost Souls Returns to East Van on Halloween Night
Botanist's Día de los Muertos Dinner Returns Nov. 1
Midnight Apothecary Halloween Cocktails at H Tasting Lounge
Free Samhain Market and Psychic Fair in Langley Oct. 24
Food & drink
Bacchus Brings Back Its Nutcracker Afternoon Tea
Dine on Denman: $35 Three-Course Menus Start Nov. 5
Beaucoup Creamery Launches New Soft Serve Menu at Oakridge
Botanist's Día de los Muertos Dinner Returns Nov. 1
Midnight Apothecary Halloween Cocktails at H Tasting Lounge
JJ Bean Plans a New Cafe at Broadway and Fir
Kith Treats Cereal Ice Cream Bar Coming to Oakridge Park
Bruno Mars Spotted at La Casa Gelato in Vancouver
Shows & culture
Vampyr With a Live Score at The Cinematheque on Halloween
Ballet BC Opens Its 40th Season With Bodies & Voices
Diwali in Vancouver Returns to the Roundhouse Nov. 7
Elf: The Musical Returns to the Stanley Nov. 12
V-Unframed VR Art Exhibition Runs Nov. 12 to 15
Chapel Sound's Constellation Festival Runs Nov. 12 to 15
After dark
Markets & events
A Country Halloween Party at the Commodore Ballroom
Cirque Costume Ball Takes Over Science World on Halloween
Richmond's Free Halloween Fireworks Turn 40
Vancouver Christmas Market: Tuesday Date Nights for Two
The Polygon Gallery Throws an 80s Halloween Party
Rocky Horror at the Rio Adds a Halloween Night Show
Parade of Lost Souls Returns to East Van on Halloween Night
Wonderground Brings Body-Controlled Games to Oakridge Park
Free Samhain Market and Psychic Fair in Langley Oct. 24
