It’s the season when friendly ghosts and grinning skeletons walk the streets of Richmond searching for a pumpkin-pleasing good time. And this year, the city is serving up a bubbling cauldron of spook-tacular Halloween activities. Pick out your perfect outfit, gather your ghoulish buddies and dive right into these cobweb-covered slices of fall-season fun. Trick or treat? Why not both?!

RICHMOND COUNTRY FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH

12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC
Daily until October 31 (weekdays 9:00am to 4:00pm; weekends & holidays 10:00am to 4:30pm)
Admission: weekdays $15; weekends & holidays $20

This much-loved annual happening includes photogenic farm animals and tractor-drawn wagon trundles as well as animatronic dinosaurs, a corn maze and lots of autumnal decorations to point your camera at. And if you visit on weekends, you’ll also find side dishes of live music and train rides to enjoy. Whatever day you arrive, your admission ticket also comes with a Spartan apple and your chosen pumpkin (extra pumpkins are also available).

Hop aboard a wagon ride at the Richmond Country Farms Pumpkin Patch.
Hop aboard a wagon ride at the Richmond Country Farms Pumpkin Patch. PHOTO CREDIT: Richmond Country Farms.

INTO THE DEEP

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC
Daily to November 1 (10:00am to 5:00pm)
Admission: adults $14.75; seniors (65+) $12.50; youth (17 and under) free

Running throughout October at the Cannery in Steveston, this camera-ready exhibit features a tentacle-trembling array of undersea critters, each created from recycled plastic and ocean waste. Post your exhibition images on social media to receive discounted admission––and snap a selfie in costume at the exhibit and post it on Facebook or Instagram with #CanneryCostumeContest, tagging the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, for the chance to win a gift basket. Need more? There’s also an onsite screening of the vintage Halloween movie “Beetlejuice” on October 19 (tickets $5).

HALLOWEEN AT LANSDOWNE CENTRE

5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC
Train from October 7 to November 1 (Wednesdays to Sundays only); trick-or-treat event October 31 (4:00pm to 6:00pm)
Admission: free (train extra)

A fang-tastic city centre Halloween hot spot for in-the-know families, there will be plenty of spooky shenanigans to check out at Lansdowne Centre this year. You’ll find selfie-ready decorations to snap photos with, while kids will love dressing up and joining in the trick-or-treat activities on the big day. There’s also a returning feature that always draws the crowds: a themed indoor mini train ride that’s a must for children.

Hop on the Halloween Train at Lansdowne Centre.
Hop on the Halloween Train at Lansdowne Centre. PHOTO CREDIT: Lansdowne Centre.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR HARVEST

Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC
Halloween display October 16 to November 1; Halloween activities October 31 (1:00pm to 5:00pm)
Admission: free; some activities extra

Aberdeen’s Central Atrium hosts a Halloween-themed diorama from mid-October onwards. But make sure you’re also here on October 31 for a full afternoon of family-friendly fun. Free activities include a magic show and selfie opportunities with Scrappy the Scarecrow. Show your store receipts to also qualify for face-painting and balloon art activities. And don’t miss the mall’s trick-or-treating, running from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on the big day.

Bring all the family along for Aberdeen Centre’s Halloween happening.
Bring all the family along for Aberdeen Centre’s Halloween happening. PHOTO CREDIT: Aberdeen Centre.

HALLOWEEN HOOT

Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
October 24 to November 1 (10:00am to 4:00pm)
Admission: by donation

Check out this popular drop-in Halloween happening for the whole family. The Pond Trail will be fully adorned with spooky, photo-ready decorations––including inflatables and art installations. And if you haven’t picked up your pumpkins yet, they’ll also be selling them here. Wrap up warmly, but when you need a break from the chilly weather, head inside to the Nature House for displays that include tooth-and-claw taxidermy animals.

You might spot a friendly witch or two at this year’s Halloween Hoot.
You might spot a friendly witch or two at this year’s Halloween Hoot. PHOTO CREDIT: Richmond Nature Park Society.

GALLERY OF HORRORS

The Arts Conservatory, 5 – 12491 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC
October 24 (5:00pm to 8:00pm)
Admission: free; some activities extra

Bring your costumed kids along for the return of this family-friendly Halloween happening, a fundraiser for Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation. Kids can enjoy the craft activities, carnival games and haunted house ($2 minimum donation). There will also be plenty of trick-or-treating opportunities. Make sure everyone hits the free photo booth, but don’t miss the chance to bust some monstrous moves on the dance floor as well!

GHOSTS AND GRIPS

Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC
October 28 (6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Admission: regular drop-in rates apply ($10 to $23)

Work off all that Halloween candy before the big day even arrives at this unique Richmond activity for the whole family. The Oval’s towering climbing wall will feature climbers of all skill levels competing in a Halloween-themed dyno competition––but there will also be additional Halloween-themed games, activities, music and more. And those with great outfits could even win prizes in a spine-tingling costume contest!

Active kids will have a blast at the Oval’s Ghosts and Grips event.
Active kids will have a blast at the Oval’s Ghosts and Grips event. PHOTO CREDIT: Richmond Olympic Oval.

ENCHANTED AT KASSA: FROM SEED TO SPIRIT

Kassa Farm, 12320 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC
October 30 (5:00pm to 9:00pm) & October 31 (noon to 7:30pm)
Admission: early bird tickets $5.99 (if booked online by October 20); regular tickets $10; children under 3 free

Gather your friends and family and head to this popular Richmond farm for a colourful and entertaining Halloween happening. Activities include face-painting, pumpkin carving, a corn maze, a spooky walking route, seasonal treats, a vendor market and a costume contest–-and there will also be plenty of spine-chilling decorations to point your camera lens at. If you haven’t picked up a pumpkin yet, you can also choose and buy them here throughout the weekend.

Halloween decor and scarecrow at Kassa Farm.
Celebrate Halloween at Kassa Farm with seasonal activities and spooky fun. PHOTO CREDIT: Kassa Farm.

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN STEVESTON

Steveston Village, Richmond, BC
October 31 (3:00pm to 5:00pm)
Admission: free

Bring your costumed kids to Steveston for an entertaining wander around the village, where you’ll find designated merchants handing out candies during what has become a hugely popular Halloween tradition for the whole family. It’s not all about snagging treats, though: throughout October, the village will also be adorned with a collection of creative scarecrows installed for its annual Scarecrow Crawl––see how many you can spot!

Keep your eyes peeled for cool Halloween decorations in Steveston.
Keep your eyes peeled for cool Halloween decorations in Steveston. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

MEOWLLOWEEN

RAPS Cat Sanctuary, 3380 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC
October 31 & November 1 (1:00pm to 3:00pm)
Admission: $20

Reserve your slot for this Halloween-themed weekend at the city’s purr-triggering cat haven. You’ll meet dozens of felines during your visit (there are more than 450 residing here), with spooky music, costumes and decorations adding to the fun. But that’s not all: there’s also a costume contest, scavenger hunt, a photo booth and even tarot card readings to check out while you commune with the whiskered critters who call this place home.

Join the cats for Halloween at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary.
Join the cats for Halloween at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

MINORU HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

Minoru Park Track, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC
October 31 (6:30pm to 9:15pm)
Admission: free

Marking its 40th anniversary with a cool Alien Invasion theme, the region’s biggest Halloween fireworks extravaganza isn’t just about watching cascading colours in the sky, although that’s certainly the night’s amazing 9:00pm finale. There’s also a full evening of family-forward fun, including live music, circus performers, professional pumpkin carving, carnival games and a huge inflatable spaceship. Costumes are encouraged––candy will be handed out––and there will also be food trucks if you need additional refuelling.

Don’t miss the 40th annual Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival.
Don’t miss the 40th annual Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by Tourism Richmond