The cold weather has officially crept in. You know the drill: step outside, realize your outfit is a lie, go back for another layer, then emotionally prepare to leave the house. Or is that just me? At least it means Thanksgiving, Halloween and Oktoberfest are around the corner.

Beer steins, bratwurst and live music! Harvest Haus is bringing Oktoberfest to Vancouver for it’s 10th year and of course we’re giving away a pair of tickets. Pull on your lederhosen and make some memories you may or may not remember. Prost!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Too Many Zooz are a three-piece powerhouse spectacle you will not forget. If you like brass, do yourself a favour and grab tickets to see them next May at The Pearl. Bring earplugs.

• The Zolas take over The Pearl on 10/7 and 10/10 with local rocker Cherry Pick. Enter to win tickets, grab your tickets now, and scroll down for some highly specific (and slightly questionable) foodie wisdom from Zach himself.*

• Darude - yes, Sandstorm Darude - is playing the Dreamstate Festival in Abbotsford on 11/28 and he’s not even the headliner. Get your tickets for an unforgettable night of EDM.

• The countdown is on. SOMBR takes over Rogers Arena on Tuesday with special guests Interpol and The Hellp. Get your tickets for an emotionally charged evening - in the best way.*

• Halloween at Science World? Sounds epic and delightful. Join the Cirque Costume Ball on 10/31 for aerialists, contortionists, DJs and so much more.

THE BEST HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Halloween lovers, we’ve planned out your October and it’s frighteningly good. Haunted houses? On lock. Live shows with spooky twists? Got ‘em. Family friendly frights? Yes sir. Go make some spooky plans before the season takes over. Check out our Best Halloween Events guide sponsored by the Burnaby Halloween Festival! Here’s just a taste:

• COUGAR CREEK’S HOUSE OF HORRORS - 10/2-11/1 @ CCHOH

• EXIT BURNABY - 10/2-11/8 @ EXIT Burnaby

• CANYON FRIGHTS - 10/9-11/1 @ Capilano Suspension Bridge

• HAUNTED VILLAGE - 10/23-10/31 @ Burnaby Village Museum (WIN)

• WRESTLECORE: THE HORROR ON HASTINGS - 10/30 @ Rickshaw Theatre

• MIDNIGHT WITCH HALLOWEEN BALL - 10/30 @ Wise Hall (WIN)

• PARADE OF LOST SOULS - 10/31 @ Vernon Drive (FREE)

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THE LOCAL LIST

Zach of The Zolas left Vancouver three years ago, but every trip home turns into a delicious argument for moving back. From a Richmond bakery to a deeply defended McDonald’s cone, here are five spots he can’t quit.

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