Dedicated Email - Thursday - 10/02/2025 - Tourism Burnaby - BHF

Get ready, spooky season lovers - the Burnaby Halloween Festival is back, and it’s bigger than ever! From October 3-31, the city will transform into a Halloween playground with 20+ events ranging from family-friendly fun to thrilling after-dark adventures.

Beloved favourites are returning, including the spectacular Pumpkins After Dark, where more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins illuminate Central Park in a magical, must-see display. Lace up your sneakers for the Monster Dash 5K, perfect for costumed runners of all ages, and don’t miss Central Spark, a lively evening of games, food trucks, entertainment, and a dazzling fireworks finale.

This year also brings exciting new events to Burnaby’s Halloween lineup. MetroCon, BC’s newest FanCon, will take over the Hilton Metrotown on October 4-5 with celebrity guests and the largest Battlestar Galactica reunion in North America. For a spooky night out, check out Sinner’s Cabaret, a bold 19+ variety show blending heavy metal, drag, horror ballet, and burlesque. Families will love Burnaby’s first-ever Day of the Dead Celebration at The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza on October 18-19, featuring live music, workshops, and delicious cultural eats.

Planning to make a weekend of it? Book a Ghostly Getaway and receive a $100 shopping gift card to The Amazing Brentwood or Metropolis at Metrotown when you stay at a participating hotel and attend a ticketed festival event.

With so many unique events to explore, there’s no better place to celebrate Halloween than Burnaby. Many events sell out quickly, so plan your spooky season today!

Explore the Full Festival Lineup →

Enter to win the Burnaby Halloween Festival Grand Prize including:

• 4 tickets to Pumpkins After Dark

• 4 tickets to EXIT Burnaby Halloween Special

• 4 tickets to Haunted Village

• An exclusive Burnaby Halloween Festival swag bag

Don’t wait too long - the giveaway closes October 17th so winners can receive their tickets in time for the scares!