The spooky season is right around the corner, so now’s the perfect time to hit up some pumpkin patches and get your fill of early haunted houses! Whether you’re looking for tricks or treats, this weekend is about to be a packed one.

24 Fun Things To Do in Metro Vancouver This Weekend

BC Water Bikes Sunset Rides

Experience Vancouver like never before with BC Water Bikes Sunset Rides. Glide across False Creek and English Bay as the city skyline glows and the sun dips below the horizon. These sunset rides offer a magical, golden-hour perspective of Vancouver that’s unforgettable for both locals and visitors.

Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a fun outing with friends, or a small group adventure, these rides are social, relaxing, and picture-perfect.

No experience? No problem. The water bikes are stable, beginner-friendly, and keep you dry the whole ride. Each experience includes a full briefing, life jacket, and support from the BC Water Bikes team.

September is your last chance to catch these sunset rides this season. Cooler evenings and clear skies make for some of the most spectacular sunsets you’ll see in the city.

📅 When: Sunset rides available through September, timed to maximize the golden-hour experience

📍Start your experience: Vanier Park Boat Launch, Vancouver

🎟️ Book your ride: bcwaterbikes.com – reservations recommended as spots fill fast

Aca-Stravaganza!

The mastermind behind Pitch Perfect and The Sing-Off Deke Sharon is heading to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to present Aca-Stravaganza! This a cappella performance will be one you’ve never seen before, featuring tons of talent across the stage to celebrate the beauty of vocal performance.

📅 Date: September 27, 2025

📍 Location: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Aca-Stravaganza! | A Night Of A Capella Magic

Nightwalks With Teenagers

Nightwalks with Teenagers is a unique social performance that’s been adapted more than 35 times all over the world. Adults are invited to take a stroll through the city with teenagers as their tour guides, bringing them to places that are inhabited by the young. This curious performance is one-of-a-kind, and invites you to learn what it’s like to be a youth in Vancouver’s urban environment

📅 Date: September 25 – October 4, 2025

📍 Location: 1555 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Nightwalks with Teenagers 2025

International South Asian Film Festival

Celebrating the amazing work of South Asian filmmakers is the 15th annual International South Asian Film Festival. This year’s theme is “Legacy”, a tribute to both the rich history of South Asian cinema and a celebration of ISAFF’s own journey as a hub for bold, innovative storytelling. The festival takes place over 5 days filled with screenings and panels.

📅 Date: September 24 – 28, 2025

📍 Location: Various locations across Surrey, B.C.

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: International South Asian Film Festival 2025

Fashion in Film

One of the International South Asian Film Festival’s highlight events is returning once more. Fashion in Film comes to bring a thought-provoking conversation under the theme “Fashioning Identity in the Diaspora: Between Film, Media, and Culture”. If you love learning about how style is perceived through media and life, then you won’t want to miss this stand-out edition of Fashion in Film.

📅 Date: September 27, 2025

📍 Location: Civic Hotel – Grand Ballroom

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Fashion in Film 2025

Harvest Fest at Roots and Wings Distillery

Celebrating the beauty of autumn is Harvest Fest. You can expect a fun-filled day complete with live music, autumn-inspired bites, cocktail specials, and a warm setting that will get you into the rustic fall mood. This free event invites everyone to have a grand ol’ time with that touch of country flair.

📅 Date: September 27, 2025

📍 Location: Roots and Wings Distillery

🎟️ More Info: Harvest Fest at Roots and Wings Distillery

Z95.3 Katie and Ed’s Home By 9 Boat Party

Do you love parties but just can’t stay out that late anymore? Katie and Ed’s Home By 9 Boat Party will be perfect for you, then! This on-the-water celebration will be saying goodbye to the last of the warm summer weather with perfect sunset pics and delicious drinks. Once all the fun is done, you’ll be back in your cozy home by 9!

📅 Date: September 27, 2025

📍 Location: 501 Denman Street, Vancouver

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Z95.3 Katie & Ed’s Home By 9 Boat Party

World Rivers Day Guided Paddle

Celebrate World Rivers Day with this guided paddle down the legendary Fraser River. Attendees will have the chance to learn all about its ecosystem and the 10 million pink salmon that travel along the river’s length annually. This is a fantastic chance to enjoy all of nature’s gifts while learning about it.

📅 Date: September 28, 2025

📍 Location: Fraser River on Wardle Street, Hope

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: World Rivers Day Guided Paddle

Japan Market Fall Festival

The Japan Market Fall Festival is returning for another year! Everyone is invited to stroll through over 70 vendors offering food, crafts, and merchandise influenced by Japanese culture. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find it at this charming market filled with treasures.

📅 Date: September 28, 2025

📍 Location: Robson Square Ice Rink

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Japan Market Fall Festival 2025

Chilliwack Corn Maze

This year’s maze design is a buzzing tribute to the unsung heroes of agriculture: bees. Celebrating 27 years, this iconic corn maze at Greendale Acres includes classic favourites like the sunflower field, hayrides, jumping pillows, and a brand-new barnyard ball zone. Whether you’re solving the maze or just snapping some golden hour pics, it’s peak fall preview content in early August.

📅 Date: August 1 – October 31

📍 Location: Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Chilliwack Corn Maze

Art’s Nursery Scarecrow Festival

Step into an autumn wonderland with Art’s Nursery’s Scarecrow Festival! With 60 different scarecrow scenes, pop-up pumpkin patches, and music and food trucks, this event will captivate everyone with its fall creations. And if you want to take on the art of scarecrow-making, Take & Make scarecrow kits will also be for sale!

📅 Date: September 20 – October 31, 2025

📍 Location: Art’s Nursery Garden & Home

🎟️ More Info: Scarecrow Fest 2025

Langley Eagle Acres Corn Maze

If you’re looking for those perfect fall Insta pics, then look no further than Eagle Acres’ corn maze and pumpkin patch. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to enjoy the autumn season, this Langley farm will delight you with its 14-foot-high corn maze and 25 different varieties of pumpkins.

📅 Date: August 30 – October 13, 2025

📍 Location: Langley Eagle Acres

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Langley Eagle Acres Corn Maze

Taves Family Farm: The Magic of Fall

Located in Abbotsford, Taves Family Farm has it all if you want a fantastic fall day. The farm has three corn mazes to explore, as well as a magical pumpkin patch with a fairy-tale carriage and enchanting hut made of pumpkins. There are plenty of other autumn attractions to check out there, too!

📅 Date: September 13 – October 31, 2025

📍 Location: Taves Family Farms

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: The Magic of Fall

Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch

Gabriel Farms’ Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch is a favourite for many folks, and for good reason. This sprawling pumpkin patch is a fantastic place for families to enjoy autumn activities at an affordable price. From a mini corn maze to being able to pet the farm animals, parents and kids alike will love Hazelmere.

📅 Date: September 20 – October 30, 2025

📍 Location: Gabriel Farms

🎟️ More Info: Hazelmere at Gabriel Farms

Laity Pumpkin Patch

The Laity Pumpkin Patch is a wonderful place for a fall family adventure. With two different farms in the north and south, each area offers different activities for kids of varying age. While the North farm is more suitable for younger kids, the South farm is better for the older ones. Either one you visit, you’ll be enjoying the beautiful views of autumn in these farms

📅 Date: September 27 – October 30, 2025

📍 Location: Laity Pumpkin Patch North & South

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Laity Pumpkin Patch

Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival

B.C.’s most terrifying corn maze is returning for another frightening year! But this time, it’s a completely new festival that brings together family-friendly treats and those ever-horrifying tricks. Check out Fright Festival’s haunting mazes and pumpkin patch, complete with some scares you won’t be forgetting!

📅 Date: September 27 – November 1, 2025

📍 Location: Maan Farms

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival

Trout Lake Market

Vancouver’s largest farmers market is here all the way from summer until fall. Get your local B.C. produce while engaging with your community, and don’t forget to pick up some delectable homemade goodies for yourself!

📅 Date: Every Saturday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, from April 5 – October 25, 2025

📍 Location: John Hendry Park

🎟️ More Info: Trout Lake Market

The Pipe Mountain Coaster

Zip along the mountains with Revelstoke’s Pipe Mountain Coaster! This is a family-friendly ride that will take you up to 42 km/hr through Revelstoke’s verdant sights. The best part is that you can adjust the speed to your liking, so you can go as fast or as slow as you prefer.

📅 Date: September 2 – 29, 2025

📍 Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: The Pipe Mountain Coaster

Interior Design Show Vancouver 2025

Vancouver’s biggest design event returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre West to feature an amazing lineup of interior design trends and cutting-edge custom pieces. Talks will be going on all weekend with themes like business growth, climate action, and innovation. And Friday is Trade Day!

📅 Date: September 25 – 28, 2025

📍 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Interior Design Show Vancouver 2025

A Doll’s House

When charming wife and mother Nora has her life suddenly unraveled by a shocking secret, her life is shaken to its core. Audiences are sure to adore this groundbreaking production with its brilliant story of Nora’s.

📅 Date: September 5 – October 5, 2025

📍 Location: Stanley Stage

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: A Doll’s House

Richmond Night Market

The Richmond Night Market is back, offering a vibrant mix of street food, games, and live entertainment. Open weekends from April 25 to October 13, it’s a must-visit for foodies and fun-seekers alike. This year’s theme, “Summer Wonderland,” promises whimsical decorations and new attractions to explore.

📅 Date: April 25 – October 13, 2025

📍 Location: 8351 River Road, Richmond

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Night Market

Junction Public Market

Discover local artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment at the Junction Public Market. Located at Granville Square, it’s open from May 1 through September 28. Enjoy waterfront views while sipping on craft beverages from the “sipping container” bar.

📅 Date: May 1 – September 28, 2025

📍 Location: Granville Square, Vancouver

🎟️ More Info: Junction Public Market

Splash 2025

Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction is here once again! Although the auction isn’t until later in fall, you can still get a sneak-peek at the works that will be up for auction at the free public art exhibition. There will be 92 original works by both Canadian and international artists available to view, as well as place early bids on.

📅 Date: September 8 – October 2, 2025

📍 Location: The Pendulum Gallery

🎟️ More Info: Splash 2025

Sports in Metro Vancouver This September

Vancouver’s sports scene is heating up with some edge-of-your-seat matches! Here’s the games you can look forward to this weekend:

🏈 BC Lions

• September 26: vs. Toronto Argonauts

📍 Location: BC Place

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: bclions.com

And that’ll wrap up this weekend’s events. But there’s always more things to do in Metro Vancouver, so keep your eye out for more Halloween events popping up around each corner. For now, enjoy the early autumn weather until the rain comes along!

 

Source: 604NOW