Best Vancouver Fall Events and Festivals 2026

Looking for the best Vancouver fall events and festivals in 2026? Fall is one of the most colourful times to explore Vancouver and the surrounding region, with harvest celebrations, cultural festivals, food events, fall fairs, eagle viewing, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween fun from September through November.

Our guide to the best things to do in Vancouver this fall brings together seasonal favourites and new experiences across Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Langley and the Fraser Valley. Celebrate the harvest, discover local food and culture, enjoy brilliant fall colour or make a day of it at a farm before the Christmas season begins.

Last updated: August 13, 2026 — New events are added as dates and details are confirmed.

Old farm truck in field of Westham Farms one of the best pumpkin patch in Vancouver Westham Farms. Photo Melanie Lomond

Best Fall Experiences and Festivals Near Vancouver

These are some of the experiences that capture fall around Vancouver at its best, from old-fashioned agricultural fairs and harvest celebrations to apples, cranberries, pumpkins and Halloween fun.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival September 18–19, 2026

Celebrate the harvest at one of British Columbia’s longest-running agricultural fairs. The Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival combines agricultural exhibits, local produce, entertainment, a parade, midway and family activities with a celebration of the Fraser Valley’s famous corn.

Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden 2026 dates to be confirmed

VanDusen Botanical Garden celebrates the changing season with Harvest Days, transforming the vegetable garden and maze area with colourful autumn displays and family activities. Make time to explore the rest of the garden, where changing leaves add another reason to visit during fall.

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival October 10, 2026

Thanksgiving weekend gets off to a festive start in Fort Langley with one of the Fraser Valley’s best-known harvest celebrations. Expect fresh local cranberries, food, artisan vendors, entertainment and family activities throughout the village.
Arrive early. The Cranberry Festival draws large crowds and Fort Langley becomes particularly busy on festival day.

UBC Apple Festival October 2026 — dates to be confirmed

Taste your way through apple season at UBC Botanical Garden’s popular Apple Festival. One of the highlights is the opportunity to discover varieties of apples rarely found in supermarkets, along with apple tastings, family activities and the chance to explore the garden in its fall colours.

Richmond Country Farms Pumpkin Patch October 2026

Take a wagon ride out to the pumpkin fields at Richmond Country Farms and choose your own pumpkin while enjoying live entertainment and the atmosphere of a working farm. The annual pumpkin patch has become a favourite fall outing for Metro Vancouver families.

Maan Farms Fall and Halloween Experiences September–October 2026

Maan Farms in Abbotsford goes big for fall, with experiences ranging from family-friendly farm activities and pumpkins to after-dark Halloween attractions. Check the individual experience before booking, as some are designed for young families while others are considerably scarier.

Taves Family Farms Magic of Fall Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze opens September 13, 2026

Taves Family Farms remains our favourite fall pumpkin patch experience, and we appreciate all the hand sanitizing stations. Activities: Pumpkin Patch, U-Pick apples, slides, zipline, beehive viewing, cider press demonstrations, petting barn, three corn mazes (Mystery Maze, Corn Quest Maze, and the kiddie maze), pedal carts, hay rides, playground, Jumping Pillow and Pumpkin Pillow, Bunny Town, and Farmville. Pick up a locally grown pumpkin.

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum October 23–25 and 30–31, 2026

Burnaby Village Museum takes on a spooky new personality for Halloween with themed displays, entertainment, a haunted graveyard and activities throughout the 10-acre historic site.
The experience is designed to be spooky rather than terrifying, making it a good choice for families looking for Halloween fun without an extreme haunted-house experience.

Fall Fairs and Harvest Festivals Near Vancouver

Fall fair season offers a chance to experience the agricultural communities surrounding Vancouver at one of the most colourful times of year.
Beyond the Agassiz Fall Fair, watch for agricultural fairs and harvest celebrations throughout the Fraser Valley. These events are particularly good for discovering local food, meeting producers and introducing children to the farming traditions that remain an important part of the region.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival September 18–19

One of the season’s standout harvest events, with agricultural exhibits, entertainment, a parade, midway and the community’s famous corn.

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival October 10

Fresh cranberries take centre stage at this Thanksgiving weekend celebration in historic Fort Langley.

More Harvest Festivals

Additional 2026 fall fairs, apple celebrations and harvest events will be added as dates are confirmed.

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Vancouver

Few activities say fall quite like heading to a farm for pumpkins and a corn maze. By late September and October, farms throughout Richmond, Surrey, Langley and the Fraser Valley are ready for the season with pumpkin fields, wagon rides, corn mazes, farm animals, food and family activities. Some farms are designed around a relaxed afternoon of pumpkin picking, while others have become full-scale fall attractions with elaborate displays and evening Halloween experiences.

Among the places to watch for 2026 are Richmond Country Farms, Maan Farms, Taves Family Farms and other farms throughout Langley and the Fraser Valley.

For many more options, see our complete guide to the best pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Vancouver.

U-Pick Apples at the Pumpkin Patch at Taves Family Farms. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Fall Food and Drink Events

Fall and harvest season go hand in hand, making September and October particularly good months for exploring locally produced food.
Look for apple and cranberry celebrations, harvest dinners, farmers’ markets, winery and cidery events and special farm experiences throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

UBC Apple Festival

The annual Apple Festival is an opportunity to taste unusual apple varieties while learning more about one of British Columbia’s favourite fall crops.

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

The Fraser Valley’s cranberry harvest is celebrated on Thanksgiving weekend, with fresh berries, food, and local producers in the heart of Fort Langley.

Fraser Valley Harvest Experiences

Fall is also a good time to explore the Fraser Valley’s farms, wineries, cideries and farm-to-table experiences. We’ll add notable 2026 culinary events as they are announced.

Arts and Cultural Events This Fall

Not everything about fall involves pumpkins. September marks the beginning of a busy cultural season in Vancouver, with film, theatre, visual arts, music and cultural celebrations continuing throughout the fall.

Fringe Festival – September 10-20, 2026

The Fringe Festival is the largest alternative theatre event of its kind in BC. It has been running since 1985 and features more than 700 performances. The performances showcase a variety of theatrical styles, and there is something for everyone, from comedy to drama to dance.

Admission: Tickets will be available online starting August 6 in advance. Location: Granville Island and beyond, Vancouver

Vancouver International Film Festival September 24–October 4, 2026

The Vancouver International Film Festival brings films from Canada and around the world to screens across the city, along with talks and special events. This year’s expanded VIFF Live program combines cinema, music and live performance, while filmmaker Sophy Romvari serves as guest curator of the Leading Lights program. Festival passes and ticket packs are already on sale, and popular screenings and special performances can sell out.

Culture Days September 18–October 4, 2026

Culture Days brings free arts and cultural experiences to communities across British Columbia. Look for performances, exhibitions, workshops and opportunities to meet artists throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

For a complete list of what’s happening during the first month of fall, see our guide to September events in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Artists for Conservation Festival – September 24-27, 2026

Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day, nature-themed arts and culture festival for all ages to experience a blend of visual art, cultural performances, workshops, wildlife and art demonstrations, and more.

Heist – September 17 to October 18

The Arts Club Theatre Company opens its 2026–27 season with the B.C. premiere of Heist, a fast-paced crime caper by Calgary playwright Arun Lakra. Four highly skilled thieves — a conman, hacker, cat burglar and muscle — are brought together by a mysterious mastermind to steal a multimillion-dollar gem. But when the carefully planned job goes wrong, questions of trust and betrayal turn the perfect crime into something much more complicated.

Expect suspense, humour, high-tech theatrics and plenty of twists in a production with the energy of a classic heist movie brought to the stage. Location: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $39

Ballet Vancouver Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works – September 11–12, 2026

Ballet Vancouver launches its debut season at the Vancouver Playhouse with Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works, featuring a homecoming performance by Richmond-raised Heather Ogden, principal dancer with The National Ballet of Canada.

The program marks the return of George Balanchine’s celebrated Apollo to Vancouver for the first time in 38 years. Also featured are the Black Swan Pas de Deux, performed by San Francisco Ballet principal dancers Sasha de Sola and Francesco Gabriele Frola, and the Canadian premiere of Jorma Elo’s Slice to Sharp. Location: Vancouver Playhouse

International Flamenco Festival September 19-27, 2026

For more than thirty years, the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival has been one of the few festivals celebrated outside Spain dedicated to the art of flamenco. Performances take place at Granville Island’s Waterfront, Vancouver Playhouse and other venues.

Coming in November: Cirque du Soleil LUZIA – November 4 to December 13, 2026

Plan ahead for Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA – A Waking Dream of Mexico, coming to Vancouver under the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place from November 4 to December 13, 2026. Tickets are already on sale, so book early for the best choice of dates and seats.

LUZIA takes audiences on a colourful journey through an imaginary Mexico, blending spectacular acrobatics with music, elaborate costumes and striking visual effects inspired by the country’s landscapes and culture. One of the show’s most remarkable features is its use of water during live acrobatic performances — a first for a touring Cirque du Soleil production.
Location: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Disney On Ice presents Jump In! November 25–29, 2026

More than 50 Disney characters take to the ice at the Pacific Coliseum, including new appearances by Anxiety from Inside Out 2 and characters from Moana 2. Expect world-class skating, aerial acrobatics, special effects and favourite Disney songs, plus Olaf’s Festive Sing-Along Preshow included with admission. Pre-Sale Code: PR6FDX good until September 7.  www.ticketleader.ca

Halloween Events Near Vancouver

By October, Halloween takes over farms, gardens, heritage sites and attractions throughout Metro Vancouver.
There is an enormous range of experiences, from pumpkin displays and family-friendly celebrations to haunted houses designed for those who prefer something considerably scarier.

Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum October 23–25 and 30–31

Explore Burnaby Village Museum after dark as the historic site is transformed with spooky displays, entertainment and Halloween activities.

Halloween on the Farm

Richmond, Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford farms offer some of the region’s biggest Halloween experiences. Maan Farms is particularly well known for offering both family experiences and much scarier after-dark attractions.

We’ll add more confirmed 2026 Halloween events as details are announced.

 Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – October 9 – November  1, 2026

Get into the Halloween spirit at Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, when the North Vancouver attraction transforms into a spooky woodland filled with glowing pumpkins, eerie lights and family-friendly surprises.

Follow the darkened trails past graveyards, giant spiders and creepy crawlies, spot watchful owls at Treetops Adventure and discover glowing mushrooms along the pond pathways. Returning skeletal displays are joined by new surprises, while seasonal food and drinks add to the Halloween fun.

 Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – November 20 – January 3, 2026

Activities: Journey through a magical festive light display in a rainforest high above the Capilano River Canyon. Cross the glowing suspension bridge, walk along the Cliffwalk and through the “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel. The world’s eighth tallest Christmas tree is found at the Treetops Adventure.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. It is located at Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver. A free shuttle is available from Canada Place.

Best Places to See Fall Colours in Vancouver

You don’t need to attend a festival to enjoy fall in Vancouver. Changing leaves begin adding splashes of red, orange and gold to parks, gardens and tree-lined streets as the season progresses, with October generally providing some of the best displays.

VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen is one of our favourite places to combine fall colour with a seasonal outing. Allow enough time to explore beyond Harvest Days and wander through the garden.

Stanley Park

With hundreds of hectares of forest, trails and waterfront scenery, Stanley Park offers plenty of opportunities for a fall walk. Look beyond the evergreen forest for pockets of deciduous colour around Lost Lagoon and other areas of the park.

Queen Elizabeth Park

The elevated setting combines changing foliage and landscaped gardens with some of the best views across Vancouver toward the North Shore Mountains.

UBC

The UBC campus and surrounding gardens offer plenty of fall colour. Combine a walk with a visit to UBC Botanical Garden or the Apple Festival if your timing works.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Fall is an especially good season for multigenerational outings around Vancouver. Take the grandchildren pumpkin picking, tackle a corn maze, visit farm animals, taste freshly harvested apples or spend an afternoon at a fall fair.

For younger children, look for daytime pumpkin patches and harvest celebrations. Families with older children and teens may prefer some of the more adventurous corn mazes and Halloween attractions. Always check age recommendations before booking Halloween experiences, particularly those operating after dark.

Spectacular fall colours on English Bay in Vancouver. Photo: Wendy  Nordvik-Carr©

Free Things to Do in Vancouver This Fall

Enjoying fall around Vancouver doesn’t have to cost a lot. Some cultural festivals and community harvest celebrations offer free admission, while Culture Days provides numerous free arts experiences.

Walking through Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park or one of Vancouver’s neighbourhoods to enjoy the changing leaves costs nothing at all.
Farmers’ markets are another easy way to experience the season without paying admission, particularly when local apples, squash, pumpkins, and other fall produce begin to appear.

Fall Markets and Local Makers

Fall markets bring together local farmers, food producers, artists and makers throughout Vancouver and surrounding communities.
Rather than trying to list every weekly market, look for special harvest markets and seasonal artisan events that offer something different from the regular year-round shopping experience.

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – Every Saturday, September – October 2026

Pick up locally grown and produced products from Abbotsford farmers and artisans.  The market is Abbotsford’s longest-running market. All vendors are vetted, meaning the market showcases the best in the area. Location: Jubilee Park,  2552 McCallum Road. 9 a.m. – Noon.

This section will be updated as 2026 fall market dates are confirmed.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Vancouver in Fall?

September can still feel like summer in Vancouver, with warmer days, outdoor festivals and the beginning of harvest season. It is a particularly good time for visitors who want to combine city sightseeing with outdoor activities.

October brings more noticeable fall colour along with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple and cranberry celebrations and Halloween events. For the classic fall experience, this is the month we would choose.

November is generally cooler and wetter, making museums, galleries, restaurants and cultural events increasingly appealing. By the second half of the month, Vancouver also begins transitioning into the Christmas season with holiday markets, lights and festive events.

Plan More Fall Adventures Around Vancouver

There is far more happening throughout fall than we can include in one guide. For current dates and a much larger selection of events, explore our monthly guides to September events in Vancouver, October events in Vancouver and November events in Vancouver.

You can also find our complete guides to Vancouver pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Halloween events, fall colours and other seasonal experiences throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

We update our guides throughout the season as new events are announced and dates are confirmed.

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – November 20 – January 3, 2026

Activities: Journey through a magical festive light display in a rainforest high above the Capilano River Canyon. Cross the glowing suspension bridge, walk along the Cliffwalk and through the “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel. The world’s eighth tallest Christmas tree is found at the Treetops Adventure.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. It is located at Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver. A free shuttle is available from Canada Place.

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Vancouver

By late September and October, farms throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley are filled with pumpkins, corn mazes and harvest activities. 2026 Guide best pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Metro Vancouver,

Fall Food and Drink Events

Harvest season brings some of the year’s best opportunities to discover food and drink produced in British Columbia.

Use this section for genuinely seasonal culinary experiences — harvest dinners, apple and cranberry celebrations, farm events, wine and cider experiences and food festivals that have a strong connection to fall.

A September restaurant event that happens to occur during fall doesn’t automatically belong here.

Plan and save money. Look for early bird discount codes for some events.  Check out our updated  2026 Haunted Halloween Guide for Metro Vancouver, and the 2026 guide for Vancouver Christmas events, holiday light displays and markets. Tickets to the Christmas Market are on sale – Take $25 off Family Season Passes until coming soon; don’t miss out while the deal lasts!

Squamish Fall Festivals and Events

Bald Eagle Viewing – Late October through February

Download a map of the best Bald Eagle viewing area. The Eagle Run viewing site, along the Squamish River, is open all year and the shelter has informational panels about eagles. Check here for the daily eagle counts.

Brackendale Fall Fair – September 12, 2026

Celebrating 25 years, the Brackendale Fall Fair is a great family event. It offers food, music, hay rides, farm animals, 80 vendors with local produce, handmade artisan goods and more.

Going to Squamish? Why not make a weekend of it and stay over so you can also check out the Squamish Craft Tasting Trail.

Whistler Fall Events

 Whistler’s Cornucopia November 5-15, 2026

Whistler’s annual Cornucopia is an 11-day fall festival of food and drink with culinary demonstrations, drink seminars, winemaker dinners, parties and more, featuring wineries, breweries and distilleries.

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