Take a look at what’s happening in and around Victoria this weekend! For more goings on around town, check out our events section.
The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue: GHOULS GONE WILD
- What: GHOULS GONE WILD: The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue’s Halloween SPOOK-tacular variety show featuring the silliest and scariest entertainment! Dancing, singing, and comedy with brand new Tricks and tons of Treats, and… of course… lots of BOOBS!
- When: October 28 and 29 – Doors open at 7:30 / Show 8:30pm
- Where: The Roxy Theatre 2657 Quadra St.
- Admission: Advance tickets $24 Door tickets $28 (cash only) 19+ only.
Monster Haunted House
- What:”FEAR ON THE PIER” – a 5,000 square foot haunted warehouse like no other – are you ready to be scared?
- When: Open now until October 31 from 6:30-11:00pm
- Where: Pier A – 203 Dallas Road
- Admission: $13, tickets available at the door and at The Character, located at Hillside and West Shore Shopping Centers
Vancouver Island 1st Annual Pumpkin Launch – Pendray Farm
- What: Launch your pumpkin…200 feet, 300 feet, maybe even 400 feet!! Prizes to be won and partial proceeds to benefit charities. Register at plc.vicornmaze.com.
- When: Sunday October 30 from 9:30am-sundown
- Where: Pendray Farm, 9537 West Saanich Road
- Entry Fee: $45/teams of two, $25/singles (18+)
Vancouver Island Corn Maze
- What: The island’s biggest corn maze with 14 acres of maze and 10km of walking trails in this British Columbia-themed maze. Hours of fun for the whole family.
- When: open now Thursday – Sunday until October 30 from 1:00-9:00pm
- Where: Penury Farm, 9537 West Saanich Road
- Admission: $10/adult or $25/adult season pass; $5/child or $15/child season pass; under 5 FREE
Wicked Victoria
- What: Celebrate the Harvest Season and Halloween at this fun, festive, pedestrian only family event. Kids costume parade , live entertainment, games, pumpkin decorating and more.
- When: Sunday October 30 from 12:00-5:00pm
- Where: Government Street between Humboldt and Yates, Downtown Victoria
Galey Farms – Pumpkinfest
- What: Pumpkinfest, kid friendly ghost town, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, petting farm, haunted house, face painting and more.
- When: open Saturday and Sundays until October 30 from 10:00am-4:00pm
- Where: 4150 Blenkinsop Road
- Admission: rates available here
Festival of Fear at Galey Farms
- What: Carnival haunted house for adults only, cornfield of horror and make sure to hop on board the crazy train.
- When: nightly until October 31 from 6:00-10:00pm
- Where: 4150 Blenkinsop Road
- Admission: rates available here
Pumpkin Pursuit
- What: Pick up a map at participating business and explore downtown to search for your favourite jack-o-latern. Make sure to vote and you will be entered for a chance to win two return Harbour Air flights.
- When: now until October 31 from 10:00-6:00pm
- Where: Downtown Victoria
2016 Pumpkin Art on the Avenue
- What: Business along Oak Bay Avenue will be hosting a carving contest, pumpkins will be displayed in shop windows.
- When: Saturday October 29 and Sunday October 30 from 5:00-9:00pm, open Monday October 31 from 5:00-10:00pm
- Where: Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue
- Admission: by donation – proceeds to support the Oak Bay Kiwanis and their work with Mitchell House
Haunted Zips – Adrenaline Zipline Adventure Tours
- What: Full of terror and fun! Ghosts, monsters and tall tales are all part of this spooky interactive experience. Space is limited.
- When: Saturday October 29 and Sunday October 30 from 6:00-10:00pm
- Where: 5128 Sooke Road
- Admission: see website for full details
Horror Escape
- What: Take on this 45 minute challenge featuring three immersive sets! Fund clues, solve puzzles, and unlock your way out on multiple rooms. Scare actor on site Friday and Saturday after 6:00pm.
- When: daily from 3:00-10:00pm
- Where: 523 Broughton Street
- Admission: $25/adults, $20/students
Nightmare Alley:An Erie Experience
- What: Be Afraid!! As you wonder through the alley but be careful you may just stay forever. Dark dance party featuring fire dancers.
- When: Saturday October 29 from 6:00-9:00pm
- Where: 401 Herald Street
- Admission: by donation
Victoria Symphony Concert for Kids: Halloween Spooktacular
- What: Trick or treat to a wicked beat and celebrate the mystery of halloween. Ghosts and goblins come out from every corner of the orchestra. Dress in costume and trick or treat before the concert.
- When: Sunday October 30 form 2:30-4:00pm
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- Admission:
Forest Spook-tacular
- What: Family fun event with the CRD Regional Parks Naturalist. Guided walks at 11:15am and 1:15pm. Halloween activities, crafts and hot ghoulish brew await. Wear a costume to win a prize.
- When: Sunday October 30 from 11:00-2:00pm
- Where: Francis King Regional Park, Saanich
Monster Mash
- What: Dress in your costume for halloween fun, music, games and prizes. Open to children 12 and under. Snacks and refreshments available.
- When: Saturday October 29 from 2:00-4:00pm
- Where: Burnside-Gorge Community Centre
- Admission: $5/family (4)
Ross Bay Cemetery Tour
- What: Popular annual walking tour around the cemetery. Ghost stories shared that are linked to people buried at the Ross Bay Cemetery.
- When: Sunday October 30 at 2:00pm
- Where: Meet at 1:45pm in front of Oregano’s, Fairfield Plaza.
- Fee: $5/adult, $2/member (Old Cemeteries Society)
Spooktacular Haloowen Parade
- What: Dress up in your costumes, enjoy story time, activities and a costume parade.
- When: Saturday October 29 from 11:00-11:30am
- Where: Chapters Victoria, 1212 Douglas Street
Zombie Zoo: Halloween Skate
- What: Dress up in costume and take to the ice for this spooktacular skate of the year. Music, glow sticks, costume contest and prizes to be won.
- When: Saturday October 29 from 2:30-4:00pm
- Where: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road
- Admission: $2, $3.35 skate rentals (limited)
Halloween in the Pool
- What: Halloween crafts, games and yummy prizes. Wibit and slide will be open, along with diving board, spray toys and climbing wall.
- When: Saturday October 29 from 1:30-3:30pm
- Where: Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive
For more Halloween things to do around Victoria check out our list of 60 spooktacular Halloween events in and around Victoria.
