{"id":3347,"date":"2018-10-14T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/news\/?p=3347"},"modified":"2022-07-06T22:10:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T02:10:13","slug":"halloween-for-kids-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/halloween-for-kids-vancouver","title":{"rendered":"Best Halloween Activities for Kids in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Halloween season is morphing into a frenzy of terrorizing haunted houses and zombie-apocalypse-themed attractions, but for kids and those with a nostalgic-heart, this time of season just isn’t right without a good ol’ fashioned apple-bobbing contest and some homemade costumes. To help you and your little ones reconnect with the not-so-frightful side of the season, check out our list of the most anticipated Halloween events, attractions and pumpkin patches in the Lower Mainland. These Halloween activities for kids in Vancouver<\/a> will keep the entire family smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Halloween Train Ride to the Pumpkin Patch<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: 13750 – 88th Avenue at King George Blvd, Surrey, BC
\nRuns from October 5 to October 31, 2018
\nTimes: 10 am to 4:30 pm
\nTickets: $10 (kids 2 and under are free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come ride the Bear Creek trains and play a round of mini-golf before taking in Halloween-inspired crafts. Then hop on the Pumpkin Express train before it chugs through the spooky decorated forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each child will get a personal, kid-sized pumpkin when they leave. The attraction is open rain or shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghost Train<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC<\/a>
\nRuns from October 11 to October 31, 2018
\nMonday to Thursday: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
\nFriday to Sunday: 5:30 pm to 10 pm
\nTickets: $6 and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stanley<\/a>
Flickr \/ Ruth Hartnup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Want your kids to revel in the magic of make-believe? Consider the 14-minute Ghost Train through Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park. The children’s daytime ride doesn’t include live performers, so the scare-factor isn’t there. Instead, they can enjoy this year’s Alien Invasion theme, which is a wonderful journey through the forest among the themed displays. After the ride, enjoy the Haunted Maze, arts and crafts, even a pumpkin patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget to share your favourite moments on social media with #GhostTrainYVR and don’t forget, the train runs rain or shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VanDusen Glow in the Garden<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
\nRuns from October 19 to October 31, 2018
\nDaily: 4:30 pm to 9 pm
\nTickets: $9 t0 $13.50 (cheaper online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"VanDusen
Handygardners.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

VanDusen Glow in the Garden invites you to join us this Halloween season for an adventure through a whimsical garden with curious twists and magical moments from the classic tale H\u00e4nsel and Gretel. Follow the bread crumbs on a wondrous walk with zany lights and sounds, and illuminated pumpkin caricatures. Visitors of all ages will enjoy tasty treats, crafts, and much more. New this year<\/strong> \u2013 Enjoy an expanded event area, new food vendors, and timed tickets. If you come in costume, make sure you share your photos with #VanDusenGlow for a chance to win a great prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween at Burnaby Village<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby Village Museum
\nRuns from October 27, 2018<\/a>
\nTimes: 11 am to 2pm
\nTickets: $5.85 to $6.50 per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don your best costume and make your way to the Carousel for this family-friendly Halloween event. This is Halloween without the fright factor and appeals to young children. Take part in carnival games, Halloween crafts and enjoy a children’s entertainer, as well as unlimited carousel rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pumpkin Patches, Farms and Mazes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mann Farms<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: 790 Mckenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC
\nOpen: Everyday
\nTimes: Sunday – Thurs: 9 am to 6 pm
\nFriday-Sat: 9 am to 10 pm
\nTickets: $8.50 and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BC Farm Fresh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This family-owned farm still operates as a sizeable business in the Abbotsford area. But realizing a need, the family opted to open up their gates. Now, there’s a direct from the grower to the consumer fruit and veggie stand, a small petting zoo (chickens run wild!), a children’s playground and, in the fall, a pumpkin patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC
\nOpen: September 1 to October 31
\nThursday: 6 pm to 9 pm
\nFriday and Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
\nSundays and holidays: 11 am to 6 pm
\n(Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
\nTickets: $12.50 (save .50 if you book online<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to get lost! You will at this 12-acre corn maze<\/a>! Not only is the corn maze great fun for the entire family but your admission ticket also gets you hay bale maze, animal displays, use of pedal cars, the sandbox, the kiddy play area (including a spider climbing web) and a giant jumping pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laity Pumpkin Patch<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Location: 21145 128th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC
\nOpen: September 29 to October 31
\nMonday to Friday: 12 pm to 5 pm (for north); 2 pm to 5 pm (for south)
\nSaturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 5 pm (north & south)
\nTickets: $6 (kids 2 and under are free) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans of this Maple Ridge farm couldn’t get enough, so the family decided to build a second location. Located at 12725 Laity Street, this pumpkin patch to the south offers kids six and up a chance to explore a hobbit-like village before running loose in the patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all the festive options ranging from pumpkin patches to corn mazes to the Halloween Parade, you’ll find a variety of Halloween activities for kids in Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland suitable for the entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content updated as of October 11, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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