It’s the time of year when creepy skeletons and ghoulish ghosts walk the streets in search of a bone-tingling fun. This year Richmond, B.C. has plenty of ghoulish fun for children and families alike. Below are our top 5 highlights to help you plan your Halloween Family Fun.
Due to COVID-19, continuing health and safety protocols may be in place. Please check directly with the event organizers if you have questions.
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THE HAUNTED SEA: HALLOWEEN AT THE CANNERY
October 2nd- oct 31st (11:00am – 4:00pm)
Admission: adult $11.90 Youth under 17 and Society members are Free
A spooky month long event at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Including creepy sea monsters, aquatic ghosts, and glowing jelly fish. The jelly fish are always a highlight for us.
Wizardland- Richmond Lavanderland
Oct 16,17, 23,24, 30,31 (10am – 5pm)
Tickets: $10
Under 3 years – Free
Richmond’s Lavenderland has been transformed into Wizardland for the 2021 Halloween season for the first time ever. This fun family-friendly farm outing is perfect if you are looking for something new with a twist of magic.
There are plenty of crafts, including a chance to decorate your own wand and brew your own potions. There are fun games including a pumpkin ring toss, and a chance to “pick a Witches nose” for a prize. With local vendors and food trucks on-site as well as the Steveton Sweet Shoppe there is something for everyone. Check out their Instagram page for daily updates.
THE PUMPKIN PATCH AT RICHMOND COUNTRY FARMS
October 6 – 30 (10am- 4:30pm daily
Admission: $12-$20
An annual highlight the Richmond Country Farms is a Pumpkin Patch extravaganza.
Pumpkin Promenade (walk-out)
Walk out to the Pumpkin Patch and pick one pumpkin of your choice. While you’re there, enjoy the beautiful sights, the Corn Maze, and don’t forget to make a stop at Country Vines Winery before you leave.
Wagon Experience (Ride out):
Ride out to and from the Pumpkin Patch on a tractor-drawn wagon, with an entertainer who will entrain you will holiday music. Pick a Pumpkin of your choice, enjoy the food vendors. For safety , social distancing measures have been put in place on the wagon ride.
The farm put down hay to mitigate the mud, but its a pumpkin patch so it really cannot be helped, if you ask son, it was one of the best parts. I strongly suggest wearing appropriate clothing and food wear and bringing a change of clothes & shoes for when you are done.
Steveston Scarecrow Crawl
October : throughout the month
Admission: free
Throughout t October, Steveston Village in Richmond is taken over by scarecrows, This year marks the 8th Annual Steveston Scarecrow Crawl, and our 3rd year.
You will find “one-of-kind” scarecrows lurking outside of many of the store fronts and restaurants. This has become an annual tradition for my son and I. A perfect tribute to autumn, and a fun build up to Halloween
TRICK OR TREATING IN STEVESTON
October 31 (3-5pm)
Admission: free
Trick or Treating returns to the Village this year! Merchants around the village will be handing out candies. Pick up a map of participating business at the Steveston Visitor Center (3811 Moncton Street).
Open to local costumed kids . No bunching up – please social distance.
