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Halloween on the North Shore

Oct. 28, 2025 | See+Do | By Matt Council

Halloween on the North Shore is equal parts cozy, spooky, and walkable—which is basically our brand. Here’s your quick guide to the best family-friendly events, a few after-dark options, and what’s still happening this weekend.

Headliners

Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge (On now – Nov 2)
The bridge and forest are lit up nightly with glowing pumpkins, “graveyards,” and a scavenger hunt for kids. Live entertainment runs most evenings, and you can book timed tickets online. Park hours extend to 9:00 p.m. on Oct 31–Nov 2. 

Lower Lonsdale Trick-or-Treat (Fri, Oct 31, 3:30–5:30 p.m.)
The Shipyards District teams up with the City of North Vancouver: follow the black-and-orange signage and hit more than 60 participating businesses for treats. Great for younger kids (and parents who prefer sidewalks to soggy lawns). 

Pumpkin Drop at CNV Fire Hall (Sat, Nov 1, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
Bring your post-Halloween pumpkins to 165 E 13th St and watch firefighters drop them from the five-storey hose tower. By donation; proceeds support the CNV Firefighters’ Charitable Foundation. It’s weirdly satisfying. 

City of North Vancouver >>

 

West Vancouver Picks

West Vancouver Memorial Library – Kid-Friendly Halloween (Thu, Oct 30)
Two free options: Halloween Simbrix (3:45–4:45 p.m., Grades 3–5) and Family Art “Make a Trick-or-Treat Bag” (6:00–7:00 p.m., Ages 4+). Registration recommended; spots were still available at last check. 

West Vancouver Memorial Library  >>

 

Kids Night Out: Halloween Edition (Thu, Oct 30, 5:30–8:00 p.m.)
Drop-off evening for kids at 1570 Argyle Ave. Handy if you need a couple of hours to prep costumes, carve the pumpkin you forgot about, or just sit down for once. 

More Family-Friendly Options (this week & weekend)

  • District & City Library Storytimes (select branches)
    Lynn Valley Library has Halloween Storytime on Friday morning; other branches hosted events earlier in the week. Check the library calendars for any last-minute adds. Lynn Valley Library >>
  • Maplewood Farm
    Not specifically a Halloween event this week, but still a slam-dunk fall outing with little ones (animals, fresh air, and photos that scream “North Shore in October”). Maplewood Farm >>

After-Dark(ish) Without Full-Tilt Horror

  • Canyon Frights, Evening Visit
    If you want a Halloween vibe without jump scares, book a dusk slot at Cap Bridge. It’s atmospheric, photogenic, and walkable for mixed-age groups. Capilano Suspension Bridge >> 

Safety & Local Rules (worth knowing)

  • No consumer fireworks in the City of North Vancouver unless it’s an approved public display with a certified supervisor and a permit. Translation: leave the rockets at home. City of North Vancouver >>
  • RCMP Halloween reminder for North Vancouver: general safety tips and a note that fireworks aren’t permitted in the City of North Vancouver and on Squamish Nation lands. RCMP >>
  • West Vancouver Fire & Rescue shares seasonal fire-smart tips for costumes, candles, and decorations. West Vancouver >>

Quick Planner (dates & times)

Pro tips from a local realtor who’s carried a pumpkin up Lonsdale (don’t judge)

  • Parking: Shipyards fills fast on Friday—Lonsdale Quay parkade or transit is your friend.
  • Costumes + rain: Add a thin shell; you’ll thank me when the cape turns into a sponge.
  • Photos: Golden hour at Cap Bridge is peak “spooky-pretty.”
  • Candy triage: Keep a “trades” bowl so siblings can bargain instead of bicker. Ancient North Shore wisdom.

About Matt Council, PREC
North Shore-focused Realtor with 10+ years helping homeowners in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. I specialize in detached homes, strata, and North Shore presales. If you want a quick, no-pressure read on your options, I’m here.
Call/Text: 604-317-4464 • Email: matt@rossettirealty.ca
Service areas: North Vancouver and West Vancouver - from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay