This Week’s Events Across Canada: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026

Welcome to Happening Events & Newsfeed — this week, we look beyond Toronto, because Canada Brands is for all of Canada. Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and the whole country is making the most of it: the biggest haunts are in their final nights, the CFL playoffs kick off on Halloween afternoon, and just about every province has a game, a festival or a fright night worth planning around. Here is the week ahead, province by province.

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British Columbia

Vancouver

• CFL Western Semi-Final — Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions, BC Place, Sat, Oct 31, 1:30 p.m. PT. Playoff football lands on Halloween afternoon in Vancouver, with the Lions hosting the Roughriders and a trip to the Western Final on the line. Why go: win-or-go-home football under the dome — the single biggest sporting event in Canada this week.
• Vancouver — Fright Nights at Playland, through Sat, Oct 31. Western Canada's largest haunt runs its final nights at Hastings Park: Wed Oct 28 and Thu Oct 29, 6–11 p.m., and Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31, 6 p.m.–midnight. Admission covers seven haunted houses and 15+ rides, plus live shows and roaming performers. Why go: it is the last call for the West Coast's biggest Halloween night out — recommended for ages 13 and up.
• Vancouver — Parade of Lost Souls, Sat, Oct 31. East Vancouver's beloved grassroots Halloween parade winds through the Commercial Drive neighbourhood (around Vernon & Napier) on Halloween night, powered entirely by costumed participants, live music and handmade lanterns. Why go: there is no audience — everyone in costume is the parade, and it is pure East Van.

Burnaby

• Burnaby — Central Spark, Central Park, Fri, Oct 30, 6–8 p.m. Burnaby's family Halloween celebration fills Central Park (Kingsway & Patterson) with music and costumes before a fireworks-and-drone finale around 7:30 p.m. Entry is free. Why go: the perfect warm-up night — big-sky show, zero ticket price.

Richmond

• Richmond — Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival, Sat, Oct 31, 6:30–9:15 p.m. A free, all-ages Halloween night at Minoru Park with costumes, entertainment and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. Why go: one of the very few legal fireworks shows in Metro Vancouver — and it costs nothing.

North Vancouver

• North Vancouver — Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, through Sun, Nov 1. The rainforest and the famous bridge go over to the spooky side, with extended hours until 9 p.m. from Fri Oct 30 through Sun Nov 1. Why go: the family-friendly pick — playful frights in the treetops rather than full-on terror, and BC residents can turn a ticket into an annual pass.

Alberta

Calgary

• Calgary — Flames host the Seattle Kraken, Scotiabank Saddledome, Fri, Oct 30, 6 p.m. MT. A Halloween-weekend Pacific Division clash at the Dome. Why watch: Friday-night hockey with a costumed C of Red crowd.
• Calgary — Ghosts and Gourmet at Heritage Park, Wed Oct 28 – Sat Oct 31, 6–9:30 p.m. A three-course Halloween dinner inside the historic Wainwright Hotel, followed by an after-dark ghost tour through the Historical Village, with guides sharing the park's hauntings and unexplained encounters. Why go: dinner and ghost stories in one ticket — the grown-up, heritage-flavoured way to do Halloween.
• Calgary — Wranglers vs. Laval Rocket (AHL), Scotiabank Saddledome, Thu, Oct 29, 7 p.m. & Sat, Oct 31, 12 p.m. Calgary's AHL club hosts Montreal's farm team twice in three days, including a Halloween matinee. Why go: pro hockey at family prices — and the Saturday game finishes before trick-or-treating.
• Calgary — Alberta Ballet in Peer Gynt, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Oct 29–31. Alberta Ballet brings Ibsen's fantastical tale — trolls, adventure and all — to the Jubilee stage for three performances across the Halloween weekend. Why go: the elegant counter-programming to all the jump scares.
• Calgary — Hitmen vs. Kamloops Blazers (WHL), Scotiabank Saddledome, Sun, Nov 1, 2 p.m. Junior hockey closes the Alberta week with a Sunday matinee on Minor Hockey Day. Why go: an affordable family afternoon at the Dome.

Edmonton

• Edmonton — Battle of Alberta: Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers, Rogers Place, Wed, Oct 28, 8:30 p.m. ET. The fiercest rivalry in Alberta hockey renews in Edmonton, with provincial bragging rights and early-season points on the line. Why watch: no regular-season game in Alberta gets louder than this one.
• Edmonton — DARK at Fort Edmonton Park, daily through Sat, Oct 31. Edmonton's Halloween festival closes out the month with four haunts (three returning favourites plus a brand-new one), two scare zones, food trucks and spooky beats in the river valley. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the haunts run 7–11 p.m. Why go: the city's biggest scare event, in a heritage park after dark — recommended for 14+, and costumes are not permitted.
• Edmonton — Oilers host the Detroit Red Wings, Rogers Place, Mon, Oct 26, 9:30 p.m. ET. The week opens with an Original Six visit to ICE District. Why watch: McDavid and Draisaitl against a classic opponent to start the week.
• Edmonton — The Phantom of the Opera at the Winspear Centre, Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31. The 1925 silent-film classic screens with a live organist performing the score in the Winspear's hall. Why go: a century-old horror masterpiece exactly as audiences first experienced it — on Halloween weekend.

Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

• Saskatoon — Blades "Halloween Hockey" vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL), SaskTel Centre, Sat, Oct 31, 2 p.m. The Blades turn their Halloween matinee into a costume game — fans are encouraged to dress up and catch the action before trick-or-treating. Why go: the most family-perfect Halloween sports ticket in the province.

Regina

• Regina — Pats home doubleheader week (WHL), Brandt Centre: Tue, Oct 27 vs. Everett Silvertips, 7 p.m., & Sun, Nov 1 vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes, 2 p.m. Two home dates bookend the week at the Brandt Centre. Why go: junior hockey is a religion in Regina, and the Pats' power play has been the talk of the league early this season.
• Regina — Halloween Run & Walk, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Sat, Oct 31, 11 a.m. Run Regina's costume-friendly 5K and 3K roll out from the Science Centre on Powerhouse Drive, with post-race Halloween treats, a locally designed finisher medal and chip timing. Why go: earn the candy first — a healthy, all-ages start to Halloween day.

Manitoba

Winnipeg

• Winnipeg — Jets host the Florida Panthers, Canada Life Centre, Tue, Oct 27, 8 p.m. ET. The two-time-defending-champion Panthers visit Winnipeg for the Jets' lone home game of the week. Why watch: a measuring-stick night against the league's standard-bearers.
• Winnipeg — Halloween Howl, Manitoba Children's Museum, Fri, Oct 30, 6:30–9 p.m., plus Halloween-day sessions Sat, Oct 31. The museum's biggest Howl yet takes over 45 Forks Market Road: trick-or-treating through the galleries, a monster-mash dance party, animal guests from Wildlife Haven, hands-on STEM fun and a glow-in-the-dark mural. Little-kid daytime sessions run 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2–4:30 p.m. on the 31st; tickets $20. Why go: Winnipeg's signature family Halloween party — indoors, warm and weather-proof.
• Winnipeg — Boo at the Zoo, Assiniboine Park Zoo, through Sat, Oct 31. The zoo's annual Halloween takeover wraps up this week at 2595 Roblin Boulevard, turning the animal trails into a spooky-season stroll. Why go: the animals-plus-Halloween combo is a proven family favourite.
• Winnipeg — The Addams Family in Concert, Centennial Concert Hall, Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra performs Marc Shaiman's score live while the delightfully twisted 1991 comedy plays on the big screen. Why go: they're creepy and they're kooky — with a full orchestra.
• Winnipeg — Pumpkins After Dark, Assiniboia Downs, through Sat, Oct 31. A nighttime trail of glowing pumpkin displays lights up the Downs for its final nights of the season. Why go: the prettiest Halloween photo walk in the city.

Ontario

Toronto

• Toronto — Legends of Horror, Casa Loma, through Sat, Oct 31. A 2 km after-dark walk through the castle grounds and tunnels. Family hours start at 5:30 p.m. on select dates; the evening run goes 7 p.m. to midnight on Halloween weekend. Why go: it's the final weekend — Toronto's most atmospheric Halloween walk, in a real castle.
• Toronto — Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic, Scotiabank Arena, Wed, Oct 28 & Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 p.m. ET. Two home dates in one week — Wednesday's game carries Halloween programming in the building, and Friday's is an Emirates NBA Cup night. Why go: two chances to catch the Raptors at home in the same week.
• Toronto — Toronto FC vs. D.C. United, BMO Field, Wed, Oct 28, 7:30 p.m. ET. The final home game of 2026 for the Reds, whose season is going down to the wire. Why go: TFC's last home date of the year — and they likely need the win to keep slim playoff hopes alive.
• Toronto — Halloween Haunt, Canada's Wonderland (Vaughan), Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Nov 1, from 6 p.m. Scare zones and night rides are included with admission; the haunted mazes need a separate pass (from $10). Younger kids get the scare-free daytime Tricks & Treats instead. Why go: the GTA's biggest Halloween theme-park event, closing this weekend.
• Toronto — ROM After Dark, Royal Ontario Museum, Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31, 7:30–11 p.m. A 19+ Halloween party with DJs, dancing and after-hours gallery access; tickets are $40 and include a drink. Why go: the grown-ups' Halloween night out, inside the museum.
• Toronto — Halloween on Church, Church Street (the Village), Sat, Oct 31, evening. The street closes to cars for the city's biggest free costume party, with stage shows at Church & Maitland until midnight. Why go: the costumes are the show — take the TTC.
• Toronto — Romeo and Juliet, National Ballet of Canada, Four Seasons Centre, Sat, Oct 31 (7:30 p.m.) & Sun, Nov 1 (2 p.m.). Performances run to Nov 8. Why go: it opens the company's 75th season.
• Toronto — Pumpkins After Dark, Milton (Country Heritage Park) and Markham (Markham Museum), evenings through Sat, Oct 31. More than 10,000 hand-carved glowing pumpkins on a walk-through trail; entry is by timed ticket. Why go: all of the glow with none of the jump scares — the gentlest family option.

Ottawa

• Ottawa — FrightFest at Saunders Farm, nightly through Sat, Oct 31. Ottawa's biggest nighttime Halloween attraction takes over the 100-acre farm at 7893 Bleeks Road with seven haunted attractions, scare zones, street theatre and a fire stage show, plus farm-fresh food like burgers, fresh-cut fries and poutine. Why go: seven haunts in one place makes it the capital's full-throttle Halloween night.
• Ottawa — Day of the Dead Festival, ByWard Market, Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1. The Market hosts a full weekend of Día de los Muertos celebration — altars, art, music and Mexican food in the heart of downtown. Why go: the weekend's most colourful festival, and a beautiful counterpoint to Halloween.

Kingston

• Kingston — Fort Fright at Fort Henry, through Sat, Oct 31. The historic garrison above Lake Ontario becomes one enormous haunted attraction, with movie-quality sets, actors and effects inside a real 19th-century fort. Tickets $20–$35. Why go: a haunted house where the house itself is 190 years old.

Morrisburg

• Morrisburg — PumpkInferno at Upper Canada Village, nightly through Sat, Oct 31. More than 7,000 hand-crafted pumpkins glow along a kilometre-long path through the 19th-century village — this year with new themes like Jungle Giants and Timeless Toys. Why go: Ontario's most magical fall night walk, and Saturday is your last chance this year.

Quebec

Montreal

• Montreal — Canadiens host the Pittsburgh Penguins, Bell Centre, Sat, Oct 31, 7 p.m. ET. Halloween-night hockey in Montreal, with Sidney Crosby in the building. Why watch: a costumed Bell Centre crowd is one of hockey's great atmospheres.
• Montreal — Fright Fest at La Ronde, Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1. The season's final weekend: Fri Oct 30, 5–10 p.m.; Sat Oct 31, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; and Sun Nov 1, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Scare zones, haunted trails, the Awakening monster show and rides after dark. Why go: Quebec's big amusement-park Halloween — and Sunday is the last day of the season.
• Montreal — Halloween at the Casino de Montréal, Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31. The Casino transforms into a "prison of horrors" for two costume-party nights, with Cirque Éloize performers woven through the party. Why go: circus-grade Halloween spectacle, free to walk in (18+).
• Montreal — Festival SPASM at Club Soda, Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31. Montreal's cult genre-film festival takes over Club Soda (1225 Boul. Saint-Laurent) with the Grande Soirée Horreur on Friday and an old-school Halloween party on Saturday. Why go: the cinephile's Halloween — rare horror on a big screen with a costumed crowd.

Trois-Rivières

• Trois-Rivières — Lions Halloween Game (ECHL), Colisée Vidéotron, Sat, Oct 31, 1 p.m. The Lions mark Halloween with a themed Saturday matinee. Why go: an affordable, family-friendly hockey party between Montreal and Quebec City.

New Brunswick

Moncton

• Moncton — Wildcats vs. Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL), Avenir Centre, Fri, Oct 30, 7 p.m. The Wildcats' Halloween home game kicks off the weekend downtown, against their Nova Scotia rivals. Why go: Maritime junior hockey's fiercest rivalry, with a Halloween crowd.

Nova Scotia

Halifax

• Halifax — Halloween at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. A family-friendly daytime Halloween on the waterfront, included with regular admission: guided tours including Maritime Ghost Stories (10:30 a.m.), Superstitions at Sea (11:30 a.m.), Bloody Apron (1:30 p.m.) and Titanic Ghosts (2:30 p.m.), plus costumes to try on, spooky films and a scavenger hunt. Why go: the gentlest, most Canadian Halloween in this list — ghost stories with a seafaring twist.

Dartmouth

• Dartmouth — Bluenose Ghosts Festival, Alderney Landing, nightly through Sat, Oct 31, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Atlantic Canada's big haunted festival closes its season across the harbour: the Manor Motel haunted house (built with East Coast Scares), the Helen Creighton Crypt Ride — a simulated buried-alive experience — an escape room, mediums and a free Halloween selfie park. Why go: a whole festival of frights, steps from the Halifax ferry.

Shubenacadie

• Shubenacadie — Halloween Weekends at Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park, Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1. The wildlife park hosts its final Halloween weekend of the season, blending animals with spooky-season fun. Why go: a daytime, family-first way to close out Halloween weekend.

Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown

• Charlottetown — Scarecrow Festival finale, Sat, Oct 31. The month-long festival that fills downtown with 800+ scarecrows goes out big on Halloween: the Cursed Market (9 a.m.–2 p.m.), haunted horse-and-wagon rides (4–8 p.m.) and parties across downtown. Why go: an entire capital city dressed up for Halloween.
• Charlottetown — Trick or Treating at Founders' Food Hall & Market, Sat, Oct 31, 2–5:30 p.m. Kids in costume work the waterfront food hall at 6 Prince Street while vendors hand out treats from their stalls. Free to attend. Why go: the easiest, sweetest family stop of Halloween afternoon.

Kensington

• Kensington — Haunted Mansion "Nights of Fear," final nights Oct 28–30. PEI's famous haunted house wraps up its season of scares this week, with gentler daytime options earlier in its run. Why go: the Island's scariest address — catch it before the doors creak shut.

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John's

• St. John's — Newfoundland Regiment vs. Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL), Mary Brown's Centre, Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31. The Regiment host a two-game Halloween-weekend set against the Islanders — Friday evening and a Saturday afternoon rematch. Why go: the QMJHL's newest rivalry, two helpings in 24 hours, in the league's most enthusiastic barn.

That's the week across the country! Happening Events & Newsfeed is back next Monday with a fresh roundup — Toronto and the rest of Canada, every week.