WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE SEA TO SKY

Pemberton

  • Pemberton Farmers’ Market

    FRIDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 16
    Fresh produce, delicious foods, unique artisan crafts, live music – all locally grown and made! 3-6 pm

  • Pumpkin Patch and Wagon Rides

    SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31
    Find the perfect pumpkin for Thanksgiving or Halloween at North Arm Farm.

    Wagon Rides every weekend in October.

    Hours: 10 am - 4 pm.

  • Pumpkin Patch at the Beer Farmers

    OCTOBER 1-31
    Enjoy fall festivities and come home with the perfect pumpkin from the patch at The Beer Farmers. 12-8 pm

  • Turkey Shoot

    OCTOBER 10
    Celebrate Thanksgiving and this season's final weekend of golf at Big Sky with friends and family!

  • Thanksgiving Market

    OCTOBER 12
    Experience the charm of North Arm Farm through their seasonal holiday markets and celebrate local makers, growers, and artisans.

    10-11 am

  • Oktoberfest

    OCTOBER 17
    The Annual Oktoberfest at The Beer Farmers returns!

Whistler

  • Whistler Wine Walk

    OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
    Every Friday in October enjoy a glass of wine, paired chocolate and interactive art experiences as you peruse art at a variety of galleries.

  • Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra

    OCTOBER 3
    Participate or cheer on runners at this exciting trail event with distances from 10 km to 50 km.

  • Whistler Farmers' Market

    OCTOBER 4 + 11
    Shop local, rotating vendors offer fresh produce, artisan foods, cold drinks, liquor, and a range of artistic creations

    11 am - 4 pm on the Upper Village Stroll at the base of Blackcomb Mountain

  • VIMFF World Tour 2026

    OCTOBER 8 + 16
    The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) World Tour returns to Arts Whistler for two unforgettable nights of outdoor adventure and mountain culture films on the big screen.

    October 8 (All Ages)
    October 16 (19+)

  • Whistler Outdoor Festival

    OCTOBER 9-11
    Brand-new, 3-day festival bringing adventure films, inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, outdoor experiences, live entertainment, and more

  • Whistler Turkey Trot

    OCTOBER 11
    Join a Thanksgiving tradition in Lost Lake Park and help support Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.

  • The Boo Revue!

    OCTOBER 20
    Arts Whistler Live! presents The Boo Revue!, a frightfully fun blacklight puppet musical set in a ghostly old graveyard.

    Two showtimes available, recommended for ages 4+.

  • iF3 Whistler 2026

    OCTOBER 21-24
    This 4-day film festival features premieres of the year’s best ski and snowboard movies.

  • The People's Film

    OCTOBER 28 + 29
    Enjoy two halloween favourites at the Maury Young Arts Centre. 19+

    October 28 | Scream (1996)
    October 29 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • Yoga at the Museum

    THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
    Revel in the stunning architecture of the Audain Art Museum as you work through a calming one-hour practice with rotating instructors.

    Pre-registration is required.
    Indoor | Thursdays | 8 am & 9:30 am
    Outdoor | Saturdays | 10:30 am

  • Soapstone Art Classes

    DAILY

    Enjoy expert guidance from talented artists as you create your masterpiece using authentic BC Soapstone.

    Available Daily at Fathom Stone Art.

Squamish

  • Yoga With A View

    MONDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 2
    Breathe deep, move gently, and rise into your day, surrounded by alpine air and sweeping views at the Sea to Sky Gondola summit.

  • MegaVolt eMTB Festival

    OCTOBER 2-4
    North America's premier e-mountain bike festival, making its debut in Squamish.

  • Halloween at Britannia

    OCTOBER 17-18 + 24-25
    This Halloween, Monster Machines are taking over Britannia Mine Museum, bringing plenty of mischief, delightful surprises, and family fun along the way.

  • Trick-or-Treat at the Sea to Sky Gondola

    OCTOBER 25
    Costume-clad trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited to join the Sea to Sky Gondola for seasonal surprises around the Spirit trail at the Summit.

    Free with lift ticket or annual membership.

  • Arrow Wood Games

    VARIOUS DATES
    Arrow Wood Games hosts a variety of game nights, learn-to-play workshops, competitions, campaigns, and creative hobby workshops.

    THURSDAYS - Magic: The Gathering - Casual Commander Night

    See Calendar for additional information and events.

  • Create Makerspace

    DAILY
    Create Makerspace offers classes in woodwork, pottery, textiles, metalwork, and more.

  • Brackendale Art Gallery

    VARIOUS DATES
    The Brackendale Art Gallery is an inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can gather to appreciate and participate in a diverse range of artistic and cultural activities.

    OCTOBER EVENTS
    1 - Oktoberfest
    2 - Craft Rave
    3 - REGGAE NIGHT with IRIE SAFIERY
    4 - Reuben and The Dark
    5 - Squamish Men's Night with Ian Coll
    6 - Nude Doodz
    7 - Nerd Nite Sea to Sky
    7 - Book launch: The Mapmaker’s Omission
    8 - Paint Night with Theresa Columbus
    9 - Country Disco Night
    14 - Trivia Night with Paige Sotham
    15 - Open Mic
    16-31 HAUNTED HOUSE: HOUSE OF NIGHTMARES

  • Trickster's Hideout

    VARIOUS DATES
    Come out for live music, comedy, drinks, board games, movie, nights, djs and dancing!

    WEEKLY EVENTS
    Mondays | Pool Tournament
    Wednesdays | Karaoke
    Thursdays | Bass Night
    Sundays | Football Night

    OCTOBER EVENTS
    2 - Squamish Speaks: A Comedy Show
    2 - Classics Reloaded
    3 - Basic Bitch Night: Mean Girls Edition
    7 - Squamish Open Mic
    9 - ORIGINS: Dubstep/UKG/DnB/House
    10 - Aspen King
    15 - S2S Entrepreneur Meet Up
    16 - Squamish Comedy Classic
    16 - DJ Cacocinero: House/Hard House
    17 - Off Route: Squamish Improv Comedy
    17 - Classics Reloaded
    20 - Hawt Dawgs Vol. 2: A Dog Costume Contest
    22 - Rocky Horror Picture Show
    23 - Not Much: Squeamish Squamish
    24 - Make It Funky
    29 - Squamish Jam Squad
    30 - Sex Ed Trivia and Burlesque Night- Halloween!
    30 - Burchill

Bowen Island

  • Bowen Island Farmers Market

    SATURDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER
    Shop island grown fruits and vegetables, handmade jewelry and crafts, fresh flowers, and more.

    10 am - 12 pm at Bowen Island Community School.

  • Art Classes

    VARIOUS DATES

    Take an art class at The Burrow Art Therapy & Creativity Studio. Discover classes for all ages and skill levels.

The North Shore

  • Taste Vancouver Food Tours

    DAILY
    Discover North Vancouver’s Foodie Scene with guided tasting tours of Lonsdale Quay Market and the vibrant waterfront Shipyards District.

    Book early. Tours have limited capacity and often sell out.

  • Loutet Farm Community Market

    SATURDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 17
    Come support your neighbourhood by purchasing the local-est produce and food at Loutet Farm! 10 am - 1 pm

  • Walks With History: Shipyards

    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 25
    Uncover the rich history of North Van’s iconic Shipyards District. This 60 min tour will surprise and delight with diverse stories of shipyard workers at the Burrard Drydock during WW2.

    11 am & 1 pm | Included with admission at the MONOVA Museum of North Vancouver

  • Our Ocean Film Fest

    OCTOBER 2
    A fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate the stories, people, and places that shape our connection to the ocean

  • Public Disco Festival

    OCTOBER 3
    Public Disco Festival is a new, full-day, two-stage electronic music festival at The Shipyards in North Vancouver, brought to you by the team behind Vancouver’s favourite summer block parties.

  • North Shore Art Crawl

    OCTOBER 3-4
    This free, annual  arts festival offers art enthusiasts an insider’s look into the vibrant North Shore arts scene.

  • Canyon Frights

    OCTOBER 9 - NOVEMBER 1
    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park will transform into a glowing, growling day-and-night adventure for the whole family, complete with limited-time seasonal treats and drinks to sink your fangs into along the way.

  • Mushroom Walks

    OCTOBER 18, 25 + 29
    Join Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre for a guided mushroom identification walk through the lush forests of Lynn Canyon Park.

    Please note that these programs will not include harvesting/foraging for mushrooms, as doing so in public parks is illegal.

  • Ghostly Galleries

    OCTOBER 24-25
    Experience MONOVA in a whole new light (or lack thereof) this Halloween! Grab your flashlight for this family friendly experience, including a spooky scavenger hunt, festive crafts, and treats.

  • Halloween at The Polygon Gallery

    OCTOBER 30
    The Polygon Gallery presents its first annual Halloween party fundraiser, an immersive, multi-room event taking over the entire building. Expect a demonic '80s aerobics party filled with neon leotards, big hair, and surprises.

  • Vancouver's North Shore Craft Beer Festival

    OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 13
    Two weeks of festivities—great beer, great company, and a little spooky magic.

Vancouver

  • Deadly Dinner Party

    FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 30
    A classic whodunnit of improvised proportions! With every twist created on the spot, no two performances – and no two killers – are ever the same!

  • BC Culture Days

    SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 4
    Find free, hands-on arts and culture activities and events in your community during Culture Days.

  • Harvest Days

    SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 18
    Harvest Days bring the best of the fall season to VanDusen Botanical Garden! Explore garden and maze area with autumn activities for all ages.

  • Vancouver International Film Festival

    OCTOBER 1-11
    The annual VIFF showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

  • Harvest Haus Oktoberfest

    OCTOBER 2-4
    The official weekend of non-stop bier-drinking, bratwurst-eating, lederhosen-wearing and good times is back!

  • Fright Nights

    OCTOBER 7 - NOVEMBER 1
    Don’t you DARE miss Vancouver’s scariest Halloween experience – The Largest Haunt in Western Canada. 13+

  • Vancouver International Music Festival

    OCTOBER 9-11
    Celebrating exceptional young musicians from Vancouver, across Canada, and around the world.

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    OCTOBER 31
    Dress up in your festive costume and step into the Roundhouse Halloween Spooktacular — our indoor walkthrough filled with ghosts, skeletons, and spooky surprises.

    For children ages 4–12. All children must be supervised by an adult.