WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE SEA TO SKY
Pemberton
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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.
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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
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Oktoberfest
OCTOBER 17
The Annual Oktoberfest at The Beer Farmers returns!
Whistler
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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 creations11 am - 4 pm on the Upper Village Stroll at the base of Blackcomb Mountain
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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. -
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+.
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 NightOCTOBER 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.