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If you’re looking to mix a little fear with some romance this spooky season, Metro Vancouver has you covered. Whether you’re into haunted houses, eerie ghost walks, or cozy pumpkin patch dates, there’s something for every couple this Halloween.
Here are some of the best Halloween date ideas in Metro Vancouver to check out this year.
<h2><a href="https://frightnights.ca/" target="_blank">1. Fright Nights at Playland</a></h2>
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This Vancouver classic is the ultimate test of couple compatibility. Can you survive a night of screams together?
Fright Nights is back at Playland for its 22nd year, featuring seven haunted houses, roaming monsters, and heart-stopping rides. Between the jump scares, spooky décor, and live performances, there’s no shortage of thrills (or reasons to cling to your date).
When: Select dates from Friday, Oct. 3 until Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 
Time: Various times 
Where: Playland at the PNE; 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver 
Tickets: Various prices, purchase <a href="https://frightnights.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a>
<h2><a href="https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/lost-souls-of-gastown-vancouver-tour/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22175433310&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADLKQVq3krrNgKNB6xsv9zhKcvM61&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwrojHBhDdARIsAJdEJ_dOB-Jp_gld1N9_nuNHRW1aDsvNeXc4Wye1zr4YBo6-i2BKIF9lvDkaAtqbEALw_wcB" target="_blank">2. Lost Souls of Gastown Tour</a></h2>
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If you’d rather skip the jump scares and step into history, this guided ghost tour through Gastown is perfect. The Lost Souls of Gastown tour by Forbidden Vancouver combines theatre, storytelling, and true crime as you follow your guide by lamplight through cobblestone streets.
Expect tales of the Great Fire, Victorian murders, and the city’s early underbelly, all told by costumed storytellers. It’s spooky, fascinating, and a little romantic under the flickering gas lamps.
When: Nightly until Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 
Time: Various times, with extra times on weekends and Halloween week 
Where: Starts at the corner of Water and Cordova Streets, beside Monaco Cafe 
Cost: From $33 for adults and $30 for students and seniors. Purchase <a href="https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/lost-souls-of-gastown-vancouver-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a>
<h2><a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/maan-farms-halloween-fright-festival-abbotsford-2025" target="_blank">3. Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival</a></h2>
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Want a mix of cozy and creepy? Maan Farms’ Halloween Fright Festival is the perfect combo. Stroll through a glowing pumpkin patch, sip wine in the haunted garden, and brave immersive scare zones after dark.
Once you’ve survived, warm up with samosas, butter chicken bowls, or their famous apple pie samosas from Mama Maan’s Country Kitchen.
When: Now until Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 
Where: Maan Farms; 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford 
Tickets: General admission and VIP, <a href="https://www.halloweenfrightfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">purchase online</a>
<h2><a href="https://strangefellowsbrewing.com/dead-fellows-haunted-brewhouse/" target="_blank">4. Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse</a></h2>
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A haunted house inside a brewery? Sign us up. Strange Fellows Brewing transforms its tasting room into a “haunted brewhouse” filled with eerie effects and creepy surprises.
Grab a craft beer flight, wander the spooky installations, and toast to surviving the night.
When: Oct. 23 to 25 and Oct. 30 to 31, 2025 
Time: 6 to 10 p.m. 
Where: Strange Fellows Brewing; 1345 Clark Dr., Vancouver 
Admission: Various prices, purchase <a href="https://shop.strangefellowsbrewing.com/collections/halloween-haunted-brewhouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a>
<h2><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/calendrier-calendar/6b566c1d-f6b6-4385-be7b-ff4cb56a7383" target="_blank">5. Grave Tales at Fort Langley</a></h2>
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Step back in time (and into the afterlife) with Fort Langley’s Grave Tales. Led by local storytellers, this eerie walking tour takes you through one of B.C.’s most historic and haunted sites.
Choose from three versions: Spirit of the Place, Graves of the Tradesmen, or Descent into Darkness. It’s chilling, historic, and perfect for couples who love a little mystery with their romance.
When: Various dates from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 25 
Time: Various times 
Where: Fort Langley National Historic Site; 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley 
Cost: Various prices, purchase <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/calendrier-calendar/0b07ae0e-d92b-4ee9-9aed-7a3141c5a1de" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a>
<h2><a href="https://cougarcreekhouseofhorrors.com/" target="_blank">6. Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors</a></h2>
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For those who love a full-on fright fest, Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors delivers. This massive haunted complex features five distinct houses: Abomination, Echoes of Abbath, Sinneraria, Zycho Zerkus, and New Year’s Evil, each with its own horrifying theme.
Between scares, couples can unwind with spooky snacks, stage shows, and photo ops. It’s a date you’ll remember, if you make it out.
When: Various dates until Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 
Time: Various times 
Where: 12530 72 Ave., Surrey 
Cost: General Horror Pass $37.99; Speedpass $57.99; VIP Speedpass $97.99; Group Rate (12+) $32.99 per person. Purchase <a href="https://cougarcreekhouseofhorrors.com/" target="_blank">online</a>
Whether you’re holding hands through a haunted maze, sharing apple pie samosas under twinkle lights, or whispering ghost stories on a midnight tour, there’s no shortage of ways to get spooked together this Halloween.
So grab your date, bundle up, and make the most of Metro Vancouver’s eeriest (and most romantic) season, because nothing says “I love you” like screaming in unison.
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From haunted houses to ghost tours and cozy pumpkin patch nights, discover the best Halloween dates Metro Vancouver couples will love.