It should come as no surprise that Victoria knows how to have an exciting Halloween season—rumour has it our local Garry oak trees were the inspiration for the creepy forest in Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, so nature has already set the scene for a spook-tacular October. 

This year, Halloween falls on Thur. and the entire day is jam-packed with events—trick-or-treat parties, late-night dancing, costume parties, and even a laid-back night of Halloween trivia are all taking place, guaranteeing fun for children and adults alike. We’ve separated family events and adults-only events for Thur. to help you find your ideal All Hallows' Eve activity. If you’re busy on Halloween day, events are happening Wed. through the weekend—including Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations infused with Mexican culture. 

Check out our full list below.

Wednesday

Paint Night | Wednesday | 6:30pm

Visit Bard and Banker for a creative Halloween paint night, painting a spooky scene featuring a haunted house with bats in the moonlight or a jack-o’-lantern in the moonlight. [$50]

Thursday

Family-friendly Halloween events

‍Trick-or-Treat on the Avenue | Thursday | 2-5pm

Join the annual Halloween event in Oak Bay with 50+ businesses from Foul Bay to Monterey. Expect music, photo booth, games, and more. [Free]

Trick-or-Treat at Uptown | Thursday | 3-5pm

Take your kids to Uptown Boulevard for a fun afternoon of trick -or-treating and a princess meet and greet. [Free]

Halloween Spooktacular at Mayfair | Thursday | 3-5pm

Head to the mall for an afternoon packed with family fun, including face painting, a magician, and a monster dance party. [Free]

Trick-or-Treat at Westshore Town Centre | Thursday | 3:30-5pm

Bring the family for a fa-boo-lous time: trick-or-treat at participating retailers and enjoy a complimentary goblet of Witches Brew, served by the Bubble Bus. [Free]

Treat Street Halloween Spooktacular | Thursday | 4:30-6pm

Downtown Sidney will be closed to traffic as the town invites all the little ghosts, goblins, and princesses to enjoy a trick-or-treating event. [Free]

Treat Street in Langford | Thursday | 5-8pm

Bring your costumed little ones to Langford Station for a family trick-or-treat experience. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, treats, live music, photo opportunities, games, and more. [Free]

Esquimalt Halloween Firehall Spooktacular | Thursday | 5-9pm

Visit the Esquimalt Firehall located behind the Archie Browning Sports Centre, for their annual family-friendly event, featuring an outdoor movie, bouncy castle, and trick-or-treating with the firefighters. [Free]

Adult-only Halloween events

‍Halloween Makeup Demo | Thursday | 1-5pm

Visit the MAC makeup store in Mayfair Shopping Centre for Halloween makeup demos and watch the pros create stunning eye or mouth makeup, perfect for your costume party or night out. [Free]

Carnevil | Thursday | 7pm

Get spooky at this PG-13 haunted house experience at Galey Farms, with over 6K square feet of terrifying thrills around every corner. [$22]

Halloween at the Moon | Thursday | 7pm

Get ready for a night filled with costumes, drinks, and good vibes at Moon Under Water Pub. [$12]

Bucky’s Halloween Trivia Night | Thursday | 7pm

Join Bucky’s Taphouse for a night of Halloween fun. There will be a cash prize costume contest, Halloween treat bags, and spooky theme trivia questions mixed with your regular random trivia format. [Free]

Halloween Party at Stage Wine Bar | Thursday | 8pm

Join the Hollywood Halloween party for a night of fun, good eats, drinks, and great music. [$68]

Halloween Party and Drag Show | Thursday | 8pm

Celebrate the night with Mina Mercury and Eddi Licious performing at Friends of Dorothy. [No cover]

Halloween Open Jam | Thursday | 8pm

Join Quadratic Sound for an evening where musicians of all styles and skill levels come together for spontaneous, creative performances—costumes are highly encouraged. [$5+]

Astrocolor: A Freaky Funky Halloween | Thursday | 8:30pm

See the Instrumental Artist of the Year at the 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards, Astrocolor blending elements of jazz, psychedelia, and electronica. [$25.50+]

Haunted Hoedown | Thursday | 9pm

Live country music featuring Jaimeson Rhy and costume contests at the Irish Times Pub. [Free]

‍Grave Rave | Thursday | 10pm

Dance the night away while showing off your best Halloween costume at Wicket Hall. [$15+]

Friday

Gorge Park Pumpkin Parade | Friday | 3-8pm

Bring your carved jack-o'-lanterns down to Gorge Park between 3pm and 5pm, then return from 6-8pm to see them all lit up together as you take a spooky stroll. [Free]

Saturday

Murdoch Mysteries in Concert | Sat & Sun | 7:30pm & 2:30pm

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how the music for CBC’s hit TV series Murdoch Mysteries is made. [$29]

Day of the Dead Celebration: Día de Muertos | Saturday | 2-6pm

Visit Sea Cider Farm and discover all the traditions that bring this day to life. There will be Mexican food, traditional dances, ‘ofrendas’, catrina costumes, kids' activities, and more. [$10]

Day of the Dead Party | Saturday | 6pm

Celebrate the Mexican holiday with a Catrinas fashion show, cultural celebration, DJ, altars expo, food, and drinks at Victoria Odd Fellows. [$40]

Spooky Salsa and Bachata Night | Saturday | 8pm

Get ready to dance the night away at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre celebrating the Halloween weekend with a fun-filled evening of salsa, bachata, and more. [$15]

Colwood Pumpkin Patch | Saturday | 12-2pm

Enjoy a fun way to dispose of your jack-o’-lanterns. You can smash it multiple ways: roll your pumpkin down the hill at city hall, aiming for the snowblower to cut it to smithereens; man the fire hose and blast your pumpkin into the bin; or watch your pumpkin get crushed by heavy-duty equipment. [Free]

Día de los Muertos | Saturday | 10pm

Head to Lucky Bar for a night of dancing and celebrating the Day of the Dead. [$10+]