What’s going on in Burnaby: Oct. 15-23

October 14, 2022

Looking for something to do in Burnaby? We’ve put together a list of some of the best events happening in the city.

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Drag Brunch returns to the Rec Room Burnaby on Oct. 16 from noon-3pm with Mx. Bukuru, Serenity Meadows, and Persephone Estradiol, with The Established, Shanda Leer hosting. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online, but be sure to get them soon because tickets sold out last time.

Address: The Rec Room at Brentwood, 1920 Willingdon Ave. #Unit 2106

From Oct. 14-16 you can experience one of the largest Halloween and horror film festivals in Western Canada. HEX After Dark Film Festival will take place at Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis and will show independent horror, sci-fi, animation, and thrillers. You can buy a weekend pass for $25 or individual tickets for $7. Stay tuned for an announcement within the next couple of days about which films are playing!

Address: Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis, 4700 Kingsway

After 60 years, the C.G. Memorial Pool is being replaced with a new facility that will include an Olympic size pool among other services to meet the community’s needs in the future. To celebrate the pool’s legacy, you can visit on Oct. 23 from noon-3:30pm to enjoy the pool like it was back in 1962 when it first opened. There will be a loonie swim, mermaids, dinosaurs, games, prizes, a barbecue and more!

Address: C.G. Brown Memorial Pool, 3702 Kensington Ave.

The Haunted Halloween Adventure invites participants to solve the mystery of missing villagers while having to fight off a terrifying barrage of orcs. You can also enjoy a variety of other spooky games and visit the village tavern for some good food, drinks, and merriment. The quest will involve archery, axe throwing, and many more exciting elements that will keep participants on their toes. The event will take place from Oct. 21 to 31, and more info and tickets can be found here. This is a 19+ event but organizers said that if older children are interested, their parents or guardians should reach out to see if exceptions can be made.

Address: Warner Loat Park, 4252 Piper Ave.

Visit the Bill Copeland Sports Centre on Oct. 21 from noon-3:30pm for a toonie skate. Skates and helmets are included in the admission fee.

Burnaby Village Museum will transform into a Halloween paradise from Oct. 20-30, 5:30-10:30pm. There will be new displays, costumed staff, live performances, and surprises hidden in the shadows. This will be a self-guided tour of the museum and is suitable for all ages. You’re also encouraged to attend in your Halloween costumes. Food trucks like Green Coast Coffee, Reel Mac and Cheese, and Cravings Kettle Corn will be on site. You can buy tickets for Eerie Illusions online.

Address: Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave.