Find the Best Kids Services, Activities & Events in Your City
Your guide to upcoming kids events, festivals, workshops, camps and seasonal family activities across Surrey, White Rock, Vancouver, Langley, Coquitlam, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, BC.
20 upcoming events8 citiesUpdated October 19, 2026
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Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, pumpkin trains and family-friendly Halloween events across Metro Vancouver.
South SurreyYou-pick pumpkins, a mini corn maze, wagon rides and a playground - the closest pumpkin patch to Surrey families. Open daily 10 AM to 5 PM.
LangleyEighty acres of farm animals, hayrides, sunflowers, a hay jumping pile and pumpkins. Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM.
AbbotsfordApple picking, a huge pumpkin garden, corn mazes, jumping pillows, fresh-pressed cider and farm animals.
SurreyA daytime ride through a decorated forest. Every paid child gets a treat and a pumpkin to take home. 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
ChilliwackCanada original corn maze, plus a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly fall activities in the Fraser Valley.
AbbotsfordDaytime corn maze, pumpkin patch, barnyard animals and zipline. Fall at the Farm runs right through Halloween.
VancouverFreeA free, family-friendly Halloween procession with lanterns, costumes and street performers. Starts at 7 PM.
Diwali celebrations, tree lightings, a Santa parade and the first Christmas market of the season.
SurreyFreeFree Diwali Fest celebration with South Asian music and dance, rangoli, chai and family craft activities. Starts at 2 PM.
VancouverGerman-style holiday market on the waterfront with festive treats, gifts and a carousel. Kids 6 and under get in free.
SurreyFreeTwo free days of live performances, a holiday market, character meet and greets and a brand new outdoor ice rink. 12 PM to 8 PM.
SurreyFreeFree evening parade of lit-up floats, vintage trucks and Santa through historic Cloverdale. Bring a food bank donation. Starts 6 PM.
Light festivals, Christmas trains and Santa visits running from late November into the new year.
LangleyOutdoor light festival with an underwater Christmas Treasures theme, the Glow-comotive train and photos with Santa. Closed Sundays.
North VancouverThe suspension bridge, treetop walkways and Cliffwalk glow with holiday lights over the rainforest canyon. Included with park admission.
CoquitlamFreeMetro Vancouver largest free outdoor light display - a 1.6 km walk around the lake. Opening night Nov 27 has food trucks and live music.
SurreyBright Nights, the light walk that ran in Stanley Park for 25 years, now glows in Cloverdale with free rides, Santa photos and a Christmas market. 3 PM to 9:30 PM.
VancouverOver a million lights across 15 acres, Dancing Lights on Livingstone Lake and visits with Santa on select nights. Timed tickets, closed Dec 25.
SurreyDaytime Santa Express and an evening Christmas Night Train through a forest of lights, with crafts and a treat. Confirm dates before you go.
Free drop-in programs, museums and library activities running all season long.
SurreyFreeFree admission every day, plus a hands-on kids discovery area and rotating drop-in craft and story programs.
SurreyFreeFree babytime, storytime and family programs at every branch, plus LEGO clubs, STEM sessions and craft drop-ins.
SurreyRide the miniature train, explore the adventure playground and walk the gardens - a Surrey family staple.
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Metro Vancouver is packed with things to do with kids year round. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes across South Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack through October, Halloween markets and the Pumpkin Express train at Bear Creek Park, to Diwali celebrations, the free Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Santa Parade in November and holiday light festivals like Bright Nights in Cloverdale, Lights at Lafarge and Glow Langley in December, there is almost always a free or low-cost family event within a short drive.
This page is updated regularly with confirmed dates, venues and age ranges so you can plan ahead. Use the city filter to narrow events to your neighbourhood, or search by keyword to find a specific festival, camp or drop-in program. Many of the listings here are completely free, and we flag those with a Free tag on the event photo.
Outdoor event rained out? These Surrey indoor play spaces listed on KidsServiceHub make an easy backup before or after a pumpkin patch, parade or light show.
Planning holiday family photos at the lights? Browse local family photographers, including Light + Willow Photography in Vancouver.
Beyond events, KidsServiceHub is a local directory of trusted services for families across Surrey, White Rock and the wider Metro Vancouver area:
Free events on this page include Diwali in Surrey at Surrey City Hall on November 15, the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival at Surrey Civic Plaza on November 21 and 22, the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights in Cloverdale on November 29, Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam from November 27, the Parade of Lost Souls at Trout Lake in Vancouver on October 31, free admission at the Museum of Surrey, and weekly storytimes at every Surrey Libraries branch.
We list kids events across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock, Vancouver, Langley, Coquitlam, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. You can filter this page by city using the dropdown at the top.
Popular Surrey picks include the Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch in South Surrey until October 31, the Pumpkin Express train at Bear Creek Park from October 10 to 31, the Spooktacular Halloween Market at Sullivan Hall on October 18, the free Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on November 21 and 22, and Noel Surrey with the Bright Nights light walk at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from November 27 to December 29.
The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival runs November 21 and 22, 2026 from 12 PM to 8 PM at Surrey Civic Plaza. Admission is free, and 2026 adds a new outdoor ice rink alongside the live performances, holiday market and character meet and greets.
The closest option is the Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch in South Surrey, open daily from September 19 to October 31. Nearby alternatives include Aldor Acres Family Farm in Langley from September 19, Taves Family Farms Applebarn in Abbotsford, Maan Farms in Abbotsford, and the Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
The Pumpkin Express runs October 10 to 31, 2026 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at Bear Creek Park in Surrey. Every paid child gets a treat and a pumpkin. The evening Scream Train runs October 11 to 31 from 6:30 PM and is aimed at older kids who like a scare.
Closest to Surrey are Noel Surrey and Bright Nights at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from November 27 to December 29, where kids 6 and under are free, and the Bear Creek Park Christmas Train in December. Nearby options include Glow Langley from November 19, free Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam from November 27, VanDusen Festival of Lights in Vancouver from November 27 and Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge from November 20.
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