Halloween & Fall Events

Delve into the spooky side of Parksville Qualicum Beach with sweet treats and lively events. Whether you’re looking for fun fall activities or seeking family-friendly things to do, we’ve got you covered with the top Halloween events and activities around this side of Vancouver Island.

Harvest Season on the Farm

Channel your inner autumnal spirit for Harvest Season on the Farm at Arbutus Meadows Farm! Located in Nanoose Bay, this kid-friendly event features local vendors, live entertainment, and a stunning Pumpkin Walk of Lights. Prepare for Halloween by taking home an eye-catching pumpkin from this fall event.

• Dates: September 20 - October 25
• Location: 1515 Island Highway E, Nanoose Bay, BC

Pumpkin Patch Festival

Experience an all-encompassing pumpkin festival at Paradise Acres Ranch, enjoying live performances, pony rides, and carving booths! Along with local food trucks, there will be a heaping abundance of a decadent curried pumpkin soup.

• Dates: October 4 - 6 & 11 - 13
• Location: 1085 Paradise Place, Nanoose Bay, BC

Scarecrow Spectacular

Make your way to the picturesque Milner Gardens and Woodland for charming Halloween-themed festivities! Vote for the most striking scarecrow and revel in the scenic beauty of the gardens.

• Dates: October 25 - 27
• Location: 2179 W Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach, BC

Halloween at Riptide Adventure Mini-Golf

Experience a haunted twist on your mini golf outing with spine-chilling fairways. Riptide Adventure Mini-Golf will be providing Halloween-inspired excitement for all ages. Swing your golf club, if you dare, through a spooky wonderland!

• Dates: October 26 - 31
• Location: 1000 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC

Spooky Fun Nights at Paradise Mini Golf & Fun Park

Enjoy three Halloween-inspired nights at Paradise Mini Golf & Fun Park, where spooky bumper boats, a costume competition, and delectable bites await. Don’t miss voting for your preferred orange gourd during the pumpkin carving contest.

• Date: October 25 - 27
• Location: 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC

Candy Walk

Trick-or-treat to your heart’s delight at Coombs Fairgrounds. Hosted by Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association, the annual Candy Walk offers a safe, well-lit space for your little ones to collect tried-and-true chocolate bars, gummies, lollipops, and more.

• Date: October 31
• Location: 1014 Ford Road, Coombs, BC

Spooktacular Treat Trail

Stroll through the charming streets of downtown Parksville and delve into Halloween activities during the Spooktacular Treat Trail. This special event is organized by the Parksville Downtown Business Association and entails a whimsical Halloween Treat Trail for all families.

• Date: October 31
• Location: Check back for more information about the Spooktacular Treat Trail Map.

Trick-or-Treat Trail

Embark on the ultimate trick-or-treat adventure across the Evergreen Properties. Bask in the Halloween-themed space with fun decor and sweet snacks in The Coast Parksville Hotel, Sea Edge Motel, The Tide’s Inn, and Paradise Mini Golf & Fun Park—all in Parksville.

• Date: October 31
• Locations: The Coast Parksville Hotel, 374 Island Highway West | Sea Edge Motel, 209 West Island Highway | The Tide’s Inn, 411 Island Highway West

More Ways to Enjoy Halloween

Expand your Halloween itinerary by exploring Pumpkins on the Drive—a display of jack-o'-lanterns from different spots along Resort Drive, including Oceanside Village Resort, Tigh-Na-Mara, and Sunrise Ridge. Don't miss the Spooktacular Fall Savings special from Oceanside Village Resort! The deals are simply spine-tingling affordable. Looking for a mental challenge for this fall holiday? Traverse across Silver Meadows Farm Market's corn maze and find the end of this "a-maze-ing" labyrinth!