Metro Vancouver: Here’s where to trick-or-treat indoors or earlier

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Halloween weather in Metro Vancouver can be hit-or-miss when it comes to trick or treating.

It might be a crisp and cool evening or it might be a wet and dreary night. Then throw a couple of kids in costumes into the mix and you’ve got the recipe for challenging night out trick-or-treating.

If you’re looking to stay dry or if you’ve got littles that won’t be able to stay up late, here’s where you can trick or treat indoors or earlier in Metro Vancouver and still go home with a haul of candy.

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(Note that not all of these options are indoors. Some are just earlier times for younger kids.)

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North Vancouver: Spook-tacular Trick-or-treating

Where: Capilano Mall (935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver)
When: Oct. 31 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoors.

Visit stores marked with a spooky decal to receive free “ghoulish goodies” while supplies last. There’s also a live DJ playing music, appearances from The Addams Family characters, and a chance to snap a selfie to win a $250 gift card at this free, family-friendly event.

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Burnaby: Halloween Hunt at the City of Lougheed

Where: The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre (9855 Austin Rd., Burnaby)
When: Oct. 11 to 31
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoors.

Lougheed mall isn’t doing a traditional trick-or-treat event, however, kids 12 and under can visit guest services to for a Halloween passport that will take them on an adventure around the mall. Complete the challenges and then return to guest services for a special sticker and treat.

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Burnaby: Halloween on the Heights

Where: Hastings Street in Burnaby, between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue.
When: Oct. 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Is it indoor? No, it is not.

Visit merchants in Burnaby Heights (Hastings between Boundary and Gamma) that have a pumpkin decal in their window or on their door for a sweet treat on Oct. 31. But keep an eye out, as there will be “mystical characters” roving the neighbourhood at the same time, performing mind-boggling tricks.

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Surrey: Museum of Surrey Sensory Trick or Treat

Where: Museum of Surrey (17710 56a Ave., Surrey)
When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoors.

If you’ve got a little who gets easily overwhelmed or is sensitive to scary decor and noisy music, check out the Museum of Surrey’s Sensory Trick or Treat event on Friday evening, Oct. 25. Organizers promise there won’t be any rushing around or monsters jumping out but that kids will be able to make their own way to different treat stations.

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Vancouver: Safe Trick or Treat on Main

Where: Kingsgate Mall (370 East Broadway, Vancouver); Main Street between East 7th and 28th
When: Oct. 31 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Is it indoor? It’s indoor and outdoors.

For those in or around the Mount Pleasant area, you can check out indoor trick or treating and activities at Kingsgate Mall but also wander outdoors along Main Street, between East 7th to 29th to visit businesses for a treat. Just look for shops with the pumpkin poster in the window. This event is family-friendly and welcomes all ages.

Burnaby: Halloween Delight at Metrotown

Where: Metropolis at Metrotown (4700 Kingsway, Burnaby)
When: Oct. 31 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoor.

Visit the grand court at Metropolis at Metrotown for fun Halloween activities such as balloon art, free face painting, and themed photo ops! Then make your way around the mall and visit participating retailers to snag Halloween candy. Costumes are encouraged.

Burnaby: Brentwood Boo

Where: The Amazing Brentwood (4567 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby)
When: Oct. 31 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoor.

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Visit The Amazing Brentwood on Halloween for a power hour of indoor trick or treating between 4 to 5 p.m., while a live DJ plays music. More than 70 retailers will be participating and ready to fill up your treat bags. Look for the Brentwood Boo sign in shop windows.

Coquitlam: Tricks & Treats Halloween

Where: Coquitlam Centre (2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam)
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoor.

If Halloween falling on a weekday throws a wrench into the household schedule, you can always check out Coquitlam Centre’s early Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Throw on a costume and visit treat stations located around the mall to pick up some treats. Stations are located near Best Buy, London Drugs, Purdys Chocolatier, between Hudson’s Bay and the food court, Walmart, and Miniso.

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Vancouver: Cambie Village Halloween

Where: Cambie VIllage (Cambie and 18th, Vancouver)
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. while supplies last
Is it indoor? No, this is outdoors.

For little pirates, check out Cambie Village’s trick or treat trail. Visit Cambie and 18th to collect a map detailing which businesses along Cambie will have treats to hand out.

Vancouver: Halloween on Granville Island

Where: Granville Island Kids Market (1496 Cartwright St., Vancouver)
When: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoors.

Put on your costume and grab a loot bag and head down to Granville Island’s Kids Market to collect some treats and snap a photo at a Halloween-themed photo booth.

Richmond: Spook-tacular Frosty Fun

Where: Aberdeen Centre (4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond)
When: Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoors.

Visit Aberdeen on Halloween (see what I did there?) for an indoor, family-friendly trick or treat experience at participating shops.

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Surrey: Central City Halloween Fun

Where: Central City (10153 King George Blvd., Surrey)
When: Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Is this event indoor? Yes, this event is indoor.

“Join us for trick-or-treating by visiting our table across from Winners. Plus, visit participating stores displaying a trick-or-treat window sign.”

Abbotsford: Treat Trail

Where: Downtown Abbotsford (33765 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford)
When: Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. or until supplies last
Is this even indoor? No, this event is outdoors.

Visit Downtown Abbotsford a Halloween treat trail and don’t forget to drop into the DTA open space (33765 Essendene Ave.) for crafts, games and a photo booth. The event is free and family friendly.

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Vancouver: Howl-O-Ween Kids & Pets Trick or Treat

Where: Kitsilano (starting at Broadway and Macdonald, Vancouver)
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Is it indoor? No, this event is outdoors.

“Join us for HOWL-O-WEEN Kids & Pets Trick or Treating on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. on West Broadway!” More than 70 shops will be participating and giving away candy, sweet treats and even pet treats all along West Broadway. Visit Broadway and Macdonald to get a free treat bag and a map of participating shops.

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New Westminster: Trick or Treat Columbia Street

Where: Columbia Street, New Westminster
When: Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Is it indoor? No, this event is outdoors.

Visit participating businesses along New Westminster’s Columbia Street to collect treats and joint the fun. This year’s event has been shortened to run only until 3 p.m. so take note.

Langley: Trick-or-Treating at Willowbrook

Where: Willowbrook Mall (19705 Fraser Hwy., Langley)
When: Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Is it indoor? Yes, this event is indoor.

Start by visiting the concierge desk and if you’re one of the first 1,000 kids wearing a costume, you’ll get a complimentary loot bag to collect all your treats. Then visiting participating retailers that have balloons at their door to hunt down your Halloween haul!

Do you know of an indoor or early Halloween event that is ideal for younger kids but not listed here? Email us at sip@postmedia.com and we’ll add it!

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