Halloween & Fall Events

Celebrate Halloween in and around the Parksville Qualicum Beach region with our list of upcoming festivities.

Discover the spooky side of Parksville Qualicum Beach with sweet treats and lively events. Looking for fun fall activities or family-friendly things to do? We’ve got you covered with the top Halloween events and activities on this side of Vancouver Island.

Milner Gardens

Murder & Mayhem in Story and Song

Performed by Norma Cameron and Susan Warner of the Mid-Island Storytellers, this engaging show features murder ballads, forbidden love, and dark tales, with a touch of wit and audience participation. This storytelling performance will be held in Parksville Museum Heritage Church. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or at Parksville Museum.

Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1245 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC

Macrame Bat Workshop at Ricky's Family Restaurants

If you enjoy fiber arts and crafts, sign up for the Macrame Bat Workshop and create your own Halloween charm. This beginner-friendly workshop is for macrame artists of all levels. Admission costs $24 per person.

Date: October 4, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1480 Huntley Road, Parksville, BC

Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade

Spend a fun-filled afternoon at Parksville Museum with your pup! Explore local vendors, visit the pop-up pet gallery and vote for your favourite pets, and, at 1 p.m., watch costumed pets parade around the museum grounds. Admission is by donation, and proceeds support the Parksville Museum.

Date: October 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1245 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC

Scarecrow Spectacular

Make your way to Milner Gardens and Woodland for Halloween-themed festivities. Wander along Scarecrow Lane to admire and vote for your favourite scarecrow, created by local businesses and organizations. Tickets cost $10 per adult and $6 for children who are 12 years of age and under. Current VIU students, alumni and employees, and Milner members can enjoy this event for free.

Dates: October 15 - 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 2179 W Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach, BC

Sugar Skull or Skull Chalice Workshop

Paint and decorate a white resin sugar skull or chalice for Halloween. This arts and crafts workshop will take place at Nanoose Bay Cafe and tickets cost $25 per person.

Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC

Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk

Don't miss the last annual Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk, a three-day spooky celebration, featuring ghost displays, illuminated pumpkins, and eerie music. Discounted advanced printed tickets are available from October 7-20, 2026 and cost $15 per person or $65 for a family pack of five people. In-person admission at the gate of the event costs $20 per person.

Dates: October 23 - 25, 2026
Times: Friday-Sunday - 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 2525 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC

Bright orange pumpkins rest on lush grass near tall corn stalks, with charming farm buildings beneath a sunny, clear sky.

Pumpkin Patch Swim

Get ready for a Halloween-themed swim at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Come and enjoy Halloween festivities and take home your own pumpkin.

Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC

Harvests & Hauntings & Things that go Bump in the Night with Eileen McGann

Join renowned Celtic singer and songwriter Eileen McGann at the Parksville Museum Heritage Church for an enchanting afternoon concert weaving a spell of songs and lore spanning centuries. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online or at Parksville Museum.

Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1245 Island Hwy E, 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. Admission is by donation.

Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1014 Ford Road, Coombs, BC

Spooktacular Halloween 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, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Watch Parksville Downtown's social media for the ghostly treat trail map.

The Great Parksville Downtown Pumpkin Smash

Bring your pumpkin to Memorial Plaza and watch it be dropped from the top of the Parksville Fire and Rescue ladder truck for an amazing pumpkin smash and send off to Halloween.

Date: November 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Plaza, Memorial Ave, Parksville, BC

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