Everyone enjoys a scary story at Halloween! And whether you want to attend the spookiest Halloween activities or prefer to stick to more sweet activities than spooky, here’s how you can celebrate the season of ghosts, goblins and graveyards this year in Surrey.
Outdoor Scarecrow Tour
Arts Nursery | 8940 192 Street
September 24 – October 31, 2022
Visit Arts Nursery’s 10+ acre nursery anytime between now and Halloween to enjoy a casual outdoor stroll amongst 60+ scarecrows and the pop-up pumpkin patch. With plenty of fall photo opportunities take in the beauty of nature and the creativity of their talented scarecrow-building team! And if you love the scarecrows so much that you want one to take home, you can purchase your very own Scarecrow Building Kit. Kids will love the fun scavenger hunt and on October 2 and 30 the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Society will be on site (O.W.L.). Plus every weekend there will be live music and food trucks.
Surrey Treat Accessibly Halloween Village
69A Avenue and 70B Avenue at 132 Street
October 22 | 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Join 30+ Homeowners up and down the street as they decorate their homes and #TreatAccessibly from the end of their driveway. Free treats and toys for the kids. Magicians and music AND special guests from a galaxy far far away for pictures and more. The event is intended to bring together kids and parents, with and without disabilities, to trick-or-treat together in an accessible and inclusive way for everyBODY.
Halloween Monster Express
Surrey Heritage Rail | Cloverdale Station (17630 Hwy 10)
Hop on board the Monster Express at Cloverdale Station and ride, if you dare with the witches and the werewolf, to Sullivan and back. Costumes are strongly encouraged! There will be four trips daily on Saturday, October 15 and 16. All tickets must be purchased online. (SOLD OUT)
Bear Creek Halloween Trains
13750 – 88th Avenue at King George Blvd
Pumpkin Patch Train – October 9 – 31, 2022
Haunted Forest Scream Train – October 14 – 31, 2022
The Bear Creek forest comes alive after dark with ghosts and ghouls intent on scaring you amidst creepy sounds and special effects. Favourite characters like Chainsaw Charlie are back and you might also run into the walking dead who roam the platform! The Scream Train is recommended for older children (12+) who can handle being scared. The more timid passengers will love the Pumpkin Patch train as it travels through the decorated forest to the pumpkin patch!
Cougar Creek House of Horrors
Cougar Creek Garden Centre | 12530 72 Avenue
September 30 – October 31, 2022
Cougar Creek Garden Centre undergoes a Halloween transformation from a beautiful blooming garden centre to a frightening fusion of haunted houses and scream-inducing activities. 2022’s haunt includes three truly terrifying haunts: Echoes of Abbath, New Year’s Evil and Zycho Zerkus, an all new carnival maze. And back this year is the Escape from Incineration where you have 20 minutes to escape a “burning” building by solving puzzles and searching for clues. For the less adventurous, there’s a tamer version of the haunted houses with no live actors or animatronics and softer sounds that runs on October 22, 23, 29 & 30.
Victorian Night of Mystery
Historic Stewart Farm | 13723 Crescent Road
October 29 – 6:30 – 9:00pm
Attend a night of mystery and suspense! Participants are given a role and clues to unravel the mystery throughout the evening. Appetizers and beverages included. Price is $21 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Halloween at the Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey | 17710 56A Avenue
Tots Halloween: While the older kids are at school, bring the little ones for a Halloween celebration. See a magic show performed by Merlin and meet Ryder the ‘Fire Safety Pup.’ Also, play in the Halloween-themed sensory bins, complete a scavenger hunt and make a spooky craft. (October 27, 10am – 1pm)
BOO-seum: Enjoy an early spooky celebration for all ages. Test out that Halloween costume at MOS. Raj the Raccoon will be onsite in his too! Also expect songs, selfies and games with Spider Hero and Classic Cinderella. Dr Recycle will be leading sustainable Halloween-themed crafts as well. (October 29, 1pm – 4pm)
Pumpkin Patches
Get into the Halloween spirit and pick that perfect jack-o-lantern pumpkin at one of Surrey’s expansive pumpkin patches. Pumpkin patches will be open at Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch (Sep 25 – Oct 29), Rondriso Farms (Oct 1 – 31) and Port Kells Nursery (Oct 1 – 31).
Secrets of the Haunted Bog
Enter a world where dangers, scary creatures and more lie in wait for the unsuspecting traveller. Dare to give it a try? Head over to Guildford Town Centre from October 17 to 31, for a free, delightfully spooky experience. Bring your little boos and ghouls for this free event—walk-ins welcome, or book online in advance! This indoor spooktacular experience will be full of thrilling surprises walking through the dark and hazy pathway with animatronics and mysterious characters. The experience is family-friendly, but those under the age of 5 could be frightened.
Click here for more family-friendly Halloween activities put on by the City of Surrey, including Halloween skate nights and a family dance.