It’s finally time for pumpkins & photo shoots with beautiful Fall scenery! Check out these awesome places to Mobi this October.
1. The Vancouver International Film Festival
Photo courtesy of The Vancouver International Film Festival
Both in terms of admissions and number of films screened, VIFF is among the five largest film festivals in North America. Screening films from more than 70 countries on nine screens, VIFF's program includes the pick of the world’s top film fests and many undiscovered gems. Experience some of the best cinema from around the world! For a full schedule, visit VIFF.
Date: September 28th - October 13th, various times
Closest Station:
The Centre In Vancouver For The Performing Arts - #25 Homer & Robson
The Cinémathèque - #39 Helmcken & Burrard
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - #53 Keefer & Abbott
Vancouver Playhouse - #125 Hamilton & Robson
SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts - #30 Abbott & Cordova
Vancity Theatre - #82 Richards & Davie
2. Mid- Autumn Moon Festival: The Four Arts
Photo courtesy of Dr. Sun Yat - Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival returns this year with a special focus on the four arts of Chinese scholars: calligraphy, painting, music, and weiqi. Come and enjoy live performances, fun activities, and delicious food with the entire family, and get an early start on your Thanksgiving long weekend. For more event details, visit here.
Date: October 6th from 5:30 - 10 pm
Closest Station: #55 Keefer & Columbia
Photo courtesy of Vancouver International Halloween Festival Society
The 4th annual Vancouver Halloween Parade & Expo is a four-day festival of Arts, Performances, Cosplay, Films, Comics, Anime, Games and Makeup. Come rain or shine to the world's largest Cosplay stage (this is a family friendly festival so NO blood or gore costume is allowed). For more event details, visit here.
Date: October 15th, parade begins at 11 am
Closest station: Parade begins near #196 Drake & Hornby
Photo courtesy of City of Vancouver
Each year the Stanley Park Ghost Train takes riders on a journey through a mystical and magical world, inspired by Hallowe'en and other spooky tales. This family event is open to all ages and offers a fright free glimpse of the whimsical world of ghosts and ghouls. Purchase tickets here.
Date: October 13th - 31st, various times.
Closest station: #209 Stanley Park - Information Booth
Photo courtesy of HUB Cycling
Bike to Work Week is a community event to celebrate bike commuting across Metro Vancouver! Visit over 50 Celebration Stations offering free drinks, snacks, bike mechanic services and great prizes. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work and play! Register here.
Join us at the following Celebration Stations:
- October 24th, 12 - 2 pm at Rotunda Plaza Pacific Centre
- October 24th, 4 - 6 pm at Terminal & Quebec
- October 27th, 4 - 6 pm at Olympic Village