Hey! This coming week’s main theme is the 🏮 Mid-Autumn Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2025 - a great chance to enjoy the incredible work of filmmakers from all over the world.
For all the available movies and times, you should click the link. The VIFF is an underrated Vancouver gem, totally recommended.
We sifted through 180+ events happening around Vancouver this week and picked only the best of the best (or the driest of the driest) so you don't have to.
Here's what made the cut:
📅 Friday
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Swangard Stadium & Central Park, Burnaby
Canada's award‑winning outdoor Halloween event featuring a pathway of over 10,000 hand‑carved pumpkins with music and special effects; a magical walk‑through experience for all ages.
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Various cafés across Metro Vancouver
City‑wide festival celebrating fall flavours; visit 20+ participating cafés and bakeries to sample autumn‑themed treats on a self‑guided tour running for weeks.
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Ladner Pioneer Library, Delta
Decorate a mini pumpkin into a favourite book character; pick up pumpkins Oct 1–7 at Ladner Pioneer Library, submit entries Oct 8–18 and see them displayed until Oct 31; top entry wins a gift card.
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Brighouse
This monthly program invites children to engage in hands-on activities that foster skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through collaboration and creativity.
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 West Point Grey Branch
Join us at the library for an engaging afternoon of chess, card, and board games. Perfect for kids looking to challenge themselves and meet new friends. All games are provided.
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Joe Fortes Branch
Easy win. Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library.
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Renfrew Branch
This is that easy after-school win. Free, kid-friendly movies. For children and their accompanying caregivers. This week: Toy Story 4.
🕐 4:00 PM • 📍 Fraserview Branch
This program connects younger students in Grades 2 - 4 with older peers to enhance reading and literacy skills. Registration is necessary to participate.
📅 Saturday
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Lansdowne Centre
Immersive experience filled with traditional Chinese activities, family fun, and cultural celebration.
🔧 Repair Café 🎨
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam)
Join this drop-in event to receive assistance from volunteers in fixing various household items. Bring your broken items and any necessary parts for repair.
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 The Polygon Gallery (101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver)
Join a weekend of creative activities at The Polygon Gallery, designed for children aged 5–12. Admission is by donation.
🕐 10:30 AM • 📍 Brighouse
Families can enjoy a creative afternoon at the Brighouse Library on the first Saturday of each month. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn and connect with other like-minded grandmas... I mean, people.
🕐 11:00 AM • 📍 Various venues across New Westminster (Anvil Centre, New Media Gallery, KinderBooks, etc.)
Free city‑wide arts festival where over 100 artists open studios, galleries and creative spaces across New Westminster; highlights include poetry readings, artist talks, family art workshops and photography classes.
🕐 12:00 PM • 📍 Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam)
Cultural celebration at Coquitlam Heritage where families enjoy a lion dance, traditional music performances, mooncake tasting, crafts and mooncake making demos; free drop‑in.
📅 Sunday
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Lulu Island Winery, Richmond
Festival at Lulu Island Winery where attendees meet rescue rabbits, enjoy vegan mooncakes and sweets, play games and make lantern crafts; entry by donation with an extra fee for meet‑and‑treat rabbit sessions.
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Steveston Community Centre
Thrift store lovers, this is for you. Want to purchase gently used items from community members? Whether you're selling or looking to support your neighbours, everyone is invited.
🕐 11:00 AM • 📍 Heritage Hall (3102 Main St, Vancouver)
Fall pop‑up market with over 50 local makers and artisans selling handcrafted goods, art, fall treats and gifts; event is dog‑friendly and free, with market money for the first 25 shoppers.
🕐 1:00 PM • 📍 Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam)
Explore exhibitions, experiment with art materials and discover performing arts with your family at Place des Arts; pre‑registration encouraged.
📅 Monday
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch
Join this dynamic pop-up maker space where children in grades K-7 can explore various creative activities.
🎨 Studio Mondays 🆓
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Champlain Heights Branch
Join us for creative hands-on art activities using library materials. This event is designed for students in Grades K-7. Again, dress to get messy.
📅 Tuesday
🕐 4:00 PM • 📍 Steveston
This club invites children aged 8-12 to explore their creativity through LEGO® building. Participants will engage in various challenges and collaborative projects each week.
🕐 6:00 PM • 📍 Brighouse
Screening of the new 2025 film Superman. This is a cool one, it was really recently in the theatres. Enjoy popcorn while watching this exciting movie. Suitable for ages 18 and up. Free popcorn included.
📅 Wednesday
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Steveston
Join fellow young chess enthusiasts at the library to learn and play chess. All skill levels are welcome, and chess boards will be available for use.
🕐 4:00 PM • 📍 Ironwood
This weekly club invites children to explore their creativity through LEGO building. Participants will engage in fun challenges and collaborative projects in a supportive environment.
📅 Thursday
🕐 11:12 AM • 📍 Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA
Join Vancouver’s top sake festival featuring over 100 varieties. Experience tastings and discover the world of sake.
🕐 11:12 AM • 📍 Wildeye Brewing
Join us for an evening of stand-up comedy at Wildeye Brewing. This event features uncensored performances, perfect for adults looking for a date night with laughter.
Know a fellow parent who always says, "there's nothing to do"?
Forward them this — it might just save their weekend.
Catch you next week ✌️,
Nat, from Nothing To Do
"Do you know cows’ favourite sound?"
“Moosic”