👻 Halloween, Ski Movies & Crew Hats: Plus 50+ Things to do on the North Shore this Week

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🧢 Hats Are In!

North Shore Crew hats are finally in! There were delays, there were snags, but we got there. If you ordered a hat we’ll send an email out in the next day or two with details on how you can get your fine lookin’ hat on your fine lookin’ head.

🎿 SNO-CIETY at Centennial Theatre

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports is hosting its annual Movie Fundraiser at Centennial Theatre on Saturday, Nov 1, featuring SNO-CIETY — the brand-new ski film from Warren Miller. Expect epic mountain shots, local legends, prizes, giveaways, and an online auction, all supporting adaptive snow programs that help people with disabilities hit the slopes with confidence. Afternoon and evening shows available — and the evening one comes with a free Mt. Seymour lift ticket, ski wax, and Liberty Kitchen gift card! Get Tickets.

👻 Brown’s Lower Lonsdale Halloween Party

• 103 W 2nd St. | Oct 31st: Wear your costumes, come in for drink specials all night, happy hour and live DJ starts at 8pm. Book your table.*

• (Lots more Halloween events for adults in the Concerts, Live Music, Dancing & Pub Events section at the end of the newsletter)

🎃 Halloween for Kids

• The Haunt-Inn | Holiday Inn North Vancouver | Oct. 19–31: A free, family-friendly Halloween walk-through: Pumpkin Path, Spider Alley, Creepy Corridor, and Mystical Maze. Daily, rain or shine, 3:30 to 10:30 pm. More Info

• 🧟 Dovercourt Crypt Rises from the Dead! The North Shore's most notorious haunted house (3637 Maginnis Ave). By donation for the Firefighters Burn Fund.

  • October 30: Full Haunt experience from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

  • Halloween Night: Scare Free from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and Full Haunt from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

• Halloween Trick or Treat 2025 | The Shipyards District | 3:30pm to 5:30pm: Trick or treat, music, games, giveaways, and a zombie flash mob. More info

• Wickedly Wonderful Trick-or-Treating | Capilano Mall | 3:00pm to 5:00pm: Trick-or-treat with Oz characters, live DJ, win prizes. More info

• Halloween at Lynn Valley Village | Lynn Valley Village | 3:00pm to 5:00pm: Build a haunted village, craft, enjoy live music, and trick-or-treat. More info

Food & Drink Events Coming Up

North Shore Craft Beer Festival

The North Shore Craft Beer Festival returns November 7 to 20, 2025, kicking off with a launch party at The Pipe Shop on November 7th. Each ticket to the launch includes 2 drink tokens and a tasting mug, and there will be food trucks and beers from the North Shore’s craft breweries. The Festival itself will take place over two weeks, with daily brewery, cidery and distillery spotlights at participating venues throughout. Grab your tickets to the launch here.

Whistler Cornucopia

Eleven days, 100 mouthwatering events: Cornucopia Whistler is taking place from November 6 to 16. Winemaker dinners, grand tastings, restaurant experiences, and more. Tickets are on sale now, and about half the events are sold out. If you plan to be in Whistler this November, check out the events list here.

Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.

Stuff for Kids, Teens & Families

This Week:

• Pop! Pop! (Ages 2 to 4) | Presentation House | Various Times: Undersea puppet show with music, and sensory fun. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. More info

Thursday, October 30

• Halloween Simbrix | Grades 3-5 | West Van Library | 3:45pm to 4:45pm: Create Halloween themed pixel art. Grades 3-5. More info

• Kids' Night Out - Monthly Drop-off Program | MONOVA | 5:30pm to 7:30pm: Drop off your kids for a night of arts, crafts, games, and gallery fun. Ages 5-11. More info

• Teen-Friendly Clay Wheel Workshop (16+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:30pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls. More info

• Pumpkin Carving Party | Capilano Market | 3:00pm: ~$20 includes a pumpkin, carving kit, hot drink and cookie. More info

Friday, October 31

• Halloween Storytime | Lynn Valley Library | 11:00am to 11:30am: Wear costumes, listen to stories and sing songs. Ages 0-5. More info

Saturday, November 1

• Kids First | The Polygon | 10:00am to 3:00pm: Create art inspired by the gallery's latest exhibit. More info

• Family Gaming | North Van City Library | 2:30pm to 4:30pm: Play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Among Us, and more. More info

• Explore & Create Saturday Art Program | Gordon Smith Gallery | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Art activities inspired by the gallery exhibition. More info

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • Yeti Oven-Bake Clay Sculpture | 4:15pm: Create a Yeti out of oven-bake clay. More info

  • Family Tree Oven-Bake Clay Portraits | 5:30pm: Create a personalized 3D family tree portrait. More info

  • Gingerbread People Oven-Bake Clay Ornaments | 5:00pm: Make a collection of gingerbread family ornaments. More info

  • Holiday Besties Oven-Bake Clay Sculptures | 2:30pm: Sculpt your family and friends out of clay. More info

  • Come Fly with Me Painting |3:45pm: Create an acrylic painting with winter colours. More info

Sunday, November 2

• Kids First | The Polygon | 10:00am to 3:00pm: Create art inspired by the gallery's latest exhibit. More info

• Create & Connect: Monthly Family Fun | MONOVA | 11:00am to 2:00pm: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with family activities, and 'ofrenda' tributes. More info

• Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm | 8:30am to 10:00am: Care for animals, explore farm life in a fulfilling, hands-on farm experience. More info

• Open gaming: Minecraft | North Van City Library | 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Build, battle, and explore Minecraft. Limited spots. More info

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • Polar Bear Clay Sculpture | 2:30pm: Sculpt a winter polar bear sculpture from clay. More info

  • Holiday Lights Oven-Bake Clay Decorations | 5:00pm: Create a string of holiday lights out of clay. More info

  • Penguin Mug Workshop | 2:00pm: Build a little penguin friend mug. More info

Monday, November 3

• Lace up for fall | North Van City Library | 3:15pm to 4:15pm: Fall-inspired lacing projects to boost fine motor skills. Ages 5-10. Limited space. More info

• Learning sign at storytime | North Van City Library | 11:00am to 11:30am: Learn Canadian Sign Language with a CSL educator in interactive storytime sessions. More info

• Family drop-in | North Van City Library | 10:00am to 12:00pm: Drop in play for kids under 5. More info

Tuesday, November 4

• Forest Explorers: Slippery Slugs (Ages 2 to 5) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 9:30am to 11:00am: Learn all about slugs and how these incredible slimy creatures help build our forest soil. More info

• Tween advisory group (TWAG) meeting | North Van City Library | 3:30pm to 4:30pm: Share ideas for library collections and events. More info

• Clay Wheel Workshop (Ages 10-15) | Edgemont Art Studio | 5:15pm: Throw clay, spin the wheel, and create ceramic bowls, beginner-friendly. More info

Wednesday, November 5

• Create a Comic with Canva | Grades 4-5 | West Van Library | 4:00pm to 5:15pm: Design your own comic. Grades 4-5. Need a Canva account. More info

• Drop-in Play + Storytime | All Ages | West Van Library | 1:30pm to 3:00pm: Play and listen to stories at Storyhouse.More info

• Family Claywheel Workshop (8+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 5:15pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls in a beginner-friendly workshop. More info

Plan Ahead

• Sunday, November 23 | Fused Glass Ornament Workshop for Teens and Adults (15+) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 2:00pm: Learn the art of fused glass and create an animal or plant-themed ornament to decorate your home or give to a friend. Register

• Sunday, November 29 | Card Making Workshop for Kids (Ages 5+) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 1:00pm: Design your own relief print on recycled materials, then ink it to create prints and cards to take home! Kids registration link and adult registration link

• Forest Explorers: The upcoming Forest Explorers sessions about bugs (Nov. 18), forest noises (Nov. 25), and hibernation (Dec. 2) at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre have spots. Designed for kids ages 2 to 5 years old; register in advance.

Stuff for Adults

Thursday, October 30

• Vegan Tasting Menu | The Observatory | 5:00pm to 9:00pm: A 6-course vegan menu, plus free mountain access. Reserve your spot. More info

• Climate Cafe | Mollie Nye House | 1:00pm to 2:30pm: Climate topics and Fraser River care with Ocean Ambassadors Canada. Pre-register. More info

• Break the Fake: Can you spot the fake? | North Van City Library | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Spot fake news, learn to evaluate online content and fact-checking tips. More info

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Talk about Breast and Cervix Health | West Van Library | 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Learn about cancer screening, prevention, get self-screening kits and mammogram bookings. More info

• Dreaming Worlds In Motion: Art Writing Workshop | The Polygon | 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Stretch your imagination and write stories inspired by art. More info

• Claywheel Workshop | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:30pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls in a beginner-friendly workshop. More info

Friday, October 31

More Halloween stuff below in the Concerts, Live Music, Dancing & Pub Events section!

• Halloween Party! | West Van Legion | 6:00pm: Bingo, karaoke, drink specials, costume contest. Fangs optional! More info

• Sip and Paint – For you BOO | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint your own "For You Boo" BYOB 19+ More info

Saturday, November 1

• Wine Tasting with Si Man Lee | Carmelo’s | 12:00pm to 2:00pm: Wines and canapes with wine rep Si Man Lee. Try 6 fine wines. Tickets

• Cork It Anniversary Party | Cork It Wine Making | 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Celebrating 25 years with live music, food trucks, and wine. More info

• Mt Gardner (Bowen Island) | Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal | 4:30pm: Mt Gardner hike on Bowen Island. Difficult. More info

• Community Dance Day | The Space | 9:00am to 5:00pm: Dance to music from all decades, follow-along routines. Supportive and upbeat. More info

• VASS Movie Fundraiser | Centennial Theatre | 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY ski movie fundraiser, prizes, and giveaways. More info

• Salomon Movie Night | Crazy Raven | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Watch ski films, enjoy specials, and a chance to win Salomon Skis. More info

• Resin Jewelry Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Craft resin jewelry with shimmering pigments, dried botanicals, and UV resin. More info

• Mala Necklace Making Workshop | Apex Place, North Van | 1:00pm: Create your own 108-bead Mala necklace with 50+ different gemstones. Materials included. Register

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • Belly Bottom Mug | 2:00pm: Craft a Belly Bottom Mug in a 2-visit clay workshop. Hand-build, create, and enjoy your unique ceramic mug! More info

  • Little Stone Houses | 3:15pm: Sculpt a luminary using clay. More info

  • Come Fly with Me | 3:45pm: Paint your own winter sky masterpiece. More info

  • Gingerbread Peeps | 5:00pm: Create gingerbread man ornaments with oven-bake clay. More info

  • Family Tree | 5:30pm: Create a 3D Family Tree portrait with oven-bake clay. More info
    

Sunday, November 2

• Lynn Valley Link: Intermediate | Kilmer Park | 9:00am to 2:00pm: Lynn Valley Link hike. Intermediate. More info

• North Shore Storytelling Cric? Crac! | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 4:30pm to 6:30pm: Listen to epic tales, or share your own stories. More info

• The Liberated Fish | Centennial Theatre | 8:00pm to 9:15pm: A heartwarming comedy-drama about generational dynamics. More info

• Orchid Elegance in Glass Workshop at GARDENWORKS North Shore | Gardenworks | 11:00am to 12:00pm: Craft an orchid arrangement in glass vase. More info

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • Glow Trees | 3:15pm to 4:15pm: Craft glowing winter wonderland trees. More info

  • Soup or Snacks | 3:45pm to 4:45pm: Craft a multi-functional bowl and dish combo from a clay slab. More info

  • My Gingerbread Heart Home | 4:15pm to 5:15pm: Build and glaze your own gingerbread clay home. More info

Monday, November 3

• Drop in Chess | Lynn Valley Library | 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Play and improve your game. All ages and skill levels. More info

Tuesday, November 4

• Stop motion animation movie making | North Van City Library | 4:00pm to 5:45pm: Create a stop-motion movie from start to finish with scripts, sets, filming, and editing. More info

• The Lady Larks | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 10:30am & 1:30pm: Vintage harmonies and singalongs from 1918-1948. 10:30am & 1:30pm

• Armada Ski's Ornada | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm to 9:30pm: Skiing, art, music, and an immersive journey into freeskiing culture. More info

• Community Art Therapy Workshop | 111 E. 3rd North Van | 10:00am: A brief guided meditation, creative art-making, and a group discussion. More info

• Claywheel Workshop (16+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:30pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls in a beginner-friendly workshop. More info

Wednesday, November 5

• Making History – Signature Fundraiser | MONOVA | 6:30pm: A cocktail-style fundraiser and exclusive after-hours access to the exhibitions and galleries. More info

• Recording station tour: Video | North Van City Library | 7:00pm to 8:00pm: Tour the video recording station, learn editing basics. Limited spots available. More info

• Climate resiliency skills | North Van City Library | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Build climate resilience with daily actions in Climate Action Week. More info

• Civil Disobedience On Burnaby Mountain And The Solidarity Notes Choir | Lynn Valley Library | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Discuss climate justice stories, hear from contributors, and a performance. More info

• Claywheel Workshop (16+) | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:30pm: Spin the wheel and create ceramic bowls in a beginner-friendly workshop. More info

Events for Seniors

• Monday, November 3rd | Walking Group | Mollie Nye House | 10:00am to 11:00am: Walk through Hunter Park with the Monday Walking Group. More info

• Monday, November 3rd | Fall Prevention: Balance & Mobility | Mollie Nye House | 1:15pm to 2:15pm: Improve balance, prevent falls, and move confidently with practical exercises and expert tips. More info

• Tuesday, November 4th | Pins and Needles | Lynn Valley Library | 1:00pm to 2:30pm: Knit, sew, and chat with fellow needle workers. More info

• Tuesday, November 4th | The Lady Larks | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 10:30am & 1:30pm: Vintage harmonies and singalongs from 1918-1948. 10:30am & 1:30pm

• Sunday, November 2nd | North Shore Storytelling Cric? Crac! | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 4:30pm to 6:30pm: Listen to epic tales, or share your own stories. More info

• Wednesday, November 5th | Pins and Needles | Parkgate Library | 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Stitch, sew, and craft with fellow needle workers. More info

• Wednesday, November 5th | OASIS Arthritis – Pain Management | Silver Harbour Seniors' Centre | 10:00am to 11:30am: Learn pain management strategies to live and function in everyday life. More info

• Wednesday, November 5th | Meet Me At The Gallery: Seniors Program | The Polygon | 10:00am to 12:00pm: Create, make connections, and enjoy social time at monthly seniors program. More info

Concerts, Live Music, Dancing & Pub Events

Thursday, October 30

• Open Mic | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:00pm: More info

• Music Bingo | Wildeye Brewing | 8:00pm: More info

• Poker Thursdays | West Van Legion | 6:30pm: More info

Friday, October 31

• CarnEvil the Freak Show | Queen’s Cross Pub | 8:00pm: $10 cover. More info

• Halloween Party & North Shore Women’s Centre Fundraiser | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:00pm: Tickets.

• Las Divas Halloween Party | Seymours Pub | 8:30pm: More info.

• Ghost Ship | Sailor Hagar’s | 9:00pm: $20 cover. More info.

• Vampire Halloween | West Van Legion | 6:00pm: More info

• Bad Influence & Halloween Party | Squarerigger Pub | 8:00pm: More info

• Steven Marriot | Wildeye Brewing | 7:00pm: More info

• Live Music | Catch 122 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm [Reserve Online]

Saturday, November 1

• Souled Out | Wildeye Brewing | 7:00pm: More info

• Henry Chung and the Spontaneous Combustion | West Van Legion | 7:30pm: More info

• DJ Dance Party | Seymour's Pub | 8:30pm: More info

• Karaoke | Squarerigger Pub | 7:30pm: More info

• Hallowe'en Howler Dance and Costume Party | Caulfield Cove Hall | 7:30pm: Tickets

Monday, November 3

• Poker Mondays | Sailor Hagar’s | 6:30pm: More info

Tuesday, November 4

• Trivia Night | The Gull | 7:00pm [Reserve Online]

• Trivia Night | Queens Cross | 7:30pm: More info

Wednesday, November 5

• Trivia Night | Lonsdale Bridge Deck | 7:00pm: More info

• AMPS XI | Centennial Theatre | 7:00pm: More info

• Karaoke | Eagles Club Lounge | 7:00pm: More info

• Live Music | Village Taphouse | 7pm [Reserve Online]

• Poker Wednesdays | Pemberton Station Pub | 6:30pm: More info

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