There’s nothing like taking a cozy walk to make the most of the brisk season! If you’re on the lookout for autumn strolling routes that end with a tasty flourish, then look no further than these Metro Vancouver foodie happenings! The October calendar is filled with flavourful opportunities to wine, dine, and meet new friends, so sweater up and let’s mosey through a few potential destinations to add to your itinerary! Have a GOURDÂ time!
DelecTABLE: Burnaby’s Food Journeys, Curator’s Tour & Talk – Burnaby
Oct 2
Join Burnaby Village Museum’s Curator, Jane Lemke, and Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa, for an engaging tour and discussion on the museum’s newest exhibit, DelecTABLE: Burnaby’s Food Journeys. Throughout the talk, you’ll hear all about the importance food has played throughout Burnaby’s history, and discover how the local food has changed over time with a growing international influence.
Harvest Haus – Oktoberfest – Vancouver
Oct 3 – 4
Prost! One of Vancouver’s most boisterous fall traditions has returned for its 9th year. Combining modern fare with authentic European harvest traditions, there’s no better occasion to roll out a few barrels. Join international and local brewers, vintners, chefs and entertainers as they showcase new seasonal flavours and the Oktoberfest classics you love.
Langley Oktoberfest – Langley City
Oct 3 – 5
Pull out your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and get ready for an unforgettable evening! Another lively event series of German food, German beers, festive music, and plenty of games to keep the party going. Whether you’re a seasoned Oktoberfest pro or a first-time fest-goer, each night is all about good friends, great beer, and unbeatable vibes.
Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration – Coquitlam
Oct 4
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn moon with a vibrant community party—live music, cooking demos, and of course, plenty of mooncakes! This tasty area tradition is a celebration of a bountiful harvest and good fortune. Stop by and savour one of the best treats that the autumn season brings!
Scotchtoberfest 2025 – Vancouver
Oct 4 – 5
With the weather turning cooler, here’s a fun social event that will warm you up, inside and out! Featuring a robust selection of scotch and appetizer pairings, this is an excellent opportunity to build your senses and discuss flavour notes with other curious guests. Spots are limited, so book yours ASAP!
Vivek Canada’s Diwali Celebration – Burnaby
Oct 5
This fun-filled evening will feature appetizers, a full dinner, and cultural performances celebrating the rich South Asian heritage in Metro Vancouver. Grab your tickets here!
High Fashion & High Tea: A Fundraiser for Options Community Services – Surrey
Oct 5
A fancy afternoon for a good cause, this high tea event has decadent pastries, live performances, and even a fashion show! Put on your Sunday best, because this unique experience is all about savouring each sweet and luxurious moment. Proceeds go towards affordable housing initiatives in the Lower Mainland.
Lasa ng Imperyo/A Taste of Empire – Vancouver’s North Shore
Oct 9 – 19
Part live theatre performance, part cooking demo, this kitchen comedy pairs the harsh truths of a global food system with off-the-wall humour. Performed in Tagalog with English subtitles, the immersive piece guides audiences across the layered history of Philippine heritage and commercial kitchen culture.
Richmond Night Market – Richmond
Last night Oct 13
Believe it or not, there’s still a little bit of summer to be had! The Richmond Night Market is wrapping up soon, so if you didn’t get the chance to visit during the summer months, this is your last chance. The 25th year of the famous market, the brisk fall air brings even more reason to stroll through the warm scents of each food stall.
Coquitlam Farmers Market | Coquitlam
Sundays until Oct 2025
Visit the longest-running suburban farmer market in the Lower Mainland at the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Started by SFU students in 1997, the market continues their mission to create vibrant communities where local producers and suburban consumers can meet and connect over a shared love of food. It’s always worth a return visit as their roster of vendors changes weekly. The only rule being, they gotta “make, bake, grow, forage, or raise” whatever they sell!
Burnaby Farmers Market | Burnaby
Saturday until Oct 18, 2025
This one’s not just a market—it’s a vibe. Nestled in a forested setting steps away from picturesque Deer Lake Park, the Burnaby Farmer’s Market not only features 100% BC made produce and artisan foods, but a bevvy of musical entertainers to soundtrack your Saturday shop.
Trout Lake Farmers Market | Vancouver
Saturdays until Oct 25, 2025
An East Van institution, the Trout Lake Farmers Market features fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat, eggs, and dairy products, fresh fish, and artisanally prepared delights. You’ll find handmade crafts, and craft beer, wine, and spirits as well from the friendly vendors set up near this serene urban lake.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Vancouver
Sundays until Oct 26, 2025
One of Vancouver’s most popular weekend activities—shopping or not! The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market goes every Sunday when you can grab your fresh groceries for the week from over 35 local vendors! Then pick up a treat or meal from a food truck for an impromptu picnic! And with the market being right next door to Dude Chilling Park, you’ll be in for some great people watching!
Kwantlen Farmers’ Market | Richmond
Tuesday, until Oct 28, 2025
Started by students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Kwantlen Farmers Market has blossomed into a community event that celebrates the “work of human hands”—from the soil, the kitchen, the sewing machine, and more.
Feature Image Credit: Photo of Carmela Sison by Emily Cooper
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