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Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival: Alien Invasion
Minoru ParkFree
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30–9:15 PM · Fireworks at 9 PM

Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival: Alien Invasion

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Costumes, music & trick-or-treating

Saturday, Oct 31

Trick-or-Treat in Steveston Village
Steveston VillagePrice not listed
Sat, Oct 31 · 3–5 PM

Trick-or-Treat in Steveston Village

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Live Music at Country Vines Winery
Country Vines WineryCover not listed
Fri, Oct 30 · 6–8 PM · Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30–6:30 PM

Live Music at Country Vines Winery

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Wharf & Flame Halloween Costume Party
Steveston$10.50 including GST
October 30 · 7–10 PM · 12320 No. 2 Road

Halloween Costume Dance Party at Kassa Farm

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Halloween Night Featuring Kris Band
ANAF Unit 284$10 members · $15 guests
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PM

Halloween Night Featuring Kris Band

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Pumpkins, skates & a trail race

Family Fun & Outdoors

Pumpkin Patch at Richmond Country Farms
Richmond Country Farms$15–$20 + tax
Oct 29–31 · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM, Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM (last entry)

Pumpkin Patch at Richmond Country Farms

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Halloween Hoot: Final Days
Richmond Nature ParkBy donationRain or shine
Oct 29–Nov 1 · 10 AM–4 PM

Halloween Hoot: Final Days

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Halloween Family Skates
Minoru ArenasRegular admissionCostume = free rentals
Fri 6:45–8 PM · Sat–Sun, Oct 31–Nov 1 · 2–5 PM

Halloween Family Skates

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Trick or Trail XC Race
Garry Point ParkFees varyKids to adults
Sat, Oct 31 · Races from 9 AM

Trick or Trail XC Race

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Three neighbourhood tables

Local Eats

Saku
1415–4771 McClelland Rd

Saku

Japanese tonkatsu · Walk-ins only
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Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner
1600–8260 Westminster Hwy

Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner

Afghan · Halal · Noon–9:30 PM
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Baan Lao
4100 Bayview St, Steveston

Baan Lao

Thai tasting menu · Reserve ahead
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Coffee, pastries & cakes

Coffee & Sweet Stops

Diplomat Bakery
105–6168 London Rd

Diplomat Bakery

European-style cakes · Since 1996
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Daily Delicious Bakery
110–2811 No. 3 Rd

Daily Delicious Bakery

French-Asian pastries · Call 236-858-5545
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Paragon Tea Room
140–4328 No. 3 Rd

Paragon Tea Room

Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
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Local story

Business Spotlight

Juvelisto
Steveston
120–3500 Moncton St · Thu–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM

Juvelisto

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Riverside walk & off-leash area

Park Pick

McDonald Beach Park
Sea Island
Off-leash area · Parking · Washrooms

McDonald Beach Park

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Current local offers

Deals & Specials

$5 Tacos · Thu, Oct 29, 3–5 PM

Flying Beaver

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75¢ Wings · During football broadcasts

75 West Coast Grill

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Happy Hour · Daily 3–6 PM

FreeBird Table & Bar

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Dance, hockey & painting

Thursday & Friday Nights

In Response: Katie Ward × Lam Tung Pang
Richmond Art Gallery · $5 suggested donation

In Response: Katie Ward × Lam Tung Pang

Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30–8:30 PM · RSVP required
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Richmond Sockeyes vs Chilliwack Jets
Minoru Arena · Online adults $14

Richmond Sockeyes vs Chilliwack Jets

Thu, Oct 29 · 7 PM
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Paint & Sip at LuLu Island Winery
LuLu Island Winery · $56.44 · Ages 19+

Paint & Sip at LuLu Island Winery

Fri, Oct 30 · 6 PM
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I hope this Halloween weekend brings you something fun to enjoy, whether it’s a family outing, a walk through Steveston or a cozy evening close to home. If you know someone in Richmond who would enjoy these local finds too, please share The Weekender with them.

Have a wonderful weekend