Fright Nights at Playland
Haunted attraction · Vancouver · British Columbia
Playland's rides keep spinning after dark each October for Fright Nights, Western Canada's best-known haunt, with multiple haunted houses layered in alongside the midway. It runs on select nights at Vancouver's Hastings Park through Halloween.
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Plan your visit
Select nights; dark Oct 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 12–October 16
Color builds from September 28 · mostly bare by November 2
Sampled at Fright Nights at Playland’s own coordinates and elevation (36 m) rather than a regional average.
British Columbia is sampled at 235 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. British Columbia is running 14 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Fright Nights at Playland
Good color holds through about October 23, giving you roughly 25 days from the first turn to past peak.
You will find it at Vancouver, BC, in British Columbia.
Fright Nights at Playland on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Fright Nights at Playland open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 7 – Oct 31. Select nights; dark Oct 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Fright Nights at Playland peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 12–October 16 (best estimate October 14). Color starts around September 28 and is mostly bare by November 2.
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