Vancouver's largest amusement park has been transformed into a terrifying Halloween wonderland.
Fright Nights returns to Playland for spooky season on Friday, Oct. 4, promising eight haunted houses and dozens of creepy scare actors for a night of bone-chilling fun.
Locals looking for thrilling things to do in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»this October can enjoy the festive offerings through Halloween on select nights.
The annual event is the largest haunt in Western Canada, featuring elaborate, themed haunted houses, over 15 rides, entertainment, games, spooky food, and other attractions.
Admission includes entry to all the houses and rides but organizers do not guarantee guests will have time to complete all. The event is also recommended for visitors over 13.
This year's spooktacular lineup of haunted houses includes The Void, The Bloodshed, Carn-Evil, Darkness, Fear, Haunted Mansion, Keepers Doll Factory, Materia Medica, Trails of the Night (a new addition), and Fizz Death circuit (also a new one),
sees three women in historic Salem, Massachusetts standing trial for accusations of practicing witchcraft. Facing impending doom, they must either escape or "unleash ."
Fizz Death circuit dares visitors to challenge their "greatest fears" as they "enter the path of the doomed souls to immortalize [their] execution."
Know before you ghoul
Cosplay attire, face paint, costumes, decorative face masks (not medical), and excessive costume makeup are prohibited. Staff will require you to remove costumes and face paint/costume makeup before you enter the park.
Outside food, beverages, and bottles are not permitted inside the park. Visitors are also not allowed to record, use flash photography, or use laser pens inside of the haunted houses.
Playland uses cashless procedures on-site for retail and food and beverage purchases. Credit and debit cards are accepted, as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay on mobile device.
Only small bags and clear bags are permitted inside the park. Bags larger than 8.5 by 11 inches (the size of a standard sheet of paper) are not allowed inside. All bags are searched as part of the security protocol before entry.
Guests can check a bag outside the main gates for $10.
Fright Nights
When: Oct. 6, 13, and 20 from 6 -11 p.m.; Oct. 4-5, 10-12, 17-19, and 24-31 from 6 p.m. - midnight
Where: Playland - 2901 E Hastings St
Cost: $33-61. .
