Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for harvest-themed outings. For those who are in and around Vancouver this holiday long weekend, we’ve put together a few of our fave family friendly Thanksgiving events.
7 Family Friendly Thanksgiving activities
Visit Fort Langley
Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to head to Langley for an infusion of fall feels. Visit a cranberry bog, wander around Fort Langley Historic Site, check out the pumpkins and farm animals at Aldor Acres and drop into the Krause Berry Farms for a decadent pumpkin waffle.
>> Fall activities in Fort Langley
Take your pick at the Pumpkin Patch
Runs until October 31 2026, across Metro Vancouver
Most patches are open this weekend so get your dibs in early and enjoy the festive farmyard fun at one of these ten patches around the Lower Mainland. Don’t forget to wear rubber boots and bring a juiced up iPhone for all those cute snaps! Want your cutie to be featured on Instagram? Remember to tag @VancouverMom #VancouverMom for a chance to show up in our highlights.
Visit The Bear Creek Train
Looking for an easy Thanksgiving weekend outing that wears the kids out without wearing you out? Bear Creek Park’s Pumpkin Train in Surrey is a solid pick.
The little ones hop on for a ride through a decorated forest, then head home with a treat, a pumpkin, and a craft. It’s $12 per person plus tax, and kids under 2 are free. The daytime train runs daily from 10am to 5pm through October 31, so Thanksgiving Monday is covered.
13750 88th Ave at King George Blvd, Surrey
Get lost at the Chilliwack Corn Maze
Runs until October 31, 2026, Chilliwack
Each year the region’s biggest and most elaborate corn maze creates a new design based around a topical theme for their 12 acre maze. Added attractions: Cozy fall lunch items, farm animals, pedal carts, giant jumping pillows, duck race, games, tractor rides, mini tricycle area, fire pits, hay rides, giant sandbox and swing area, tire mountain, swings, corn box, cow roping and tether balls.
Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack, BC
Go for a fall walk
Vancouver is the ideal city for a crisp fall walk. The crowds of the summer have dissipated, the leaves are golden and green and mushrooms are popping up on the forest floor and beside sidewalks. There’s lots to see and do outdoors in the fall, so why not pack up the kids and go for a walk?
Dig into a pumpkin treat at your fave local shop!
The pumpkin patches are open, the scarves are out, and every second mom has a PSL in-hand. Why not go all out and pair it with a pumpkin bar, bun, cookie, pie or yes, gelato! Head to a favorite local shop and indulge in that post-Turkey feeling. There’s nothing like tasty goods to make it family friendly Thanksgiving!
