Looking for somewhere to take the kids trick-or-treating this Halloween?
Several shopping centres and community destinations in and around Victoria have created a tradition of trick-or-treating for costumed kids to enjoy some Halloween fun.
From ghosts and goblins to mummies and Minecraft characters, little trick-or-treaters will have plenty of places to fill their candy bags safely this Halloween.
And no one has to know if you and your little monster hit more than one location…
Whether you’re looking to skip the door-to-door this year or score some extra sweets, make sure to trick-or-treat at one of these participating spots this Halloween:
Westshore Town Centre
Westshore Town Centre is conjuring up a hauntingly good time this year for parents and their little monsters.
From 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Halloween, costumed kids will be able to visit participating retailers and trick-or-treat while shopping.
And the fun doesn’t stop on the 31st!
Remember to check out the Charity Pumpkin Smash 2026 on November 1st, where you can bring a cash donation to the event and watch your pumpkin get thrown from a 100-foot fire engine ladder.
All proceeds from the Pumpkin Smash will benefit Flourish! School Food Society.
- Where: 2945 Jacklin Rd
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mayfair Shopping Centre
Mayfair Shopping Centre will be joining in the fun on October 31st, with a Halloween village set up in their parking lot in front of H Mart.
The village will feature accessible trick-or-treating, live DJs and children’s entertainment, free hot chocolate (and coffee—you may need it!) and a pet costume contest.
While costumes are optional, smiles are encouraged.
The event will be outdoors, so make sure to dress for the weather and bring your treat bag.
The Halloween Village will be set up from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- Where: 3147 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hillside Shopping Centre
For those in Oaklands, Hillside Shopping Centre will be sweetening the deal on Halloween as well.
Guests can check in at guest services for some treats and a list of participating retailers in the mall upon arrival.
The shopping centre will be hosting their trick-or-treating from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Organizers want to remind everyone that face coverings and masks are not permitted in the facility, so Peter Parker might have to make an appearance in place of Spider-Man.
- Where: 1644 Hillside Avenue
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Uptown Shopping Centre
Trick-or-Treat on the ‘Boolevard’ has become one of the classic Halloween traditions in Victoria on Halloween.
With the Spirit Halloween location at the shopping centre, Uptown really goes all out for scary season.
On Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., participating retailers will be hosting trick-or-treating for little monsters, along with some fun and festive Halloween surprises.
Bring the family to Uptown’s Trick-or-Treat on the Boolevard for a scary good time!
- Where: 3440 Saanich Road
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The BC Parliament Buildings
A little ahead of Halloween on Friday, October 30th, families can go trick-or-treating at the BC legislature.
The event runs from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
Enjoy some treats and participate in festive activities!
There is no need to register for trick-or-treating—simply come to the parliament buildings in your Halloween costume and have fun!
- Where: BC Parliament, 501 Belleville Street
- When: Friday, October 30th – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sweet Treat Event in Sidney
Get ready for a fang-tastic evening of Halloween fun in downtown Sidney!
Families, friends and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages are invited to don their best costumes and take to the streets for a safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience.
Local businesses along Beacon Avenue and the surrounding streets will open their doors, offering candy and treats to all the little ghosts, goblins and ghouls who join in the fun.
The event is hosted by Explore Sidney and Peninsula Celebrations Society, who will be hosting the event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Treat Street offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate Halloween with the Sidney community.
Be sure to wear your costumes, bring your treat bags and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun!
- Where: Beacon Avenue
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Langford’s Treat Street
Treat Street is returning to the Luxton Fairgrounds on Saturday!
Join Langford Fire Rescue for a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience.
Enjoy live music, hot chocolate, candy and hot dogs while supplies last at this free community event.
- Where: Luxton Fairgrounds, Marwood Avenue
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Commons Retail Village
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to The Commons Retail Village and Arden for an afternoon of Halloween fun!
Businesses will be handing out candy, so keep an eye out for balloons outside each participating location to guide the way.
Be sure to stop by the Royal Bay photo opportunity at the Commons Plaza for a Halloween photo you won’t want to miss!
Whether you visit before, during or after your neighbourhood trick-or-treating, the ‘Trick or Treat Trail’ is a fun way to celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy and community.
- Where: 345 Latoria Boulevard
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Trick or Treat on the Avenue in Oak Bay
Each Halloween, Oak Bay Village hosts a giant community trick-or-treat!
Oak Bay Avenue merchants and the Oak Bay Municipal Hall offer treats in stores from Foul Bay Road to Monterey Avenue.
Enjoy live music throughout the event as well as a variety of entertainment including jugglers, stilt walkers, hula hoopers, a pet costume contest and more!
A complete list of participating merchants, identified by the pumpkin poster in their window, is posted a week before Halloween on the Oak Business Improvement Association website here.
- Where: Foul Bay to Monterey Avenue
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Esquimalt’s Halloween Spooktacular
Join Esquimalt for some Halloween-themed fun!
Stop by the Archie Browning Sports Centre on your trick-or-treating adventure to grab dinner from the Esquimalt Lions Club BBQ (by donation), treats and participate in some family friendly activities.
- Where: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road
- When: Saturday, October 31st – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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