We’ve planned your autumn perfectly in Burnaby with activities to keep your family entertained all season.

Visit our local pumpkin patches near Burnaby Lake at Burnaby Lake Greenhouses and Maplewood Farm, then head to Deer Lake Park for scenic fall walks and birdwatching.

Our nature trails at Burnaby Mountain, Central Park and Deer Lake Park give you brilliant fall walks, while the Burnaby Village Museum’s interactive exhibits and Culture Days programming offer indoor options when the weather changes.

We have loads more happening across Burnaby, Edmonds and North Burnaby this autumn.

Burnaby’s autumn arts scene gives your family both entertainment and cultural connection without the hassle other cities face. We get spoiled here with Culture Days bringing free open house activities at the Burnaby Village Museum, featuring gallery tours, heritage games and live music in the outdoor orchard. The North Burnaby Centre for the Arts hosts performing arts classes and recitals for all ages. The Michael J. Fox Theatre offers theatre performances and local artist exhibitions throughout the season. September through October brings you hands-on workshops at our local libraries, from bracelet weaving to collaborative art projects. These events show exactly why our arts community stays active all year long.

Our arts scene isn’t the only thing that makes autumn special here. Burnaby’s fall festivals and pumpkin patches bring exactly what your family wants this season. You’ll find pumpkin patches near Burnaby Lake at Burnaby Lake Greenhouses, where you can pick your own pumpkins and wander through their oat maze before grabbing hot apple cider by the campfire. Maplewood Farm offers daily pumpkin picking through October with their famous “Scarecrows” display and farm store full of local produce.

Mark your calendar for the Harvest Festival at Burnaby Mountain, featuring artisan booths, local vendors and live entertainment. The final Burnaby Farmers Market at Edmonds of the season runs in early September, bringing over 160 “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” vendors to 48 Avenue. These festivals offer engaging activities for kids that make autumn memorable for families in our community.

When autumn arrives and colours our local forests, Burnaby’s nature trails give your family the perfect setting for weekend walks. Burnaby Mountain at Simon Fraser University offers 4.5 kilometres of raised boardwalks through the world’s largest domed peat bog, eight times bigger than Stanley Park. You’ll spot owls, hawks and eagles in the treetops while your children learn about this globally unique ecosystem. Central Park, our largest park, has 11 kilometres of trails perfect for walking, jogging and cycling, with stunning views of Deer Lake from the elevated lookout. If you want outdoor activities beyond hiking, Deer Lake Park offers brilliant birdwatching, while Robert Burnaby Park provides scenic Confederation Lake views. These Burnaby parks provide exactly what we locals love: great nature trails combined with activities that your whole family will enjoy.

When cooler weather brings families inside, we head straight to the Burnaby Village Museum for engaging, hands-on learning experiences. This Burnaby facility features interactive kiosks where you can customize your own tour, a “habitat theatre” where you interact with Burnaby Mountain wildlife, and sections dedicated to North Burnaby’s South Asian and Norwegian pioneers, farming history and transportation. We enjoy the water table where children can create their own delta, and the heritage orchard offers outdoor education programmes. The current “Happiness” exhibit showcases winning entries from the Culture Days Community Art Contest. These educational spots keep your family entertained while building community connections through shared cultural moments.

Right here in Burnaby, we’ve got some fantastic spots that bring nature alive for your family. At Deer Lake Park, you can walk among ponds and treed pathways that attract a wide variety of waterfowl and songbirds through the fall. Your kids will love feeding the Black-capped Chickadees sunflower seeds from their hands. Burnaby Mountain is home to 175 bird species, including Barn Owls and Northern Red-legged Frogs, offering your family a new perspective on the wildlife thriving in our community.

While most families head to typical autumn attractions, we’ve found that the Burnaby Village Museum gives you something much better, a real glimpse into Burnaby’s storied past. The facility is open for drop-in visits with sensory-friendly days on the last Saturday of each month, where adaptations create a calm, relaxed atmosphere for families who need it.

What makes these autumn activities special for your family?

These autumn programmes run from September through November, making them perfect for your family outings.

When you’re ready to move indoors from outdoor activities, Burnaby’s cultural spaces offer equally engaging autumn experiences for families wanting to connect with local history. We love how the Burnaby Village Museum creates memorable moments during your visit.

The “Weaving Cultural Identities” displays bring local stories to life through interactive exhibits that engage visitors of all ages. You’ll find the “then and now” split screen of various Burnaby locations particularly interesting, it shows how our community has grown and changed over time.

These cultural experiences complement your outdoor activities perfectly. Learning about our fishing village heritage in Burnaby and connecting with the diverse communities of North Burnaby both offer meaningful activities for families seeking genuine cultural connections.

Burnaby’s autumn lineup brings together environmental initiatives, cultural festivities and multigenerational programming to engage families throughout the season.

What’s on this autumn:

Check out family programmes at North Burnaby Recreation Centre, South Burnaby Recreation Centre and Edmonds Community Centre for sports, arts and crafts throughout the season.