Central Spark
Join us for a spooky celebration at Central Park! Everyone is invited to free family-friendly Halloween festivities.
Enjoy a lively dance party with a DJ, delicious bites from food trucks, live entertainment, artistic pumpkin carving, a dazzling drone light display* and a spectacular fireworks show.
Costumes are highly encouraged!
Schedule
| Time | What's happening |
|---|---|
| 6-8 pm | Halloween festivities |
| 7:15 pm | Drone light display* |
| 7:30 pm | Fireworks |
*Drone light display subject to weather
Location: Patterson Avenue (from Kingsway to Central Boulevard) and at Central Park
Event details
Performers
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Circus Fungus
With vibrant roving characters, larger-than-life stilt walkers and imaginative storytellers, Circus Fungus Entertainment has enchanted festivals and special events across Vancouver, Whistler and the Lower Mainland. For more than twenty years, their exceptional artists have inspired audiences with whimsical performances that ignite imaginations, create lasting memories, and bring a sense of wonder and delight to every event.
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DJ Tashy143
DJ Tashy143 is a North Vancouver born and raised talent bringing fresh energy and heart to the local music scene. Deeply rooted in the community she still calls home, she is an emerging DJ with a clear purpose: to create spaces where people can come together, feel connected and share in something bigger than themselves.
Instagram: @DJTrashy143
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Elektric Collective
Elektric Collective is a Vancouver-based performance art collective founded in 2023, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of live experience through the fusion of circus arts, movement and advanced LED technology. Their LED costuming and structures are developed in-house using cutting-edge Canadian technology, allowing for a distinctive and evolving visual language. At its core, Elektric Collective exists to support and elevate artists who are not only highly skilled in their disciplines, but committed to innovation, collaboration and collective growth.
Instagram: @elektriccollective
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Jessie Somers
Born and raised on the west coast of Canada, artist Jessie Somers graduated from UFV with a BFA in 2010. Primarily self-taught in watercolor, she creates surreal, fantasy-inspired works alongside natural landscapes and portraiture.
Through her work at Opus Art Supplies, Jessie has explored innovative ways to present watercolor, including mounting her paintings on wood panels and finishing them with high gloss resin. She has been teaching painting classes for over 15 years and regularly exhibits her work in local galleries and shops.
Instagram: @jessiesomersart
Facebook: @jessiesomers
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Peter Pumpkin Carver
Peter is an indigenous artist and proud member of the Munsee-Delaware Nation, wood carving as “Munsee Carver”. Son of a self taught wood carver in a Pacific Coast style of art. He is a resident of Surrey and has been carving pumpkins for a personal display at his Cloverdale home for over a decade.
Instagram: @Peter_Pumpkin_Carver
Facebook: @Munsee Carver -
Portal Circus
Portal Circus is a multidisciplinary performance troupe based in the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations specializing in stilting, prop manipulation and one-of-a-kind characters. Bringing high energy and whimsicality to every interaction, their mission is to help people reconnect to the magic within themselves and to spread joy through the art of circus.
Instagram: @portalart
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Website: portalart
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TwinFlames Entertainment
TwinFlames Entertainment brings the magic of fire and theatrical circus to life! With nearly a decade of experience in theatrical live performance, this dynamic crew has spent years refining their craft in fire arts, prop manipulation, dance, and circus performance. TwinFlames delivers a spectacular, family-friendly Halloween experience filled with fiery wonder, mesmerizing movement, and a touch of magic. Get ready to be dazzled by a thrilling performance that ignites the imagination and leaves audiences of all ages spellbound!
Instagram:
@TwinFlames.
Entertainment
Website:
twinflames
entertainment.ca
Yes! There will be food trucks located on Patterson Ave between Central Blvd and Kingsway.
Food truck options:
| Vendor |
|---|
| Cravings Kettle Corn |
| Gordo's Concession |
| Twisted Potato |
| Mr. Pretzels |
| Rolled West Coast |
| TGC Cotton Candy |
| Green Coast Cookies |
| Slothfuls |
| Yo Bones BBQ |
| Ay Mamacita |
| Crack On |
| Mr. Tube Steak |
| Pizza La Sella |
| Reel Mac & Cheese |
| TNT Wraps |
| JJ's Hot Cobs |
Central Spark is a non-smoking event and there is no smoking allowed in Burnaby parks. There will be no designated smoking areas within the event area. Learn more about smoke-free Burnaby.
The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm and will last about 15 minutes.
The drone show is scheduled at 7:15 pm and will last about 7 minutes. It may be cancelled if the weather is poor.
The event is very kid-friendly. It will be softly haunting and will not involve depictions of gore or violence. Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be plenty of activities and treats geared specifically for young children.
Yes. Portable toilets will be available throughout the event site.
Due to the busy nature of the event site, visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home. Service animals are permitted. Fireworks can be very frightening for pets.
Yes, there will be a water refill station at Central Park.
The event is designed to happen rain or shine.
- tents and tarps
- weapons (real or costume) or anything that could be considered to be an offensive weapon (including knives of any kind)
- frisbees or balls
- animals (working service dogs are permitted)
- flags, signs on sticks or banners
- barbeques or fires
- musical instruments
- laser pointers
- drones
- fireworks
- alcohol and drugs
- all smoking and vaping products
To ensure the safety of residents and event participants, traffic will not be permitted on Patterson Ave (from Kingsway to Central Blvd) between 3 pm and 11 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents of 5790, 5852 and 5932 Patterson Ave will not have vehicle access to their underground parking during this time.
Please plan ahead to avoid closures, crowds and parking restrictions in the area. Consider using transit, biking or walking as alternative methods of getting around. There will also be a drop-off and pick-up zone on Olive Ave (from Kingsway to Central Blvd) and street parking in the area.
There will be no public parking on the following streets (restricted to "No Parking" or "Special Event Parking with permit only") between 12:01 am on October 30 to noon on October 31.
- Patterson Ave from Kingsway to Mayberry Ave
- Beredford St between Patterson Ave and Willingdon Ave
- Olive Ave between Central Blvd and Kingsway
- Central Blvd from Patterson Ave to Wilson Ave
If you live within the parking restriction area, please make sure to move your vehicle off these streets by 11:59 pm on October 29, 2026. Vehicles that are not moved by this deadline will be towed. If your vehicle has been towed, please call 604-526-9677.
Please modify your parking and travel plans to avoid the road closures and parking restrictions on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Accessibility drop-off location will be along Olive Ave from Kingsway to Central Blvd.
If you take transit, please be advised that bus services will also be impacted in the area.
- Patterson Skytrain station will remain open with regular service.
- Bus service 129 on Patterson Ave will be re-routed and the stops at Patterson Ave and Kingsway (northbound and southbound) will be closed on Friday, October 30 from 3 pm to 12:01 am on October 31.
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