What’s Happening on the North Shore: October 16–22

Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival — October 16–18
Presentation House Theatre in Lower Lonsdale hosts a family festival celebrating Latin American arts and culture, including theatre and music for younger audiences. Presentation House Theatre

Sensory Friendly Sunday at MONOVA — October 18
MONOVA offers a calmer museum experience with reduced lighting and sound, plus a quiet space. It runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and is included with admission. MONOVA

Maryna Krut — October 22
Ukrainian singer and bandura player Maryna Krut performs at Capilano University Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Capilano University

Greg Girard at The Polygon — October 22
A particularly interesting evening at The Polygon Gallery: photographer Greg Girard is in conversation at 6 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by a screening of Hong Kong Made Me with a live score by experimental rock duo Gong Gong Gong. The Polygon Gallery

North Shore Trail Trekkers — October 23
For something outdoorsy, NVRC has guided intermediate hikes on October 23 from the Cypress picnic area toward the old-growth forest. Registration is required. NV Rec & Culture

Granville Flea Vintage Market at The Shipyards — October 24
The Shipyards’ 2026 programming calendar has Granville Flea returning on October 24 — a good one for vintage shoppers and a Lower Lonsdale outing. City of North Vancouver

The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along — October 24
Presentation House Theatre hosts a sing-along screening of the Halloween favourite, with guests encouraged to dress as a resident of Halloween Town or Christmas Town for a chance to win a prize. Presentation House Theatre

Ghostly Galleries at MONOVA — October 24 & 25
A family-friendly Halloween evening with flashlight scavenger hunts, crafts and treats inside the museum. Runs 5:30–7:30 p.m. and is pay-what-you-can. MONOVA

Water Words — October 27
Presentation House Theatre presents Water Words, a family production using movement, puppetry, live music and storytelling to explore water through the experiences of two children living in Canada and Senegal. Presentation House Theatre