October brings a tapestry of exciting events and unbeatable promotions! Downtown Abbotsford is buzzing with activity this month, and we’re here to guide you through all the happenings that will make your October memorable. So, get ready to discover what’s in store for you this October in Downtown Abbotsford – your autumn adventure awaits!

Business Name: Boardwalk Cafe and Games

Event: Ladies’ Game Night

Location: 33760 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H2

Date: Tuesday, October 10th from 6-9PM

Price: $6 cover charge per person

Description:

Join for an evening of tabletop gaming that’s just for the ladies! If you’re a board game lover, Boardwalk also has TONS of other game nights all October long.


Business Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley

Event: Autumn Sip & Social Fundraiser

Location: 423 Arnold Road, Abbotsford BC, V3G 1S4

Date: Thursday, October 19th from 6-9:30PM

Price: $100

Description:

This event is 19+ only. Enjoy a selection of food stations featuring local ingredients created and prepared by Chef Craig of The Chef’s Acre, graze on cheese & charcuterie by Oak + Harvest, sip on local draft beer and cocktails by Sunset Sippers, peruse a curated collection of local vendors, and dance the night away to live music by Greg Neufeld.


Business: Spiritual Path to Awakening (SPA)

Location: Conference Room B, Trinity Memorial United Church, Downtown Abbotsford

Description:

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm Autumn Teachings with Darla Rasmussen (Blackkettle), Red Elk Singing Woman from Siksika Nation.

October (11th, 18th, 25th) from 12pm – 2pm each week Reconciliation Reading Series: “Birdie.”

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Roll Around the World – A Cooking Class.


Business: Studioture

Event: Disco Ball Fall Studio Installation

Location: 2547 Montvue Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3V2

Date: October 23rd – November 30th

Description:

Whether you’re looking to capture some aesthetically pleasing content for Instagram or get a family photoshoot done for your holiday cards, book your slot for this cool disco ball themed studio installation!


Business: Jam Dance Center

Event: Spooky House

Location: 33779 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1

Date: Saturday, October 28th

Price: $2 per person for non-members

Description:

Come dressed up and if you dare to enter come downstairs and through a spooky house to find the witches’ missing hat! Once you return her hat she will give you a prize.


Business: Yes Chef

Event: Cooking Classes

Location: 2619 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T5

Date: Various dates, see below

Description:

October 19th at 5:30PM – Easy Rustic Soup and Crusty Bread

October 27th at 5:30PM – Italian Date Night


Business: Abbotsford Downtown Business Association

Event: Trick or Treating

Location: Downtown Abbotsford

Date: Tuesday, October 31st from 2PM – 5PM

Description:

Local businesses in Downtown Abbotsford will be handing out candy to create a fun afternoon of trick or treating for the kiddos! Come on Downtown to partake in this fun + free event.


Abbotsford Farm & Country Market

Location: JUBILEE PARK – 2552 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9

Date:

Saturday, October 7th 9AM – Noon
Saturday, October 14th 9AM – Noon
Saturday, October 21st 9AM – Noon
Saturday, October 28th 9AM – Noon

Description: Abbotsford’s longest running farmers’ market featuring the best local vendors and fresh, real food.

List of events provided from What’s Happening this October in Downtown Abbotsford – Downtown Abbotsford