Howloween is an annual event that invades the hallows of the Metro Vancouver area every Halloween time, catering to furries and friends who appreciate a great time with a spooky twist! The event started as a Halloween party in a lowly basement nearly a decade ago and has been in multiple venues (and hosts), but with one common thread: A Frightfully Furry Party!
Much more than just a party, and often called a "mini-convention", Howloween features a full day of spooky furry fun, including a dance hosted by the talented DJs of Elektrofuzz, fursuit games, events, art games, game shows, lots of hangout space, and general spooky fun! Many have called Howloween their first furry event and people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds are welcome! Any kind of public-friendly costumes are encouraged, but street clothes are perfectly fine too. The only requirement is an open mind and a desire for a good time!
OOooooOOoOoooOOOoo... This year, our theme is Ghosts and Spirits! Dawn your best linen or your best Ghost Busting equipment. You're bound to be feeling that floating feeling. Freaky Fun!
Normally an After Party, our schedule allows us to enjoy some traditional furry and fursuit bowling on the first day this year! Come and test your skills for the most non-serious and fun game of bowling you've ever had.. since last year!
Saturday, 3PM to 5PM @ Rev's Bowling Centre - 5502 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby $7 for 2 games of bowling including shoes (fursuit feet ok)! Change space provided. Pay cash/credit/interac at Rev's main customer desk
Howloween Location: Burnaby Executive Hotel - 4201 Lougheed Hwy. Burnaby, B.C. See our Location Page for more details.
Doors Open: Saturday Evening, Nov 5th, 7:30pm to 1am - Meet & Dance!
Sunday Morning, Nov 6th, 9:30am to 3pm - Events, Games, Fursuit Games, Possible Live Acousitc Performance by "From Spongy to Bold"
Hotel Rooms: $109 if you ask for the "Howloween Event" rate and event number 13106. This number is required to get the room rate!!
Entry Cost: $20 for both days, $15 Single Day (Saturday OR Sunday). Please note that entry fees for Howloween are Cash Only Parking: $8 daytime 6am until 6pm and $7 all night (Pay at meter or at check-in)
- Howloween has MOVED for 2011 to the bigger, nicer Burnaby Executive Hotel
- Howloween starts with a Dance at 7pm on Saturday, Nov 5th
- The Bowling "After Party" is a "Before Party" this year, starting at 3pm on Saturday, Nov 5th '
- Howloween does not allow the sale of outside art or goods in the event space due to legal liability
- The event takes CASH ONLY for admissions & T-Shirts
- The Dance Cash Bar will require TWO pieces of government ID
Howloween is run entirely by volunteers and we need your help! We are actively seeking volunteers to help run the event! Everything from helping with panels (or giving ideas for them), events, equipment setup and teardown, registration and shirt sales, and security are all areas we would LOVE some help! Volunteers who pre-arrange to work with us and do 4 hours or more of work will have the option to donate (or not) for their admission at the event! Please go to our Contact Us page and email us with info on how you'd like to help make this event possible!