Wicked Victoria is a free Halloween-themed event in October each year with family-friendly things to do on Government Street in Victoria.

The event usually happens on the weekend just before Halloween. In 2026 it takes place on Sunday, October 25th. Visit gvfs.ca for the event’s official website.

Wicked Victoria Halloween Event

In celebration of the Halloween season, the Greater Victoria Festival Society runs Wicked Victoria. The event takes place along Government Street in the downtown area of Victoria. During the festivities, the road is closed to traffic. At the street-party style event you get to walk around and check out a number of Halloween-themed activities that are suitable for various ages. The event is open to everyone and is free to attend.

Where and When

2026 marks the twelfth edition of Wicked Victoria. The Halloween-themed event takes place on Sunday, October 25th. The festivities run from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

The event happens along Government Street. Festivities are between Yates Street and Broughton.

What to Expect

Thousands of people come out to Wicked Victoria to enjoy all the free activities the event has to offer.

Everyone who hangs around Government Street during the event is encouraged to wear a costume and show off their Halloween spirit! It’s fun to walk around and admire all the different types of costumes that everyone wears.

There are opportunities for trick-or-treating as well as an area at the event known as the Kid Zone. It’s where children can get their faces painted and complete Halloween-themed crafts. Live music, storytelling and other types of performances are also big parts of the event. Market and food vendors are on-site too.

Other Information

For more information about Wicked Victoria, visit the Greater Victoria Festival Society website.

More events put together by the same organization at other times of the year include the Santa Claus Parade, Franco Fest, Irish Whiskey Hooley, Victoria St. Patrick’s Day Festival and the Victoria Day Parade, among others.

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