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Howloween

Canada

Howloween is a furry convention held since 2003. It has been held 24 times, most often in November.

Howloween 2026 at a glance

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Dates
19–22 October 2026
Theme
Cosmic Festival
Status
EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.

About Howloween

Howloween is an annual Halloween-themed furry convention in British Columbia, Canada. It began as a house party of about ten people at TJ_Wolf's home in Burnaby in 2002, grew into a furmeet at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre from 2003, and moved to the Compass Point Inn in Surrey from 2008, the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby from 2011 and the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond since 2022. It is considered a full convention since about 2023, for an all-ages audience, with furry games, panels, competitions, an artist alley and a dance, and a past tradition of an unofficial fursuit bowling after-party. Attendance has grown from 31 in 2003 to over 1,700 in 2026.

In-person record (2024)
1,020

Edition by edition

  1. Howloween 2026

    Edition #24
    Cosmic Festival19–22 October 2026
    Howloween 2026 · Details

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  2. Howloween 2025

    Edition #23
    Silver Screams!23–26 October 2025
    Howloween 2025 · Details

    Howloween 2025 was held October 23 to 26 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, themed "Silver Screams!", with fursuit maker Satire The Sheep as Guest of Honor. It had about 1,544 attendees and raised C$4,610.35 for the BC SPCA.

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  3. Howloween 2024

    Edition #22
    In-person peak · Charity record
    The Bork Collective9–11 November 2024
    Attendees: 1,020Attendance vs 2023: +45%

    The biggest in-person edition so far. CA$4,300 raised for charity, 58% more than in 2023.

    Howloween 2024 · Details
    Charity
    CA$4,300 Charity vs 2023: +58%

    Howloween 2024 was held November 9 to 12 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, themed "The Bork Collective", with fursuit company Apoxon as Guest of Honor. It had 1,020 attendees and raised $4,300 for the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC.

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  4. Howloween 2023

    Edition #21
    The Nightmare BeFUR Christmas10–12 November 2023
    Attendees: 702Attendance vs 2022: +64%
    Howloween 2023 · Details
    Charity
    CA$2,721 Charity vs 2022: +81%

    Howloween 2023 was held November 10 to 12 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, themed "The Nightmare BeFUR Christmas". Fursuiter Aphinity was Guest of Honor, with artist ShadowsMyst as Community Spotlight. It had 702 attendees, with 160 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $2,721 for charity.

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  5. Howloween 2022

    Edition #20
    Cursed Toys and Objects4–6 November 2022
    Attendees: 428Attendance vs 2021: +47%
    Howloween 2022 · Details
    Charity
    CA$1,504

    Howloween 2022 was held November 4 to 6, its first three-day edition, at a new venue, the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, themed "Cursed Toys and Objects". It had 428 attendees, with 112 fursuiters in the parade.

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  6. Howloween 2021

    Edition #19
    Creature Carnival12–13 November 2021
    Attendees: 291Attendance vs 2019: -22%
    Howloween 2021 · Details

    Howloween 2021 was held November 12 to 13 at the Executive Hotel in Burnaby, for the last time there, themed "Creature Carnival", with 291 attendees.

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  7. Howloween 2020

    Edition #18
    Held online
    PandemicOnline · 13–14 November 2020
    Attendees: 250 online
    Howloween 2020 · Details

    Howloween 2020 was held online on Discord, November 13 to 14, themed "Pandemic".

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  8. 2010s10 editions
  9. Howloween 2019

    Edition #17
    Robot Rebellion1–2 November 2019
    Attendees: 373Attendance vs 2018: +4%
    Howloween 2019 · Details

    Howloween 2019 was held November 1 to 2 at the Executive Hotel Burnaby, themed "Robot Rebellion", with 373 attendees.

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  10. Howloween 2018

    Edition #16
    Vampires2–3 November 2018
    Attendees: 357Attendance vs 2017: -3%
    Howloween 2018 · Details

    Howloween 2018 was held November 2 to 3, themed "Vampires", with 357 attendees and its first official photoshoot.

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  11. Howloween 2017

    Edition #15
    Werewolves4–5 November 2017
    Attendees: 367Attendance vs 2016: +15%
    Howloween 2017 · Details

    Howloween 2017 was held November 4 to 5, themed "Werewolves", with 367 attendees.

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  12. Howloween 2016

    Edition #14
    Zombies
    Attendees: 319Attendance vs 2015: +15%
    Howloween 2016 · Details

    Howloween 2016 was held November 5 at the Executive Hotel, themed "Zombies", with 319 attendees.

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  13. Howloween 2015

    Edition #13
    Giant Monster Attack
    Attendees: 278Attendance vs 2014: +7%
    Howloween 2015 · Details

    Howloween 2015 was held November 7 at the Executive Hotel, themed "Giant Monster Attack", with 278 attendees.

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  14. Howloween 2014

    Edition #12
    Mad Science
    Attendees: 259Attendance vs 2013: +28%
    Howloween 2014 · Details

    Howloween 2014 was held November 8 at the Executive Hotel, themed "Mad Science", with 259 attendees.

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  15. Howloween 2013

    Edition #11
    Alien Abduction
    Attendees: 202Attendance vs 2012: +11%
    Howloween 2013 · Details

    Howloween 2013 was held November 2 at the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre, themed "Alien Abduction", with 202 attendees. It was preceded by a Bad Movie Night.

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  16. Howloween 2012

    Edition #10
    Terror at Sea
    Attendees: 182
    Howloween 2012 · Details

    Howloween 2012, the tenth, was held November 10 at the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre, themed "Terror at Sea", with 182 attendees.

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  17. Howloween 2011

    Edition #9
    Ghosts and Spirits5–6 November 2011
    Attendees: 182Attendance vs 2010: +21%
    Howloween 2011 · Details

    Howloween 2011 was held November 5 to 6 at the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby, themed "Ghosts and Spirits". It moved to a larger location and expanded from one to two days, with 183 attendees.

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  18. Howloween 2010

    Edition #8
    Luck6–7 November 2010
    Attendees: 151Attendance vs 2008: -6%
    Howloween 2010 · Details

    Howloween 2010 was held November 6 at the Compass Point Inn, themed "Luck", with 151 attendees.

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  19. 2000s7 editions
  20. Howloween 2009

    Edition #7
    7–8 November 2009
    Howloween 2009 · Details

    Howloween 2009 was held Saturday, November 7, at the Compass Point Inn in Surrey, with games, panels, competitions and a dance running until 1 a.m., followed by fursuit bowling.

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  21. Howloween 2008

    Edition #6
    The Resurrection8–9 November 2008
    Attendees: 160Attendance vs 2007: +167%
    Howloween 2008 · Details

    Howloween 2008 was organized by Aphinity and held November 8 at the Compass Point Inn in Surrey, themed "The Resurrection" after the previous year's cancellation. It had 160 attendees.

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  22. Howloween 2007

    Edition #5
    Attendees: 60Attendance vs 2006: -50%
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  23. Howloween 2006

    Edition #4
    28–29 October 2006
    Attendees: 119Attendance vs 2005: +61%
    Howloween 2006 · Details

    Howloween 2006 was held October 28 at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre, with expanded space and 119 attendees. Fursuit-optional bowling followed the next day.

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  24. Howloween 2005

    Edition #3
    Attendees: 74Attendance vs 2004: +40%
    Howloween 2005 · Details

    Howloween 2005 was held October 29 at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre, themed "Are you lost?", with 74 attendees.

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  25. Howloween 2004

    Edition #2
    29–30 October 2004
    Attendees: 53Attendance vs 2003: +71%
    Howloween 2004 · Details

    Howloween 2004 was held October 29 to 30 at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre, extended to two days, with 53 attendees.

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  26. Howloween 2003

    Edition #1
    First edition
    Attendees: 31

    31 attendees in one day.

    Howloween 2003 · Details

    Howloween 2003 was held November 8 in Coquitlam, at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn & Convention Centre, with 31 attendees.

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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (CAD)

  • 2026Not reported
  • 2025Not reported
  • 2024CA$4,300
  • 2023CA$2,721
  • 2022CA$1,504
  • 2021Not reported
  • 2020Not reported
  • 2019Not reported
  • 2018Not reported
  • 2017Not reported
  • 2016Not reported
  • 2015Not reported
  • 2014Not reported
  • 2013Not reported
  • 2012Not reported
  • 2011Not reported
  • 2010Not reported
  • 2009Not reported
  • 2008Not reported
  • 2007Not reported
  • 2006Not reported
  • 2005Not reported
  • 2004Not reported
  • 2003Not reported
CA$8,525 raised across all reported editions.

Figures as published by the convention, collected on Consurf. Years without a bar did not report a number.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Howloween?

The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, Howloween 2026, ran on 19–22 October 2026.

How many people attend Howloween?

Howloween 2024 reported 1,020 attendees.

Sources

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