Howloween
Howloween is a furry convention held since 2003. It has been held 24 times, most often in November.
Howloween 2026 at a glance
See details- 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.
Edition by edition
Howloween 2026
Edition #24Cosmic Festival19–22 October 2026Howloween 2026 · Details
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Howloween 2025
Edition #23Silver Screams!23–26 October 2025Howloween 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.
Howloween 2024
Edition #22In-person peak · Charity recordThe Bork Collective9–11 November 2024Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2023
Edition #21The Nightmare BeFUR Christmas10–12 November 2023Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2022
Edition #20Cursed Toys and Objects4–6 November 2022Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2021
Edition #19Creature Carnival12–13 November 2021Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2020
Edition #18Held onlinePandemicOnline · 13–14 November 2020Attendees: 250 onlineHowloween 2020 · Details
Howloween 2020 was held online on Discord, November 13 to 14, themed "Pandemic".
- 2010s10 editions
Howloween 2019
Edition #17Robot Rebellion1–2 November 2019Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2018
Edition #16Vampires2–3 November 2018Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2017
Edition #15Werewolves4–5 November 2017Attendees: 367Attendance vs 2016: +15%Howloween 2017 · Details
Howloween 2017 was held November 4 to 5, themed "Werewolves", with 367 attendees.
Howloween 2016
Edition #14ZombiesAttendees: 319Attendance vs 2015: +15%Howloween 2016 · Details
Howloween 2016 was held November 5 at the Executive Hotel, themed "Zombies", with 319 attendees.
Howloween 2015
Edition #13Giant Monster AttackAttendees: 278Attendance vs 2014: +7%Howloween 2015 · Details
Howloween 2015 was held November 7 at the Executive Hotel, themed "Giant Monster Attack", with 278 attendees.
Howloween 2014
Edition #12Mad ScienceAttendees: 259Attendance vs 2013: +28%Howloween 2014 · Details
Howloween 2014 was held November 8 at the Executive Hotel, themed "Mad Science", with 259 attendees.
Howloween 2013
Edition #11Alien AbductionAttendees: 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.
Howloween 2012
Edition #10Terror at SeaAttendees: 182Howloween 2012 · Details
Howloween 2012, the tenth, was held November 10 at the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre, themed "Terror at Sea", with 182 attendees.
Howloween 2011
Edition #9Ghosts and Spirits5–6 November 2011Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2010
Edition #8Luck6–7 November 2010Attendees: 151Attendance vs 2008: -6%Howloween 2010 · Details
Howloween 2010 was held November 6 at the Compass Point Inn, themed "Luck", with 151 attendees.
- 2000s7 editions
Howloween 2009
Edition #77–8 November 2009Howloween 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.
Howloween 2008
Edition #6The Resurrection8–9 November 2008Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2007
Edition #5Howloween 2006
Edition #428–29 October 2006Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2005
Edition #3Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2004
Edition #229–30 October 2004Attendees: 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.
Howloween 2003
Edition #1First editionAttendees: 3131 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.
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.

