Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms and its Family-Friendly Events & Activities
Located at 9423 Gibsons Road, Fantasy Farms is a working farm in Chilliwack, British Columbia, known for its seasonal celebrations and family-friendly attractions. Open to the public for events at select times of the year, the farm grows a variety of produce. It also hosts popular events during the Easter, Halloween, autumn, and Christmas seasons.
For the attraction’s official website, visit fantasyfarmsinc.ca.
Signature Events at Fantasy Farms
Fantasy Farms is home to several much-loved annual events, including the following:
- Petey’s Easter Eggstravaganza
- A Night of Illumination
- Stinking Rose Garlic Festival
- Petey’s Pumpkin Patch
- Reaper’s Haunted Attraction & Maze of Terror
Details about each of these events are further below.
The farm’s friendly mascots, Petey the Pumpkin and Farmer Gary, also add to the charm of every visit. Petey is a fictitious character. Gary is the real-life farmer. At the farm visitors can enjoy activities like petting zoos, mini train rides, and an indoor play zone that’s perfect for little kids.
Easter at Fantasy Farms
Easter involves a number of events and activities at Fantasy Farms. There are ones for little kids and their families, but also ones just for adults.
Petey’s Easter Eggstravaganza is a beloved family tradition at the farm. Taking place over several days leading up to and including the Easter long weekend, this event is designed especially for children and families.
Young visitors can participate in fun-filled Easter egg hunts, enjoy bouncy castles, ride ponies, hop aboard the miniature train, and meet adorable farm animals in the petting zoo.
Petey’s Easter Eggstravaganza is a lively and interactive celebration of spring where memories are made. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of your visit.
For full details about this event, click Petey’s Easter Eggstravaganza.
A Night of Illumination is an Easter-themed evening event created especially for adults. This unique experience includes an egg hunt with exciting prizes, delicious food, and alcoholic beverages.
At this event guests can take a relaxing train ride through glowing, illuminated displays and explore beautifully-decorated spaces designed for a festive night out.
A Night of Illumination combines seasonal fun with a sophisticated twist, and tickets must be purchased online in advance to attend.
To learn more about this event, and Family Glow Nights which is described below, see the article about the A Night of Illumination on the Vancouver’s Best Places. website.
Family Glow Nights bring a magical, glowing twist to Easter at Fantasy Farms. Spread over select evenings, these events are perfect for families who want to enjoy springtime activities after dark.
Kids and parents alike can enjoy UV light displays, bouncy castles (for the little kids), hot chocolate, and a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt. Miniature train rides also add to the nighttime adventure.
Tickets for Family Glow Nights are available online most years. They tend to sell quickly due to the event’s popularity.
Fall Fun at the Garlic Festival & Petey’s Pumpkin Patch
The Stinking Rose Garlic Festival at Fantasy Farms is a fun and flavorful fall event that celebrates all things garlic. Guests can browse garlic-themed products from local vendors, enjoy tasty treats from food vendors, and listen to live music while taking in the festive atmosphere.
With entertainment and activities suitable for the whole family, this unique celebration of the “stinking rose” is a must-visit for food lovers and fall festival fans alike.
To learn more about this event, click Stinking Rose Garlic Festival.
Petey’s Pumpkin Patch is a popular autumn attraction running in October (plus a day or two in November too most years). Families can enjoy miniature train rides, wander through a kid-friendly corn maze, visit with farm animals, and play in outdoor activity areas.
The patch also features scenic pumpkin fields and the crowd-favorite corn cannon operated by Farmer Gary.
To learn more about this activity on the official Fantasy Farms website, click Petey’s Pumpkin Patch.
Halloween Thrills at Fantasy Farms
Reaper’s Haunted Attraction & Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms delivers one of the most intense Halloween experiences in the Fraser Valley. It’s definitely not for little kids! Older brave children, youth and young adults though love it!
This spine-chilling event features a terrifying haunted house and the infamous Maze of Terror, set in a real cornfield and packed with live actors, dark twists, and immersive scares both indoors and out. It’s a favorite destination for horror enthusiasts and adrenaline seekers, drawing crowds from across the region.
For full details about this haunted attraction, click Reaper’s Haunted Attraction & Maze of Terror.
Plan Your Visit to Fantasy Farms
Whether you’re looking for springtime fun, autumn adventures or Halloween frights, Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack is a top Fraser Valley destination for all ages. It’s a fun, rustic, wholesome place to enjoy seasonal adventures.