Howloween is a Halloween-themed furry convention held in Richmond, British Columbia, combining furry fandom with the horror and costume culture of the Halloween season. Tracing its roots to a Halloween party in 2002, the event reached 1,544 attendees in 2025 and welcomes participants in fursuits, general Halloween costumes, or everyday clothes.
Howloween offers a focused, boutique experience rooted in its origins as a Halloween party in 2002. The convention has grown into a 4-day event serving the Metro Vancouver area.
Returning to the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport for October 22-25, 2026, the convention will debut its "Project: CHIMERA" theme.
The convention is inclusive in its dress code, welcoming attendees in everyday clothes or general Halloween costumes alongside traditional fursuits. This accessibility, combined with charity auctions for the BC SPCA and movie nights, has driven attendance past 1,500.
Howloween 2025 reached a record 1,544 attendees in Richmond, BC. The "Silver Screams!" themed event raised $4,610 for the BC SPCA and featured Satire The Sheep as Guest of Honor.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Oct 22-25 | Project: CHIMERA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Oct 23-26 | Silver Screams! | 1,544 | $4,610.35(BC SPCA) | Satire The Sheep |
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