October brings a tapestry of exciting events and unbeatable promotions! Downtown Abbotsford is buzzing with activity this month, and we’re here to guide you through all the happenings that will make your October memorable. So, get ready to discover what’s in store for you this October in Downtown Abbotsford – your autumn adventure awaits!
SALES + PROMOTIONS
Business Name: La Belle Maison Day Spa
Location: 2540 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T3
Promotion:
1 hour Eminence Facial and Spa Pedicure package for $125.
NEW! Lip Blushing on special for $300 (reg $375) for October only.
Business Name: Banter Ice Cream
Location: 33660 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9
Promotion:
Banter is partnering with SARA for Women and their Purple Lights Campaign! For the month of October, $1 from every scoop and pint sold of Ube Marshmallow will go directly to SARA for Women and towards supporting those experiencing domestic violence.
Business Name: Lepp’s Bakehouse and Delicatessen
Location: 2518 W Railway St, Abbotsford, BC V2R 2E4
Promotion:
NEW! Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Combo runs Oct 3-14. $13.00 for grilled cheese and a side of tomato soup! (Regular $14.25)
NEW! Seasonal drinks: Red Maple Latte, Pumpkin Pie Latte, and Hot Apple Cider.
Business Name: Scarlett’s Beauty Bar
Location: 2645 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T5
Promotion:
30% off summer clothes, 10% off Fall jackets, lowest prices ever on select products and tinsel Tuesdays. 15% off hair services for NEW clients, and $50 off of microblading.
Business Name: Yes Chef
Location: 2619 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T5
Promotion:
Thanksgiving Sale 15% off storewide (a few exceptions apply) from October 5-9th.
EVENTS
Business Name: Boardwalk Cafe and Games
Event: Ladies’ Game Night
Location: 33760 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H2
Date: Tuesday, October 10th from 6-9PM
Price: $6 cover charge per person
Description:
Join for an evening of tabletop gaming that’s just for the ladies! If you’re a board game lover, Boardwalk also has TONS of other game nights all October long.
Business Name: Bureaux Modern Mercantile
Event: “Milk” + Cookies – A Mom’s Night Out
Location: 33827 South Fraser Way #120, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C4
Date: CANCELLED AS OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH.
Description:
Cancelled.
Business Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley
Event: Autumn Sip & Social Fundraiser
Location: 423 Arnold Road, Abbotsford BC, V3G 1S4
Date: Thursday, October 19th from 6-9:30PM
Price: $100
Description:
This event is 19+ only. Enjoy a selection of food stations featuring local ingredients created and prepared by Chef Craig of The Chef’s Acre, graze on cheese & charcuterie by Oak + Harvest, sip on local draft beer and cocktails by Sunset Sippers, peruse a curated collection of local vendors, and dance the night away to live music by Greg Neufeld.
Business: Spiritual Path to Awakening (SPA)
Location: Conference Room B, Trinity Memorial United Church, Downtown Abbotsford
Description:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm Autumn Teachings with Darla Rasmussen (Blackkettle), Red Elk Singing Woman from Siksika Nation.
October (11th, 18th, 25th) from 12pm – 2pm each week Reconciliation Reading Series: “Birdie.”
Saturday, October 14, 2023 Roll Around the World – A Cooking Class.
Business: Studioture
Event: Disco Ball Fall Studio Installation
Location: 2547 Montvue Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3V2
Date: October 23rd – November 30th
Description:
Whether you’re looking to capture some aesthetically pleasing content for Instagram or get a family photoshoot done for your holiday cards, book your slot for this cool disco ball themed studio installation!
Business: Jam Dance Center
Event: Spooky House
Location: 33779 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Price: $2 per person for non-members
Description:
Come dressed up and if you dare to enter come downstairs and through a spooky house to find the witches’ missing hat! Once you return her hat she will give you a prize.
Business: Yes Chef
Event: Cooking Classes
Location: 2619 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T5
Date: Various dates, see below
Description:
October 19th at 5:30PM – Easy Rustic Soup and Crusty Bread
October 27th at 5:30PM – Italian Date Night
Business: Abbotsford Downtown Business Association
Event: Trick or Treating
Location: Downtown Abbotsford
Date: Tuesday, October 31st from 2PM – 5PM
Description:
Local businesses in Downtown Abbotsford will be handing out candy to create a fun afternoon of trick or treating for the kiddos! Come on Downtown to partake in this fun + free event.
Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
Location: JUBILEE PARK – 2552 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B9
Date:
Saturday, October 7th 9AM – Noon
Saturday, October 14th 9AM – Noon
Saturday, October 21st 9AM – Noon
Saturday, October 28th 9AM – Noon
Description: Abbotsford’s longest running farmers’ market featuring the best local vendors and fresh, real food.
Stay tuned for next month’s blog post!