April’s 2026 Vancouver calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and Easter events.
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Vancouver April Calendar of Events
Special events this month include Vaisakhi Festivals, Easter Activities, flower festivals, Earth Day events and various other spring activities.
April Events in Vancouver
Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in April 2026. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in April.
(Note: Schedules are subject to change. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)
Week of April 11th to 12th
April 11-12 | April 13-19 | April 20-26 | April 27-30
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Food Truck Wars in Surrey – a massive food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. It’s the biggest street food competition in BC!
- Chilliwack Plowing Match – an event with tractor competitions, live music, a pancake breakfast and family-friendly activities at Greendale Acres.
- Shen Yun – a world-famous performing arts production is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade – a Sikh festival featuring a massive procession of people beginning at the Ross Street Temple and making its way around South Vancouver.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Magic of Spring at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Family Farms including a tulip garden, petting barn, jumping pillows and more.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today at the farm there is also the Chilliwack Plowing Match.
- Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- Shen Yun – the famous Asian performing arts production takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Handel’s Messiah – a concert conducted by Calvin Dyck and Benjamin Ewert at Central Heights Church in Abbotsford.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Exploration Blank and Theatresports.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Flame at Gateway Theatre – a storytelling workshop and performance showcase with Deborah Williams in Richmond.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Saturday Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park and Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
- Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
- Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Food Truck Wars in Surrey – a massive food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. It’s the biggest street food competition in BC!
- Shen Yun – a world-famous performing arts production is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Family Day at PdA – a free event with exhibitions and art-related activities at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Shows & Entertainment
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- The Flame at Gateway Theatre – a storytelling workshop and performance showcase with Deborah Williams in Richmond.
- Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Handel’s Messiah – a concert conducted by Calvin Dyck and Benjamin Ewert at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today is also Tractor Day!
- Magic of Spring at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Family Farms including a tulip garden, petting barn, jumping pillows and more.
- Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
- Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival – a free event at Gary Point Park near Steveston Village. Activities include Japanese dancing, Taiko drumming, kite flying and other cultural activities and entertainment.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Museum of Vancouver – admission is usually “pay what you can” on the first Sunday of the month. This month, however, the museum was closed on April 6th so admission is by donation today instead.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore. (And today is their last day of the season.)
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Sunday Markets
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Week of April 13th to 19th
April 11-12 | April 13-19 | April 20-26 | April 27-30
Monday, April 13, 2026
- TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Spontaneous Combustion.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
- TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free!
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
- TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
- If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Shows & Entertainment
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is True Story!
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Secrets of the Penthouse Tour – a storytelling tour of the Penthouse Nightclub that includes live music and dinner with Forbidden Vancouver. (Postponed until April 22.)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour and the special Secrets of the Penthouse Tour.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
- New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Shows & Entertainment
- Fat Joke – a Neworld Theatre Production play at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Farm Activities & Flower Festivals
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Flower Festivals
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today local artist Olivia Harks is on site for some of the day.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
- Magic of Spring at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Family Farms including a tulip garden, petting barn, jumping pillows and more.
Shows & Entertainment
- Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries with drag performers and a mystery to solve.
- Fat Joke – a Neworld Theatre Production play at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Exploration Blank and Theatresports.
Other Events
- TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- World Circus Day – because today is the third Saturday in March.
- Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
- Rotary Shred It For Charity – the Rotary Club of Lions Gate has a fundraising event where you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation in North Vancouver.
- Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – Punjabi New Year celebrations beginning by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. As many as 300,000 people attend! There’s also the Vaisakhi Carnival outside the same temple.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- Fat Joke – a Neworld Theatre Production play at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Exploration Blank and Theatresports.
Flower-Themed Festivals & Events
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
- Magic of Spring at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Family Farms including a tulip garden, petting barn, jumping pillows and more.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Admission today is by donation.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Saturday Markets
- Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park and Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
- Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
- Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Vancouver Sun Run – a major running race involving as many as 50,000 participants.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Magic of Spring at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Family Farms including a tulip garden, petting barn, jumping pillows and more.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
- Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Sunday Markets
- White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Week of April 20th to 26th
April 11-12 | April 13-19 | April 20-26 | April 27-30
Monday, April 20, 2026
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. There’s also a sunset yoga session today.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. Today features live music by Ashley Pater.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free!
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Shows & Entertainment
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Earth Day – Earth Day events happen across the Lower Mainland today.
- Secrets of the Penthouse Tour – a storytelling tour of the Penthouse Nightclub that includes live music and dinner with Forbidden Vancouver.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is True Story!
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Flower Festivals
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
- New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Friday, April 24, 2026
- Pro D-Day Camp at WildPlay – the adventure park with ropes courses and ziplines in Maple Ridge has a special day camp program as kids in some school districts have today off school.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Shows & Entertainment
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – a play for young children and their families at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Exploration Blank and Theatresports.
Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events
- Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today features a special Grandparents Day event where all grandparents have free admission!
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: save 25% with the promo code BESTVANCOUVER.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Chilliwack Party in the Park – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event at Central Community Park in Chilliwack. Admission is free.
- NACAC International Universities Fair – an event for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary educational opportunities at dozens of universities from around the world. It takes place at Langara College and admission is free for students and their families.
- Dance Party at Metropolis at Metrotown – a special dancing event happens at the mall in Burnaby as part of its 40th year celebrations.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Party for the Planet – Earth Day celebrations in Surrey that include free concerts and other live entertainment.
- Koningsdag: King’s Day Extravaganza – an event celebrating the Dutch king’s birthday at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. There are free activities during the day and a ticketed event in the evening. (TBC)
Shows & Entertainment
- La Bohème Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the famous Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – a play for young children and their families at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Exploration Blank and Theatresports.
Flower Festivals
- Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s a special sunrise opening today.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today is Princess & Superhero Day where there are some roving characters in costume!
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
Saturday Markets
- Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
- Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
- Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
VAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
In 2026 the VAM Symphony Orchestra performs its Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff concert at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, April 26th. For tickets and details, click Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Chilliwack Party in the Park – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event at Central Community Park in Chilliwack. Admission is free.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- St. George’s Day Car Show – a British car show outside Fort Langley Community Hall.
Shows & Entertainment
- La Bohème Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the famous Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony – the concert with the VAM Symphony Orchestra takes place at the Orpheum Theatre.
- The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – a play for young children and their families at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams Showcase.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s a special sunrise opening today.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Sunday Markets
- White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
- Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
- Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Week of April 27th to 30th
April 11-12 | April 13-19 | April 20-26 | April 27-30
Monday, April 27, 2026
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free!
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is True Story!
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Shows & Entertainment
- La Bohème Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the famous Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- First Impressions Theatre – the rockin’ 80s show Singers in a Smoky Room is at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
- Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Blockbuster and Duck Duck Moose.
- Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events
- Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
- Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
- Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
- Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
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Other Events in April 2026
The following events may or may not also take place in April 2026 (with details to be confirmed).
Festivals and Community Events
- BC Classic & Custom Car Show – BC’s longest running indoor car show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at a LEGO convention. (TBC)
- Big Picnic – a free cherry blossom-viewing event that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (It sometimes happens in April. In 2026, however, it’s on March 28 & 29.)
- Bike the Blossoms – a Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event that starts at Trout Lake in John Hendry Park. (TBC)
- The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defense and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free. (It sometimes happens in the spring. In 2026, however, it takes place on August 29 & 30.)
- Koningsdag: King’s Day Extravaganza – an event celebrating the Dutch king’s birthday at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (The event sometimes happens in late April. In 2025 however, it’s on May 3.)
- Lapu Lapu Day Block Party – a large Filipino-themed street party-style event in South Vancouver. (TBC)
Sporting Events
- Vancouver Giants – junior hockey games at the Langley Events Centre.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – professional soccer games at BC Place Stadium.
- Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom. (Not likely happening in 2026)
- Rockstar Puddle Party – a costume contest, BBQ, beer garden and skiing into water at Mt. Seymour. (TBC)
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays a game at Rogers Arena. (On various dates.)
- Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler. (April 6-12, 2026)
- Diez Vista 50 Km Trail Run – a 50-km run through rugged forested trails in Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody. (April 11, 2026)
Markets
- Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles and other items. (TBC)
- Made in the 604 Market – pop-up markets featuring dozens of local artisans in Vancouver and North Vancouver. Admission is free. (TBC)
- VanDusen Plant Sale – a large plant sale at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)
Food and Drink-Related Events
- BC Distilled – an artisan distillery festival spirits-tasting event at the Italian Cultural Centre. (It didn’t happen last year and to be confirmed in 2026.)
- Trail of Coffee – a coffee-themed affair at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. The event features presentations, workshops, tastings and more. (Not likely happening in 2026, but with exact details to be confirmed.)
- Brewhalla North Vancouver – a craft beer festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. (It takes place in April some years. In 2026, however, it’s on May 1st.)
Art, Shows & Entertainment
- Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place. (It sometimes happens in April. In 2026, however, it takes place on May 28 to 31.)
- Music on the Bow – free live music featuring local artists at the Trout Lake Community Centre. (TBC)
- Roedde Jazz Evenings in the Parlour – live music on a Thursday at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street). (TBC)
- Free Jazz Vespers (on Sundays)
- At 4 pm at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
- At Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Admission by donation. (TBC)
- Vancouver Oratorio Choir – a mini-concert with the choir likely happens in Vancouver. (TBC)
- What the Frock Productions – drag shows take place at various venues on select dates. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
- Vancouver Chamber Choir – the choir performs in Vancouver. (TBC)
- Early Music Vancouver – concerts take place in Vancouver on select dates. (TBC)
- Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. (TBC)
Easter-Related Events
- Easter Bash at Broadway Church – the church at 2700 East Broadway in Vancouver hosts its annual free Easter event which includes bouncy structures, games and thousands of Easter eggs to find. Admission is free. (April 18, 2025)
- Vancouver Easter Brunches – fancy brunches happen at a number of restaurants on the Sunday of the long weekend.
- Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has special crafts, games and other activities in New Westminster. (TBC)
- Stanley Park Easter Train – train rides and Easter Bunny visits at Stanley Park. (Not likely happening in 2026.)
- Bunnies & Booze – an Easter event for adults at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. The event includes beer or wine, appetizers, dinner, games and an Easter egg hunt. (Not happening in 2026.)
- Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Easter Vintage Car Rally – a gathering of vintage vehicles at Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver. (TBC)
Garden, Earth Day and Spring-Related Events
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival – a series of spring events. (March 27 to April 12, 2026)
- Earth Day at VMM and Other Museums – the Land, Sea, Sky event at Vanier Park features special activities at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM), Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. (TBC)
- O Hanami at Nikkei Place – a Japanese festival celebrating cherry blossom season at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (TBC)
- Youth Climate Action Forum – an Earth Day event in West Vancouver featuring a panel of student speakers covering environmental change, food waste and other topics. (TBC)
- Darts Hill Garden Park – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public in Surrey.
- Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that features more than a million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (TBC)
Other Events
- Bridal Fashion Week Vancouver – a large wedding expo with fashion shows, dozens of vendors and more at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. (April 4, 2026)
- Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers. (April 8-12, 2026)
- Pass Holder Appreciation Day – season’s ticket holders at Mt. Seymour get to take a friend skiing for free (on a specific day in the month). (TBC)
- Raincity Comicon – a new comic arts event happening for the first time at the Roundhouse Community Centre. (April 19, 2026)
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, adventure golf and other fun activities at Cultus Lake. (TBC)
- Original Bridal Swap – a wedding show with vendors selling new and used decorations, dresses and more at Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver. (TBC)
- International Pillow Fight Day – a giant group pillow fight normally takes place outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on the first Saturday in April. (To be confirmed.)
- Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall. (March 26 to April 12, 2026)
- Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building. (TBC)
- 420 Vancouver – an annual protest and celebratory gathering at Sunset Beach Park of people who like to smoke marijuana. It attracts thousands and is either an event you’ll want to stay away from or go see out of curiosity and the interesting smells. (Note: This event likely won’t be happening this year, although exact details are to be confirmed.)
April Weather and Activities
For information on what to expect weather-wise in the month of April and for a list of recommended activities, click April Weather and Top Activities.
For a list of what to do over the Easter Long Weekend, click Easter Activities.
To return to the top of the page, click April Calendar.
To see what’s happening next month, click May Calendar of Events.
