April’s 2024 Vancouver calendar features dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and Easter events.

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver April Calendar of Events

• April 1 – Easter Monday
• April 22 – Earth Day

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 2024. 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 1st to 7th

April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 1, 2024

Easter Events & Activities

• Easter Monday – various Easter Long Weekend activities around the Lower Mainland including the following:
  • Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – last day of the season for the special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
  • Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum at Britannia Beach celebrates Easter with a scavenger hunt, educational demonstration and special underground tour.

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 Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• 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).
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
• 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.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Choose-Day show.
• Hair Spray with Broadway Across Canada – the musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
• 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! (TBC)
• 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.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
• Hair Spray with Broadway Across Canada – the musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• 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).
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
• 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.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

• Food Truck Fest @ UBC – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event featuring 20+ food vendors and an artisan market at the University of British Columbia.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Hair Spray with Broadway Across Canada – the musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

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).
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Friday Jr. show.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• 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%!)
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, April 5, 2024

• Food Truck Fest @ UBC – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event featuring 20+ food vendors and an artisan market at the University of British Columbia.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• Hair Spray with Broadway Across Canada – the musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today from 4 to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• 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 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 Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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 6, 2024

• Chilliwack Plowing Match – an event with tractor competitions, live music, a pancake breakfast and family-friendly activities at Greendale Acres.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – first day of the season for one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Shred-It for Charity – a paper-shredding event happens outside North Vancouver District Hall at 355 W. Queens Road from 10 am until 2 pm. At the event you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation benefiting charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Lions Gate.
• Vancouver Oratorio Choir – a free “Cantata of Hope & Peace” concert at the Finnish Bethel Church in Vancouver.
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Vancouver Whitecaps – the Whitecaps play Toronto FC at BC Place Stadium.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• Hair Spray with Broadway Across Canada – the musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Saturday Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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%!)
• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour, Forbidden Vancouver, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• 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).

Sunday, April 7, 2024

• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• 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.
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
• 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.
• Jo Koy – the comedian performs at 7:30 pm at Rogers Arena.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This morning features Improv 101.
• Hair Spray with Broadway Across Canada – the musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features the Inlet Jazz Band.
• 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.

Sunday Markets

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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%!)
• 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%.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.

Week of April 8th to 14th

April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 8, 2024

• Silent Movie Monday – the classic 1920’s black & white film Go West shows at the Orpheum Theatre. Before the show there is live Jazz, during the film there is live organ music, and after the show there is a discussion.
• Stand-Up Comedy at Presentation House – a fundraiser for the North Vancouver theatre company. Tickets cost $75 and include lots of laughs, food and a beverage.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Vegas at Rogers Arena.
• 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

• ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• 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! (TBC)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Choose-Day show.
• 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 Attractions & Activities

• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• 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).
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

• ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Arizona at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• 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.

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 VBP2024.)
• 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).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• 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%!)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

• Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Harmonia – Chor Leoni, The Leonids and singers from the Emerging Choral Artist Program perform at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• 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.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the show Turn It Up!.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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%!)
• 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 VBP2024.)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).

Friday, April 12, 2024

• Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Clarke Theatre in Mission.
• Dance Dance Dance – presented by Vancouver Civic Theatre, today’s Pop-Up Latin Dance Classes event at the ANNEX is with Gabriel Monty from Argentine Tango Lab.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• 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.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Chris Hadfield at Science World – Canada’s first Commander of the International Space Station is in town for a talk.
• An Evening With Jane Goodall: Celebrating 90 – the famous anthropologist and chimpanzee expert is at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• 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%!)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).
• 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 Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

• Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver.
• VAM Chamber Players: Paris in Spring – the performance takes place in the Koerner Recital Hall at the Vancouver Academy of Music at Vanier Park.
• Pacific Arts Market Events – today at the gallery and art gift store on West Broadway there is a Healing Haiku workshop.
• The Big Roar – a big concert featuring Chor Leoni, MYVoice, The Leonids and more at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church.
• Diez Vista 50 Km Trail Run – a 50-km run through rugged forested trails in Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody.
• BC Distilled – an artisan distillery festival spirits-tasting event at the Italian Cultural Centre.
• 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.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Vancouver Whitecaps – the Whitecaps play LA Galaxy at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.

Flower Festivals

• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. (Today also features a plant swap where you can trade plants seeds and gardening tips with other guests.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

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).
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• 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%.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• 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%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).

Sunday, April 14, 2024

• Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• 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.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – there are amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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%!)
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the House Teams show.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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%.)
• 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).

Sunday Markets

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• 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 15th to 21st

April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 15, 2024

• 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.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Calgary at Rogers Arena.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Choose-Day show.
• 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! (TBC)
• 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 Attractions & Activities

• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• 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).
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• 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%!)
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• 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).

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• 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 the Date Night show.
• 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• 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%!)
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).

Thursday, April 18, 2024

• Unwritten Thursdays: City Poems –  presented by Coastal Jazz, four local spoken word artists present their poetry about the city accompanied by live Jazz music at Tyrant Studios on Seymour Street in Vancouver.
• Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the show Turn It Up!.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• 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.

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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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%!)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).

Friday, April 19, 2024

• Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event at KPU featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden.
• Pacific Arts Market Events – today at the gallery and art gift store on West Broadway there is Comedy Night as well as a Mushroom Wonderland Neon Painting event.
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• 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.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
• Vancouver Chamber Choir – their A Choral Feast 2 concert takes place at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
• Brewhalla North Vancouver – a craft beer festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver 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 open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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%.)
• 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).

Saturday, April 20, 2024

• World Circus Day – because today is the third Saturday in March.
• Trail of Coffee – a coffee-themed affair at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. The event features presentations, workshops, tastings, a trade show and latte art contest during the afternoon. In the evening there is a mixology show, live music and cocktails. (TIP: Use the promo code “coffeepartner20” and save 20%!)
• Pacific Arts Market Events – today at the gallery and art gift store on West Broadway there is the Beautiful BC Art Fair as well as a Parent’s Night Out event.
• Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event at KPU featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden.
• Polish-Gujarati Friendship Meeting – a Polish-Indian cultural event hosted by the Polish Veterans Association in Vancouver.
• St. George’s Day Car Show – a British car show outside Fort Langley Community Hall.
• Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
• Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – Punjabi New Year celebrations beginning by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. As many as 300,000 people attend!
• 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. (TBC)
• BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Earth Day Events

• 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. (NOTE: Admission to VMM and MOV is by donation today.)
• Earth Day Events – although Earth Day is officially on April 22nd, Earth Day-related events happen today in New Westminster, Stanley Park, Vanier Park, North Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack and other communities.

Flower-Themed Festivals & Events

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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%.)
• 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).

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 21, 2024

• Tallis Scholars: Darkness to Light – a classical music concert with Early Music Vancouver at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC.
• Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event at KPU featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden.
• Vancouver Sun Run – a major running race involving as many as 50,000 participants.
• BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features the Trevor Whitridge Quartet.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, 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).
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the House Teams show.
• 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 Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).

Sunday Markets

• White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Park by the PNE.
• 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 22nd to 28th

April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 22, 2024

• Earth Day Events – a variety of Earth Day events happen today at various venues.
• Pro-D Day – today is a professional development day for children in some school districts (including in the City of Vancouver).
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• 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).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• 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! (TBC)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Choose-Day show.
• 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

• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
• 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 open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

• Murder Mystery Dinner Show with Vancouver Mysteries – Murder is a Drag: Dinner Date with Death includes dinner, a drink, drag performances and a murder you have to solve at The Show Cellar on Davie Street.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the show Turn It Up!.
• 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!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
• 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%!)
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• 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).

Friday, April 26, 2024

• Pro-D Day – today is a professional development day for children in some school districts (including in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison and New Westminster).
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. (TIP: Today also features Grandparents Day. Normally seniors ages 75+ get free admission. Today, however, grandparents of all ages get in for free.)
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• 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.

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 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%!)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre
• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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).

Saturday, April 27, 2024

• NACAC International Universities Fair – an event for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary educational opportunities at over 100 universities from around the world. It takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and admission is free for students and their families.
• 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.
• Coquitlam Community Fest – an annual event at Town Centre Park with food trucks, live music, artisan vendors and more.
• Earth Day Events – although Earth Day is officially on April 22nd, Earth Day-related events happen today in Surrey and Vancouver’s Everett Crowley Park.
• Vancouver Opera – Carmen by Bizet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• 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.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Party for the Planet – Earth Day celebrations in Surrey that include free concerts and other live entertainment.

Flower Festivals

• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. (Note: Today is Fairytale Day at the farm, which means there will be a couple of fairy princesses on site.)
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there are food trucks on site.

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 Attractions & Activities

• 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%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports shows.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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 VBP2024.)
• 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%.)
• 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).

Sunday, April 28, 2024

• 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.
• Vancouver Opera – Carmen by Bizet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Coquitlam Community Fest – an annual event at Town Centre Park with food trucks, live music, artisan vendors and more.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the Stand Up at The Improv show.
• 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%!)
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• 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).

Sunday Markets

• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Park by the PNE.
• 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 29th to 30th

April 1-7 | April 8-14 | April 15-21 | April 22-28 | April 29-30

Monday, April 29, 2024

• Justin Timberlake Concert at Rogers Arena – the singer performs at 7:00 pm.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown 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 VBP2024.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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.
• 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 30, 2024

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – an amazing flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (It also has a Ferris Wheel that runs Tuesdays to Sundays.)
• 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! (TBC)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is open from 9 am until 6 pm.
• 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

• 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 Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).

To return to the top of the page, click April Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click May Calendar of Events.

Other Events in April 2024

The following events may or may not also take place in April 2024 (with details to be confirmed).

Festivals and Events

• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. (TBC)
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides are in the parking lot of the Richmond mall. (March 29 to April 14)
• Port Moody Food Truck Festival – at Inlet Park in Port Moody. The event features close to 30 food truck and artisan vendors. There is also live music and admission is free. (TBC)
• BC Classic & Custom Car Show – BC’s longest running indoor car show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Harrison Uncorked – a wine festival at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
• Big Picnic – a free cherry blossom-viewing event that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (It usually happens in April. In 2024, however, it takes place on March 30th.)
• Burnaby Block Party – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors at BCIT in Burnaby. Admission is free. (TBC)
• Bike the Blossoms – a Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event that starts at Trout Lake in John Hendry Park. (Not happening in 2024.)
• Food Truck Festival at UBC – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors outside the UBC University Commons building at UBC. Admission is free. (TBC)
• Downtown Chilliwack Block Party – a food truck-themed event with food vendors, artisan vendors and live entertainment. (TBC)

Sporting Events

• Vancouver Giants – junior hockey games at the Langley Events Centre.
• Rockstar Puddle Party – a costume contest, BBQ, beer garden and skiing into water at Mt. Seymour. (TBC)
• Up the Creek Run – a 5K, 10K and 500m-1K Kids’ Run starting at the Hyde Creek Rec Centre in Port Coquitlam. (April 6, 2024)

Markets

• Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles and other items at 1101 Union Street in East Vancouver (about 1.2 km from Science World). (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)

Shows & Entertainment

• 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 happens at the Finnish Bethel Church in Vancouver (with its exact date in 2025 to be confirmed).
• Metro Theatre – Arsenic and Old Lace shows on Thursdays to Sundays at the venue in South Vancouver. (April 5 to 26, 2025)

Easter-Related Events

• Eggciting Easter Hop – egg-hunting and other family-friendly activities at VanDusen Garden. (TBC)
• Easter Bash at Broadway Church – the church at 2700 East Broadway in Vancouver hosts its annual free Easter event which includes pony rides, bouncy structures, games and thousands of Easter eggs to find. Admission is free. (TBC)
• 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. (March 29 to April 1, 2024)

Garden, Earth Day and Spring-Related Events

• Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival – a series of spring events. (March 29 to April 25, 2024)
• O Hanami at Nikkei Place – a Japanese festival celebrating cherry blossom season at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Darts Hill Garden Park – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public in Surrey.

Other Events

• 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)
• Original Bridal Swap – a wedding show with vendors selling new and used decorations, dresses and more at Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver. (TBC)
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is “pay what you can” on the first Sunday of the month. (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.)
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers. (April 23-28, 2024)
• Inspirational Latin Awards – a gala event that recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements in the Latin American community in BC. (TBC)

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.