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April in Vancouver

April’s 2023 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

  • Saturday, April 1 – April Fool’s Day
  • April 7 – Good Friday (statutory holiday)
  • April 9 – Easter Sunday (Easter Long Weekend)
  • Saturday, April 22 Earth Day

 

April Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in April 2023. 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.)

 


To jump to a specific week, click on any of the following:

April 1-2 | April 3-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30


 

2023 Vancouver Comic & Toy Show

 

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Outdoor Adventures & Activities

 

Take it to the Limit Eagles Tribute Concerts

Langley Food Truck Wars

 

Sunday, April 2, 2023

  • Food Truck Wars – a food truck festival event featuring dozens of food vendors, market vendors and live entertainment in Langley.
  • Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
  • Take It To The Limit Concert – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Family Day at PdA – free family-friendly activities at Place des Arts between 1 pm and 3 pm in Coquitlam. To avoid disappointment, register in advance.
  • Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • 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.
  • 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 Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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%.)
  • 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. guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)

Sunday Markets

 

StayVancouverHotels.com

Easter in Vancouver

 


Week of April 3rd to 9th

April 1-2 | April 3-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30


 

Monday, April 3, 2023

 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

 

Marvel Avengers Station

 

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

 

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

 

Thursday, April 6, 2023

 

Easter in Vancouver

 


Easter at Maan Farms

A number of great Easter events take place at various venues around the Lower Mainland. A super popular one is Baby Animal Easter Days at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. That event includes an Easter egg hunt as well as opportunities to meet baby animals and play on all kinds of fun play apparatus! The family-friendly event happens on April 7th to 10th, as do daily Pancake Breakfasts with the Easter Bunny. See the maanfarms.com website for tickets and details.


 

Baby Animal Easter at Maan Farms

 

Friday, April 7, 2023

  • Good Friday (Statutory Holiday)

Easter Events & Activities

  • Easter Long Weekend – various Easter-related things take place across the Lower Mainland including the following:
    • Easterfest at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Farm including hay rides, egg hunts, farm animals to see and play structures to play on.
    • Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. On the same dates there is also a pancake breakfast.
    • Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
    • Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
    • Easter at the Cannery – special activities take place today for younger children at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond’s Steveston Village.

Other Events & Activities

Featured Attractions

 

The Big Easter Run

 

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Easter Events & Activities

  • Easter Long Weekend – click this link for a list of Easter-related things to do including the following:
    • The Big Easter Run – a fun and social running race at Jericho Beach. There are 1 km, 5 km and 10 km routes. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on the price of registration.)
    • Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. On the same dates there is also a pancake breakfast.
    • Easterfest at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Farm including hay rides, egg hunts, farm animals to see and play structures to play on.
    • Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has special crafts, games and other activities in New Westminster. (TBC)
    • Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
    • Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
    • Easter at the Cannery – special activities take place today for younger children at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond’s Steveston Village.

Other Events & Activities

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Vancouver Wine Festival

 

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Easter Events & Activities

Other Events & Activities

  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • 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 and Really Gay History tours.
  • Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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%.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.
  • If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Sunday Markets

 

Free Events and Activities in April

 


Week of April 10th to 16th

April 1-2 | April 3-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30


 

Monday, April 10, 2023

  • Easter Monday – various Easter Long Weekend activities around the Lower Mainland including the following:

Other Events & Activities

  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival featuring close to 20 acres of flowers in Chilliwack. (TBC)
  • 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%.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

 

Entertainment Coupons

 

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

 

Save 15% with WildPlay

The Big Easter Run

 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

 

StayVancouverHotels.com

Improv Centre

 

Thursday, April 13, 2023

 

Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres

 

Friday, April 14, 2023

 

The Big Easter Run

 

Saturday, April 15, 2023

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%.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Sunday Markets

 

Royal Canadian Circus

 


Week of April 17th to 23rd

April 1-2 | April 3-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30


 

Monday, April 17, 2023

  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
  • TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
  • 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%.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

 

ABRA Cadabra ABBA Tribute Concerts

 

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

 

Vancouver Wine Festival

 

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

 

Thursday, April 20, 2023

  • 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.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • 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.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
  • 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 – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
  • Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

 

Improv Centre

 

Friday, April 21, 2023

  • Surrey Vaisakhi Festival – Punjabi New Year celebrations take place near the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. There is a carnival today with amusement rides. Tomorrow is the day of the parade.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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 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).
  • 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%.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

 

Take it to the Limit Eagles Tribute Concerts

 

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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 and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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%.)

Saturday Markets

 

Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres

 

Sunday, April 23, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Surrey Vaisakhi Festival – Punjabi New Year celebrations take place near the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. There is a carnival today with amusement rides. The parade in Surrey, however, isn’t until April 22nd.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
  • 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).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

Sunday Markets

 

Royal Canadian Circus

 


Week of April 24th to 30th

April 1-2 | April 3-9 | April 10-16 | April 17-23 | April 24-30


 

Monday, April 24, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
  • 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.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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 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.

 

Vancouver Wine Festival

 

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

 

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues. Today’s events include the California Wine & Taco Fest at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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 and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival featuring close to 20 acres of flowers in Chilliwack.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

 

Thursday, April 27, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues. Today features the Shape of Wine, International Festival Tasting at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and other events.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival featuring close to 20 acres of flowers in Chilliwack.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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).
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

 

Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festivals

 

Friday, April 28, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues. Today includes the Global Cru, International Festival Tasting at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and other events.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival featuring close to 20 acres of flowers in Chilliwack.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
  • 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

 

Saturday, April 29, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues. Today includes the PICA Kitchen Party near Granville Island, International Festival Tastings at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and other events.
  • 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.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Party for the Planet – Earth Day celebrations in Surrey that include free concerts and other live entertainment.
  • Regeneration – Flamenco Rosario presents Regeneration at the Annex in downtown Vancouver in celebration of International Dance Day.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
  • 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (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 and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre. The venue also likely hosts its monthly Super Saturday event today (although exact details are to be confirmed).
  • 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%.)

 

Sunday, April 30, 2023

  • Vancouver International Wine Festival – the world-famous series of events featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries takes place today at various venues. Today includes la Crema de la Crema, Spring Fling, International Festival Tasting and other events.
  • 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.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • SYNCRA City – an immersive music experience featuring new electronic dance music (EDM) and visual art in Vancouver.
  • Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
  • 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).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • 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.

Sunday Markets

 

Other Events in April 2023

The following events may or may not also take place in April 2023 (with details to be confirmed).

 

Festivals and Events

  • Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
  • 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)
  • Classic & Custom Car Show – BC’s longest running indoor car show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
  • Harrison Uncorked – a wine festival at Harrison Hot Springs. (To be confirmed, but likely not happening this month.)
  • BC Distilled – an artisan distillery festival spirits-tasting event at the Croatian Cultural Centre. (Happens on May 13 in 2023.)
  • Vancouver Opera – The Flying Dutchman shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (April 29 and May 4 & 7, 2023.)

 

Sporting Events

 

Markets

  • Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles and other items at 550 Malkin Avenue in East Vancouver (about 1.2 km from Science World). (TBC)
  • Made in the 604 Market – a pop-up market featuring dozens of local artists. artisans, craft-makers and small businesses at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is free.
  • VanDusen Plant Sale – a large plant sale at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (It normally happens on the last Sunday in April. In 2023, however, it takes place on May 13 and at the Bloedel Conservatory instead.)

 

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)
  • Vancouver Chamber Choir – a concert at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
  • 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. (To be confirmed.)

 

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 hosts its annual free Easter event which includes pony rides, bouncy structures, games and thousands of Easter eggs to find. Admission is free, but tickets need to be “purchased” in advance. (This event hasn’t happened since the start of COVID and likely isn’t taking place this year either.)
  • 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.
  • Stanley Park Easter Train – train rides, egg hunting and Easter Bunny visits at Stanley Park.
  • Stanley Park Easter Train – train rides, egg hunting and Easter Bunny visits at Stanley Park. (TBC)

 

Garden and Spring-Related Events

 

Earth Day and Other Environment-Related Events

  • Earth Day – the official day is on April 22nd but more Earth Day events take place on the weekend just before or after than they do on the official date most years. Environment-related activities happen most years in Surrey, Stanley Park, UBC, Everett Crowley Park and North Vancouver (but with 2023 details to be confirmed).
  • Earth Day Parade – a small parade and festival attracting up to 2000 people on Commercial Drive and at Grandview Park. (TBC)

 

Other Events

 


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.