April in Vancouver

April’s 2024 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

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.)

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. Today there is live music with Ryan McAllister.
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

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. (Note: Pretty much everything is indoors or under shelter (in Shipyard Commons), so it’s a great event regardless of the weather.)
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.
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.
Orpheum Tours – guided tours of Vancouver’s beautiful theatre take place today.
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

Coquitlam Community Fest – an annual event at Town Centre Park with food trucks, live music, artisan vendors and more.
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.
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. Today there are food trucks on site.
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.

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.)
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play Nashville in round one of the playoffs at Rogers Arena. (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)
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).

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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 – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
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).
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
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

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% when booking online.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
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.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
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).
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
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. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Friday, May 3, 2024

Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Tribute to Motown – a Dance & Silent Auction event hosted by the Fort Langley Jazz Festival. It features live music with Big City Soul at Fort Langley Community Hall.
Search for the Perfect Pint – a craft beer-tasting event put on by the local Rotary Club at Port Moody City Hall.
DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
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 – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
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 Marathon Health & Sports Expo – a running and other health and fitness-themed trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admission is free.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (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.)
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the museum is by donation today (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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Saturday, May 4, 2024

May the Fourth – a day when you get to dress up like your favourite Star Wars character and say “May the Fourth be with you” to all your friends. It’s also a day with a few Star Wars-themed events around town including at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack and at the MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver.
Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Chilliwack Party in the Park – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event at Central Community Park in Chilliwack.
Pacific Arts Market Events – today at the gallery and art gift store on West Broadway there is a Japanese Calligraphy workshop as well as an Empowering Local Artists Event.
DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
TJ Fest – a multicultural and Taiwanese-themed community event at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
Vancouver Marathon Health & Sports Expo – a running and other health and fitness-themed trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admission is free.
Vancouver Marathon Kids Run – the Kids Run takes place today in Stanley Park for children ages 5 to 12.

Flower Festivals

Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. (Today is also Star Wars Day at the farm where guests are encouraged to wear their favourite Star Wars character costumes.)
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site. (TBC)
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). (TBC)
Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that’s carbon neutral and features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack. (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
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.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Saturday Markets

Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. (TBC)
Riley Park Farmers Market – a small to medium-sized market near Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Cinco de Mayo – a Mexican celebration with various events around town.
Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby. (TIP: Use the promo code WCW-VBP20 to save 20% on admission.)
Chilliwack Party in the Park – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event at Central Community Park in Chilliwack.
EnChor Choir Concert – the EnChor Choir performs its Fields of Gold Concert at Pacific Spirit United Church in Vancouver. Tickets cost $25 at the door. Folks ages 18 and under are free.
TJ Fest – a multicultural and Taiwanese-themed community event at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
Vancouver Marathon – a major running race with marathon, half marathon and 8K events.
Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features Kim Greenwood & Friends.

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. (TBC)
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 – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site. (TBC)
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). (TBC)

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.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
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 along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street.
Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre. (TBC)
White Rock Farmers Market – in White Rock between 10 am and 2 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

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.

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