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

Saturday, April 1, 2023

• Chilliwack Plowing Match – an event with tractor competitions, live music, a pancake breakfast and family-friendly activities at Greendale Acres.
• 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.
• Bunnies & Booze – an Easter event for adults at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. The event includes beer or wine, appetizers, dinner, games and an Easter egg hunt.
• Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Taves Farm – food, drinks and an Easter egg hunt for adults at Taves Farm & Estate Cidery in Abbotsford. Today features live music with Kyler Pierce.
• 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 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%!)
• Big Picnic – a free cherry blossom-viewing event that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
• 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.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.

Outdoor Adventures & 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%.)
• 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.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.

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

• Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 3 pm.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.

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

• 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).
• 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.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• 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 4, 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.
• 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%!)
• 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 Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• 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!
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 8 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• 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 5, 2023

• Food Truck Festival at UBC – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors outside the UBC University Commons building at UBC. Admission is free.
• 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).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• 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.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• 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 6, 2023

• Take It To The Limit Concert – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Clarke Theatre in Mission.
• Food Truck Festival at UBC – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors outside the UBC University Commons building at UBC. Admission is free.
• 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 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%!)
• 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.)
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• 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.

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.

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

• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions.
• 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

• 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%!)
• 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). (TBC)

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

• 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.
• 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%!)
• 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%.)
• 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 (because it’s Saturday).
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish. (TBC)

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Easter Events & Activities

• Easter Sunday – various Easter-themed activities take place around 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.
  • 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.
  • Easter Vintage Car Rally – a gathering of vintage vehicles at Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver. (TBC)

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

• 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.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

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:
  • 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.

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.

Tuesday, April 11, 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.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 8 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival 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).
• 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!
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Vegas at Rogers Arena.
• 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.
• 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.)
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Wednesday, April 12, 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. (TBC)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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%!)
• 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.)
• 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 13, 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.
• 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. The Easter Bunny is on site today and there are Easter egg hunting opportunities!
• 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%!)
• 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.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• 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.

Friday, April 14, 2023

• 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.
• 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 Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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.
• 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.

Saturday, April 15, 2023

• Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade – an East Indian festival and procession of people beginning at the Ross Street Temple and making its way around South Vancouver.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
• 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%!)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.

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.

Sunday, April 16, 2023

• Vancouver Sun Run – a major running race involving as many as 50,000 participants.
• 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.
• 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 Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver 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%!)
• 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.)
• 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%.)
• Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

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.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

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.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

• ABRA Cadabra Concert – an ABBA tribute concert takes place at the Kay Meek Arts Centre in West 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 Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 8 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• 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.
• 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 – 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.)
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free!
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Wednesday, April 19, 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.
• 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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• 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 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.

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.

Saturday, April 22, 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.
• Take It To The Limit Concert – an Eagles tribute concert takes place at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
• Burnaby Block Party – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors at BCIT in Burnaby. Admission is free.
• Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – Punjabi New Year celebrations beginning by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. As many as 300,000 people attend!
• Earth Day Events – a variety of Earth Day events happen today at various venues.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
• Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
• Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

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

• 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.

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

• White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock. (TBC)
• 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.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

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.

Tuesday, April 25, 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.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 8 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest tulip festival in Chilliwack.
• 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).
• 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!
• 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.)
• 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.

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.

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

• 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%.)
• 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%!)
• 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.

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

• White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock. (TBC)
• 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.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.

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

• Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Giants – junior hockey games at the Langley Events Centre.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities at Whistler. (April 10 to 16, 2023.)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against the various teams at Rogers Arena.
• Diez Vista 50 Km Trail Run – a 50-km run through rugged forested trails in Belcarra Regional Park in Port Moody. (April 8, 2023)
• Rockstar Puddle Party – a costume contest, BBQ, beer garden and skiing into water at Mt. Seymour. (April 8, 2023)
• Up the Creek Run – a 5K, 10K and 500m-1K Kids’ Run starting at the Hyde Creek Rec Centre in Port Coquitlam. (April 29, 2023)

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

• Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival – a series of spring events. (April 1 to 22, 2023.)
• Bike the Blossoms – a free cycling event that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (April 22, 2023)
• O Hanami at Nikkei Place – a Japanese festival celebrating cherry blossom season at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (Not likely happening this month.)
• Darts Hill Garden Park – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public in Surrey.

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

• 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)
• Fraser River Discovery Centre – the educational centre in New Westminster has its River Basin Days event and Super Saturday event sometime this month.
• Brewhalla North Vancouver – a craft beer festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. (Last year it happened in October. In 2023, however, it takes place on April 14).
• Original Bridal Swap – a wedding show with vendors selling new and used decorations, dresses and more at Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver. (April 2, 2023)
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is “pay what you can” on the first Sunday of the month.
• Billie Jean King Cup – a World Cup of Tennis tournament at the PNE Coliseum. (April 14 & 15, 2023)
• Aethernet Flash Mob with Scotiabank Dance Centre – a flash mob happens outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in celebration of International Dance Day. (April 29, 2023)
• All Dressed in White Bridal Show – an event at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam for engaged couples looking to connect with all sorts of wedding professionals. (April 23, 2023)
• 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.)

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.

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