April’s 2025 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 20 – Easter
• 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 2025. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in April.

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

Week of April 1st to 6th

April 1-6 | April 7-13 | April 14-20 | April 21-27 | April 28-30

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day: Fools Edition.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

• National Geographic Live Speaker Series – an educational and fun event at the Vancouver Playhouse. This month’s show is called The Untold Story of Sharks and there’s both a student matinee and an evening show. (Note: POSTPONED until May 8th.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Seattle at Rogers Arena.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• 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.

Features Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, April 3, 2025

• Food Truck Festival at UBC – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors outside the UBC University Commons building at UBC. Admission is free.
• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, April 4, 2025

• Food Truck Festival at UBC – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors outside the UBC University Commons building at UBC. Admission is free.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Art & Theatre in Metro Vancouver

• Opening Reception at PdA – a celebration of three new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Metro Theatre – the dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver 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 Art Gallery – admission is by donation today from 4 to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film 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 VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
• Murder is a Drag – a dinner theatre event hosted by Vancouver Mysteries with food, a live show and a mystery to solve. The event takes place at Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Anaheim at Rogers Arena.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Flower Festivals & Other Spring Events

• Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
• Chilliwack Plowing Match – an event with tractor competitions, live music, a pancake breakfast and family-friendly activities at Greendale Acres.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• A Night of Illumination – an adults-only Easter egg hunt at night at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
• Cherry Blossom Block Party – a free event at the Dunsmuir Plaza at the Bentall Centre in downtown Vancouver as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Shows & Entertainment

• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.

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

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Vegas at Rogers Arena.
• 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.
• Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
  • Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
  • Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley. (Today is the resort’s final day of the season.)
  • Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Flower Festivals & Farm Easter Events

• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• 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.
• Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
• Family Glow Night at Fantasy Farms – a train ride and Easter egg hunt in Chilliwack. Admission includes hot chocolate, bouncy castles, egg hunt and a UV lighted experience.

Shows & Entertainment

• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.

Sunday Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Week of April 7th to 13th

April 1-6 | April 7-13 | April 14-20 | April 21-27 | April 28-30

Monday, April 7, 2025

• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.

LIVE THEATRE IN DEEP COVE

Deep Cove Stage Theatre has its One For The Pot play happening in North Vancouver between March 27th and April 12th. It’s a farce about a young man who has to prove who he is to collect £10,000 pounds (and it’s not easy). For tickets and details about the play, see the deepcovestage.com website.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

• Shen Yun – a world-famous Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (Note: The show is amazing and highly recommended!)
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (Note: The show is amazing!)
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Popstar Drag Show with What the Frock Productions – hosted by Mona Moore, this show takes place at Original Joe’s on Robson Street in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers.

Festivals & Events

• A Night of Illumination – an adults-only Easter event at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack. There’s an egg hunt, drinks, food, light displays and more.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Lower Mainland 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 11, 2025

• Food Truck Wars in Surrey – a massive food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
• Brewhalla North Vancouver – a craft beer festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events

• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Family Glow Night at Fantasy Farms – a train ride and Easter egg hunt in Chilliwack. Admission includes hot chocolate, bouncy castles, egg hunt and a UV lighted experience.
• 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 features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.

Shows & Entertainment

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Drag Shows with What the Frock Productions – The Originals and The Spit Roast of Valentina shows take place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• Vancouver Chamber Choir – their Palestrina 500 concert takes place today at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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%!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Saturday, April 12, 2025

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Food Truck Wars in Surrey – a massive food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
• Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade – a Sikh festival featuring a massive procession of people beginning at the Ross Street Temple and making its way around South Vancouver.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• Trout Lake Earth Day Celebration – a free and fun event at Trout Lake Community Centre with educational and hands-on activities.
• Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building.
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers.
• Diez Vista 50 Km Trail Run – a 50-km run through rugged forested trails in Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Minnesota at Rogers Arena.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.

Flower Festivals & Easter Events

• A Night of Illumination – an adults-only Easter egg hunt at night at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
• Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms. (TIP: Today Princesses Elsa and Anna from the Disney film Frozen are at the farm for a couple of hours.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
• Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Shows & Entertainment

• Laudate Singers – the choir has its A French Affair concert at West Vancouver United Church on the North Shore.
• Doulce Mémoire: Now, Let Us Dance – a classical music concert with Early Music Vancouver at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Deep Cove Stage Theatre – the theatre company presents One For The Pot in North Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• Shen Yun – the famous Asian performing arts production takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Metis Event at Museum of Surrey – the Children of the Fur Trade event features family-friendly activities and live entertainment at the museum in Cloverdale.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction 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.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park and Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film 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 VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

ART VANCOUVER ART SHOW

Art Vancouver is a massive art fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It showcases artists and art from BC, Canada and around the world. In 2025 the event runs from April 24th to 27th. For tickets and full details, visit the artvancouver.net website.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Food Truck Wars in Surrey – a massive food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music and a beer garden at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• Drag Brunch with What the Frock Productions – the family-friendly Bacon & L’eggs drag brunch event happens today at the Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• Vive les Voyageurs Festival – foods, music and the culture of 19th century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders takes place at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
• Family Day at PdA – a free event with exhibitions and art-related activities at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Vancouver Fashion Week – a showcasing of local, national and international clothing designers.
• Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features Linda Szentes & Jazzlinks.
• Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
• Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
• Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.

Flower Festivals & Easter Events

• Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
• Family Glow Night at Fantasy Farms – a train ride and Easter egg hunt in Chilliwack. Admission includes hot chocolate, bouncy castles, egg hunt and a UV lighted experience.
• Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is usually “pay what you can” on the first Sunday of the month. This month, however, the museum was closed on April 6th so admission is by donation today instead.
• 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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of April 14th to 20th

April 1-6 | April 7-13 | April 14-20 | April 21-27 | April 28-30

Monday, April 14, 2025

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against San Jose at Rogers Arena.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
  
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Botanica Tulip Festival – a flower festival that features 1.5 million tulips over the course of the season in Chilliwack.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free!
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Vegas at Rogers Arena.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features the opening performance of The Bachelor-ish.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Farm Activities & Flower Festivals

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (Today is Dog Day, so you can take your dog.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Friday, April 18, 2025

Easter Events & Activities 

• Easter Long Weekend – various Easter-related things that take place across the Lower Mainland most years include the following:
  • Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
  • 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.
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
  • Family Glow Night at Fantasy Farms – a train ride and Easter egg hunt in Chilliwack. Admission includes hot chocolate, bouncy castles, egg hunt and a UV lighted experience.
  • Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt and underground tour with its Golden Egg-Venture event.
  • 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

• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. Today also includes egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting and more.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film 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 VBP10.)
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday, April 19, 2025

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.)
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
  • Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt and underground tour with its Golden Egg-Venture event.
  • Hunt ‘n Sip at Taves Family Farms – and Easter egg-hunting event for adults with live music with Ryan McAllister
  • Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt, underground tour and educational demonstration.
  • 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.
  • Easter at Fantasy Farms – the family-friendly Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza event opens today with train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and more.
  • A Night of Illumination – an adults-only Easter egg hunt at night at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
  • Easter Weekend at Kilby Historic Site – there is a photo scavenger hunt as well as the Mad Hatter Tea Party at the farm in the Fraser Valley.
  • 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

• World Circus Day – because today is the third Saturday in March.
• Metro Theatre – the dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – Punjabi New Year celebrations beginning by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. As many as 300,000 people attend! There’s also the Vaisakhi Carnival outside the same temple.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.

Flower-Themed Festivals & Events

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. Today also includes egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting and more.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Admission today is by donation.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday Markets

• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park and Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Easter Events & Activities

• Easter Sunday – holiday activities taking place around the Lower Mainland include the following:
  • Easter Brunches – fancy brunch buffets take place at a number of restaurants including at the P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, H2 Kitchen at the Westin Bayshore Hotel and Showcase Restaurant at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, among other places in downtown Vancouver. There are also exceptional brunch buffets elsewhere in the Lower Mainland, including at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier on the North Shore.
  • Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt and underground tour with its Golden Egg-Venture event.
  • Baby Animal Easter Days – family-friendly Easter activities with animals and the Easter Bunny at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
  • 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.
  • Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt, underground tour and educational demonstration.
  • 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 Weekend at Kilby Historic Site – there are family-friendly activities at the farm in the Fraser Valley.
  • Family Glow Night at Fantasy Farms – a train ride and Easter egg hunt in Chilliwack. Admission includes hot chocolate, bouncy castles, egg hunt and a UV lighted experience.
  • Easter Vintage Car Rally – a gathering of vintage vehicles at Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver.
  • 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

• 420 Vancouver – an annual protest and celebratory gathering at Sunset Beach Park of people who like to smoke marijuana. It attracts thousands and is either an event you’ll want to stay away from or go see out of curiosity and the interesting smells. (Note: This event likely won’t be happening this year, although exact details are to be confirmed.)
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• VIFF Centre – the film Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey shows at the cinema today in celebration of Earth Day.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. Today also includes egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting and more.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• 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).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Sunday Markets

• White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of April 21st to 27th

April 1-6 | April 7-13 | April 14-20 | April 21-27 | April 28-30

Monday, April 21, 2025

• Easter Monday – a holiday for schools, government workers and a few other people, but not for everyone.
• Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
• Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt and underground tour with its Golden Egg-Venture event.
• Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. There’s also a sunset yoga session today.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

CUBAN JAZZ CONCERT ON APRIL 27TH

Maestros of Afro-Cuban Jazz is a concert featuring the Alain Perez Trio in Vancouver on Sunday, April 27th. Considered one of Cuba’s most gifted musicians, the singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, arranger, orchestra director and Grammy Award winner Alain Pérez performs at the Vancouver Playhouse. Visit islandofmusic.com for tickets and full details.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

• Earth Day – Earth Day events happen across the Lower Mainland today.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• VIFF Centre – the film Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey shows at the cinema today in celebration of Earth Day. The screening is followed by a discussion with special guests.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. Today features live music by Ashley Pater.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• 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!
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
• 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

• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• Tastes of Vancouver with What the Frock Productions – a drag show at Taylight Local Craft Beer & Kitchen in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Flower Festivals

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (Today is Dog Day, so you can take your dog.)

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

• Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. It’s the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, April 25, 2025

• Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• 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.

Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events

• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today features a special Grandparents Day event where all grandparents have free admission!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: save 25% with the promo code BESTVANCOUVER.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies show at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

• Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Chilliwack Party in the Park – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event at Central Community Park in Chilliwack. Admission is free.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (Today is Dog Day, so you can take your dog.)
• Party for the Planet – Earth Day celebrations in Surrey that include free concerts and other live entertainment.
• Ukraine Hopes & Dreams Gala Benefit Concert – a fundraising event raising funds for traumatized children in Odesa, Ukraine (Vancouver’s official sister city) at the Granville Island Stage.
• Lapu Lapu Day Block Party – a large Filipino-themed street party-style event in South Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

• Madama Butterfly Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Stefano Maiorana: Secret Pages of Venice – a classical music concert with Early Music Vancouver at Pacific Spirit United Church in Vancouver.
• Metro Theatre – the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.

Flower Festivals

• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s a special sunrise opening today.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today is Princess Day where there are some roving characters in costume!
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers. Today there are food trucks on site. (Live painting takes place today with artist Jennifer Sparacino.)

Saturday Markets

• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday, April 27, 2025

• Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
• Chilliwack Party in the Park – a Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival event at Central Community Park in Chilliwack. Admission is free.
• Madama Butterfly Opera – presented by Vancouver Opera, the Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Maestros of Afro-Cuban Jazz – a concert featuring the Cuban-born Grammy Award winning Alain Perez Trio at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Vancouver Sun Run – a major running race involving as many as 50,000 participants.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.

Flower Festivals & Spring Farm Events

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s a special sunrise opening today.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Sunday Markets

• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
• Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of April 28th to 30th

April 1-6 | April 7-13 | April 14-20 | April 21-27 | April 28-30

Monday, April 28, 2025

• Canadian Election – don’t forget to vote!
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. There’s also a bouquet-making workshop today available at an extra cost.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (Today is Dog Day, so you can take your dog.)
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada and recognized as the “World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm”. Tulip Talk happens today too.
• Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free!
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

• VCT Open House – Vancouver Civic Theatres hosts an open house at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with an art exhibition, artist talk and live music. Tickets can be reserved in advance for free.
• The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
• Abbotsford Tulip Festival – one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers.
• Harrison Tulip Festival – a flower festival featuring 12 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views. Partial proceeds from tulip sales today benefit the Variety Club of BC. There’s also live music by Todd Richard.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
• Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

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

Other Events in April 2025

The following events may or may not also take place in April 2025 (with details to be confirmed).

Food and Drink-Related Events

• BC Distilled – an artisan distillery festival spirits-tasting event at the Italian Cultural Centre. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Trail of Coffee – a coffee-themed affair at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. The event features presentations, workshops, tastings and more. (Not happening in 2025.)

Festivals and Community Events

• BC Classic & Custom Car Show – BC’s longest running indoor car show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. (April 11 to 13, 2025)
• Coquitlam Community Fest – an annual event at Town Centre Park with food trucks, live music, artisan vendors and more. (TBC)
• Big Picnic – a free cherry blossom-viewing event that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (It takes place in April some years. In 2025, however, it was on March 29.)
• Burnaby Block Party – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors at BCIT in Burnaby. Admission is free. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Bike the Blossoms – a Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event that starts at Trout Lake in John Hendry Park. (TBC)
• St. George’s Day Car Show – a British car show outside Fort Langley Community Hall. (Likely on April 20, but with details to be confirmed.)
• 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. (TBC)
• Koningsdag: King’s Day Extravaganza – an event celebrating the Dutch king’s birthday at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (The event sometimes happens in late April. In 2025 however, it’s on May 3.)

Sporting Events

• Vancouver Giants – junior hockey games at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver Whitecaps – professional soccer games at BC Place Stadium.
• Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom. (Not likely happening in 2025)
• Rockstar Puddle Party – a costume contest, BBQ, beer garden and skiing into water at Mt. Seymour. (TBC)
• Up the Creek Run – a 5K, 10K and 500m-1K Kids’ Run starting at the Hyde Creek Rec Centre in Port Coquitlam. (April 5, 2025)

Markets

• Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles and other items. (TBC)
• Made in the 604 Market – pop-up markets featuring dozens of local artisans in Vancouver and North Vancouver. Admission is free. (TBC)
• VanDusen Plant Sale – a large plant sale at VanDusen Botanical Garden. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

• Music on the Bow – free live music featuring local artists at the Trout Lake Community Centre. (TBC)
• Roedde Jazz Evenings in the Parlour – live music on a Thursday at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street). (TBC)
• Free Jazz Vespers (on Sundays)
  • At 4 pm at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
  • At Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Admission by donation. (TBC)
• Vancouver Oratorio Choir – a mini-concert with the choir happens at the Finnish Bethel Church in Vancouver. (TBC)

Easter-Related Events

• Eggciting Easter Hop – egg-hunting and other family-friendly activities at VanDusen Garden. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Easter Bash at Broadway Church – the church at 2700 East Broadway in Vancouver hosts its annual free Easter event which includes bouncy structures, games and thousands of Easter eggs to find. Admission is free. (April 18, 2025)
• Vancouver Easter Brunches – fancy brunches happen at a number of restaurants on the Sunday of the long weekend.
• Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has special crafts, games and other activities in New Westminster. (TBC)
• Stanley Park Easter Train – train rides and Easter Bunny visits at Stanley Park. (Not happening in 2025.)
• Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities take place during the day at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. (Not happening in 2025, but might in 2026.)
• Bunnies & Booze – an Easter event for adults at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. The event includes beer or wine, appetizers, dinner, games and an Easter egg hunt. (Not happening in 2025)

Garden, Earth Day and Spring-Related Events

• Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival – a series of spring events. (March 26 to April 28, 2025)
• Earth Day at VMM and Other Museums – the Land, Sea, Sky event at Vanier Park features special activities at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM), Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. (TBC)
• O Hanami at Nikkei Place – a Japanese festival celebrating cherry blossom season at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (TBC)
• Youth Climate Action Forum – an Earth Day event in West Vancouver featuring a panel of student speakers covering environmental change, food waste and other topics. (TBC)
• Darts Hill Garden Park – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public in Surrey.

Other Events

• Bridal Fashion Week Vancouver – a large wedding expo with fashion shows, dozens of vendors and more at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. (April 19, 2025)
• Pass Holder Appreciation Day – season’s ticket holders at Mt. Seymour get to take a friend skiing for free (on a specific day in the month). (TBC)
• Original Bridal Swap – a wedding show with vendors selling new and used decorations, dresses and more at Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver. (TBC)
• 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.