April in Vancouver

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

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver April Calendar of Events

April 1 – Easter Monday
April 22 – Earth Day

Special events this month include Vaisakhi Festivals, Easter Activities, flower festivals and various spring activities.

April Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in April 2024. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in April.

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

Week of April 1st to 7th

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

Monday, April 1, 2024

Easter Events & Activities

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

Other Events & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour and Lost Souls of Gastown.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best parks and places in nature.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
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).
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Food Truck Fest @ UBC – a food truck festival event featuring 20+ food vendors and an artisan market at the University of British Columbia.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – for ski conditions and to see how the mountains compare click Vancouver Ski Hills & Snow Conditions. (TBC)
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Friday, April 5, 2024

Food Truck Fest @ UBC – a food truck festival event featuring 20+ food vendors and an artisan market at the University of British Columbia.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today from 4 to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Chilliwack Plowing Match – an event with tractor competitions, live music, a pancake breakfast and family-friendly activities at Greendale Acres.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
Shred-It for Charity – a paper shredding event happens outside North Vancouver District Hall at 355 W. Queens Road from 10 am until 2 pm. At the event you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation benefiting charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Lions Gate.
Vancouver Whitecaps – the Whitecaps play Toronto FC at BC Place Stadium.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Saturday Markets

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

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats Tour, Forbidden Vancouver, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a comic book, art and collectible toys trade show-style event at the PNE Forum.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Jo Koy – the comedian performs at 7:30 pm at Rogers Arena.
Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features the Inlet Jazz Band.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Sunday Markets

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

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.

Week of April 8th to 14th

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

Monday, April 8, 2024

Silent Movie Monday – the classic 1920’s black & white film Go West shows at the Orpheum Theatre. Before the show there is live Jazz, during the film there is live organ music, and after the show there is a discussion.
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Vegas at Rogers Arena.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
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).
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Arizona at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Harmonia – Chor Leoni, The Leonids and singers from the Emerging Choral Artist Program perform at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower and baby animal festival at a farm in Chilliwack.
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Lower Mainland 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 12, 2024

Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Clarke Theatre in Mission.
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
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.
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).
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Diez Vista 50 Km Trail Run – a 50-km run through rugged forested trails in Belcarra Regional Park near Port Moody.
BC Distilled – an artisan distillery festival spirits-tasting event at the Italian Cultural Centre.
Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade – a Sikh festival featuring a massive procession of people beginning at the Ross Street Temple and making its way around South Vancouver.
The Big Roar – a big concert featuring Chor Leoni, MYVoice, The Leonids and more at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church.
ABRA Cadabra Concert – a tribute to the music and magic of ABBA at the Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver.
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – music and winter sports activities in Whistler.
Sakura Days Japan Fair – Japanese music, food and cultural performances at VanDusen Garden as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Vancouver Whitecaps – the Whitecaps play LA Galaxy at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Art Vancouver – an art fair featuring both local and international artists and galleries at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday Markets

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

Week of April 15th to 21st

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

Monday, April 15, 2024

TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the Canucks play against Calgary at Rogers Arena.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
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).
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Unwritten Thursdays: City Poems – presented by Coastal Jazz, four local spoken word artists present their poetry about the city accompanied by live Jazz music at Tyrant Studios on Seymour Street in Vancouver.
Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, April 19, 2024

Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
Vancouver Chamber Choir – their A Choral Feast 2 concert takes place at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
Brewhalla North Vancouver – a craft beer festival in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
TED Conference – a world-famous multi-day event that costs thousands of dollars to attend at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, April 20, 2024

World Circus Day – because today is the third Saturday in March.
Coast City Country Festival – a new country music festival at BC Place Stadium and the Commodore Ballroom.
Trail of Coffee – a coffee-themed affair at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. The event features presentations, workshops, tastings, a trade show and latte art contest during the afternoon. In the evening there is a mixology show, live music and cocktails.
420 Vancouver – an annual protest and celebratory gathering at Sunset Beach Park of people who like to smoke marijuana. It attracts thousands and is either an event you’ll want to stay away from or go see out of curiosity and the interesting smells. (TBC)
BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – Punjabi New Year celebrations beginning by the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. As many as 300,000 people attend!
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Flower-Themed Festivals & Events

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

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

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Tallis Scholars: Darkness to Light – a classical music concert with Early Music Vancouver at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC.
Vancouver Sun Run – a major running race involving as many as 50,000 participants.
BrickCan LEGO Exhibition – LEGO exhibits are on display at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features the Trevor Whitridge Quartet.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional film about Canada shows at Canada Place. Today also features the films Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii from Above, and American West.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday Markets

White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock. (TBC)
Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Park by the PNE.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of April 22nd to 28th

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

Monday, April 22, 2024

Earth Day Events – a variety of Earth Day events happen today at various venues.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
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.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
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.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Friday, April 26, 2024

Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday, April 27, 2024

NACAC International Universities Fair – an event for anyone wanting to learn about post-secondary educational opportunities at over 100 universities from around the world. It takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre and admission is free for students and their families.
Vancouver Opera – Carmen by Bizet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defense and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free.
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Party for the Planet – Earth Day celebrations in Surrey that include free concerts and other live entertainment. (TBC)
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.

Saturday Markets

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

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Sky’s No Limit & Girls Fly Too! – an aerospace, aviation, defense and marine industry event at the Abbotsford Airport. Activities include going up in a plane (for female first-time fliers). Admission is free.
Vancouver Opera – Carmen by Bizet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – flowers to admire and family-friendly activities at a farm in Chilliwack.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday Markets

White Rock Farmers Market – first market of the year at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock. (TBC)
Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Park by the PNE.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Week of April 29th to 30th

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

Monday, April 29, 2024

Justin Timberlake Concert at Rogers Arena – the singer performs at 7:00 pm.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the largest display of tulips in Canada at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Agassiz. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Tulip Festival but has moved to a new and even more beautiful location.) (TBC)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (but only if sunny weather). Free! (TBC)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
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.
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 Events in April 2024

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

Festivals and Events

Vaisakhi Carnival – amusement rides and a midway outside the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple in Surrey. (TBC)
Port Moody Food Truck Festival – at Inlet Park in Port Moody. The event features close to 30 food truck and artisan vendors. There is also live music and admission is free. (TBC)
BC Classic & Custom Car Show – BC’s longest running indoor car show at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBC)
Harrison Uncorked – a wine festival at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
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. (TBC)
Big Picnic – a free cherry blossom-viewing event that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. (TBC)
Burnaby Block Party – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors at BCIT in Burnaby. Admission is free. (TBC)
Bike the Blossoms – a Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event that starts at Trout Lake in John Hendry Park. (TBC)
Food Truck Festival at UBC – 20+ food trucks, live music and market vendors outside the UBC University Commons building at UBC. Admission is free. (TBC)
Downtown Chilliwack Block Party – a food truck-themed event with food vendors, artisan vendors and live entertainment. (TBC)
Inspirational Latin Awards – a gala event that recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements in the Latin American community in BC. The 7th annual event takes place at the Vancouver Playhouse. (TBC)

Sporting Events

Vancouver Giants – junior hockey games at the Langley Events Centre. (TBC)
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. (TBC)

Markets

Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles and other items at 550 Malkin Avenue in East Vancouver (about 1.2 km from Science World). (TBC)
Made in the 604 Market – 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)

Easter-Related Events

Eggciting Easter Hop – egg-hunting and other family-friendly activities at VanDusen Garden. (TBC)
Easter Bash at Broadway Church – the church at 2700 East Broadway in Vancouver hosts its annual free Easter event which includes pony rides, bouncy structures, games and thousands of Easter eggs to find. Admission is free. (TBC)
Vancouver Easter Brunches – fancy brunches happen at a number of restaurants on the Sunday of the long weekend.
Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has special crafts, games and other activities in New Westminster. (TBC)
Stanley Park Easter Train – train rides and Easter Bunny visits at Stanley Park. (March 29 to April 1, 2024)

Garden, Earth Day and Spring-Related Events

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival – a series of spring events. (March 29 to April 25, 2024)
O Hanami at Nikkei Place – a Japanese festival celebrating cherry blossom season at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. (TBC)
Darts Hill Garden Park – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public in Surrey.
Earth Day Parade – a small parade and festival attracting up to 2000 people on Commercial Drive and at Grandview Park. (TBC)

Other Events

Pass Holder Appreciation Day – season’s ticket holders at Mt. Seymour get to take a friend skiing for free (on a specific day in the month). (TBC)
Original Bridal Swap – a wedding show with vendors selling new and used decorations, dresses and more at Congregation Beth Israel Vancouver. (TBC)
Museum of Vancouver – admission is “pay what you can” on the first Sunday of the month. (TBC)
The Wellness Forum – a health and wellness event at the Langley Events Centre. (TBC)
All Dressed in White Bridal Show – an event at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam for engaged couples looking to connect with all sorts of wedding professionals. (TBC)
Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – a bridal fair and wedding show full of vendors and wedding professionals in Abbotsford. (Tentatively scheduled for April 21, 2024.)
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.