Vancouver’s 2018 August calendar features dates and events including summer festivals, concerts, outdoor movies, night markets and BC Day holiday events.
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Vancouver August Events Calendar
August Events in Vancouver
Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month. Note: schedules are subject to change – check official event websites for exact details.
Week of August 17th to 19th
August 18-19 | August 20-26 | August 27-31
Saturday, August 18, 2018
- Electrafest 2018 – an electric vehicle showcase event at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown from 10 am until 4 pm. Free admission.
- Ribfest Langley – a community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs and featuring BBQ ribs and entertainment at McLeod Athletic Park.
- Arts Alive Festival – a community arts festival in Langley.
- Rock Ambleside – a classic rock festival at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
- Bathtub Race & Festival – at Tsawwassen’s Centennial Beach and Diefenbaker Park from 12 to 11 pm. Includes bathtub races, live music, a beer garden and an evening outdoor movie.
- New West Pride – an event celebrating the LGBTTQ community along New Westminster’s Columbia Street from 3 until 8 pm.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – first day of the season for Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Today is free admission day for first responders and tonight’s feature concert is with Boyz II Men.
- YVR Community Chill Out – free family-friendly activities and live entertainment at Larry Berg Flight Path Park in Richmond from 11 until 3 pm.
- Bees and Blueberries Festival – a fundraising and educational event from 10 am until 4 pm at Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada at 17617 Ford Detour Road in Pitt Meadows. Admission is by donation to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.
- Professional Sports
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Spokane Indians (and fireworks night) at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – vs. New York Red Bulls at BC Place Stadium.
- Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
- Free Live Music
- TD Concerts at the Pier – a summer evening concert in White Rock with the band Northern Pikes.
- Cates Park Summer Concerts – free live music between 4 and 7 pm at North Vancouver’s Cates Park.
- Shipyards Summer Sessions Concerts – free live music at North Vancouver’s Shipbuilders’ Square.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Family Favourites Movies – $2.99 movies at select Cineplex theatres in the Lower Mainland.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
- Rock Ambleside – a classic rock festival at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
- Ribfest Langley – a community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs and featuring BBQ ribs and entertainment at McLeod Athletic Park.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Today is free admission day for first responders and tonight’s concert is with Air Supply.
- Bees and Blueberries Festival – a fundraising and educational event at Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada in Pitt Meadows. Admission is by donation to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.
- Sports Events
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Spokane Indians at Nat Bailey Stadium in the afternoon.
- Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
- Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing in Robson Square from 3 to 7 pm (by donation).
- Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Week of August 20th to 26th
August 18-19 | August 20-26 | August 27-31
Monday, August 20, 2018
- Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at the north end of Canada Place from 5:30 until 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with Dean Brody. Today is also free admission day for people arriving between 11 am and 1 pm.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free outdoor movie at Second Beach in Stanley Park.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (assuming sunny weather).
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with the Goo Goo Dolls. Today is also 2-for-1 rides day for anyone arriving between 11 am and 1 pm, plus anyone with a BC library card and photo ID pays only $6 for general admission!
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street, Surrey and Whistler.
- Trout Lake Summer Concert Series – a free concert at the Trout Lake Community Centre with Sweet Pan Caribbean from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
- Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert at Stewart Farm in Surrey from 6:30 until 8 pm. The feature band is The Wheat in the Barley who play a mix of Folk Fusion and Roots.
- Starlight Theatre Drive-in Movies – an outdoor drive-in movie at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre at 5300 No. 3 Road. Tonight’s film is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
- Dîner en Blanc – the 8th annual special outdoor dinner at a secret location somewhere in Vancouver. Over 4000 registered participants are expected to turn out in white with their own chairs, table, food, cutlery and dishware.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s feature concert is the I love the 90’s Tour. Today is also Seniors Day where folk ages 65+ get free admission and complimentary rides on the Ferris Wheel.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series – a free film shows outdoors in the plaza outside the Bob Prittie Library.
- Waterfront Cinema – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade beginning at dusk.
- Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster, Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Boise Hawks at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Friday, August 24, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with Wilson Phillips.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Kwantlen Wild Salmon Feast – a community event and dinner at Langley’s Glen Valley Regional Park from 6 until 8 pm. Admission is by donation, advance registration is required and participants need to bring their own dishes and eating utensils.
- Outdoor Movie Nights in Cloverdale – the animated film Coco shows at Katzie Elementary School at 6887 194A Street in Surrey.
- Summer Cinema at the Richmond Oval – a free indoor movie, drinks and popcorn at the ROX Theatre. Admission is free but on a first-come, first-saved basis. Tonight’s feature film is American Graffiti.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Boise Hawks at Nat Bailey Stadium in the afternoon.
- Safe & Sound Music Fest – an R&B and Hip Hop music festival in New Westminster.
- Music at the Cannery – an evening concert outside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village.
- Live & Local Concerts & Culture Series – free live music in North Vancouver.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – This Friday is an Expanded Artists Night where there will be a few additional artists and artisan vendors in the plaza outside the Polygon Gallery. Also, tonight’s entertainment features live music with the Werewolves.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
- Savour Summer Festival – a community BBQ featuring free sliders, craft beer samples and concerts by Kutapira and Dr. Strangelove at River District Vancouver.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with Marianas Trench.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Chilliwack Flight Fest – a free airshow at the Chilliwack Airport at 46206 Airport Road.
- Steveston Dragon Boat Festival – dragon boat races in Steveston Village.
- Safe & Sound Music Fest – an R&B and Hip Hop music festival in New Westminster.
- Sporting Events
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Boise Hawks (and fireworks night) at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- BC Lions Football – against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place Stadium at 7 pm.
- Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs). (Wear an Agassiz logo T-shirt and get $5 off admission.)
- 5 Peaks Whistler Blackcomb Race – a 6.6-km Sports Course, 10.6-km Enduro Course, 1-km Children’s Challenge and 3-km Timed Kids’ Race at Whistler.
- Shipyards Summer Sessions Concerts – free live music at North Vancouver’s Shipbuilders’ Square.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Family Favourites Movies – $2.99 movies at select Cineplex theatres in the Lower Mainland.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
- Deep Cove Daze – a 1-day community festival with music, food and market stalls at Panorama Park in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is Lost 80’s Live.
- Pinoy Fiesta – a Philippine festival and parade at Vancouver’s Memorial South Park.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Boise Hawks at Nat Bailey Stadium in the afternoon.
- Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing in Robson Square from 3 to 7 pm (by donation).
- Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Ladner Village Market – from 10 am to 4 pm along 48th Avenue between Delta Street and Elliott Street in Ladner.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Week of August 27th to 31st
August 18-19 | August 20-26 | August 27-31
Monday, August 27, 2018
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Music on the Wharf – an outdoor concert on the Port Haney Wharf at 22360 River Road in Maple Ridge.
- Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at the north end of Canada Place from 5:30 until 6:30 pm.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Boise Hawks at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with 112 Featuring Slim. Today is also free admission day for people arriving between 11 am and 1 pm.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (assuming sunny weather).
- Fraserfest Vancouver – a free community event at Fishermen’s Wharf in False Creek at 1505 West 1st Avenue featuring live music, family-friendly activities and educational information from 11 am until 4 pm.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Starlight Theatre Drive-in Movies – an outdoor drive-in movie at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre at 5300 No. 3 Road. Tonight’s film is Black Panther.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with Kool & the Gang. Today is also 2-for-1 rides day for anyone arriving between 11 am and 1 pm.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Trout Lake Summer Concert Series – a free concert at the Trout Lake Community Centre with the VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
- Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street, Surrey and Whistler.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Starlight Theatre Drive-in Movies – an outdoor drive-in movie at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre at 5300 No. 3 Road.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Everett AquaSox at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with Jann Arden.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Waterfront Cinema – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade beginning at dusk.
- Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series – a free film shows outdoors in the plaza outside the Bob Prittie Library at the corner of Kingsborough and MacKay.
- Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster, Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Everett AquaSox at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Friday, August 31, 2018
- Richmond World Festival – a free multicultural event at Minoru Park in Richmond.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- RCMP Musical Ride – the world-famous horse-riding troop performs at Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park at 7 pm. Tickets are $15.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with Burton Cummings.
- Music at the Cannery – an evening concert outside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – vs. the Everett AquaSox at Nat Bailey Stadium in the afternoon.
- Night Markets
- Shipyard Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
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To see what’s happening next month, click September Calendar of Events.
Other 2018 August Events
The following event may or may not also take place in 2018 (with details to be confirmed):
- Vancouver Zombie Walk – an informal parade of people in costumes. Zombie participants meet at 3 pm outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and then proceed from Robson Street to English Bay beginning at 4 pm. (Likely on the last Saturday in August, but to be confirmed.)
Top 7 Things to Do in August
- Take in a performance at the Bard on the Beach Festival.
- Enjoy the BC Day celebrations at Fort Langley or White Rock (or anywhere else around town) during the August Long Weekend.
- Spend time at any of Metro Vancouver’s best beaches.
- Visit one of the Lower Mainland’s most interesting small towns and villages including Horseshoe Bay (and visit Whytecliff or Lighthouse Park along the way), Deep Cove (and stay for the Friday evening music in the park), White Rock (and take your swimsuit) or Steveston Village (and take your bike to cycle along the water).
- Get out of the city to someplace dark at night in mid-August to see the peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower.
- Take in any of the live music performances occurring in North Vancouver on Friday evenings at Deep Cove or Lynn Valley with the North Vancouver Summer Concert Series, or at various parks in Surrey during that city’s Sounds of Summer Music Series.
- Check out one of the region’s many farmers markets for fresh produce, to support local farmers and to enjoy the experience.
For more, check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Summer Activities.
Typical August Weather
Summers in Vancouver are typically very dry, with August being one of the warmest and driest months of the year.
The city can sometimes practically go without any rain from the beginning of July until late August, with the first real summer rains coming just in time for the PNE fair in the last week or so of the month.
The days in August are warm (for Vancouver), but the evenings are starting to get cool again towards the end of the month.
Average high temperatures in August are a nice 22 degrees Celsius (or 72 F), and the lows are typically around 13 (or 55 F), or cooler as September approaches. Vancouver gets an average of less than 40 mm of rain in the month (or a bit more than 1.5 inches).
Recommended Activities
Being the summer, August is one of the busiest times of the year for events and special outdoor activities. There seems to be an event of some kind every weekend in fact.
There are live music performances at noon on weekdays outside the CBC building (by Georgia and Hamilton across from the library in downtown Vancouver), and live outdoor music on Friday evenings on the North Shore at various locations, including at Deep Cove and Cates Park.
And what’s the number one best thing to do in Vancouver in August? For many it’s a day with the family or friends at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). For others it’s the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks.
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To see what’s happening next month, click September Calendar of Events.
