Vancouver’s 2020 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 Calendar of Events

August 3, 2020 – BC Day (Stat Holiday).
August 22, 2020 – first day of the PNE.

August Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in August 2020. First though, see the following note about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the Lower Mainland and upcoming events.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING COVID-19

Many Vancouver-area events and attractions have been adversely affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus. As you’ll see, some events in the following calendar have been marked as “to be confirmed” or “to be determined” or “TBD.” Unless we know that an event has been cancelled or postponed, we have marked it as “to be determined” to reflect the fact that its ultimate status is unknown or may change. For exact details, see official individual event websites.

For more information about COVID-19’s impact on tourism, arts, culture and other activities in the Lower Mainland, click Coronavirus Closures & Cancellations. For a list of attractions that are operating, click What’s Open in Vancouver.

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August 1-2 | August 3-9 | August 10-16 | August 17-23 | August 24-31

Saturday, August 1, 2020

BC Day Long Weekend – a statutory holiday with various celebratory activities throughout the Lower Mainland.
Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that normally includes a midway, amusement rides and animals at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford. This year though, because of COVID-19, the event takes place in a drive-thru format. Things you’ll see include a 100-foot demolition derby car display, 4-H animals, farm machinery and a 25-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex, plus a whole lot more! There are also food trucks!
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
A Taste of the PNE – both drive-thru and dine-in food-themed events take place at the Pacific National Exhibition.
Fresh Air Cinema in North Vancouver – the 1985 movie Back to the Future shows outdoors on a four-storey screen at Heywood Gravel Fields at 2105 Hamilton Avenue. Admission is by donation with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Harvest Project which is a great North Shore charity. Maximum of 50 cars per night!
Powell Street Festival – a festival celebrating Japanese-Canadian culture in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. (Note: Although the live event at Oppenheimer Park has been cancelled, an online telethon event is happening today instead.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour at 6 pm and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm. In celebration of Pride Week, the Really Gay History Tour also happens at 10 am.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Vancouver Pride Festival – a series of events celebrating Vancouver’s LGBTQ community. (Note: Due to COVID-19, the live in-person events have been cancelled. Virtual online activities, however, are still happening instead). Live Really Gay History Tours of Vancouver’s West End, however, are happening.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival – a two-day festival at the Maple Ridge Fairgrounds. (CANCELLED)
Celebration of Light – last day of the season for the fireworks displays and entertainment at English Bay and Second Beach. (CANCELLED)
Brigade Days at Fort Langley – three days of celebrations featuring folk in period costume. (CANCELLED)
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
White Rock Sea Festival – live entertainment, fireworks and family-friendly activities. (CANCELLED)
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – family-friendly activities and logger competitions in Squamish. Today’s events include the Kids’ Festival, Rotary BBQ, logger shows and the Loggers’ Stomp Dance. (CANCELLED)
Tsawwassen Sun Festival – a community festival that features a softball tournament in Tsawwassen. (CANCELLED)

Sunday, August 2, 2020

BC Day Long Weekend – a statutory holiday with various celebratory activities taking place throughout the Lower Mainland.
Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that normally includes a midway, amusement rides and animals at Exhibition Park in Abbotsford. This year though, because of COVID-19, the event takes place in a drive-thru format. Things you’ll see include a 100-foot demolition derby car display, 4-H animals, farm machinery and a 25-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex, plus a whole lot more!
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
A Taste of the PNE – both drive-thru and dine-in food-themed events take place at the Pacific National Exhibition.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver’s West End at 10 am.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Vancouver Pride Festival – celebrating Vancouver’s LGBTQ community in Vancouver’s West End. Today was going to feature the parade and Sunset Beach Festival. Due to COVID-19, however, virtual online activities are happening instead.
Vancouver Pride Parade – a massive LGBTQ-themed parade along Robson Street, Denman and Beach Avenue. (Note: the live in-person event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. A virtual parade, however, is still happening online.)
Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival – a two-day festival at the Maple Ridge Fairgrounds. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a guest artist performs tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (TBD)
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival featuring live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
White Rock Sea Festival – a torchlight parade, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. (CANCELLED)
Powell Street Festival – a two-day festival celebrating Japanese-Canadian culture in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. (CANCELLED, although a telethon-style event is happening instead on August 1st.)
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – a parade and logger competitions in Squamish. (CANCELLED)
Tsawwassen Sun Festival – a community festival that features a softball tournament and evening drive-in movie in Tsawwassen. (CANCELLED)
Free Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBD, but likely cancelled.)

Week of August 3rd to 9th

August 1-2 | August 3-9 | August 10-16 | August 17-23 | August 24-31

Monday, August 3, 2020

BC Day – a statutory holiday with various celebratory activities throughout the Lower Mainland.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Tsawwassen Sun Festival – a community festival that features a softball tournament, parade, family-friendly activities and antique car show in Tsawwassen. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – artists perform tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (To be confirmed.)
Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival – last day for the family-friendly activities that take place at the festival’s Picnic at the Pavilion event from 11 am until 3 pm at Junction Park. (CANCELLED)

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Flamenco Night – a live in-person event featuring Latin dancing while physical distancing at the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion. The cost is a minimum $20 donation per couple. This event is presented by Carnaval del Sol 2020.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – artists are scheduled to perform tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (To be confirmed.)

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park at 6 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Main Street Farmers Market – the weekly market happens outside Central Pacific Station between 2 and 6 pm.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – guest artists are scheduled to perform tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (To be confirmed.)

Thursday, August 6, 2020

New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – artists are scheduled to perform tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (To be confirmed.)

Friday, August 7, 2020

Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and family-friendly activities was going to take place this weekend at Concord Pacific Place. Because of COVID-19 though, instead of the usual festivities, smaller events are happening at area Latin American restaurants. Check them out! They promise to be both fun and tasty!
Squamish Wind Festival – a community event featuring art, music and performing arts in Squamish. Originally scheduled for mid-July, the festival now features a drive-in movie tonight, plus online activities at other times.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo – the 146th annual fair at 44146 Luckakuck Way in Chilliwack. (TBD)
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival – a music festival at Deer Lake Park featuring various bands. (CANCELLED)
KitsFest – a 3-day sports festival on the beach at Kitsilano featuring yoga, tennis, volleyball, water polo, basketball and other sports plus DJ music and bath tub races. (CANCELLED)
Abbotsford Airshow – one of the largest airshows in Canada. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – guest artists are scheduled to perform tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (To be confirmed.)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and family-friendly activities was going to take place this weekend at Concord Pacific Place. Because of COVID-19 though, instead of the usual festivities, smaller events are happening at area Latin American restaurants. Check them out! They promise to be both fun and tasty!
Vancouver Naked Bike Ride – people start to gather beginning at around 5 pm at Third Beach in Stanley Park. The ride starts at 8.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour at 6 pm and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
KitsFest – a three-day sports festival on the beach at Kitsilano featuring yoga, tennis, volleyball, water polo, basketball and other sports plus DJ music. (CANCELLED)
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival – a music festival at Deer Lake Park featuring various bands. (CANCELLED)
Harmony Arts Festival – an arts festival with live music, art displays and a nightly outdoor movie in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
Abbotsford Airshow – one of the largest airshows in Canada. (CANCELLED)
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo – the 147th annual fair at 44146 Luckakuck Way in Chilliwack. (TBD)
Clover Valley Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event at the Cloverdale Rodeo Fairgrounds. (CANCELLED)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – an artist is scheduled to perform tonight at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”. (To be confirmed.)

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Carnaval del Sol – Vancouver’s great annual Latin festival with free concerts and family-friendly activities was going to take place this weekend at Concord Pacific Place. Because of COVID-19 though, instead of the usual festivities, smaller events are happening at area Latin American restaurants. Check them out! They promise to be both fun and tasty!
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver’s West End at 10 am.
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. (This market is happening. Because of COVID-19, however, only food vendors are participating.)
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (Open)
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (Open)
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo – the 146th annual fair at 44146 Luckakuck Way in Chilliwack. (TBD)
Harmony Arts Festival – last day of the arts festival with live music and art displays in West Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
KitsFest – a three-day sports festival on the beach at Kitsilano featuring yoga, tennis, volleyball, water polo, basketball and other sports plus DJ music. (CANCELLED)
Bathtub Race & Festival – at Tsawwassen’s Centennial Beach. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Abbotsford Airshow – one of the largest airshows in Canada. (CANCELLED)
Free Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)

Week of August 10th to 16th

August 1-2 | August 3-9 | August 10-16 | August 17-23 | August 24-31

Monday, August 10, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park at 6 pm.
Main Street Farmers Market – the weekly market happens outside Central Pacific Station between 2 and 6 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – first day of the season for the acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Thursday, August 13, 2020

New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Friday, August 14, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Squamish Wind Festival – a community event featuring art, music and performing arts in Squamish. Originally scheduled for mid-July, the festival now features a drive-in movie tonight, plus online activities at other times.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Rock Ambleside – a classic rock festival at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. (CANCELLED)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Night Markets
- Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)

Saturday, August 15, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour at 6 pm and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
New West Pride – an event celebrating the LGBTQ community along New Westminster’s Columbia Street (CANCELLED, but will be held online instead from 7 pm to 9 pm)
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival – a free community event at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park at 1299 Pinetree Way. (POSTPONED to September 2020.)
SeaWheeze Half Marathon – a 21.1 km run in downtown Vancouver with an evening Sunset Festival at Stanley Park. (CANCELLED, with some events taking place online.)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Arts Alive Festival – a community arts festival in Langley. (CANCELLED)
Rock Ambleside – a classic rock festival at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. (CANCELLED)
Pinoy Fiesta – a Philippine festival and parade at Vancouver’s Memorial South Park. (To be confirmed.)
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Really Gay History Tour at 10 am in Vancouver’s West End.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (Open)
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (Open)
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Pakistan Festival – a free cultural event at Holland Park in Surrey. (CANCELLED)
Rock Ambleside – a classic rock festival at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. (CANCELLED)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Free Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)

Week of August 17th to 23rd

August 1-2 | August 3-9 | August 10-16 | August 17-23 | August 24-31

Monday, August 17, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but this marks the first day of the event, which features new murals, talks and more over the next three weeks.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park at 6 pm.
Main Street Farmers Market – the weekly market happens outside Central Pacific Station between 2 and 6 pm.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Friday, August 21, 2020

Squamish Wind Festival – a community event featuring art, music and performing arts in Squamish. Originally scheduled for mid-July, the festival now features a drive-in movie tonight, plus online activities at other times.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Forbidden Vancouver Tour and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Kwantlen Community Dinner – a community event and dinner at Langley’s Glen Valley Regional Park. Cost is $15 and participants are asked to bring their own dishes and eating utensils. (To be confirmed.)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. (CANCELLED)

Saturday, August 22, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour at 6 pm and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Spaced Out at the Arts Club – an in-person reading of the romantic comedy Spaced Out at the BMO Theatre Centre. The fundraising event is also available online. Tickets cost either $150 or $20 depending on the format.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Steveston Dragon Boat Festival – dragon boat races in Steveston Village. (CANCELLED)
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. (CANCELLED, with some events taking place online.)
Monstercat Compound – a block party with music, video games and art at Monstercat HQ at 380 Railway Street in Vancouver. Free admission. (CANCELLED, with some events being streamed online.)
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Really Gay History Tour at 10 am in Vancouver’s West End.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Spaced Out at the Arts Club – an in-person reading of the romantic comedy Spaced Out at the BMO Theatre Centre. The fundraising event is also available online. Tickets cost either $150 or $20 depending on the format.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
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. (This market is happening. Because of COVID-19, however, only food vendors are participating.)
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (Open)
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (Open)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Pet-a-Palooza – a free pet-friendly festival in the 1100 block of Mainland Street in Yaletown. (POSTPONED)
Port Moody Car Free Day – a free community festival along Port Moody’s St. John’s Street between 12 and 7 pm. (CANCELLED)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Free Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBD, but likely cancelled.)

Week of August 24th to 31st

August 1-2 | August 3-9 | August 10-16 | August 17-23 | August 24-31

Monday, August 24, 2020

Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park at 6 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Main Street Farmers Market – the weekly market happens outside Central Pacific Station between 2 and 6 pm.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster from 3 until 7 pm.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
KiteClash – the Canadian Freestyle Kiteboarding Championships in Squamish. (CANCELLED)

Friday, August 28, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
KiteClash – the Canadian Freestyle Kiteboarding Championships in Squamish. (CANCELLED)
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Summerset Music & Arts Festival – now taking place as a benefit concert with both live and online activities. Location is to be determined.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Roedde House – admission to the historic museum in Vancouver’s West End is by donation today (because it’s the last Friday of the month). (TBD)
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Night Markets
- Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. (CANCELLED)
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.

Saturday, August 29, 2020

FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge, Riley Park, Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
KiteClash – the Canadian Freestyle Kiteboarding Championships in Squamish. (CANCELLED)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour at 6 pm and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 7 pm.
Summerset Music & Arts Festival – now taking place as a benefit concert with both live and online activities. Location is to be determined.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)

Sunday, August 30, 2020

Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park at the PNE is open today from 11 am until 5 pm with over 20 rides.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair takes place in a drive-thru format this year and features SuperDogs, dinosaurs, farm animals, live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is just $25 per carload and includes 1 free face mask and 2 free tickets to next year’s fair.
FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelandic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – today features the Really Gay History Tour at 10 am in Vancouver’s West End.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue. (Open)
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (Open)
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (Open)
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond. (CANCELLED)
Summerset Music & Arts Festival – now taking place as a benefit concert with both live and online activities. Location is to be determined.
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
KiteClash – the Canadian Freestyle Kiteboarding Championships in Squamish. (CANCELLED)
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Free Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)

Monday, August 31, 2020

Abbotsford Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze – the family-friendly event at Maan Farms includes access to a field of sunflowers, corn maze and Barnyard Adventureland which features farm animals, a massive jumping pillow and other fun play structures and activities.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
Vancouver Mural Festival – The Street Party is not taking place in 2020, but the festival is set to feature new murals, talks and more until September 7th.
Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. (CANCELLED)
Outdoor Swimming Pools – most outdoor pools in the Lower Mainland have reopened, although with special new safety procedures in place.
Lower Mainland Parks – most provincial parks, city parks and regional parks are open to the public.
Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are especially popular this time of year.
Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

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Events in August 2020

The following events may or may not also take place in August 2020 (with details to be confirmed):

FESTIVALS & MAJOR EVENTS

Chilliwack Flight Fest – a community event at the Chilliwack Airport. (TBD)
Deep Cove Daze – a 1-day community festival with music, food and market stalls at Panorama Park in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove. (To be confirmed for 2020, but likely cancelled.)
Dîner en Blanc – the 9th 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. (2020 date, location and other details to be confirmed.)
Korean Cultural Heritage Festival – a free festival celebrating Korean food, music and culture at Swangard Stadium. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Ribfest Langley – a community event hosted by Langley Rotary Clubs and featuring BBQ ribs and entertainment. Takes place at McLeod Athletic Park. (CANCELLED)
Richmond Garlic Festival – a community event at Terra Nova Rural Park in Richmond. Admission is by donation. (To be confirmed.)
Richmond Sunflower Festival – sunflowers and other family-friendly things to see and do at Richmond Country Farms in Richmond.
Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue. (TBD)
Whistler Wanderlust – a celebration of mindful living that includes yoga and mountain biking up at Whistler. (TBD)

SPORTING EVENTS

Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs). (TBD)
BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football at BC Place Stadium. (TBD)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – NWL League games (and occasional fireworks nights) at Nat Bailey Stadium. (CANCELLED)
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.

MUSIC & THEATRE

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. (CANCELLED for 2020)
Cates Park Summer Concerts – free live music between 4 and 7 pm at North Vancouver’s Cates Park. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (assuming sunny weather). Free! (It does appear to be happening in 2020, but without a lot of physical distancing. If you go, watch and listen from a distance. Also, wear a mask!)
CBC Musical Nooners – a free concert at 12 pm outside the CBC Building at 700 Hamilton Street. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Music at the Cannery – live music on Friday evenings at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. (To be confirmed.)
Music on the Wharf – an outdoor concert on the Port Haney Wharf at 22360 River Road in Maple Ridge. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Safe & Sound Music Fest – an R&B and Hip-Hop music festival in New Westminster. (To be confirmed.)
Savour Summer Festival – a free community event featuring family-friendly activities and live entertainment on a Saturday at the River District in South Vancouver. (To be confirmed.)
Shipyards Summer Sessions Concerts – free live music at North Vancouver’s Shipbuilders’ Square. (To be confirmed.)
Kitsilano Showboat – live entertainment from 7 until 9 pm on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Beach. Free admission. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Live & Local Concerts & Culture Series – free live music in North Vancouver. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Robson Square Salsa – salsa lessons and dancing in Robson Square from 3 to 7 pm (by donation). (CANCELLED)
Sounds of Summer Music Series – a free outdoor concert at a different Surrey park on Wednesday evenings. (To be confirmed.)
Summer Jazz on the Porch – a “Pay What You Can” concert in Vancouver’s Barclay Heritage Square at the Roedde House Museum at 1415 Barclay Street. (TBD)
Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. (CANCELLED)
Symphony in the Park – family-friendly activities followed by a concert at Mill Lake Park. (To be confirmed.)
TD Concerts for the Pier – summer evening concerts at Five Corners in White Rock. (CANCELLED)
Theatre Under the Stars – outdoor musical theatre in Stanley Park. (CANCELLED for 2020)
Trout Lake Summer Concert Series – a free concert at the Trout Lake Community Centre on various evenings. (To be confirmed.)
Vancouver Bach Festival – a series of classical concerts at Christ Church Cathedral and/or UBC’s Chan Centre. (CANCELLED)
Zumba at Canada Place – free Zumba classes at the north end of Canada Place from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. (CANCELLED)

OUTDOOR MOVIES & OTHER FILMS

Burnaby Outdoor Movie Series – a free film shows outdoors in the plaza outside the Bob Prittie Library at the corner of Kingsborough and MacKay. (CANCELLED)
Downtown Movie Nights – a film plays in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Family Movie Nights in the Plaza – a movie shows in the Civic Plaza in the City of North Vancouver. (To be confirmed.)
Movie & Music in the Park – free family-friendly activities and live entertainment at Conaught Park in Kitsilano. (To be confirmed.)
Squamish Street Market – a once-a-month summer event on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish from 10 am until 6 pm. (CANCELLED)
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – a free outdoor movie at Second Beach in Stanley Park. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Starlight Theatre Drive-in Movies – a film shows outdoors for free at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond. (To be confirmed.)
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. (TBD)
Sunset Cinema – a film shows for free in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (To be confirmed, but likely cancelled.)
Waterfront Cinema – a free movie at the northern end of the Canada Place promenade beginning at dusk. (CANCELLED)

OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation one Tuesday evening from 5 to 8:30 pm. (CANCELLED)
Brigade Days at Fort Langley – three days of celebrations featuring folk in period costume on the BC Day Long Weekend. (CANCELLED)
Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street (between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue) from 10 am until 3 pm. (CANCELLED)
Dinner on the Pier – a fancy dinner on the pier at North Vancouver’s Shipyards. (TBD, but likely cancelled.)
Eastside Flea – an outdoor market featuring vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items at 238 1st Avenue in East Vancouver. (TBD)
ElectraFest – an electric vehicle showcase event at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. Free admission. (TBD)
Family Favourites Movies – $2.99 movies at select Cineplex theatres in the Lower Mainland. (Postponed until September.)
Fort Langley Makers Market – a monthly craft fair and celebration in scenic Fort Langley. (To be confirmed.)
Lucky Cat Affair – a championship and pet cat show at the George Preston Arena in Langley. The event runs from 9 am to 5 pm on the Saturday and from 10 am to 4 pm on the Sunday. (August 15 and 16, 2020.) (TBD)
Picnic at the Pier – a fundraising event for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation where participants enjoy live entertainment and dinner at a special venue in White Rock. (POSTPONED until 2021)
Pioneer Days at Kilby Farm – family-friendly activities at Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. (TBD)
Port Coquitlam Car Show – a car show featuring hundreds of cars in downtown Port Coquitlam. (To be confirmed.)
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street. (Cancelled for 2020.)
Summer Nightslide Concerts – a special event featuring night sliding and live music at Cultus Lake Waterpark from 8 pm until midnight. (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 any one of a number of locations 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.