Vancouver’s 2020 March calendar features key dates and events in the Lower Mainland including recommended Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day activities.

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Vancouver’s March Events Calendar

• March 8 – International Women’s Day
• March 16-27 – School Spring Break
• March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
• March 19 – Spring Equinox
• March 20 – Persian New Year (Nowruz or Norooz)

March Events in the Lower Mainland

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.

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March 1-8 | March 9-15 | March 16-22 | March 23-29 | March 30-31

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of mid-March, due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, many major Vancouver venues closed temporarily and large events were either cancelled or postponed. We tried our best to keep up-to-date with the latest developments and cancellations. Exact details about specific events and activities, however, may have been “to be determined” and subject to change.

Sunday, March 1, 2020

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – last day of the wine festival featuring more than 150 wines from over a dozen different countries.
• Coastal First Nations Dance Festival – a cultural event by the Dancers of Damelahamid in New Westminster.
• Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – a trade show featuring collectible comic books, superhero posters, vintage toys and other memorabilia at the PNE Forum.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This evening’s show is Rookie Night.
• 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.
• Sunday Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
• Jazz Vespers
  • At 4 pm at St. Stephen’s United Church at 885 – 22nd Street in West Vancouver. Admission is by donation. The music tonight is with The Jordan Manderioli Quartet.
  • At 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver with Jennifer Scott performing. Admission is by donation.

Monday, March 2, 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.
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Metro Vancouver Restaurants – if not such good weather, then perhaps a good day to eat indoors and take in a movie or a show.
• If miserable weather, then also a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s best places on a rainy day.

Tuesday, March 3, 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.
• Urban Grind – a 633-step climb from ground level on Hastings Street up to the Vancouver Lookout between 4:30 and 6:30 pm.
• Vancouver Business Network Meetup – a workshop about a business-related topic at 1155 Robson Street. Cost is $12.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Seniors Day at MOV – admission to the Museum of Vancouver is just $5 today for anyone age 65+ (because it’s the first Tuesday of the month).
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performance is Classic TheatreSports.

• 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.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performance is OK Tinder – Swipe Right Comedy.
• 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.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown.

Friday, March 6, 2020

• Festival du Bois – BC’s largest francophone festival held in Coquitlam at Mackin Park. The event features live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities.
• BC Sportsmen’s Show – the province’s biggest event for fishing, hunting, boating and other outdoor activities at Tradex in Abbotsford. Admission is $12 to $15.
• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and Frisky Friday.
• 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.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Colorado Hurricanes at Rogers Arena.
• Friday Night Live – live music and a guest artist in North Vancouver at Lynn Valley United Church at 3201 Mountain Highway. Music tonight is with Folk/Jazz musician Deanne Knight.

Saturday, March 7, 2020

• Festival du Bois – BC’s largest francophone festival held in Coquitlam at Mackin Park. The event features live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities.
• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring 16 different countries including Canada.
• BC Sportsmen’s Show – the province’s biggest event for fishing, hunting, boating and other outdoor activities at Tradex in Abbotsford. Admission is $12 to $15.
• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s performances include Classic TheatreSports and The Late Show.
• 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 Art Deco & Chocolate Tasting Tour at 10 am and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 8 pm.
• Coquitlam Craft Beer Festival – featuring BC craft beers and appetizers from local restaurants at the Westwood Plateau Golf Club in Coquitlam.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street from 10 am until 2 pm.
  
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Burnaby Farmers Market – in the north parking lot at Burnaby City Hall between 10 am and 2 pm.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 at 11 am.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

• International Women’s Day
• Festival du Bois – BC’s largest francophone festival held in Coquitlam at Mackin Park. The event features live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities.
• Women’s Day Restaurant Fundraiser – Bandidas Taqueria is a women-owned Mexican restaurant at 2781 Commercial Drive that is donating 100% of its profits from sales today to eight different women-serving organizations.
• Walk in Her Shoes Vancouver – a fundraising event for Care Canada at the Creekside Community Centre in Olympic Village from 8:30 am until noon. The event features family-friendly activities, guest speakers, a silent auction and music with the band Kutapira.
• Canada Rugby Sevens – a major international rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium featuring 16 different countries including Canada.
• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.
• BC Sportsmen’s Show – the province’s biggest event for fishing, hunting, boating and other outdoor activities at Tradex in Abbotsford. Admission is $12 to $15.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena.
• 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 TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This evening’s show is an International Women’s Day special featuring various actors including Christine Lippa and Denalda Williams.

• UBC Run for Rural Medicine – a fundraising event at the University of British Columbia. Proceeds from the 5K and 10K runs to Jericho Beach benefit Hope Air.
• Sunday Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cannery Farmers Market – at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Richmond from 10 am until 3 pm.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
• Jazz Vespers
  • At 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver with Will D Cournoyer Clements. Admission is by donation.
  • At Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Today’s performance is with Kim Greenwood from Victoria. Admission by donation.

Week of March 9th to 15th

March 1-8 | March 9-15 | March 16-22 | March 23-29 | March 30-31

Monday, March 9, 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.
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Metro Vancouver Restaurants – if not such good weather, then perhaps a good day to eat indoors and take in a movie or a show.
• If miserable weather, then also a good day to seek refuge at one of Vancouver’s best places on a rainy day.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

• Urban Grind – a 633-step climb from ground level on Hastings Street up to the Vancouver Lookout between 4:30 and 6:30 pm.
• Vancouver Business Network Meetup – a workshop about a business-related topic at 1155 Robson Street. Cost is $12.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the New York Islanders at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• FlyOver Iceland – a special feature Icelabndic-themed film shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place in addition to the regular FlyOver Canada show.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performance is Classic TheatreSports.
• 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.

Thursday, March 12, 2020

• Roedde Jazz Evenings in the Parlour – tonight features Miles Black and Patty Verner at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (not far from Robson Street). Tickets cost $12 to $15.
• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and OK Tinder – Swipe Right Comedy.
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown.
• 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.

Friday, March 13, 2020

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Chamber Choir – A Wilderness of Sea concert at Vancouver’s Pacific United Church.
• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.

• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown.

• 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 TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and Frisky Friday.
• Friday Night Live – live music and a guest artist in North Vancouver at Lynn Valley United Church at 3201 Mountain Highway. Entertainment tonight is with magician Joel Eddington. (CANCELLED)
  
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – vs. Seattle at the Langley Events Centre. (CANCELLED)

Saturday, March 14, 2020

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s performances include Classic TheatreSports and The Late Show.
• Vancouver International Dance Festival – a series of special dance productions at various venues around town.
• 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 Art Deco & Chocolate Tasting Tour at 10 am and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 8 pm.
• Rogers Hometown Hockey – a hockey event featuring Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone at North Vancouver’s Shipyards. (CANCELLED)
• Monster Jam – a monster trucks event at the PNE with giant vehicles doing crazy stunts in freestyle, racing and two-wheel skills competitions. (POSTPONED)
• St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run – a colourfully green race around Stanley Park. (CANCELLED)
• Cap Crusher – a rugged 12 km and 24 km run through the trails at Capilano River Regional Park starting at the Cleveland Dam. It also includes a kid’s race. (POSTPONED)
  
• Saturday Markets
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street from 10 am until 2 pm.
  • New Westminster Winter Farmers Market – in New Westminster from 11 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
  • Burnaby Farmers Market – in the north parking lot at Burnaby City Hall between 10 am and 2 pm.
• Family Favourites Movies – a $2.99 movie at select Cineplex theatres at 11 am.
  

Sunday, March 15, 2020

• Rogers Hometown Hockey – a hockey event featuring Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone at North Vancouver’s Shipyards. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – vs. Prince George at the Langley Events Centre. (CANCELLED)
• Monster Jam – a monster trucks event at the PNE with giant vehicles doing crazy stunts in freestyle, racing and two-wheel skills competitions. (CANCELLED)
• Shamrock’n Race – a 5 km, 7 Miler and half marathon race around Burnaby Lake. (CANCELLED)
• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• 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 TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This evening’s show is Rookie Night.

• Roedde House Songs for St. Patrick – live music in Vancouver’s West End at the Roedde House Museum. Today’s “Songs for St. Patrick” performance is with tenor vocalist William George and pianist Stephen Smith. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for members, students and seniors.

• Sunday Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (CANCELLED)
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (CANCELLED)
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Jazz Vespers – at 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver with Don Stewart performing. Admission is by donation. (CANCELLED)

Week of March 16th to 22nd

March 1-8 | March 9-15 | March 16-22 | March 23-29 | March 30-31

Monday, March 16, 2020

• Spring Break – first day of public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm. (CANCELLED)

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

• St. Patrick’s Day – normally lots of merry people celebrating and wearing green all around town (but not this year).
  • Note: The mayor of Vancouver has ordered all bars and restaurants within the City of Vancouver to remain closed today.
• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• Persian New Year Fire Festival – also known as Norooz or Nowruz, the event takes place at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver from around 5 until 10:30 pm. Activities include food vendors, fire-jumping activities and live entertainment. (CANCELLED)
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This evening’s show is Shamrocks and Shenanigans. (CANCELLED)
• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Urban Grind – a 633-step climb from ground level on Hastings Street up to the Vancouver Lookout between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday). (CANCELLED)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland. (CANCELLED)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performance is Classic TheatreSports. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – vs. Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre. (CANCELLED)

Thursday, March 19, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• Shows & Entertainment
  • Jazz in the Vine – live Jazz with Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne at the Glass House Estate Winery in Langley. (POSTPONED)
  • Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and OK Tinder – Swipe Right Comedy. (CANCELLED)
  • Sonic Boom Festival – a celebration of contemporary classical music by BC composers. (POSTPONED)
  • Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
  • 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. (CANCELLED)
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation tonight from 5 to 8:30 pm. Guided tours are at 7 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – vs. Kelowna at the Langley Events Centre. (CANCELLED)

Friday, March 20, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• Sonic Boom Festival – a celebration of contemporary classical music by BC composers. (POSTPONED)
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and Frisky Friday. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• Anything Goes – the 1934 musical about people on an ocean liner is performed at Highlands United Church in North Vancouver’s Edgemont Village. (Note: Highlands Productions is an exceptional theatre group and they put on a performance once every two years.) (March 18-22, 2020.) (CANCELLED)

Saturday, March 21, 2020

• St. Patrick’s Day Boat Party – an Irish-themed boat party departing from the Plaza of Nations Marina at 750 Pacific Boulevard. Tickets range from about $25 to $45 and the trip features amazing views, music, dancing, a fully-licensed bar, 2 DJ’s and up to 370 party-goers on a yacht with two levels. (CANCELLED)
• Sonic Boom Festival – a celebration of contemporary classical music by BC composers. (POSTPONED)
• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s performances include Classic TheatreSports and The Late Show. (CANCELLED)
  
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Art Deco & Chocolate Tasting Tour at 10 am and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 8 pm. (CANCELLED)
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Brewski Fest – beer samples in the afternoon on the Crazy Raven Patio at Cypress Mountain. Free for adults ages 19+ with a valid lift ticket or season’s pass. (CANCELLED)
• Markets
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street from 10 am until 2 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (CANCELLED)
  • Burnaby Farmers Market – in the north parking lot at Burnaby City Hall between 10 am and 2 pm.
• Family Favourites Movies – a $2.99 movie at select Cineplex theatres at 11 am. (CANCELLED)

Sunday, March 22, 2020

• Shen Yun – a world-famous New York-based Chinese performing arts production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This evening’s show is Rookie Night. (CANCELLED)
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Sonic Boom Festival – a celebration of contemporary classical music by BC composers. (POSTPONED)
• Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cannery Farmers Market – at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Richmond from 10 am until 3 pm. (CANCELLED)
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (CANCELLED)
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (CANCELLED)
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Jazz Vespers
  • At 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver with the Zapato Negro Trio performing. Admission is by donation. (CANCELLED)
  • At Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Performance tonight is with Nancy Newman. Admission by donation. (CANCELLED)

Week of March 23rd to 29th

March 1-8 | March 9-15 | March 16-22 | March 23-29 | March 30-31

Monday, March 23, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – last day of the season where ladies ski for a minimum $15 donation at Mount Seymour from 5 to 10 pm. (CANCELLED)

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Urban Grind – a 633-step climb from ground level on Hastings Street up to the Vancouver Lookout between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday). (CANCELLED)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland. (CANCELLED)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performance is Classic TheatreSports. (CANCELLED)
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena. (CANCELLED)

Thursday, March 26, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and OK Tinder – Swipe Right Comedy. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation as it’s the last Thursday of the month from 5 pm to 8 pm. (CANCELLED)

Friday, March 27, 2020

• Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
  • Click Spring Break 2020 for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including cheap movies, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
• Vancouver South African Film Festival – a 3-day film festival celebrating South African cinema. Tonight features the Opening Night Gala and the film SKIN. (CANCELLED)
• Friday Night Live – live music and a guest artist in North Vancouver at Lynn Valley United Church at 3201 Mountain Highway. Entertainment tonight is with musician Michael Fabro. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Tonight’s performances are Classic TheatreSports and Frisky Friday. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena. (CANCELLED)

• 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. (CANCELLED)

Saturday, March 28, 2020

• Earth Hour – people and businesses across the Lower Mainland (and the world) are encouraged to turn off their lights at 8:30 pm to show support for the planet and its environment.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Art Deco & Chocolate Tasting Tour at 10 am and the Lost Souls of Gastown at 8 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s performances include Classic TheatreSports and The Late Show. (CANCELLED)
  
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – vs. the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena. (CANCELLED)
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street from 10 am until 2 pm.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (CANCELLED)
• Burnaby Farmers Market – in the north parking lot at Burnaby City Hall between 10 am and 2 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver South African Film Festival – a 3-day film festival celebrating South African cinema. Tonight’s featured movies are Sides of A Horn + Rooibos Restitution, Pili, Life is Wonderful, and Picture Perfect Heist + Back of the Moon at the Goldcorp Centre in Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Family Favourites Movies – a $2.99 movie at select Cineplex theatres at 11 am. (CANCELLED)

Sunday, March 29, 2020

• Vancouver South African Film Festival – a 3-day film festival celebrating South African cinema. Tonight’s featured movies are Soft Vengeance, Soft Landings + iZulu Lami, Good Hope, and Asimbonganga + Flatland at the Goldcorp Centre in Gastown. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver TheatreSports – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. This evening’s show is Rookie Night. (CANCELLED)
• 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. (CANCELLED)
• Up the Creek Run – a 5K, 10K and 500m-1K Kids’ Run starting at the Hyde Creek Rec Centre in Port Coquitlam. (POSTPONED)
• Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm. (CANCELLED)
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World. (CANCELLED)
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Jazz Vespers
  • At 4 pm in the salons at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver with Linda Szentes and Jazz Links performing. (CANCELLED)
  • At 4 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church at 1044 St. George’s Avenue in North Vancouver. Music tonight is with the Wild Blue Herons accompanied by Darlene Ketchum and Bill Sample. (CANCELLED)

Week of March 30th to 31st

March 1-8 | March 9-15 | March 16-22 | March 23-29 | March 30-31

Monday, March 30, 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. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Chamber Choir – a Stephen Chatman Celebration concert at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall. (CANCELLED)

Tuesday, March 31, 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. (CANCELLED)
• Urban Grind – a 633-step climb from ground level on Hastings Street up to the Vancouver Lookout between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. (CANCELLED)
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday). (CANCELLED)
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland. (CANCELLED)
• Lost Souls of Gastown – a guided walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver through the streets and alleys of historic Gastown. (CANCELLED)

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

Other March 2020 Events

Below is a list of events and activities that may or may not also happen in March 2020.

• Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show – a trade show featuring adventure travel and outdoorgear at the Vancouver Convention Centre with admission costing $14 at the door (February 29 to March 1, 2020).
• BC Bike Show – a bicycle trade show featuring road bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes and cycling equipment at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admission is $12 to $14 (February 29 to March 1, 2020).
• Vancouver International Auto Show – over 400 vehicles of all kinds are on display at the Vancouver Convention Centre (March 25 to 29, 2020). (POSTPONED)
• Music on the Bow – free live music featuring local artists at the Trout Lake Community Centre at 3360 Victoria Drive. (Details to be confirmed.)
• Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games at BC Place Stadium on various dates. (CANCELLED)
• PlayDome – amusement rides and midway games at the indoor carnival at BC Place Stadium. (Originally scheduled for March 20 to 28, but cancelled due to the coronavirus).

Top Vancouver March Activities

Here are some of the best things to do in the month of March:

1. Celebrate the spring weather by going for a walk or jog around the seawall at Stanley Park or anywhere around False Creek.
2. Dust off the golf clubs or tennis rackets any day it’s not raining (or just do anything outside if it’s nice out and you get the chance).
3. Paint your face, drink green beverages and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at one of Vancouver’s Best Places to Eat and Drink (although maybe leave the face paint and green beer at home if you head out to one of the city’s finer establishments). Also, be sure to check out all of Vancouver’s great St. Patrick’s Activities at various locations around town.
4. Check out Vancouver’s Top Free Things to do at Spring Break for a list of the best things to do with children for free during the school holidays.
5. Enjoy the cherry blossoms around town. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival doesn’t officially start until April most years, but there will likely be blossoms all over the region well before that.
6. Look out for migrating birds returning to the area after their winter holidays down south. Good places to find them include the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta and Boundary Bay Regional Park near Tsawwassen.
7. Enjoy some spring skiing up at the local ski hills, weather and snow conditions permitting.

Typical March Weather

The days are beginning to get longer and warmer, and it’s starting to rain a little less by the time March rolls around. Average high temperatures this month are up to 12 degrees C or so (or 54 F), and the lows in the range of 2 to 5 C (or 36 to 41 F).

March usually expects to get about 110 mm of rain (or 4.4 inches), so you can expect to need your umbrella a little less than in the winter months.

In general, March is starting to get close to a nice time of year for Vancouver, although the trees are still only just beginning to get their leaves again.

Recommended March Activities

Most years March can be a fantastic month for spring skiing, including night skiing now that the sun is setting increasingly later in the day. The snow is starting to get wetter than normal, but the extra sun and warm temperatures at Cypress Mountain, Mt. Seymour and Grouse Mountain can make the spring skiing exceptional, and Whistler with its higher elevations.

If the weather is good, instead of skiing, the best things to do include checking out all of Vancouver’s Best Places in Parks and Nature, including the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta where they can sometimes expect gazillions of snow geese. (Click Thousands of Snow Geese in Richmond for a video of the birds in February 2015, all of which are expected at the Reifel Sanctuary in March and April each year).

On March 17 and the weekend before and/or after, bars are good places to find crowds of happy people with green faces drinking green beer celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.