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MAY Events in Vancouver in 2023

May in Vancouver

Vancouver’s May calendar features 2023 festivals and events in the Lower Mainland including markets and Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Victoria Day events.

 


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2023 May Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in May 2023.

(NOTE: Event dates and other details are subject to change.)

 

Ladner May Days

West of Main Art Walk

 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

  • Ladner May Days – a community event with live music, amusement rides, beer garden, family-friendly activities and a fastball tournament.
  • West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
  • The Rocket Man & The Piano Man – Elton John and Billy Joel tribute concerts in Surrey at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium.
  • Planted Expo Vancouver – 200+ vegan edible and lifestyle businesses are at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There are also presentations and a Family Zone. Click Planted Expo for the event’s official website.
  • Paint, Play & Picnic – an outdoor picnic and painting event for youth ages 13 to 16 at Place des Arts in Coquitlam. Free with advanced registration.
  • Hyack Parade & Festival – a parade with over floats, marching bands and other entries in New Westminster.
  • White Rock Buskers & Comedy Fest – comedy shows in the streets of White Rock.
  • Jurassic World Live Tour – a show featuring dinosaurs, motorbikes and lots of action at the Pacific Coliseum.
  • Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.
  • Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special activity at its venue in New Westminster. The “Immigration Migration” event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. Guided tours are also available in the afternoon.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features Community Jam, Bring Back the 90s, Theatresports and the Late Show.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Today is opening day of their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, that celebrates seafood.
  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Monumental Scandals and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

 

WildPlay Camps

Vancouver Mysteries

Walk to End Cystic Fibrosis

 

Sunday, May 28, 2023

  • West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
  • British Columbia Polish Festival – food, dancing and other activities celebrating Polish culture in Port Coquitlam.
  • Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History – a fundraising event at Ryall Park in New Westminster. Money raised benefits Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
  • Ladner May Days – a community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides, pancake breakfast and fastball tournament. Today is also the day of the May Day Parade!
  • Planted Expo Vancouver – 200+ vegan edible and lifestyle businesses are at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There are also presentations and a Family Zone. Click Planted Expo for the event’s official website.
  • Jurassic World Live Tour – a show featuring dinosaurs, motorbikes and lots of action at the Pacific Coliseum.
  • Spot Prawn Festival – a 1-day festival celebrating spot-prawn season at Fishermen’s Wharf not far from Granville Island.
  • Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Tonight features House Teams Showcase.
  • Walk for Alzheimer’s – a fundraising event happening at various venues around the Lower Mainland.
  • Brookswood Community Car Show – a car show where funds raised benefit Brookswood Secondary School in Langley. Admission to see the cars is by donation.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – a superheroes-themed attraction featuring characters from Marvel comic books and movies at The Amazing Brentwood shopping centre in Burnaby.
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, that celebrates seafood.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Monumental Scandals and Really Gay History tours.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway on the way to Squamish).

Farmers Markets

Flea Markets

 

Windborne at FlyOver Canada

Queen Tribute Concerts

Marvel Avengers Station

 

Monday, May 29, 2023

  • Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (It runs from May 29 until June 4.)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, that celebrates seafood.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway on the way to Squamish).

 

Vancouver Canadians

Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festivals

StayVancouverHotels.com

 

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.  Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Monumental Scandals Tour.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, that celebrates seafood.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

 

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts – scavenger hunt-style adventures around Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code FOXBESTPLACES and save 15% on the cost of a game.)
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, that celebrates seafood.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway on the way to Squamish).

 

Foxtrail Scavenger Hunts

Improv Centre

Vancouver Maritime Museum 25% Discount Offer

 


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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Monumental Scandals Tour.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Farmers Markets

 

StayVancouverHotels.com

WildPlay Camps

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Friday, June 2, 2023

Shows & Theatre

Guided Tours

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)

 

Vancouver Canadians

 

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Concerts, Shows & Theatre

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

 

Windborne at FlyOver Canada

Rotary Ride for Rescue

 

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Concerts, Shows & Theatre

  • The Importance of Being Earnest – Western Gold Theatre puts on the play at PAL Theatre in Coal Harbour. The play is a satire about Victorian-era social hypocrisy by Oscar Wilde.
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Monumental Scandals and Really Gay History Tour.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Sunday Markets

 

Typical May Vancouver Weather

Summer is close and the beautiful weather is finally here, at least normally. May is typically one of the nicest months of the year in Vancouver – definitely in the top five.

The days in May are long, the temperature is getting warm, and the sun seems to shine more often than not. It still rains, but less than eight of the other months of the year.

Average high temperatures in May are 16 degrees C (or 61 F) and the lows are in the range of 8 C (or 46 F). It usually only rains about 60 mm (or less than 2.5 inches), which in Vancouver is something to celebrate.

Oddly, the weather almost always seems to be nicer in May than in June – nobody really knows quite why.

 


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