Vancouver’s 2025 September calendar features significant dates and events including concerts, end of summer festivals and Labour Day holiday events.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL
MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
Vancouver’s September Events Calendar
- Sept. 7, 2025 – Grandparents’ Day
- Sept. 22, 2025 – Fall Equinox
- Sept. 30, 2025 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
See below for a list of what’s happening on the different days of the month.
Note: Schedules are subject to change. See official event websites for the most up-to-date details
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- SPARKS at the Vogue Theatre – the American pop and rock duo performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 to 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- THE HELLP at the Vogue Theatre – the electronic and electroclash duo performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
Fall & Farm-Related Activities
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- 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 – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it opens at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta (and tickets for the first show are discounted 15%)!
- Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – a music festival in Fort Langley. Tonight features the VIP Luau.
- Drag Fight Club – an annual drag competition with a series of weekly shows hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse.
- Joey Valence & Brae at the Vogue Theatre – the hip-hop rapper duo perform at the theatre on Granville Street as part of their HYPERYOUTH World Tour.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- False Creek Farmers Market – at Olympic Village Square in Vancouver.
Fall & Farm-Related Activities
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Featured Museums & Historical Sites
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- 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).
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Friday, September 26, 2025
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
- Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – a music festival in Fort Langley. Today features a full day of workshops and performances.
Shows & Entertainment
- The Queer Beaver – a night of drinking and inclusive socializing hosted by What the Frock Productions at the Howe Sound Taphouse in Vancouver.
- 2hollis at the Vogue Theatre – the American rapper Hollis Parker Frazier-Herndon performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Fall & Farm-Related Activities
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Tours & Outdoor Adventures
- 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 there are the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Other Featured Museums & Attractions
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- 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).
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – a music festival in Fort Langley. Today features a full day of workshops and performances.
- Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
- Fall Job Fair at The Met – recruiters from mall retailers and service providers are at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby accepting job applications and answering questions from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Oktoberfest at the Austria Vancouver Club – an Oktoberfest event with music, dinner and dancing in Richmond.
- RiverFest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
- Ukrainian New West Fest – a festival celebrating Ukrainian culture in New Westminster.
- Port Day – a free event with live music at Canada Place.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work.
Shows & Entertainment
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Concert Series: España! – Domagoj Ivanovic and Noel McRobbie play the violin and piano at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
- Aly & AJ at the Vogue Theatre – the American pop rock duo performs at the theatre on Granville Street.
Fall & Farm-Related Activities
- Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Featured Museums & Historic Sites
- 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).
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
- Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
Other 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%.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Saturday Markets
- Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
- Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- RiverFest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)
Fall & Farm-Related Activities
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Harvest Days – an autumn-themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden with live music and family-friendly activities.
- Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Featured Museums & Historical Sites
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- 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).
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
- Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Other Featured Attractions & Activities
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours hosted by MONOVA take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Sunday Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
- Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
- Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
If you like movies, especially classic and unique ones, you’ll want to check out the shows at the Vancouver International Film Festival. It runs from October 2nd to 12th in 2025. For tickets and full details, see the viff.org website.
Monday, September 29, 2025
- Circo Osorio Circus – an international touring circus with acts from around the world in a giant big top. Today it’s at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Delta.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)
Fall & Farm-Related Activities
- Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today is Grandparents Day at the farm.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
Featured Attractions & Other Activities
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- 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 Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a statutory holiday that commemorates the history of the residential school system in Canada. Events happen in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Surrey, White Rock and other communities.
- Empowering Voices Through Art – a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts.
- Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a pumpkin patch, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today features special activities for Truth and Reconciliation Day.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
- Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (September 27 – October 3)
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
- FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
- BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
- Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
- Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
- Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown.
- Historical Chinatown Tours – walking tours through Vancouver’s Chinatown with Judy Lam Maxwell.
- Great Canadian Trolley Company – hop-on, hop-off tours around the City of Vancouver (and other tours too).
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September Weather & Activities
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