Vancouver’s 2024 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

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s September Events Calendar

Sept. 2, 2024 – Labour Day (Stat Holiday)
Sept. 8, 2024 – Grandparents’ Day
Sept. 22, 2024 – Fall Equinox
Sept. 30, 2024 – 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.

Week of September 18th to 22nd

Sept. 18-22 | Sept. 23-30

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

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. Today also features the Golden Hour Flower Workshop.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Attractions & Activities

Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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.)
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 VBP2024.)
The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
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).
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.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
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 Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Secrets of the Penthouse, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Concert – the internationally-famous Queen tribute band performs tonight at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park 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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Attractions & Activities

MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours and “The Fire Still Burns” which is a talk with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder Sam George who is a survivor of North Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Residential School.
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 Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Improv Against Humanity: Funny Business.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 VBP2024.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
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).

Friday, September 20, 2024

Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a one-day camp at the adventure park in Maple Ridge for youth ages 7 to 14. (There is one on September 27 too.)
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Hamlet and Measure for Measure.
BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South 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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Activities & Attractions

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
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 VBP2024.)
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.)
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
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).
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Stinking Rose Garlic Festival – a family-friendly event at Fantasy Farms in the Fraser Valley.
James Douglas: A Multicultural Legacy – a celebration of cultural diversity at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
Shipyards Festival – live music and family-friendly activities in the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – first day of the season for the pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, hay rides, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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.
Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford.
BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Theatre & Performing Arts Events

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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%.)
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 VBP2024.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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.
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.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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).
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Stinking Rose Garlic Festival – a family-friendly event at Fantasy Farms in the Fraser Valley.
Big Pirate Run – a family-friendly running event at Garry Point Park in Richmond. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on your registration fees!)
Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
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.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South 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%.)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack.
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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, hay rides, kids play structures 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.
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

MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
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.
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.
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).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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 VBP2024.)
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.

Sunday Markets

Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Brentwood, Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, the Nikkei Centre (in Burnaby), Whistler and White Rock.

Week of September 23rd to 30th

Sept. 18-22 | Sept. 23-30

Monday, September 23, 2024

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.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
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.
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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 VBP2024.)
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).
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
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 VBP2024.)
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).

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Downtown Farmers Market – from 2:30 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.

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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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.

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.

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.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Hidden History & Sweet Treats tours.
The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
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 VBP2024.)
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
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.
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.
Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres around Vancouver.
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 Concord Community Park 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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Attractions & Activities

MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Betrayers.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
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).
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 VBP2024.)

Friday, September 27, 2024

Battle of the Brush – a live, timed, art painting competition with music, bar and a really cool atmosphere at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP5 to save $5 on admission.)
White Rock Night Market – food trucks, artisan vendors and live entertainment along the waterfront in White Rock.
WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a one-day camp at the adventure park in Maple Ridge for youth ages 7 to 14.
Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres around Vancouver.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.

Shows & Entertainment

The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Betrayers and Theatresports.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.

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. (Note: All grandparents get free admission today.)
Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

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.
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 VBP2024.)
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
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).

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Riverfest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres around Vancouver.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Fort – special programming and free admission at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Terry Felix Speaker Series at BC Sports Hall of Fame – retired Vancouver Whitecaps soccer player Terry Felix gives a talk at 2 pm. He was North America’s first professional Indigenous soccer player. The cost is included with general admission to the attraction.
Oktoberfest at the Austria Vancouver Club – an Oktoberfest event with music, dinner and dancing in Richmond.
Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Betrayers and Theatresports.
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – first day of the season for the pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, kids play structures 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.
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 Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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%.)
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.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
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).
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 VBP2024.)
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.)
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

Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Riverfest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres around Vancouver.
BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver. (Tonight is Audience Talk Back Night where the audience can ask members of the cast questions after the play.)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, kids play structures 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.
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 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).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats and the Really Gay History Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
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.
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
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).
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.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Brentwood, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.

Monday, September 30, 2024

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.
Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films at various theatres around Vancouver.
Finding Your Voice – a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation workshop at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts.
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.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures 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.
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 Attractions & Other Activities

FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
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 VBP2024.)
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).
MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver hosts a special instalment of their Create & Connect Series for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

Other Events in September 2024

Many of the following events may also take place in September 2024 (but with details to be confirmed):

Markets

Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue. (September 21, 2024)
The Olde Farmhouse Market – a vintage market featuring dozens of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, handmade goods and other home and garden treasures at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey. (TBC)

Sports & Sporting Events

Vancouver Giants Hockey – at the Langley Events Centre.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – NHL hockey at Rogers Arena.
BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football games normally occur at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games against various teams at BC Place Stadium.

Food & Beer-Related Events

White Rock Craft Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event featuring over a dozen breweries at Memorial Park in White Rock. (September 21, 2024)
Fraser Valley Distillery & Beer Festival – an annual event with a tasting room, live music, food and more at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (September 21, 2024)
Harvest Haus – an adults-only German-themed Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (Sometimes in late September. In 2024, however, it’s on October 4 & 5.)

Other Events in September

Maan Farms Haunted Corn Maze – the “scariest corn maze in Canada” takes place at Maan Farms.
Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – kid-friendly Halloween activities at a farm in Abbotsford.
Kilby Pioneer Days – family-friendly activities at Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. (TBC)
Copper & Fire at Britannia Mine – an event celebrating visual art with a theme of copper, fire and materials “of the earth” at the museum at Britannia Beach. (TBC)
Olde Harvest Fair at Stewart Farm – free family-friendly activities and entertainment at the historic farmhouse in South Surrey. (TBC)
Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming this weekend as part of its Summer Discovery Days for the Labour Day Long Weekend holidays. (TBC)