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SEPTEMBER Events in Vancouver in 2026

September in Vancouver

Vancouver’s 2026 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

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

 

Labour Day Weekend Activities

 

Week of September 1st to 6th

Sept. 1-6 | Sept. 7-13 | Sept. 14-20 | Sept. 21-27 | Sept. 28-30

 

Cody Johnson Concert

 

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

  • Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
  • 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!
  • Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
  • PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • 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

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • 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.)
  • Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
  • Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
  • 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!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone until September 7.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

Chilliwack Corn Maze

 

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • 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

 

Britannia Mine Museum

 

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • 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 at Canada Place.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village. (NOTE: Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, admission is free for everyone until September 7.)
  • 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!)
  • Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
  • Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.

Other Featured Activities

  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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 Mysteries

ABBA Dance Party

 

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Music, Theatre & Other Shows

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, 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.
  • 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

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).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • 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.

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.)
  • 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.)
  • 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!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
  • Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.

 

Shipyards Night Market

White Rock Night Market

 

Friday, September 4, 2026

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, 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.
  • 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

Featured Museums & Galleries

  • Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the gallery is by donation today (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach in the Sea to Sky Region.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other 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%.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
  • 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.)
  • 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!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
  • Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.

 

Vancouver Canadians Fireworks Nights

Vancouver Labour Day Boat Party

 

Saturday, September 5, 2026

  • Labour Day Weekend Hip Hop x EDM Boat Party – a nightclub-style event hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties along False Creek.
  • Our Neck of the Woods – an event with live entertainment, a Car Free Zone, food trucks, a beer garden and more in downtown Maple Ridge.
  • Commercial Drive Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Commercial Drive.
  • TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
  • Vancouver Rise FC Soccer Game – the Vancouver women’s professional soccer team plays against Halifax at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
  • PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.

 

Vancouver Rise FC

 

Music, Theatre & Other Shows

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, 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.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • 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%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • 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 Sightseeing Tours

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.)
  • 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.)
  • 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 at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
  • Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.

Saturday Markets

 

Labour Day Latin Vibes Boat Party

 

Sunday, September 6, 2026

  • Labour Day Weekend Latin x Hip Hop Boat Party – a nightclub-style event hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties along False Creek.
  • TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
  • Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.
  • Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
  • PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, 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.

Tours & Outdoor Adventures

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • 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 features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History 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).

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

  • FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
  • 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).
  • 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.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides and more family-friendly things to do.
  • Cultus Lake Waterpark – water slides and other activities at Cultus Lake.

Sunday Markets

 

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Week of September 7th to 13th

Sept. 1-6 | Sept. 7-13 | Sept. 14-20 | Sept. 21-27 | Sept. 28-30

 

Britannia Mine Museum

 

Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labour Day)

  • Labour Day – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
  • TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival featuring free events and activities at various locations in downtown Vancouver including along Granville Street and 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!
  • Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are nice places to hang out at this time of year (even though it’s too cold to swim).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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.)
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and admission is free thanks to the Canada Strong Pass).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • 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 Mysteries

Free Events in September

Bard on the Beach

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

  • 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!
  • 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!)
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Featured Museums & Galleries

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

 

ABBA DANCE PARTY

A dance party takes place at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre on Sunday, September 13th. It’s an adults-only (ages 19+) event with the band ABRA Cadabra (which is awesome)! For details about the event, click ABBA Dance Party with ABRA Cadabra.

 

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are best places to be!
  • Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • 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).
  • 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.)
  • 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%!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)

 

Vancouver Mysteries

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Chinese Canadian Museum

 

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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!)
  • 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%!)
  • 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 at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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 VBP10.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

Cody Johnson Concert

Shipyards Night Market

Chilliwack Corn Maze

 

Friday, September 11, 2026

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • 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.
  • 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).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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%.)
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

 

StayVancouverHotels.com

Apple Days at Greendale Acres

 

Saturday, September 12, 2026

  • Polish Festival Vancouver – music, dancing and family-friendly activities at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
  • Recovery Day BC – a street party celebrating the treatment and recovery of addiction and mental health issues in New Westminster.
  • Grandparents Day Picnic – an event hosted by Parent Support Services Society of BC with free food, family-friendly activities and live music at Slocan Park in Vancouver.
  • Langley Good Times Cruise-in – a giant car show in downtown Aldergrove.
  • GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – 55, 122 and 152-km cycling races from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
  • MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
  • Stalew Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

 

Improv Centre

 

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze 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.
  • 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.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • 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).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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.)
  • 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.)
  • 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 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!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

 

Vancouver Mysteries

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

ABBA Dance Party

 

Sunday, September 13, 2026

 

Vancouver Rise FC

 

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze 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.
  • 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.

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).
  • 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.
  • 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 Sightseeing Tours

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

  • 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!)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • 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 at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

 

VancouverForKids.ca

Fort Langley

 

Week of September 14th to 20th

Sept. 1-6 | Sept. 7-13 | Sept. 14-20 | Sept. 21-27 | Sept. 28-30

 

Zero Latency VR

 

Monday, September 14, 2026

  • 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 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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!)
  • 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.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are nice places to hang out at this time of year (even though it’s too cold to swim).

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.
  • 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!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

 

Free Events in September

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

  • 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!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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!
  • 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.)
  • 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).
  • 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!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Improv Centre

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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.
  • 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

  • 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%!)
  • 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 Sightseeing Tours

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.)
  • 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.)
  • The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
  • 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.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Bard on the Beach

Vancouver's Best Restaurants

Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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.
  • 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!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

  • 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).
  • 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).
  • 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%!)

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Flyover at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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.)
  • 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!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

Zero Latency VR

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Britannia Mine

 

Friday, September 18, 2026

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.
  • 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!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

  • 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%!)
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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 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%.)
  • 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 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!)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

ABBA DANCE PARTY

A dance party takes place at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre on Sunday, September 13th. It’s an adults-only (ages 19+) event with the band ABRA Cadabra (which is awesome)! For details about the event, click ABBA Dance Party with ABRA Cadabra.

 

Saturday, September 19, 2026

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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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%.)
  • 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!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

Big Pirate Run

Vancouver Food Festivals

 

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 1st to 11th in 2026. For tickets and full details, see the viff.org website.

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Sunday, September 20, 2026

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.
  • 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

  • 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).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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!)
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

 

Vancouver Maritime Museum

 

Week of September 21st to 27th

Sept. 1-6 | Sept. 7-13 | Sept. 14-20 | Sept. 21-27 | Sept. 28-30

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Monday, September 21, 2026

  • Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
  • 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 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel 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!)
  • 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).

Farm 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.
  • 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

 

Save 15% with WildPlay

Best Places in Autumn

Chilliwack Corn Maze

 

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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!)
  • 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).
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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.
  • 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

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%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

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!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Chinese Canadian Museum

Britannia Mine

 

Thursday, September 24, 2026

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.
  • 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!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

Featured Museums & Historical Sites

  • 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

  • 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.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

 

Save 15% with WildPlay

 

Friday, September 25, 2026

Shows & Entertainment

 

Murder is a Drag

 

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.
  • 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!

Tours & Outdoor Adventures

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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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).

 

Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Shows & Entertainment

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.
  • 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

  • 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).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • 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

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.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

 

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

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.
  • 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 & 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.
  • 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 Sightseeing Tours

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%.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

 

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 1st to 11th in 2026. For tickets and full details, see the viff.org website.

 

Week of September 28th to 30th

Sept. 1-6 | Sept. 7-13 | Sept. 14-20 | Sept. 21-27 | Sept. 28-30

 

Monday, September 28, 2026

  • 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 – 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.
  • 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!

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!)
  • 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).

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

 

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

  • 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.
  • Downtown Farmers Market – from 2 to 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.
  • 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.

Vancouver Sightseeing Tours

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%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

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!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Other Events in September 2026

Many of the following events may also take place in September 2026 (but with details to be confirmed):

 

Music, Dance, Theatre and Other Shows

  • Summer Concert Series – free live music at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. (September 4, 2026)
  • Jazz Vespers – on Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver.
  • Arts Club Theatre – live theatre at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.
  • Dance Centre Open House – free dance lessons, workshops and performances at the Dance Centre at 677 Davie Street in Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Barnside Harvest Festival – a music festival hosted by Barnside Brewing in Ladner. (September 11-13, 2026)
  • Squamish Moon Festival – a reincarnation of the Squamish Constellation Festival. (TBC)
  • Cates Park Summer Concerts – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Broadway Across Canada – & Juliet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (September 29 to October 4, 2026)
  • Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island. (September 10 to 20, 2026)
  • Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing standup comedy and comedians at Stanley Park. (It sometimes happens in September. In 2026, however, its dates are August 28 to 30.)

 

Community Events & Festivals in the City of Vancouver

  • Kerrisdale Days – a small community event in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver. (September 11 & 12, 2026)
  • Fire Dragon Festival – an event that celebrates Chinatown’s history with fun activities at different spots in the neighbourhood. (TBC)
  • Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – a Chinese cultural festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden that includes poetry, lanterns, and tea and mooncake tastings among other activities. (TBC)
  • Victory Square Block Party – a free event with live music at Victory Square in Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street. (August 28 to September 1, 2026)
  • Flats Fest – a free event featuring emerging artists, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan market and live entertainment in East Vancouver. (Not happening in 2026.)
  • Fiesta Mexicana – Mexican Independence Day celebrations outside the Vancouver Art Gallery and in Robson Square. (TBC)
  • Port Day – a free event with live music and information about local maritime industries at Canada Place. (It takes place in September some years. In 2026, however, it happens on August 29.)

 

Community Events & Festivals Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver

 

Markets & Trade Shows

  • 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 12, 2026)
  • 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)
  • Japan Market – vendor stalls celebrating the beginning of autumn at Robson Square. (Last year it happened in September, but this year’s event takes place on October 3 & 4.)
  • Made in the 604 Pop-Up Artisan Market – a market featuring dozens of local artists and artisan vendors at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)
  • Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford. (September 17 to 20, 2026)
  • The West Fine Art Show – an art show with free admission at the Glass House Estate Winery in Langley. (September 18 to 20, 2026)

 

Sports & Sporting Events

 

Food & Beer-Related Events

  • Whistler Village Beer Festival – a multi-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler. (September 14-20, 2026)
  • White Rock Craft Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event featuring over a dozen breweries at Memorial Park in White Rock. (TBC)
  • Harvest Haus – an adults-only German-themed Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (Sometimes in September, but this year on October 2 & 3, 2026)
  • Oktoberfest at the Austria Vancouver Club – an Oktoberfest event with music, dinner and dancing in Richmond. (TBC)
  • Vancouver Vegan Festival – a food festival with free admission at Kitsilano Beach. (September 5, 2026)
  • Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. (September 18-27, 2026)
  • Kimchifest – a Korean festival with live entertainment, food vendors and free admission at Lougheed Town Centre Station in Burnaby. (Last year it took place in September. In 2026, however, it happens on August 28 & 29.)

 

Car-Related Events

 

Garden & Farm-Themed Events

  • Autumn Harvest Festival at Kilby Farm – a family-friendly event at the Kilby Historic Site in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
  • Scarecrow Festival – live music, a scavenger hunt, crafts, vendors, food trucks and scarecrows to admire at Art’s Nursery in Surrey. (TBC)
  • Richmond Sunflower Festival – sunflowers and other family-friendly things to see and do at Richmond Country Farms. (TBC)
  • Day at the Farm – a free community event at Westham Island Herb Farm in Delta. (Not happening in 2026.)
  • Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack. (TBC)

 

Other Events in September

  • Haunted Corn Maze – the “scariest corn maze in Canada” also takes place at Maan Farms. (TBC)
  • Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – kid-friendly Halloween activities at a farm in Abbotsford. (TBC)
  • Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (TBC)
  • Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street. (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)
  • Go By Bike Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (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)
  • Vivacity – a consumer trade show featuring the latest in medical aesthetics, healthy aging and more at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TBC)
  • Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
  • Rotary Shred-It for Charity – a fundraising event in North Vancouver where you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation. (TBC)
  • Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub. Dinner and live jazz are included. (TBC)
  • 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!)
  • Vivacity Aesthetics & Healthy Aging Show – a consumer trade show focused on medical aesthetics and healthy aging at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TBC)

 

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September Weather & Activities

For information on what to expect weather-wise in the month of September and for a list of recommended activities, click September Weather.