Vancouver’s 2018 September calendar features important dates and events including concerts, end of summer festivals, the PNE and Labour Day holiday events.
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September Events Calendar
- Sept. 3, 2018 – Labour Day (Stat Holiday)
- Sept. 9, 2018 – Grandparents’ Day
- Sept. 22, 2018 – Fall Equinox
See below for a list of what’s happening on the different days of the month.
Note: Schedules are subject to change – check official event websites for exact details.
To jump to a specific week (Monday to Sunday), click on any of the following:
Sept. 3-9 | Sept. 10-16 | Sept. 17-23 | Sept. 24-30
Saturday, September 1, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – last weekend of the season for Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Tonight’s concert is with Chicago.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- RCMP Musical Ride – the world-famous horse-riding troop performs at Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park at 3 pm. Tickets are $15.
- Richmond World Festival – a free multicultural event at Minoru Park in Richmond. Tonight’s headliner band is Magic!
- Taiwanese Cultural Festival – a cultural festival celebrating everything Taiwanese along Granville Street and other downtown locations.
- Nikkei Matsuri – a 2-day Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
- Bands on the Beach – free live music at Harrison Hot Springs in the afternoon.
- Shakedown at the Ranch – a music festival in Squamish with today featuring headliner bands Dark Star and GD/BC.
- Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue from noon until 8 pm.
- Movie Night at Lonsdale Quay – Finding Dory shows at 8 pm at the waterfront in North Vancouver and The Goonies shows at 10 pm. Admission is by donation.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against San Jose Earthquakes at BC Place Stadium.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Family Favourites Movies – The Lego Movie costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s concert is with the Village People.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Taiwanese Cultural Festival – a festival celebrating everything Taiwanese along Granville Street and other downtown locations.
- Bands on the Beach – free live music at Harrison Hot Springs in the afternoon.
- Victory Square Block Party – a free event with live music at Victory Square at 316 West Hastings Street.
- Nikkei Matsuri – a 2-day Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
- Summer Sundays – last day of the season for free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Steveston Village Farmers Market – in Richmond’s Steveston Village at 4111 Moncton Street from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm.
- Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation.
Week of September 3rd to 9th
Sept. 3-9 | Sept. 10-16 | Sept. 17-23 | Sept. 24-30
Monday, September 3, 2018
- Labour Day – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Labour Day at Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum celebrates its final day of the summer season with free carousel rides, live entertainment and family-friendly activities from 11 until 4:30 pm.
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – last day of the season for Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Tonight’s concert is with Cyndi Lauper.
- Taiwanese Cultural Festival – a festival celebrating everything Taiwanese along Granville Street and other downtown locations.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- 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!
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – preview night for the annual live theatre festival.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – first official day of the annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town (September 6-16, 2018).
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Celtic Folk Music Night – a fundraising concert with the band Blackthorn at All Saints Anglican Church at 7405 Royal Oak Avenue in Burnaby at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 (or $15 for seniors).
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
Friday, September 7, 2018
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Summer Concert Series – free live music from 7 to 9 pm at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park Plaza at 1299 Pinetree Way.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- BC Lions Football – BC Lions against the Ottawa Redblacks at BC Place Stadium at 7 pm.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Skookum Festival – a weekend music, art and food festival at Stanley Park. Today’s performers include Barney Bentall.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation from 11 to 3 pm at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Country Celebration – a small-town country fair with live entertainment at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley.
- Luxury & Supercar Weekend – the 9th edition of Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at VanDusen Garden from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is $125 (or $75 for children ages 6 to 18).
Savour Summer Festival – a FREE family-friendly block party featuring a wide range of kid-friendly activities and entertainment with Bobs & Lolo and the band Wooden Horsemen at River District Vancouver. The event runs from 2 until 8 pm and includes free popcorn and other fun stuff!
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
Wesbrook Village Festival – a FREE event at UBC’s Wesbrook Village featuring live music, a community BBQ and family-friendly entertainment from 11 am until 4 pm. The Beauty Shop Dolls perform at 12:30 and the band Dr. Strangelove play at 1:30.
- Fort Langley Food Truck Festival – a large street party featuring a couple of dozen food trucks and live music in Fort Langley along Glover Road. CANCELLED FOR 2018.
- Skookum Festival – a music, art and food festival at Stanley Park.
- Pie in the Plaza – free family-friendly activities between 11 am and 4 pm at Central City Plaza in Surrey.
- TEDxVancouver – an all-day conference with inspirational speakers including former Prime Minister Kim Campbell and 1-800-GOT-Junk CEO Brian Scudamore at UBC’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
- Sports Events
- Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road (10 km from Harrison Hot Springs).
- RBC GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – a 122-km cycling race from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Playland – Vancouver’s summer amusement park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Family Favourites Movies – The Secret Life of Pets costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
- Coho Festival – a salmon festival on the North Shore at Ambleside Park.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Luxury & Supercar Weekend – the 9th edition of Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at VanDusen Garden from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is $125 (or $75 for children ages 6 to 18).
- Coho Run – a 14K run ending at the annual Coho Festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
- Drug Free Dash – a 5K Run, 5K Walk and 10K run at Centennial Beach at 541 Centennial Parkway in Tsawwassen.
- Country Celebration – a small town country fair with live entertainment at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley.
- Polish Festival – a Polish festival with music, dancing and child-friendly activities at the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver from 1 until 9 pm.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Skookum Festival – a music, art and food festival at Stanley Park.
- Autumn Harvest Festival – a family-friendly event at the Kilby Historic Site in the Fraser Valley.
- Paws for a Cause – a fundraising event for the SPCA at David Lam Park in Yaletown.
- Sky Pilot – 14 km, 25 km and Kids Race runs beginning at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Playland – Vancouver’s summer amusement park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Ladner Village Market – the last day of the season for the market along 48th Avenue in Ladner.
- Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation.
Week of September 10th to 16th
Sept. 3-9 | Sept. 10-16 | Sept. 17-23 | Sept. 24-30
Monday, September 10, 2018
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Sam Smith – live in concert at Rogers Arena at 8 pm.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – Championship Series (details to be determined).
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- 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.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – Championship Series (details to be determined).
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Westward Music Festival – a music festival at various venues in downtown Vancouver.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
Friday, September 14, 2018
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in Agassiz.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 10 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Chilliwack Garlic Festival – a rural event with live music in the Fraser Valley (to be confirmed).
- MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event for international development and refugee assistance featuring food as well as new and second-hand goods for sale at Tradex in Abbotsford from 5 to 9 pm. Free admission.
- Westward Music Festival – a music festival at various venues in downtown Vancouver.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation from 11 to 3 pm at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
- Movie Night at the River District – free drive-in movies at River District Vancouver. Tonight’s double-feature is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic Park 1. The event is free, but you need to reserve tickets in advance.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in Agassiz.
- Whistler Village Beer Festival – a 6-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler.
- Market Mexico – a free Mexican-themed market at Robson Square from 11:30 am until 8 pm.
- Bike the Night – a massive 10-km group cycle ride through the streets of Vancouver starting and finishing at Concord Pacific Place.
- Westward Music Festival – a music festival at various venues in downtown Vancouver.
- Chilliwack Garlic Festival – an event with live music and family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack at 9423 Gibson Road from 10 am until 6 pm. Cost is $8.
- MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event for international development and refugee assistance featuring food as well as new and second-hand goods for sale at Tradex in Abbotsford from 8 am to 2 pm. Free admission.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against the Seattle Sounders at BC Place Stadium.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Playland – Vancouver’s summer amusement park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Riley Park, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Family Favourites Movies – E.T. The Extraterrestrial costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
- Terry Fox Run – a fundraising run with multiple venues around the Lower Mainland including at Stanley Park.
- Vancouver Food Truck Festival – dozens of food trucks and other vendors plus live music at Concord Pacific Place.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire from 9 am until 7 pm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
- Chilliwack Garlic Festival – an event with live music and family-friendly activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack at 9423 Gibson Road from 10 am until 6 pm. Cost is $8.
- Whistler Village Beer Festival – the last day of a 6-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler.
- Southlands Country Fair – a small community festival hosted by the Southlands Riding Club at 7025 MacDonald Street in South Vancouver. Admission is by donation.
- Westward Music Festival – a music festival at various venues in downtown Vancouver.
- Vancouver Food Truck Festival – dozens of food trucks and other vendors plus live music at Concord Pacific Place.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Playland – last day of the season for Vancouver’s summer amusement park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Squamish Street Market – a once-a-month summer event on Cleveland Avenue in downtown Squamish from 10 am until 6 pm.
- Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm.
- Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation.
Week of September 17th to 23rd
Sept. 3-9 | Sept. 10-16 | Sept. 17-23 | Sept. 24-30
Monday, September 17, 2018
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- 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! (To be confirmed.)
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
- B&G Clubhouse Gala – a fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
- Snowbird RV Show – a recreational vehicle trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford (September 20-23, 2018).
- Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation tonight from 5 to 8:30 pm.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
Friday, September 21, 2018
- Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under.
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – food, music and various cultural activities at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.
- Snowbird RV Show – a recreational vehicle trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – at the Langley Events Centre against Everett.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation from 11 to 3 pm at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
- Movie Night at the River District – free drive-in movies at River District Vancouver. Tonight’s double-feature is Ant Man & The Wasp and Solo: A Star Wars Movie. The event is free, but you need to reserve tickets in advance.
- Maple Ridge Food Truck Festival – food trucks, live music and market vendors at Haney Plaza in Maple Ridge.
- Steveston Grand Prix of Art – dozens of artists paint along the waterfront in Steveston Village near the Britannia Heritage Shipyards from 10 am until 1 pm. The paintings are then on display at the Seine Net Loft at the historic site until 6 pm (and then again on September 23rd from noon until 4 pm).
- CapFest 2018 – a free family-friendly event at Capilano University’s North Vancouver campus from 2 until 9 pm.
- Riverfest – a community festival at the Quay in New Westminster with live entertainment and environmental educational displays.
- Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street (between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue) from 10 am until 3 pm.
- Snowbird RV Show – a recreational vehicle trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford from 10 to 9 pm.
- Sports Events
- BC Lions Football – BC Lions against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BC Place Stadium at 7 pm.
- Agassiz Raceway Car Racing – Championship Night car racing at 5045 Cemetery Road in Agassiz (weather permitting – if raining it’ll take place on September 29th instead).
- SeaWheeze Half Marathon – a 21.1 km run in downtown Vancouver with an evening Sunset Festival at Stanley Park.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Darts Hill Garden – today is an official Open House at the gardens at 1633-170th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Family Favourites Movies – the movie Show Dogs costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
- World Rivers Day – special family-friendly activities at Burnaby Village.
- Snowbird RV Show – a recreational vehicle trade show at Tradex in Abbotsford from 10 to 5 pm.
- Steveston Grand Prix of Art – paintings by dozens of artists are on display at the Seine Net Loft at 5180 Westwater Drive at the Britannia Heritage Shipyards from noon until 4 pm.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against FC Dallas at BC Place Stadium.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Jazz Vespers in Vancouver – at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation.
- Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Admission by donation.
Week of September 24th to 30th
Sept. 3-9 | Sept. 10-16 | Sept. 17-23 | Sept. 24-30
Monday, September 24, 2018
- Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
- Harvest Glow – a fun new attraction with pumpkins, sparkling lights and family-friendly things to see and do at Milner Village Garden Centre at 6690 216th Street in Langley.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Vancouver International Film Festival – first day of the season for the international film festival centred at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street.
- Museum of Vancouver – admission by donation from 5 to 8 pm as it is the last Thursday of the month.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.
Friday, September 28, 2018
- Harvest Glow – a fun new attraction with pumpkins, sparkling lights and family-friendly things to see and do at Milner Village Garden Centre at 6690 216th Street in Langley.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
- Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under.
- Vancouver International Film Festival – an international film festival centred at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation from 11 to 3 pm at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – at the Langley Events Centre against Seattle.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
Saturday, September 29, 2018
- Movie Night at the River District – free drive-in movies at River District Vancouver. Tonight’s double-feature is Incredibles 2 and Deadpool 2. The event is free, but you need to reserve tickets in advance.
- Harvest Glow – a fun new attraction with pumpkins, sparkling lights and family-friendly things to see and do at Milner Village Garden Centre at 6690 216th Street in Langley.
- Vancouver International Film Festival – an international film festival centred at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Family Favourites Movies – the movie Wonder costs $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex theatres in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
- Pumpkin Fest – a free event at the West Vancouver Community Centre from 10 am until 3 pm. Activities include farm animals, food vendors, family-friendly entertainment and free swimming, gymnastics and skating.
- Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – at the Langley Events Centre against Spokane.
- Titanic Exhibition – photos, stories and original artifacts from the famous 1912 disaster are on display at Lipont Place in Richmond.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Flea Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
- Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 4 pm.
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation.
Events in September 2019
The following events take place in September 2019:
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – Divisional Series (details to be determined).
- Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
- September 14, 2019 – vs. Houston Dynamo
- September 21, 2019 – vs. Columbus Crew SC
- Vancouver Classic Car Toy Run – a small car rally from Port Moody to Vancouver (September 14, 2019).
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To see what’s happening next month, click October Calendar of Events.
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.
