Vancouver’s 2024 September calendar features significant dates and events including concerts, end of summer festivals and Labour Day holiday events.

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MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s September Events Calendar

• Sept. 2, 2024 – Labour Day (Stat Holiday)
• Sept. 8, 2024 – Grandparents’ Day
• Sept. 22, 2024 – Fall Equinox
• Sept. 30, 2024 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

See below for a list of what’s happening on the different days of the month.

Note: Schedules are subject to change. See official event websites for the most up-to-date details.

Week of September 1st to 8th

Sept. 1-8 | Sept. 9-15 | Sept. 16-22 | Sept. 23-30

Sunday, September 1, 2024

• Labour Day Weekend – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Labour Day Boat Party – a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties.
• PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
  • Tonight’s ticketed PNE Summer Night Concert features Barenaked Ladies.
• 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. Today there is also the ticketed Flamenco de Formosa event at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Bands on the Beach – live music at Harrison Hot Springs.
• 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.
• Victory Square Block Party – a free event with live music at Victory Square in Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Summer Sundays – live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

Flower Festivals & Farm Activities

• Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
• 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 at various venues.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• 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%!)
• Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming about cedar harvesting and other topics.
• 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).
• Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
• FlyOver Canada – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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 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.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• 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!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.

Monday, September 2, 2024 (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.
  • Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features I Love the 90’s Tour.
• 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.
• Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming about cedar harvesting and other topics.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
• 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 Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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 – 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%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver Canada – 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!)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

• 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!
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• 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!

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 VBP2024.)
• FlyOver Canada – 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 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).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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%!)
• 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.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• 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.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today also features the Golden Hour Flower Workshop.
• 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!

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 Canada – amazing multi-dimensional films show at the theatre at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – 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%!)
• 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.
• 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 – 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!)
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Thursday, September 5, 2024

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford. (TIP: Buy your tickets online and get one free child’s ticket per paying adult. Also, as today is the first day of the season for the Lower Mainland, online tickets for today’s shows are 15% off.)
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• 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.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

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!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown.
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• 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.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• 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!)

Friday, September 6, 2024

• Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (This event was called Fully Charged LIVE last year. It’s back again this weekend, with a new name, and even bigger and better than before! TIP: Use the promo code VANBEST20 to save 20% on Tickets.)
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford. (TIP: Buy your tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Place Des Arts Opening Reception – an event celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street.
• 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.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver.

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!

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%!)
• 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 in the Sea to Sky Region.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

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 children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• 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 VBP2024.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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!)

Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VANBEST20 to save 20% on Tickets.)
• Polish Festival Vancouver – music, dancing and family-friendly activities at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
• Port Coquitlam Car Free Day – a free street party on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a Big Top at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford. (TIP: Buy your tickets online and get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Viva La Danza – Mexican folklore dancing and live music at the Vancouver Playhouse.
• Rotary Shred-It for Charity – a fundraising event in North Vancouver where you can get your confidential papers shredded for a donation.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Carnavalito – a Latin-themed event in Langley with music, dancing and food.
• Langley Good Times Cruise-in – a giant car show in downtown Aldergrove.
• Flats Fest – a free event featuring emerging artists, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan market and live entertainment in East Vancouver.
• Commercial Drive Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Commercial Drive.
• Recovery Day BC – a street party celebrating the treatment and recovery of addiction and mental health issues in New Westminster.
• Horsepower 4 Horsepower – a Ronald McDonald House fundraiser featuring dozens of luxury cars at Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse.
• 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.
• GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – 55, 122 and 152-km cycling races from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium. Today is Fireworks Night!

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Riley Park, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

Performances & Theatre

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.

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 Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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 Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• 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).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

• Grandparents’ Day
• Everything Electric Canada – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (This event was called Fully Charged LIVE last year. It’s back again this weekend, with a new name, and even bigger and better than before! TIP: Use the promo code VANBEST20 to save 20% on Tickets.)
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Coho Festival – a salmon festival in West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• pARTy@PdA: PAWcasso Edition – an adults only (19+) art session where you can paint art with your dog at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Eugene at Nat Bailey Stadium.

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, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
• 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).
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.

Other Featured Activities & Attractions

• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Week of September 9th to 15th

Sept. 1-8 | Sept. 9-15 | Sept. 16-22 | Sept. 23-30

Monday, September 9, 2024

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a Big Top at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• 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).

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Game 1 against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium in round one of the playoffs.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• 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!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• 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 & 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.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

• Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Game 1 against Spokane at Nat Bailey Stadium in round one of the playoffs.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – a sunflower garden, corn quest mazes, hayrides, jumping pillows, farm animals and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today also features the Golden Hour Flower Workshop.
• 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.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• 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).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• 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.
• 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.)

Thursday, September 12, 2024

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.

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 Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
• 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!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)

Friday, September 13, 2024

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford.
• Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
• MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
• Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver. (Note: This is the market’s final day of the season!)

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 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 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.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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 Friday).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• 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).

Shows & Entertainment

• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver. Tonight is the Preview Night (which means tickets cost about $10 less than usual).

Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Echoes of Narcissus – an immersive, multidisciplinary performance featuring the contemporary dance company Gruff Goat Dance at the Britannia Mine Museum.
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford.
• Maple Ridge 150th Anniversary Event – the city hosts their Our Neck of the Woods event with live entertainment, a Car Free Zone, food trucks, a beer garden and more at Memorial Peace Park and nearby streets.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Bike the Night – a massive 10-km group cycle ride through the streets of Vancouver starting and finishing at Sunset Beach.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley.
• MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
• Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver. Tonight is the official Opening Night (which includes complimentary refreshments)!

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.
• 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 Attractions & Activities

• River Basin Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a family-friendly event today at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Main Street Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Main Street.
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. (TBC)
• Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
• Terry Fox Runs – a fundraising event, usually with multiple venues around the Lower Mainland including Stanley Park, Inter River Park, and Rocky Point Park.

Shows & Entertainment

• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
• Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.

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.
• 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 Activities & Attractions

• 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).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. (Today is Sensory-Friendly Day at the museum.)
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History tours.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Week of September 16th to 22nd

Sept. 1-8 | Sept. 9-15 | Sept. 16-22 | Sept. 23-30

Monday, September 16, 2024

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• 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).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• 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).
• 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 – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Hamlet and Measure for Measure.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• 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.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
• 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!)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. Today also features the Golden Hour Flower Workshop.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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!)
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Secrets of the Penthouse, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

• Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Concert – the internationally-famous Queen tribute band performs tonight at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
• Ol’ Blue Eyes – a Frank Sinatra tribute show presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Improv Against Humanity: Funny Business.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• 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!)
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Friday, September 20, 2024

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

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Activities & Attractions

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

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

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, hay rides, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – first day of the season for the pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Theatre & Performing Arts Events

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
• Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
• Ol’ Blue Eyes – a Frank Sinatra tribute show presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

• Stinking Rose Garlic Festival – a family-friendly event at Fantasy Farms in the Fraser Valley.
• Big Pirate Run – a family-friendly running event at Garry Point Park in Richmond. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on your registration fees!)
• Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performances are at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. (TIP: Buy your Tickets online and you can get one free child’s ticket per paying adult.)
• Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
• Ol’ Blue Eyes – a Frank Sinatra tribute show presented by First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove Theatre 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%.)

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.
• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in Chilliwack.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, hay rides, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• 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 Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.

Sunday Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.

Week of September 23rd to 30th

Sept. 1-8 | Sept. 9-15 | Sept. 16-22 | Sept. 23-30

Monday, September 23, 2024

• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
  
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• 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).
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and the Really Gay History Tour.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and Hidden History & Sweet Treats tours.
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Date Night.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
  
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Thursday, September 26, 2024

• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
• False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore. Today also features Lower Lonsdale Walking Tours.
• 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!)
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s show is Betrayers.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)

Friday, September 27, 2024

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

Shows & Entertainment

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

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. (Note: All grandparents get free admission today.)
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Tours & Outdoor Adventures

• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

Other Featured Museums & Attractions

• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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 VBP2024.)
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Saturday, September 28, 2024

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

Shows & Entertainment

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

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – first day of the season for the pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• 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).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – a market at Burnaby City Hall with entertainment, food and other artisanal products.
• Other Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

• RiverFest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
• Dreadworks Haunted House – a new high-intensity Halloween attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
• Vancouver Thai Festival – a free cultural festival in downtown Vancouver featuring plenty of food and live performances.
• Reapers Maze of Terror – an impressively scary haunted attraction with live actors in a corn maze in Chilliwack.
• Metro Theatre – The Play That Goes Wrong shows at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver. (Tonight is Audience Talk Back Night where the audience can ask members of the cast questions after the play.)

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Petey’s Pumpkin Patch – pumpkins, train rides, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities in the Fraser Valley.
• Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

• Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats and the Really Gay History Tour.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• 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).
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – an interesting place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
• Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver is where you’ll learn about the history of the Shipyards and Vancouver’s North Shore.
• Shipyard Pals – guided, theatrical walking tours take place at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Hosted by MONOVA, the tours are by donation.
• BC Sports Hall of Fame – a place celebrating the history of some of BC’s most talented athletes through interactive displays and artifacts at BC Place Stadium.
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – a weekly market near the beach at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – a new market at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Other Sunday Farmers Markets – at Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.

Monday, September 30, 2024

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a statutory holiday that commemorates the history of the residential school system in Canada. Events happen in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Surrey, White Rock and other communities.
• Vancouver International Film Festival – a series of films from around the world show at various theatres in downtown Vancouver.
• Finding Your Voice – a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation workshop at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.

Fall & Farm-Related Activities

• Taves Family Farms Applebarn – corn mazes, jumping pillows, farm animals, kids play structures and other family-friendly activities in Abbotsford.
• Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
• Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
• Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Other Activities

• FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Legendary Iceland.
• Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP2024.)
• Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
• Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
• MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver hosts a special instalment of their Create & Connect Series for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
• Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
• Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
• 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!)

Other Events in September 2024

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

Music, Dance and Theatre

• Summer Concert Series – free live music at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. (September 6, 2024)
• 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. (September 14, 2024)
• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a comedy festival at Stanley Park. (September 13-15, 2024)
• Barnside Harvest Festival – a music festival hosted by Barnside Brewing in Ladner. (September 13-15, 2024)
• 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 – Come From Away shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (September 10 to 15, 2024)

Community Events and Festivals

• Country Celebration of Nature – a small community event with live entertainment and an ecological theme in Langley. (TBC)
• 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)
• White Rock Moon Festival – live music, lanterns and other activities at the White Rock Pier. (TBC)
• Kerrisdale Days – a small community event in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver. (September 6 & 7, 2024)
• Fiesta Mexicana – Mexican Independence Day celebrations at South Hall in Vancouver. (September 15, 2024)
• Ioco Festival – a small community event with food trucks and family-friendly activities in Port Moody. (TBC)
• Shipyards Festival – a free festival featuring live music and family-friendly activities in the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver. (September 21, 2024)
• Downtown Block Party – a free Public Disco event at the Bentall Centre with music, market vendors, activities for kids and more. (September 7, 2024)
• Feast of Fields – a fundraising event for Farm Folk/City Folk at Athiana Acres in Richmond. (September 8, 2024)
• SFU StreetFest – a community street festival at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus. (CANCELLED)

Markets

• Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
• Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue. (September 21, 2024)
• The Olde Farmhouse Market – a vintage market featuring dozens of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, handmade goods and other home and garden treasures at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey. (TBC)
• Japan Market – vendor stalls celebrating the beginning of autumn at Robson Square. (September 14 & 15, 2024)
• 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. (September 6 & 13, 2024)
• Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)

Sports & Sporting Events

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

Food & Beer-Related Events

• Whistler Village Beer Festival – a multi-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler. (September 14, 2024)
• White Rock Craft Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event featuring over a dozen breweries at Memorial Park in White Rock. (September 21, 2024)
• Fraser Valley Distillery & Beer Festival – an annual event with a tasting room, live music, food and more at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (September 21, 2024)
• Harvest Haus – an adults-only German-themed Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (Sometimes in late September. In 2024, however, it’s on October 4 & 5.)

Car-Related Events

• Vancouver Classic Car Toy Run – a small car rally from Port Moody to Vancouver. (TBC)
• Agassiz Speedway – car racing near Harrison Hot Springs.
• Luxury & Supercar Weekend – Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at Richmond’s Olympic Oval. (Not happening until 2025.)
• Denman Street Car Free Day – a massive pedestrian-only street party in Vancouver’s West End. (CANCELLED)

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. (September 7, 2024)

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)
• Kilby Pioneer Days – family-friendly activities at Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. (TBC)
• Copper & Fire at Britannia Mine – an event celebrating visual art with a theme of copper, fire and materials “of the earth” at the museum at Britannia Beach. (TBC)
• Olde Harvest Fair at Stewart Farm – free family-friendly activities and entertainment at the historic farmhouse in South Surrey. (TBC)
• Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming this weekend as part of its Summer Discovery Days for the Labour Day Long Weekend holidays. (TBC)
• Vivacity – a consumer trade show featuring the latest in medical aesthetics, healthy aging and more at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 19 to 21, 2025)

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September Weather & Activities

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