Vancouver This Weekend

Wondering what to do in Vancouver this weekend? Lots of events are happening in the Lower Mainland including festivals, theatre performances and more.

See below for a list of what’s taking place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For a list of what’s happening on other days of the month, see our February calendar of events.

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Events This Weekend in Vancouver

Highlights of the weekend of February 6th to 8th, 2026, are the PuSh Festival, Love Lights at Capilano Bridge and the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. There is also a pARTy@PdA art workshop and Family Day at PdA event at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.

For those who like theatre, Barefoot in the Park shows at Metro Theatre in Vancouver. There is also Così fan tutte with Vancouver Opera, Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Massey Theatre, and Killer Birthday Dinner Theatre with Vancouver Mysteries. There is also improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and multidimensional films at Flyover at Canada Place.

Other things to do this weekend include walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries, and indoor virtual reality games with Zero Latency. There are also lots of great museums to visit including the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Fort Langley, Britannia Mine, Museum of Surrey and many others. This time of year there are also snow sport activities at Lower Mainland Ski Hills (assuming there is enough snow).

See below for a list of what’s taking place, when and where. As you’ll see, so much is happening in the Lower Mainland!

Friday, February 6th, 2026

Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
pARTy@PdA: New Year, New Calligraphy and Painting Skills – a creative workshop with a cash bar for adults at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Spokane at the Langley Events Centre.

Shows & Entertainment

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features Skin, The Brutal Joy and Wayqeycuna.
Metro Theatre – the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 4 pm to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Food & Drink-Related Events

Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Winter Sports Events & Activities

Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – the Giants play against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.

Shows & Entertainment

Così fan tutte – presented by Vancouver Opera, the funny opera composed by Mozart shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Metro Theatre – the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Single, Not Single.
Demons Naturally Freaky Cabaret: A Tarot for Valentines – a drag show by What the Frock Productions at the Hotel At The Waldorf.
Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – a light, family-friendly ballet based on Shakespeare’s famous comedy, but with a Canadian theme, at Massey Theatre in New Westminster.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features Trouble Score, TESTO, The Motha’ Kiki Ball and Wayqeycuna.

Featured Attractions and Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
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).

Food & Drink-Related Events

Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Saturday Markets

Riley Park Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Outdoor Winter Activities

Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday, February 8th, 2026

Super Bowl – the American football championship. The game (and halftime show) will be watched in homes and sports bars across the continent.
Family Day at PdA – a free, family-friendly event with visual and performing arts-related activities at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
Black History Month Events – various events take place around the Lower Mainland to celebrate the contributions of Black artists and other Black Canadians.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)

Show & Entertainment

PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival with shows at various venues. Today features TESTO.
Metro Theatre – the theatre company in South Vancouver performs their show Barefoot in the Park today.
Killer Birthday Dinner Theatre – a comedy theatre whodunit drag show with Vancouver Mysteries in Gastown.
Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Outdoor Winter Activities

Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Sasquatch Mountain in the Fraser Valley.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Food & Drink-Related Events

Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants. To learn more, also check out the following articles:
Winterlust – domed dining at the H2 Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and you’ll save 10%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – an interesting museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Lights at Lafarge – light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
Love Lights at Cap Bridge – Capilano Suspension Bridge has special Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and lights at night.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
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 UPCOMING EVENTS

Highlights of the long weekend of February 13th to 16th, 2026, are FAN EXPO Vancouver, LunarFest, Team Canada FanFest, and Love Lights at Capilano Bridge. There are also various Valentine’s Day activities and Family Day Long Weekend activities.

For those who like theatre, Barefoot in the Park shows at Metro Theatre and Così fan tutte is at Queen Elizabeth Theatre with Vancouver Opera. There is also The Baking Show Show: The Play at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver as well as improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and multidimensional films at Flyover at Canada Place.

Other things to do this time of year include walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries, and indoor virtual reality games with Zero Latency. There are snow sport activities at Lower Mainland Ski Hills, improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island, and multidimensional films at Flyover at Canada Place. There are also lots of great museums to visit including the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Fort Langley, Britannia Mine, Museum of Surrey and many others.