What's Happening This Weekend

Wondering what to do in Vancouver this weekend? Lots of events are happening in the Lower Mainland and many attractions are operating.

See below for a list of what’s happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This Weekend in Vancouver

Highlights of the weekend of June 2nd to 4th include Pitt Meadows Day, Hats Off Day in Burnaby, West Van Community Cultural Fest, and Thomas the Train in Squamish. There is also an Exhibition Opening Reception at Place des Arts in Coquitlam, concerts with Chor Leoni and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir, and baseball games with the Vancouver Canadians. Also this weekend is the Shipyards Night Market and a number of other great events.

Other events happening this weekend include Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Burnaby and shows at The Improv Centre and FlyOver Canada in Vancouver. There are also walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver and outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries.

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, June 2nd, 2023

Exhibition Opening Reception – an event celebrating the Place des Arts 50th Anniversary Exhibition (which is on display at the arts centre in Coquitlam from June 2 to June 22 in 2023).
West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest – a community event at Ambleside Park. (Note: This event is the same as the West Vancouver Bridge Festival last year. It just has a new name.)
Chor Leoni Concert – the renowned men’s choir performs in the C/4: Canadian Choral Composition Competition at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in downtown Vancouver.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Bike to Work Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week (as well as just for fun).
Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring music and kid-friendly things to do.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Eugene Oregon at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Camping Opportunities – there are lots of great campgrounds in the Lower Mainland (provided you can find a spot).

Shows & Theatre

FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
The Importance of Being Earnest – Western Gold Theatre puts on the play at PAL Theatre in Coal Harbour. The play is a satire about Victorian-era social hypocrisy by Oscar Wilde.

Guided Tours

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided evening tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).

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%.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
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 – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest – a community event at Ambleside Park. (Note: This event is the same as the West Vancouver Bridge Festival last year. It just has a new name.)
Pitt Meadows Day – a community event with family-friendly activities in Pitt Meadows.
Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring music and kid-friendly things to do.
Hats Off Day – a street party and parade in Burnaby.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Monumental Scandals and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
Bike to Work Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week (as well as just for fun).
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Eugene Oregon at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.

Concerts, Shows & Theatre

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the Season Finale Celebration Concert at Shaughnessy Heights United Church.
The Importance of Being Earnest – Western Gold Theatre puts on the play at PAL Theatre in Coal Harbour. The play is a satire about Victorian-era social hypocrisy by Oscar Wilde.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
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).

Saturday Markets

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – from 9 am until noon in Abbotsford.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
Lonsdale Quay Artisan Farmers Market – a market near the SeaBus terminal in North Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm. (It’s outside the Lonsdale Quay Public Market which is open every day.)
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – between 9 am and 3 pm at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley.
Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge from 9 am until 2 pm.
Riley Park Farmers Market – a small to medium-sized market from 10 am until 2 pm at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in Squamish.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – from 9 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street from 9 am to 2 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring music and kid-friendly things to do.
Bike to Work Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week (as well as just for fun).
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Eugene Oregon at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.

Concerts, Shows & Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest – Western Gold Theatre puts on the play at PAL Theatre in Coal Harbour. The play is a satire about Victorian-era social hypocrisy by Oscar Wilde.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Monumental Scandals and Really Gay History Tour.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – in addition to its permanent collection, there is also a temporary exhibition about Rum-Running During Prohibition. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.)
Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the National Historic Site in Richmond’s Steveston Village is a great place to visit. Explore their new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, which celebrates seafood.
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 – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. In addition to the show about Canada, a second film is Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies which showcases Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.
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).

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver between 9 am and 2 pm.
Coquitlam Farmers Market – from 9 am to 1 pm at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre.
Whistler Farmers Market – outside the Whistler Racket Club.
White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 6 am to 3 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

In case you were interested, events taking place on the upcoming weekend of June 9th to 11th include the Rotary Ride for Rescue, Langley Community Day, VSO Day of Music, Fraser Valley Car Show, Fair in the Square, and Italian Day on the Drive. There’s also a Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic tribute concert at the Vogue Theatre.

Other events happening on weekends this time of year include shows at The Improv Centre, Bard on the Beach and FlyOver Canada. There are also walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, outdoor games with Vancouver Mysteries and ropes courses with WildPlay in Maple Ridge. The Shipyards Night Market also takes place on Friday evenings.