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Free April Events in Vancouver

March 30, 2023

There are lots of free things to do in Vancouver in April including Vaisakhi Festivals, markets and Easter and cherry blossom-viewing activities.

Free Vancouver Activities in April 2023

For a list of some of the best things to do in April including activities that aren’t free, check out the April Events Calendar.

For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below.

Vancouver on a Budget

In addition to checking out all the free activities listed below on specific dates, click Vancouver on a Budget for a list of activities that don’t cost a lot of money throughout the year.

Saturday, April 1st (2023)

April Fools Day
Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music. Admission is by donation.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Nat Bailey Stadium and Riley Park between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
The Big Picnic – a free cherry blossom-themed event at David Lam Park.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall (but remember to wear a mask).

Sunday, April 2nd (2023)

Food Truck Wars in Langley – a food truck event featuring dozens of food and artisan vendors as well as live music. Admission is by donation.
Museum of Vancouver – admission to the museum at Vanier Park is by donation today. (TIP: The Vancouver Maritime Museum is just a couple of blocks away. If you want to visit that museum too, while you’re in the area, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when booking your tickets online to save 25%.)
Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Free admission plus free parking for shoppers.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market in Abbotsford. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Jazz Vespers – from 4:00 until 5:00 pm in the sanctuary at St. Andrews-Wesley United at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Today features Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends.

Monday, April 3rd (2023)

Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall (but remember to wear a mask if they are still required).

Tuesday, April 4th (2023)

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Cheap Movie Night – at most Metro Vancouver cinemas (so it’s not free, but it is extra cheap).
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – an informal drumming event at Third Beach in Stanley Park from early evening until sunset (but only on sunny days). A few people arrive with their drums and many more just show up for the fun!
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Wednesday, April 5th (2023)

Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall (but remember to wear a mask if they are still required).
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Thursday, April 6th (2023)

New West Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce and other products at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, April 7th (2023)

Good Friday – a stat holiday that’s part of the Easter Long Weekend.
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission to the First Nations art gallery between 2:00 and 5:00 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Saturday, April 8th (2023)

Easter Long Weekend
Big Easter Run – 1K, 5K and 10K running races starting at Jericho Beach. You have to pay to run, but it’s not expensive. It’s free to watch though, and many of the participants run in costume.
Easter Bash at Broadway Church – free carnival games, crafts, bouncy castles and thousands of Easter eggs at the churches at 2700 East Broadway in Vancouver and 1932 Cameron Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Nat Bailey Stadium and Riley Park between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Sunday, April 9th (2023)

Easter Sunday – various Easter activities around Metro Vancouver (although not all of them are free).
Easter Vintage Car Rally – dozens of vintage cars gather in the morning of Easter Sunday before heading out on a drive around town.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Free admission plus free parking for shoppers.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Monday, April 10th (2023)

Easter Monday – various Easter activities take place around Metro Vancouver on the holiday weekend (although not all are free).
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Tuesday, April 11th (2023)

Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – an informal drumming event at Third Beach in Stanley Park from early evening until sunset (but only on sunny days). A few people arrive with their drums and many more just show up for the fun!
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
Cheap Movie Night – at most Metro Vancouver cinemas (so it’s not free, but it is extra cheap).

Wednesday, April 12th (2023)

Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Thursday, April 13th (2023)

New West Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce and other products at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, April 14th (2023)

Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Saturday, April 15th (2023)

Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade – a huge cultural event celebrating the Punjabi New Near in South Vancouver.
Made in the 604 Market – a pop-up artisan market in the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Nat Bailey Stadium and Riley Park between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.

Sunday, April 16th (2023)

Made in the 604 Market – a pop-up artisan market in the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Free admission plus free parking for shoppers.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall (but wear a mask and stay away from other people).

Monday, April 17th (2023)

Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall (but wear a mask and stay away from other people).
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Tuesday, April 18th (2023)

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Free TED Conference Screenings – admission to the actual conference costs thousands of dollars. You can watch it live-streamed and for free, however, at a couple of public Lower Mainland venues.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – an informal drumming event at Third Beach in Stanley Park from early evening until sunset (but only on sunny days). A few people arrive with their drums and many more just show up for the fun!
Cheap Movie Night – at most Metro Vancouver cinemas (so it’s not free, but it is extra cheap).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.

Wednesday, April 19th (2023)

Free TED Conference Screenings – admission to the actual conference costs thousands of dollars. You can watch it live-streamed and for free, however, at a couple of public Lower Mainland venues.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.

Thursday, April 20th (2023)

4/20 Smokeout Vancouver – a marijuana festival and protest event in Vancouver.
Free TED Conference Screenings – admission to the actual conference costs thousands of dollars. You can watch it live-streamed and for free, however, at a couple of public Lower Mainland venues.
New West Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce and other products at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park.
Beaty Nocturnal – admission to UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum is by donation this evening between 5:00 and 8:30 pm.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, April 21st (2023)

Earth Day – a day that’s commemorated around the world with activities that celebrate the planet we live on and the importance of taking care of it. Various environmental-themed activities take place around the Lower Mainland.
Free TED Conference Screenings – admission to the actual conference costs thousands of dollars. You can watch it live-streamed and for free, however, at a couple of public Lower Mainland venues.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.

Saturday, April 22nd (2023)

Earth Day – a variety of environment-themed events take place at various venues around the Lower Mainland.
Burnaby Block Party – a food truck festival-style event with live entertainment and artisan vendors at Burnaby’s BCIT campus.
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – a massive East Indian cultural event with music, parade floats and free food in Surrey.
Bike the Blossoms – a leisurely group cycling events that’s part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. The ride starts and finishes at Trout Lake.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Nat Bailey Stadium and Riley Park between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Squamish Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in Squamish.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Sunday, April 23rd (2023)

Burnaby Block Party – a food truck festival-style event with live entertainment and artisan vendors at Burnaby’s BCIT campus.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Free admission plus free parking for shoppers.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.

Monday, April 24th (2023)

Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.

Tuesday, April 25th (2023)

Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – an informal drumming event at Third Beach in Stanley Park from early evening until sunset (but only on sunny days). A few people arrive with their drums and many more just show up for the fun!
Cheap Movie Night – at most Metro Vancouver cinemas (so it’s not free, but it is extra cheap).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Wednesday, April 26th (2023)

Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Thursday, April 27th (2023)

Movie Night at the Museum – the 2010 movie Charlie St. Cloud shows for free at MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
New West Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce and other products at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Friday, April 28th (2023)

Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Vancouver Parks – regardless of whether it’s sunny or raining, try to get outside and go for a walk, even if it’s just around the streets in your immediate neighbourhood. If the weather is good though, go explore a larger park near your community.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).

Saturday, April 29th (2023)

Vancouver International Universities Fair – a free event for high school students, university students and their families at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It features representatives from over 100 post-secondary schools from North America and abroad.
Chilliwack Block Party – food trucks, market vendors and live entertainment at Central Community Park.
Surrey’s Party for the Planet – a family-friendly Earth Day event outside Surrey City Hall.
The Sky’s No Limit – a free event at the Abbotsford Airport that showcases the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. The event’s focus is on girls and young women interested in careers in these fields. Anyone, however, can attend.
Aethernet Flash Mob with Scotiabank Dance Centre – a flash mob happens outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in celebration of International Dance Day.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Nat Bailey Stadium and Riley Park between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Squamish Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in Squamish.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Sunday, April 30th (2023)

Chilliwack Block Party – food trucks, market vendors and live entertainment at Central Community Park.
Made in the 604 Market – a pop-up artisan market at Heritage Hall on Main Street in Vancouver.
Stonewall 50 Across Canada – local queer storyteller Glenn Tkach (from Forbidden Vancouver‘s Really Gay History Tours) interviews American LGBTQ activist Martin Boyce about the 1969 Stonewall Riot in New York City.
The Sky’s No Limit – a free event at the Abbotsford Airport that showcases the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. The event’s focus is on girls and young women interested in careers in these fields. Anyone, however, can attend.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – last market of the season at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Free admission plus free parking for shoppers.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Vancouver Beaches – if the weather is warmer then go check out some of Vancouver’s best beaches! It might not be warm enough to swim in the ocean, but it might be good enough for a picnic or lying on the sand.