September is a fabulous month to be in Metro Vancouver. The weather is still usually nice, plus there are great free events and things to do in the region.

Best FREE Places in September in Vancouver

Free (or almost free) things to do in September most years include various festivals, plus many of the summer’s regular great activities like Farmers Markets and exploring the great outdoors. There are also free attractions like Burnaby Village (in the first couple days of the month), the Polygon Gallery, Museum of Surrey, Britannia Heritage Shipyards, Sasquatch Museum and Stanley Park, as well as Beaches and Nature to explore.

Below is a list of some of the best free and extra-inexpensive things to do this month in the Lower Mainland.

(Note: Event locations, times, prices and other details listed below are subject to change. Check with each event’s website for the most up-to-date information.)

Monday, September 1st (2025)

• Labour Day – a statutory holiday with various events happening throughout the Lower Mainland this weekend.
• PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair isn’t free, but for what you get it’s a really good deal.
• TAIWANfest – various activities and live entertainment happen along Granville Street and outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. There is also a free show at the ANNEX.
• Labour Day at Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum celebrates its final day of the summer season.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Vancouver Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Lower Mainland beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Free Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is free to enter for a limited time.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – admission to the historic site in Steveston Village is free this summer.

Tuesday, September 2nd (2025)

• Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Vancouver Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Lower Mainland beaches are also great places to visit.
• 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!
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is free to enter for the last time this summer.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – admission to the historic site in Steveston Village is free today.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Mackin House, and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, September 3rd (2025)

• Downtown Farmers Market – held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in the North Plaza from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Vancouver Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Lower Mainland beaches are also great places to visit.
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, September 4th (2025)

• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market at Tipperary Park between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Olympic Village Square.
• Shipyard Pals – free walking tours happen today in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at Leigh Square from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• Vancouver Library Fall Used Book Sale – at the Central Branch in downtown Vancouver.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Vancouver Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Lower Mainland beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, September 5th (2025)

• White Rock Night Market – the last market of the season featuring vendors and live music by the pier and promenade.
• Opening Reception at Place des Arts – an event celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions at the arts centre in Coquitlam.
• Kimchifest – a Korean festival with live entertainment, food vendors and free admission in Burnaby.
• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Vancouver Library Fall Used Book Sale – at the Central Branch in downtown Vancouver.
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Bill Reid First Nation’s art gallery between 2:00 and 5:00 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission to the city’s main art gallery at 750 Hornby Street is by donation today (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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, September 6th (2025)

• Polish Festival Vancouver – music, dancing, food and other cultural activities in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is free!
• Port Coquitlam Car Free Day – a free street party with market vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities on McAllister Avenue.
• Kimchifest – a Korean festival with live entertainment, food vendors and free admission in Burnaby.
• Flats Fest – a free event featuring emerging artists, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan market and live entertainment in East Vancouver.
• Vancouver Library Fall Used Book Sale – at the Central Branch in downtown Vancouver.
• Our Neck of the Woods – an event featuring live entertainment, a Car Free Zone, food trucks in downtown Maple Ridge.
• Day at the Farm – a free community event at Westham Island Herb Farm in Delta.
• Vancouver Vegan Festival – a food festival with free admission at Kitsilano Beach.
• Langley Good Times Cruise-in – a massive car show with free admission for the public in downtown Aldergrove.
• Commercial Drive Car Free Day – a free street party along Vancouver’s Commercial Drive.
• 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%.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Country Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at Central Community Park from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• West End Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at 1100 Comox Street in Vancouver’s West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, September 7th (2025)

• Grandparents’ Day
• Shipyard Pals – free walking tours happen today in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• Vancouver Library Fall Used Book Sale – at the Central Branch in downtown Vancouver.
• Recovery Day BC in New West – a free street party in New Westminster between 12:00 and 5:00 pm. It features information about mental health and addiction issues as well as live music.
• Grandparents Day Picnic – a free event hosted by Parent Support Services Society of BC with food, family-friendly activities and entertainment at Slocan Park in Vancouver.
• Coho Festival – a salmon-themed festival in West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. Admission is by donation.
• 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%.

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 8th Avenue & Guelph Street.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 1655 Winslow Avenue in Coquitlam.
• Whistler Farmers Market – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Flea Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 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 $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, September 8th (2025)

• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.

Tuesday, September 9th (2025)

• Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Mackin House, and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, September 10th (2025)

• Downtown Farmers Market – held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in the North Plaza from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, September 11th (2025)

• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Olympic Village Square.
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at Leigh Square from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• Shipyard Pals – free walking tours happen today in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, September 12th (2025)

• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Today’s event is the last one for the season.
• MCC Festival for World Relief – an event with free admission, family-friendly activities, food and other items for sale at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
• Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley. Admission is free to the fairgrounds today.
• The West Fine Art Show – an art show with free admission at the Glass House Estate Winery in Langley. (September 12 to 14, 2025)
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, September 13th (2025)

• MCC Festival for World Relief – an event with free admission, family-friendly activities, food and other items for sale at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
• Dance Centre Open House – free dance lessons, workshops and performances at the Dance Centre at 677 Davie Street in Vancouver.
• The West Fine Art Show – an art show with free admission at the Glass House Estate Winery in Langley.
• 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%.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Country Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at Central Community Park from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• West End Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at 1100 Comox Street in Vancouver’s West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, September 14th (2025)

• Main Street Car Free Day – a free street party along Main Street in Vancouver.
• Terry Fox Runs – running events at various venues around the Lower Mainland. They are free to watch, but they are also fundraising events for cancer research.
• Terry Fox Hometown Run – a fundraising event for cancer research in Port Coquitlam (which is the city where the famous Canadian attended high school as a teenager).
• Shipyard Pals – free walking tours happen today in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• The West Fine Art Show – an art show with free admission at the Glass House Estate Winery in Langley. (September 12 to 14, 2025)
• 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%.

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Amazing Brentwood Mall in Burnaby.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 8th Avenue & Guelph Street.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 1655 Winslow Avenue in Coquitlam.
• Whistler Farmers Market – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Flea Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 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 $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, September 15th (2025)

• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.

Tuesday, September 16th (2025)

• Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Mackin House, and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, September 17th (2025)

• Downtown Farmers Market – held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in the North Plaza from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, September 18th (2025)

• Beaty Nocturnal – admission to UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum is by donation this evening between 5:00 and 8:30 pm.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Olympic Village Square.
• Shipyard Pals – free walking tours happen today in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at Leigh Square from 3:00 until 7:00 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, September 19th (2025)

• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Fire Dragon Festival – a free event in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, September 20th (2025)

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – free dance performances take place at Granville Island.
• Shipyards Festival – a free music festival featuring concerts, a beer garden and family-friendly activities in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Fire Dragon Festival – a free event in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
• Riverfest – free family-friendly activities hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• 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%.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Country Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at Central Community Park from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
• Cloverdale Market Days – an artisan market in downtown Cloverdale.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• West End Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at 1100 Comox Street in Vancouver’s West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, September 21st (2025)

• Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – free dance performances take place at Granville Island.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Shipyard Pals – last day of the season for the free walking tours in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• 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%.

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 8th Avenue & Guelph Street.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 1655 Winslow Avenue in Coquitlam.
• Whistler Farmers Market – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Flea Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 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 $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, September 22nd (2025)

• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.

Tuesday, September 23rd (2025)

• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Mackin House, and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, September 24th (2025)

• Downtown Farmers Market – held outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in the North Plaza from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, September 25th (2025)

• Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in South Delta today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as 1 child can get in for free per paying adult when you purchase your tickets online).
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Olympic Village Square.
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at Leigh Square from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• Shipyard Pals – free walking tours happen today in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, September 26th (2025)

• Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in South Delta today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as 1 child can get in for free per paying adult when you purchase your tickets online).
• 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%.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, September 27th (2025)

• Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in South Delta today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as 1 child can get in for free per paying adult when you purchase your tickets online).
• Ukrainian New West Fest – a free event celebrating Ukrainian culture at Holy Eucharist Cathedral in New Westminster.
• Port Day at Canada Place – a maritime-themed event with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and information about local maritime organizations.
• Riverfest – free family-friendly activities hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. Also today, admission to the museum is free.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Country Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at Central Community Park from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• West End Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at 1100 Comox Street in Vancouver’s West End.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • 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%.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, September 28th (2025)

• Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in South Delta today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as 1 child can get in for free per paying adult when you purchase your tickets online).
• Riverfest – free family-friendly activities hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. Also today, admission to the museum is free.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Shipyard Pals – last day of the season for the free walking tours in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. They are hosted by MONOVA (a.k.a. the Museum of North Vancouver).
• 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%.

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 8th Avenue & Guelph Street.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 1655 Winslow Avenue in Coquitlam.
• Whistler Farmers Market – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Upper Village Stroll.
• White Rock Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Flea Markets

• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 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 $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, London Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, September 29th (2025)

• Circo Osorio Circus – the circus is at Tsawwassen Mills Mall in South Delta today. The shows aren’t free, but they are very affordable (especially as 1 child can get in for free per paying adult when you purchase your tickets online).
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.

Tuesday, September 30th (2025)

• National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – a day for people to remember and acknowledge the racist history of Canada’s former residential school system and work towards a better tomorrow.
• Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
• Empowering Voices Through Art – a free National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
• BC Culture Days – live and online events take place at various venues in the Lower Mainland and around the province.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset.
• 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%.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
• Lower Mainland Beaches – especially if the weather is good, Vancouver beaches are also great places to visit.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – a free attraction with exhibits about local folklore and culture.
  • Other places that are either free or with admission by donation on various days of the week include Granville Island, Mackin House, and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

For a full list of things to do in September, including events that aren’t free, see Vancouver’s September Calendar or the Festivals & Events Calendar.

For other affordable things to do, see Vancouver on a Budget.

To see what’s happening next month, check out the October Calendar of Events.

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