Free events in Vancouver in June most years include street parties, parades, summer markets, concerts, festivals, Indigenous events and Father’s Day activities.

Free Activities in June 2024

For a list of June events in 2024 including activities that aren’t free, see Vancouver’s June Events Calendar.

For a list of FREE (and almost free) activities and events this month, see below. And for a list of inexpensive things to do throughout the year, see Vancouver on a Budget.

Top Free Events in June

In June top free events include street festivals like Car-Free Day Surrey, Greek Day on Broadway and the Shipyards Night Market. There is also the West Van Community Cultural Fest, Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations, Vancouver Jazz Festival events, Langley Community Day, Pitt Meadows Day, Fair in the Square, Sasquatch Days, the Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival and the list goes on! There are so many fantastic free things to do!

To find out when these activities take place, click the above links or see Vancouver’s June Calendar of Free Events below.

Saturday, June 1st (2024)

• West Van Community Cultural Fest – a family-friendly event featuring live music, community information booths and other activities at Ambleside Park.
• Pitt Meadows Day – a pancake breakfast, parade, family-friendly activities and drone show in Pitt Meadows.
• Hats Off Day – a parade and street party-style community event along Hastings Street in Burnaby.
• VSO Day of Music – free concerts hosted by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra but performed by a variety of different performing arts groups in downtown Vancouver.
• Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale. Today there’s also a Cantonese Opera event.

Saturday Markets

• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• West End Farmers Market – from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at 1100 Comox Street.

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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, June 2nd (2024)

• Jazz Vespers – live music with Salsa Divina at Vancouver’s St. Andrews-Wesley United Church. Admission is by donation.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station on Sundays leading up to the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood Mall.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at 9360 Mill Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in downtown Chilliwack.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Steveston Farmers Market – at the Steveston Community Centre.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• Whistler Farmers Market – in Whistler Village.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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%.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, June 3rd (2024)

• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• 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.
• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Tuesday, June 4th (2024)

• Seniors Week at the Museum of Surrey – today features a Brief History of Cloverdale tour with free tea and snacks. Pre-registration is recommended.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – if the weather is good, informal drumming happens at Third Beach in the evening.
• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• 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%.
• 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

North Shore Public Places to Enjoy Adult Refreshments!

Did you know that there are a number of parks and plazas on Vancouver’s North Shore where you can drink alcohol in public? You can buy your beverages at the liquor store and enjoy them with your friends at some fabulous places. See our article about North Shore Alcohol-Friendly Parks for details.

Wednesday, June 5th (2024)

• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• 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%.
• 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.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, June 6th (2024)

• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue.
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at the Terry Fox Hometown Square outside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – vendors set up at Creekside Park near Science World between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• Seniors Week at the Museum of Surrey – today features several short plays by the Kent Street Players Theatre Group.
• 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:
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for 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%.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, June 7th (2024)

• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• 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).
• 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).
• Seniors Week at the Museum of Surrey – today features a tour of the heritage buildings, as well as free tea and snacks. Pre-registration is recommended.
• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• 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%.
• 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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, June 8th (2024)

• World Ocean’s Day at VMM – the Vancouver Maritime Museum has family-friendly activities and free admission today.
• Langley Community Day – live entertainment, food trucks, an artisan market and family-friendly things to do at Douglas Park.
• Surrey Car Free Day – food trucks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities along 137th Street in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey.
• Teddy Bear Picnic – free live entertainment takes place in the afternoon at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
• Rotary Ride for Rescue – a cycling event up Cypress Mountain to raise money for North Shore Rescue and other Rotary humanitarian projects. It’s free to watch and cheer on participants.
• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• Granville Island Block Party – a free event hosted by the Public Disco Society with music and activities for all ages.
• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Lonsdale Quay Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside the Lonsdale Quay Public Market in North Vancouver.
• Haney Farmers Market – at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.

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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, June 9th (2024)

• Vancouver Oratorio Choir Concert – a free concert takes place today at the Evangelical Chinese Bible Church in Burnaby.
• Fair in the Square – live entertainment and other activities at Victory Square in Vancouver.
• Fraser Valley Classic Car Show – a fundraising event for Chilliwack General Hospital. Admission is by donation.
• Italian Day on the Drive – a massive Italian-themed street party-style event along Vancouver’s Commercial Drive.
• Teddy Bear Picnic – a child-friendly parade & community event takes place at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
• Go by Bike Week – June 3rd to 9th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station on Sundays leading up to the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood Mall.
• Nikkei Garden Farmers Market – fresh produce and artisan vendors at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at 9360 Mill Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in downtown Chilliwack.
• Clayton Community Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market in downtown Ladner.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• Whistler Farmers Market – in Whistler Village.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, June 10th (2024)

• 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.
• 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Tuesday, June 11th (2024)

• Cheap Movie Night – at most Metro Vancouver cinemas (so it’s not free, but it is extra cheap).
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – if the weather is good, informal drumming happens at Third Beach in the evening.
• 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%.
• 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, June 12th (2024)

• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• 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:
  • 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, June 13th (2024)

• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue.
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at the Terry Fox Hometown Square outside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – vendors set up at Creekside Park near Science World between 3:00 and 7:00 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.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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%.
• 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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, June 14th (2024)

• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• 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

• 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%.
• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, June 15th (2024)

• Stalew 10th Anniversary Celebration – admission to the Fort Langley National Historic Site is free for everyone today. Special activities include an Indigenous market, live powwow drumming and more.
• Welcoming The Sun – a National Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village.
• Fleetwood Villa Classic Car Show – an annual car show in Surrey. Entry is by donation with proceeds supporting the Surrey Food Bank.
• White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival – free street performances happen in White Rock.
• 5X Festival Block Party – live music and other activities in the Surrey Civic Plaza.
• Capilano Mall Foodie Fest – a free event with food trucks, family-friendly activities and live music by Nikita Afonso and Scott Crompton.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Lonsdale Quay Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside the Lonsdale Quay Public Market in North Vancouver.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.

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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, June 16th (2024)

• Father’s Day – a special day for remembering dads. Family-friendly activities happen all over town most years.
• Old Car Sunday – a large free car show hosted by Mission Firefighters at Fraser River Heritage Park.
• Museum of Surrey – today is the free Father’s Day Stay & Play event with crafts, board games and more.
• Capilano Mall Foodie Fest – a free event with food trucks, family-friendly activities and live music by Jada Leroux and Lucas Furseth.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station on Sundays leading up to the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood Mall.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – t the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at 9360 Mill Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in downtown Chilliwack.
• Steveston Farmers Market – at the Steveston Community Centre.
• Whistler Farmers Market – in Whistler Village.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • 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%.
  • 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, June 17th (2024)

• 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.
• 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attractions articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Tuesday, June 18th (2024)

• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – if the weather is good, informal drumming happens at Third Beach in the evening.
• 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%.
• 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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, June 19th (2024)

• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• 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:
  • 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, June 20th (2024)

• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue.
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at the Terry Fox Hometown Square outside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – vendors set up at Creekside Park near Science World between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
• 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%.

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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, June 21st (2024)

• National Indigenous Peoples Day – free events happen at various locations today including in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Port Moody, New Westminster, West Vancouver, Chilliwack, Mission and other communities.
• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free summer shows at Kitsilano Beach on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Today though features extra entertainment for National Indigenous Peoples Day with performances by Steven Seegerts and Katisha Paul.
• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• 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%.
• Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre – admission to the First Nation facility in Whistler might be by donation today to commemorate National Indigenous People’s Day. (TBC)

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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, June 22nd (2024)

• Lynn Valley Days – a parade and community festival in North Vancouver. This is a great family-friendly event!
• Sasquatch Days – an Indigenous event with live entertainment and war canoe races in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Surrey Pride Festival – free Pride celebrations outside Central City Shopping Centre.
• Museum of Surrey – today features Sensory Fun at the Museum.
• Dragon Boat Festival – boat races and entertainment happen around the east end of False Creek.
• Vancouver Mountain Film Festival – a film festival that includes free activities at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free summer live entertainment happens on the stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Chris Ronald and the Vancouver School of Highland Dance.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Lonsdale Quay Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside the Lonsdale Quay Public Market in North Vancouver.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• Vancouver on a Budget – other places to explore include the following:
  • 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%.
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, June 23rd (2024)

• Greek Day on Broadway – a street party with live entertainment and market vendors in Kitsilano.
• Sasquatch Days – an Indigenous event with live entertainment and war canoe races in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Dragon Boat Festival – boat races and entertainment happen around the east end of False Creek.
• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station on Sundays leading up to the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free summer live entertainment happens on the stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today features the Kitsilano High School Band.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood Mall.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at 9360 Mill Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in downtown Chilliwack.
• Clayton Community Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market in downtown Ladner.
• Nikkei Garden Farmers Market – fresh produce and artisan vendors at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• Whistler Farmers Market – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in Whistler Village.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Monday, June 24th (2024)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• 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.
• 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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Tuesday, June 25th (2024)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – if the weather is good, informal drumming happens at Third Beach in the evening.
• 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%.

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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Wednesday, June 26th (2024)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• 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%.
• 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.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Thursday, June 27th (2024)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue.
• Port Coquitlam Farmers Market – a small market at the Terry Fox Hometown Square outside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre from 3:00 until 7:00 pm.
• False Creek Farmers Market – vendors set up at Creekside Park near Science World between 3:00 and 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%.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free summer live entertainment happens at Kitsilano Beach on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Today though there is also a show in celebration of National Multicultural Day featuring The Bright Sunset Chinese Dance Group and Vancouver Performing Stars.

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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Friday, June 28th (2024)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment happens on the stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today features Capoeira Aché Brasil and Bollywood Ladies.
• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous canoe racing event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at North Vancouver’s Cates Park.
• White Rock Night Market – by the pier and along the waterfront promenade in White Rock.
• 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:
  • Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site is very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Saturday, June 29th (2024)

• Golden Spike Days – a community festival at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Admission is by donation.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival outside the Vancouver Art Gallery with live performances, activities and more.
• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment happens on the stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today features performances by the Aliza Arts Association.
• Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous canoe racing event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at North Vancouver’s Cates Park.

Saturday Markets

• Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in downtown Abbotsford.
• Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – outside Burnaby City Hall at 4949 Canada Way.
• Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in the parking lot of St. Andrews Historic Church.
• Haney Farmers Market – at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
• Lonsdale Quay Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside the Lonsdale Quay Public Market in North Vancouver.
• Riley Park Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s Riley Park at 50 East 30th Avenue across the street from Nat Bailey Stadium.
• Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
• Trout Lake Farmers Market – at John Hendry Park in the north parking lot.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.

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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • 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%.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Sunday, June 30th (2024)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Golden Spike Days – a community festival at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Admission is by donation.
• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – a festival outside the Vancouver Art Gallery with live performances, activities and more.
• Kitsilano Showboat – free live entertainment happens on the stage at Kitsilano Beach. Today features the Tummy Rubber Band and Metro Swing Band.
• Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station on Sundays leading up to the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.
• Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival – an Indigenous canoe racing event hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at North Vancouver’s Cates Park.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Brentwood Artisan Farmers Market – at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood Mall.
• Chilliwack Farmers Market – at 9360 Mill Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in downtown Chilliwack.
• Clayton Community Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Clayton Heights Secondary School in Surrey.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
• Coquitlam Farmers Market – in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
• Kitsilano Farmers Market – at the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
• Ladner Village Market – a large farmers and artisan market in downtown Ladner.
• Nikkei Garden Farmers Market – fresh produce and artisan vendors at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• Whistler Farmers Market – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in Whistler Village.
• White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in the Miramar Plaza.

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 very affordable, especially for children and youth under the age of 18 who get in for free.
  • Museum of Surrey – an interesting museum with free admission in Cloverdale.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – kids ages 17 and under are free at the historic site in Steveston Village.
  • 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 (now the POMO Museum) and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and websites for details about hours and admission.)

Other Information

For a more complete list of things to do in June, including activities that aren’t free, see Vancouver’s June Events Calendar.

For a list of great activities that don’t cost a lot of money throughout the year, click Vancouver on a Budget.

To return to the top of the page, click Free Events in June.

To see what’s happening next month (including events that aren’t free), click July Calendar of Events.

For a list of things to do outside the Metro Vancouver area, see the Calendar of Events pages on the VictoriasBestPlaces.com and WhatToDoinWhistler.ca websites.

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