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 2023

For a list of June events in 2023 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 Surrey Community Block Party, Mission Community Block Party, 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.

Thursday, June 1st (2023)

• Vancouver Boat Parties’ Roof Top Latin Party – enjoy the views and DJ music from the top deck of a boat at a dock in False Creek. (TIP: Admission is free if you book your spot in advance with the promo code VBP100.)
• New Westminster Farmers Market – a market with vendors selling fresh produce at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park.
• 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Go by Bike Week – May 29th to June 4th 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 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, June 2nd (2023)

• Black Music Month Festival –  a 3-day event featuring live music and other activities outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• West Van Community Cultural Fest – a family-friendly event featuring live music, community information booths and other activities at Ambleside Park.
• 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).
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Go by Bike Week – May 29th to June 4th 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Saturday, June 3rd (2023)

• Surrey Community Block Party – a food truck-style event with live music and artisan vendors at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Grounds in Surrey.
• Black Music Month Festival –  a 3-day event featuring live music and other activities outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• 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 fireworks in Pitt Meadows.
• Hats Off Day – a parade and street party-style community event along Hastings Street in Burnaby.
• Ladner Bandfest – a number of community bands perform in Ladner at Memorial Park between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.
• Go by Bike Week – May 29th to June 4th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• Lonsdale Quay Artisan Farmers Market – a market outside the Lonsdale Quay Public Market in North Vancouver.
• 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 $1.50 to $3.00 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Sunday, June 4th (2023)

• Surrey Community Block Party – a food truck-style event with live music and artisan vendors at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Grounds in Surrey.
• Black Music Month Festival –  a 3-day event featuring live music and other activities outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Ladner Bandfest – a number of community bands perform in Ladner at Memorial Park between 11:00 am and 5:00 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).
• Go by Bike Week – May 29th to June 4th is a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles as much as possible.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. Admission is just a buck or so, but free for kids under 13 years of age.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, 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 $1.50 to $3.00 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.
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Monday, June 5th (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.
• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Tuesday, June 6th (2023)

• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Ways to Save on 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 7th (2023)

• 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).
• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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%.
• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Thursday, June 8th (2023)

• Vancouver Boat Parties’ Roof Top Latin Party – enjoy the views and DJ music from the top deck of a boat at a dock in False Creek. (TIP: Admission is free if you book your spot in advance with the promo code VBP100.)
• 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, June 9th (2023)

• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden that’s open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in South Surrey. 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%.
• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Saturday, June 10th (2023)

• 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.
• 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• 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 $1.50 to $3.00 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

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Sunday, June 11th (2023)

• 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.
• 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).
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. Admission is just a buck or so, but free for kids under 13 years of age.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• 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 $1.50, 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 $1.50 to $3.00 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Jazz Vespers – music with Bryn Kinders at 3:00 pm Northwood United Church in Surrey. (Admission by donation.)

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Monday, June 12th (2023)

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Tuesday, June 13th (2023)

• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Wednesday, June 14th (2023)

• 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).
• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Thursday, June 15th (2023)

• Vancouver Boat Parties’ Roof Top Latin Party – enjoy the views and DJ music from the top deck of a boat at a dock in False Creek. (TIP: Admission is free if you book your spot in advance with the promo code VBP100.)
• 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, June 16th (2023)

• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Saturday, June 17th (2023)

• Welcoming The Sun – a National Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village.
• Surrey Fest Downtown – live entertainment and various activities at Holland Park in Surrey.
• Sasquatch Days – an Indigenous event with live entertainment and war canoe races in Harrison Hot Springs.
• 5X Festival Block Party – live music and other activities in the Surrey Civic Plaza.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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 $1.50 to $3.00 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Sunday, June 18th (2023)

• Father’s Day – a special day for remembering dads. Family-friendly activities happen all over town most years.
• ScotFestBC: The BC Highland Games & World Music Festival – today there is free live music as part of the World Music Festival at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
• Sasquatch Days – an Indigenous event with live entertainment and war canoe races in Harrison Hot Springs.
• Old Car Sunday – a large free car show hosted by Mission Firefighters at Fraser River Heritage Park.
• 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).
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
• Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. Admission is just a buck or so, but free for kids under 13 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Monday, June 19th (2023)

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Tuesday, June 20th (2023)

• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Wednesday, June 21st (2023)

• National Indigenous Peoples Day – free events happen at various locations today and on the weekend this week.
• Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre – admission to the First Nation facility in Whistler is by donation today to commemorate National Indigenous People’s 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).
• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Thursday, June 22nd (2023)

• Vancouver Boat Parties’ Roof Top Latin Party – enjoy the views and DJ music from the top deck of a boat at a dock in False Creek. (TIP: Admission is free if you book your spot in advance with the promo code VBP100.)
• 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.
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, June 23rd (2023)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Dragon Boat Festival – boat races and entertainment happen around the east end of False Creek.
• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Saturday, June 24th (2023)

• Lynn Valley Days – a parade and community festival in North Vancouver. This is a great family-friendly event!
• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Mission Community Block Party – food trucks, artisan vendors and entertainment at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
• North Delta Family Day – a community festival and parade hosted by the Lions Club of North Delta.
• 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.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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 $1.50 to $3.00 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Sunday, June 25th (2023)

• Mission Community Block Party – food trucks, artisan vendors and entertainment at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
• Greek Day on Broadway – a street party with live entertainment and market vendors in Kitsilano.
• 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.
• 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).
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Jazz Vespers – music with Carman J. Price at 4:00 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church in North Vancouver. (Admission by donation.)

Sunday Markets

• Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
• 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 $1.50, 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 $1.50 to $3.00 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.
  
• Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford. Admission is just a buck or so, but free for kids under 13 years of age.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Monday, June 26th (2023)

• 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)

Tuesday, June 27th (2023)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• 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:
  • Fort Langley Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Wednesday, June 28th (2023)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• 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).
• Downtown Farmers Market – a weekly market in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Georgia Street.
• 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%.
• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Thursday, June 29th (2023)

• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Vancouver Boat Parties’ Roof Top Latin Party – enjoy the views and DJ music from the top deck of a boat at a dock in False Creek. (TIP: Admission is free if you book your spot in advance with the promo code VBP100.)
• 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.
• 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%.

Other Inexpensive Things to Do

• 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.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, June 30th (2023)

• Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – live music, dancing, food vendors, market stalls and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• Golden Spike Days – a community festival at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
• Vancouver Jazz Festival – the music festival has free performances at a number of venues.
• Shipyards Night Market – artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
• Dragon Boat Festival – boat races and entertainment happen around the east end of False Creek.
• Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden that’s open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in South Surrey. Admission is by donation.
• 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 Historic Site – admission is free for folks under the age of 18.
  • 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, Museum of Surrey, Polygon Gallery, Maple Ridge Museum, Mackin House, Port Moody Station Museum and Stewart Farm. (See attraction articles and website for details about hours and admission.)
  • Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

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.