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Free March Events in Vancouver

February 25, 2026

There are free and discounted things to do in Vancouver in March 2026 including Spring Break activities, markets and outdoor exploring.

Free Activities in March 2026

For a list of some of the best things to do in March including activities that aren’t free, check out Vancouver’s March Events Calendar. For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below.

Vancouver on a Budget

In addition to checking out all the free activities listed below on specific dates, click Vancouver on a Budget for a list of great activities that don’t cost a lot of money both currently and throughout the year. And for inexpensive places to take kids in spring, check out Top Free Spring Things to do with Children.

Saturday, March 21st (2026)

Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.
Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Britannia Heritage Shipyards – interesting buildings to walk around in Steveston Village. It’s 1.5 km from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (which offers free admission for children).
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Maple Ridge Museum – a museum in Maple Ridge with admission by donation.

Sunday, March 22nd (2026)

Jazz Vespers – live Jazz takes place this afternoon featuring the Wild Blue Herons with Marcus Mosley at Northwood United Church in Surrey. Admission by donation.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Britannia Heritage Shipyards – interesting buildings to walk around in Steveston Village. It’s 1.5 km from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (which offers free admission for children).
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.
Maple Ridge Museum – a museum in Maple Ridge with admission by donation.

Monday, March 23rd (2026)

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free), or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, March 24th (2026)

Cheap Movie Tuesday – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.

Wednesday, March 25th (2026)

Vancouver Auto Show – there are different cars in Jack Poole Plaza the public can admire for free. Today features Supercars and Boxster Porsches.
Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free), or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.

Thursday, March 26th (2026)

Vancouver Auto Show – there are different cars in Jack Poole Plaza the public can admire for free. Today features vehicles from the Lotus Club as well as a selection of guards red sports cars.
New Westminster Farmers Market – first day of the season for the market with vendors selling fresh produce and artisan products at New Westminster’s Tipperary Park between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free), or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.
Maple Ridge Museum – a museum in Maple Ridge with admission by donation.

Friday, March 27th (2026)

Vancouver Auto Show – there are different cars in Jack Poole Plaza the public can admire for free. Today features a variety of overlanding and 4×4 vehicles as well as green Vipers and blue Pythons.
Burnaby Village Museum – the historical attraction runs with free admission for the Spring Break school holidays daily from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Spring Break – last day of the school break for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Britannia Heritage Shipyards – interesting buildings to walk around in Steveston Village. It’s 1.5 km from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (which offers free admission for children).
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.
Maple Ridge Museum – a museum in Maple Ridge with admission by donation.

Saturday, March 28th (2026)

Earth Hour – people around the world are encouraged to turn off their lights at 8:30 pm in support of the environment.
Vancouver Auto Show – there are different cars in Jack Poole Plaza the public can admire for free. Today features the BC Corvette Club and a selection of GT2, GT3, GT4 cars.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday Markets

Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Britannia Heritage Shipyards – interesting buildings to walk around in Steveston Village. It’s 1.5 km from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (which offers free admission for children).
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.
Maple Ridge Museum – a museum in Maple Ridge with admission by donation.

Sunday, March 29th (2026)

Vancouver Auto Show – there are different cars in Jack Poole Plaza the public can admire for free. Today features the BMW Club of BC and Swan Neck Track Weapons.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the outdoor rink in North Vancouver, weather temperatures permitting.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.
Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Britannia Heritage Shipyards – interesting buildings to walk around in Steveston Village. It’s 1.5 km from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (which offers free admission for children).
Polygon Gallery – an art museum that focuses on photography in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. Admission is by donation.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
If good weather, check out Metro Vancouver’s Best Parks and Places in Nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free). Or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event. So it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. Admission is $2, but free for kids ages 12 and under.

Monday, March 30th (2026)

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are the best places to be!
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s Best Places on a Rainy Day (although most aren’t free), or go window Shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, March 31st (2026)

Cheap Movie Tuesday – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Granville Island – Vancouver’s world-famous shopping district and public market are open (and the False Creek Seawall is nice to walk around this time of year).
Other nice urban trails to walk or cycle along include the Stanley Park Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks are the best places to be! Other great areas to enjoy include Best Places to Walk, Jog and Cycle.

Free & Affordable Museums & Galleries

Engine 374 Pavilion – an indoor train museum with a real locomotive and free admission at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks 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. Do that and you’ll save 25%.
Museum of Surrey – the free museum in Cloverdale currently has a special, interactive exhibit about hockey.