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Free March Events in Vancouver

February 28, 2023

There are free and discounted things to do in Vancouver in March 2023 including Spring Break activities, markets and outdoor exploring.

Free Activities in March 2023

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 throughout the year. And for inexpensive places to take kids in spring, check out Top Free Spring Things to do with Children.

Thursday, March 23rd (2023)

Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
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.
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.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, March 24th (2023)

Spring Break Vacations – last day of the school break for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Festival du Bois Contra Dance – the francophone festival happens at Coquitlam’s Mackin Park this weekend. Today features Opening Night and the Contra Dance (which is free with advanced registration).
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.
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.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Saturday, March 25th (2023)

Earth Hour – people around the world are encouraged to turn off their lights at 8:30 pm in support of the environment.
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 $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film costs just $2.99 in the morning at select Cineplex movie theatres in the Lower Mainland. 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%.
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.
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, March 26th (2023)

Jazz Vespers – live Jazz takes place this afternoon at Northwood United Church in Surrey. Admission by donation.
Hastings Park Farmers Market – at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. There’s free parking for those going to the market.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – at the Port Moody Recreation Complex at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Market – a huge yard and garage sale-style market that’s both indoors and outdoors at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds all day until 3:00 pm. 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 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. 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 market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Monday, March 27th (2023)

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.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
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, March 28th (2023)

Vancouver Art Gallery – from 5:00 to 8:00 pm admission is by donation because it’s Tuesday.
Cheap Movie Tuesday – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
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.
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Wednesday, March 29th (2023)

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.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Thursday, March 30th (2023)

Spring Break Vacations – no school for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Movie Night at the Museum – the 2010 movie Charlie St. Cloud shows for free at MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
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.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.

Friday, March 31st (2023)

Spring Break Vacations – last day of the school break for most elementary and high school students in the Lower Mainland.
Food Truck Wars in Langley – dozens of food trucks and market vendors are at the KPU Langley Campus. There is live music too and admission is by donation.
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.
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.
Snowshoeing at Seymour – the trails adjacent to the ski hill at the provincial park are free to explore.
Ice Skating at the Shipyards – free skating on the massive rink at the Shipyards 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).
Heritage Harbour at the Maritime Museum – you can wander around on the docks and admire the boats in front of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for free. Also, if you want to go inside the museum, use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER when purchasing your tickets online to save 25%.
Entertainment Coupon Venues – members in the coupon program can get 2-for-1 admission at dozens of places for just $2.99 (US) per month. When we last checked attractions included the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, False Creek Ferries, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages and other fun places.