Maple Ridge Car Free Day is one of several car free-themed events in Metro Vancouver.
This year Maple Ridge Car Free Day takes place on September 6th, as part of the city’s big Our Neck of the Woods celebration. It’s an awesome event and highly recommended!
Headlining bands in 2025 include Danielle Ryan, Hey Ocean, Jojo Mason and the Sam Roberts Band, plus other great artists too!
For details about the event, either continue reading or visit the City of Maple Ridge’s website at mapleridge.ca.
Our Neck of the Woods & Car Free Day in Maple Ridge in 2025
Featuring a variety of vendors and activities, in 2025 the city’s Our Neck of the Woods event takes place on Saturday, September 6th. This year’s event runs from noon until 10:30 pm.
Our Neck of the Woods happens in Memorial Peace Park and the downtown area. Sections of 224th Street, McIntosh Avenue and 119th Avenue in downtown Maple Ridge transform into a massive street party during the event. Consequently, the area is closed to traffic.
What to Expect
Maple Ridge’s Our Neck of the Woods event features a variety of things to do for people of all ages.
In 2025 there is the Haney Farmers’ Market at Memorial Peace Park from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The main festivities then run from 12:00 pm onwards.
This year at the event there are rock climbing, axe throwing and ziplining opportunities. There are also other family-friendly activities as well as food trucks and so much more! Adults will be able to enjoy local craft beers and other beverages too, including ones from Stanley Park Brewing, Foamers’ Folly Brewing, The Patch Brewing and Switchback Brewing.
For full details about the event, click Our Neck of the Woods in 2025.
Entertainment Schedule (2025)
Of course, another big part of the event is the live entertainment. This year’s Our Neck of the Woods celebration features a couple of stages. The full performance schedule is listed below.
Alouette Stage in the Activity Zone
The Alouette Stage was near the intersection of Dewdney Trunk Road and 224th Street.
- 2:00 pm – Zach Saunders
- 3:05 pm – Kate Yahn
- 4:40 pm – JIMI
Golden Ears Stage
The event’s main stage was located on the east side of Memorial Peace Park.
- 6:10 pm – Danielle Ryan
- 7:00 pm – Hey Ocean
- 8:05 pm – Jojo Mason
- 9:30 pm – Sam Roberts Band
For full details about the event, click Our Neck of the Woods in 2025.
Tips and Advice
The following tips from last year are good to know before going to the next Car Free Day event.
TIP #1: Consider taking public transit as it’s a “car free” day. Cycling is another good option, especially since there’s a free Bike Valet at the event.
TIP #2: If you plan on watching the live entertainment on the main, it’s a good idea to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Also, be sure to get there early as capacity is limited.
TIP #3: If you are looking for outdoor fun and adventure, a great place to check out in Maple Ridge is WildPlay Element Park. That’s where you’ll find ropes courses, ziplines, axe-throwing and other fun activities. Consider checking it out the next time you’re in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and you’ll save 15%.)
Other Information
To learn more about the event, see the Car Free Day or the City of Maple Ridge‘s website.
To learn about other things to do in the area, see our article about Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows.
For other events you may be interested in check out the following:
- Car Free Days in Vancouver
- Port Moody Car Free Day
- Car Free Day Port Coquitlam
- Maple Ridge Food Truck Festival
- Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival
- Vancouver Festivals and Events
- Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge
