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MARCH Events in Vancouver in 2026

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Vancouver’s 2026 March calendar features key dates and events in the Lower Mainland including various Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day activities.

 

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MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

 

Vancouver’s March Events Calendar

 

March Events in the Lower Mainland

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in March in the Lower Mainland in 2026. Alternatively, for a list of events that cost nothing or only very little, see our article about Free Events in March.

(Note: Schedules are subject to change. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details.)

 

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Week of March 14th to 15th

March 14-15 | March 16- 22 | March 23 -29 | March 30-31

 

Vancouver Wine Festival

Spring Break Camps at Place des Arts

 

Saturday, March 14, 2026

 

Nunsense at Metro Theatre

 

Shows & Entertainment

 

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • North Shore Bike Park – Western Canada’s largest indoor bike park is at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver. (Note: This is the final month of the facility as it closes at the end of March.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)

Saturday Markets

 

Sea to Sky Model Train & Hobby Show

Vancouver Auto Show

Save 15% with WildPlay

 

Sunday, March 15, 2026

 

Shamrock 'n Race

 

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has special activities during the Spring Break holidays.

 

Chinese Canadian Museum

 

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)

Sunday Markets

 

St Patrick's Weekend Boat Party

Tri-City Spring Home Show

Nunsense at Metro Theatre

 

Week of March 16th to 22nd

March 14-15 | March 16- 22 | March 23 -29 | March 30-31

 

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach has special kid-friendly activities this week for the Spring Break school holidays.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has special activities during the Spring Break holidays.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Britannia Mine Museum

St. Patrick's Events

St Patrick's Weekend Boat Party

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Show & Entertainment

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Electric Elton Tribute Concerts

Shen Yun in Vancouver

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

 

Improv Centre

 

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)

 

Zero Latency VR

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Thursday, March 19, 2026

  • Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
    • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach has special kid-friendly activities this week for the Spring Break school holidays.
    • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver.
    • See our article about Spring Break for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including Movie Deals, Spring Break Camps, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has special activities during the Spring Break holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Vancouver Mysteries

Wildwoman at Gateway Theatre

Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Friday, March 20, 2026

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has special activities during the Spring Break holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

 

Britannia Mine Museum

Sea to Sky Model Train & Hobby Show

St Patrick's Weekend Boat Party

 

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Spring Break Activities

  • Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
    • See our article about Spring Break for a comprehensive list of kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including Movie Deals, Spring Break Camps, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.
    • Fort Langley at Spring Break – special activities take place today at the national historic site.

 

Free Events and Activities in March

 

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach has special kid-friendly activities this week for the Spring Break school holidays.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at Grouse, Cypress, Mt. Seymour, Sasquatch and Whistler.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)

Saturday Markets

 

Save 15% with WildPlay

Improv Centre

Shen Yun in Vancouver

 

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach has special kid-friendly activities this week for the Spring Break school holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

 

Chinese Canadian Museum

 

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at Grouse, Cypress, Mt. Seymour, Sasquatch and Whistler.

Sunday Markets

 

Britannia Mine Museum

Vancouver Maritime Museum

UBC Food Truck Fest

 

Week of March 23rd to 29th

March 13-15 | March 16- 22 | March 23 -29 | March 30-31

 

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Big Fun Run Series

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)

 

Vancouver Auto Show

Electric Elton Tribute Concerts

Zero Latency VR

 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

 

Vancouver Mysteries

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Vancouver Auto Show

 

Thursday, March 26, 2026

  • ELEVATE: Vancouver Auto Show – lots of cars are on display at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP2026 and save $3 on tickets.)

Spring Break Activities

Shows & Entertainment

 

Wildwoman at Gateway Theatre

 

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has special activities during the Spring Break holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at Grouse, Cypress, Mt. Seymour, Sasquatch and Whistler.

 

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Tri-City Spring Home Show

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Friday, March 27, 2026

Flower Festivals, Easter & Other Spring Events

  • Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.

Shows & Entertainment

Outdoor Adventures & Activities

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

 

Save 15% with WildPlay

 

Saturday, March 28, 2026

  • ELEVATE: Vancouver Auto Show – lots of cars are on display at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP2026 and save $3 on tickets.)
  • Tri-City Spring Home Show – a home show with free admission at the Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex in Coquitlam.
  • Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities take place during the day at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
  • Earth Hour – people and businesses across the Lower Mainland (and the world) are encouraged to turn off their lights at 8:30 pm to show support for the planet and its environment.
  • Spring Break – public school holidays (March 16 to 27).
    • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
    • See our article about Spring Break for a comprehensive list of other kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including Movie Deals, attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.

Flower Festivals, Easter & Other Spring Events

  • Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.
  • Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.

Shows & Entertainment

Saturday Markets

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery – the national historic site in Steveston Village has special activities during the Spring Break holidays.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:

 

Improv Centre

Vancouver Auto Show

 

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Spring Break Activities

  • Spring Break – public school holidays.
    • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
    • See our article about Spring Break for a comprehensive list of other kid-friendly activities taking place all across the Lower Mainland including attractions with discounted admission rates, day-camp activities and other fun stuff.

Flower Festivals, Easter & Other Spring Events

  • Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford. (TBC)
  • Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Easter egg hunts are also happening today.

Shows & Entertainment

Sunday Markets

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There is also a scavenger hunt for children to do over the school holidays.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10%.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)
  • Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:

 

Taves Magic of Spring

 

Week of March 30th & 31st

March 14-15 | March 16- 22 | March 23 -29 | March 30-31

 

Monday, March 30, 2026

 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (just south of Squamish).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade. There are also special activities available over the school holidays.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown. (One or more teams of two players can join it.)
  • Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating at the giant outdoor covered rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver. (Weather permitting.)

 

UBC Food Truck Fest

 

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Other March 2026 Events

Below is a list of events and activities that may or may not also happen in March 2026.

 

Shows and Entertainment

 

Sporting Events

  • Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer – the Whitecaps play against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
  • Big 80’s Run – a fun and non-competitive Big Fun Run Series running event with a 1980’s theme at Central Park in Burnaby. (It’s not happening in 2026, but might again inn 2027.)
  • BC Sportsmen’s Show – a consumer tradeshow affiliated with the US-based events company MPE at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (March 6-8, 2026)
  • Monster Jam – the Florida-based American events company has its monster trucks event this weekend the PNE Forum. (March 27 to 29, 2026)
  • Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays a game at Rogers Arena.
  • Vancouver Giants Hockey – the team plays at the Langley Events Centre.
  • Up the Creek Run – a 5K, 10K and 500m-1K Kids’ Run starting at the Hyde Creek Rec Centre in Port Coquitlam. (March 28, 2026)

 

Food & Drinks Events and Parties

  • Brewski Fest – beer samples in the afternoon at Cypress Mountain. This event is usually free for adults ages 19+ with a valid lift ticket or season’s pass. (March 14, 2026)

 

Trade Shows in March

  • Pet Lover Show – a large pet show at either Tradex in Abbotsford or the PNE Forum in Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – a bridal fair and wedding show at Cascades Casino Resort in Langley. (TBC)
  • All Dressed in White Bridal Show – a wedding show for couples planning to get married and wanting to learn about wedding-related products and services. It takes place at the Delta Hotel in Burnaby. (March 29, 2026)
  • West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby. (March 29, 2026) (TBC)

 

Events at Attractions & Places of Interest

  • Burnaby Village – the outdoor museum is open for the Spring Break holidays. (March 16 to 27, 2026)
  • River Basin Days at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has a special child-friendly event at a park. (TBC)
  • Carnival at Lansdowne Centre – amusement rides and midway games at the Richmond mall. (March 26 to April 12, 2026)
  • Spring Break Carnival Rides – there are amusement rides at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. (TBC)
  • Open House at VMM – admission to the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park today is by donation. (TBC)
  • WildPlay Spring Break Camp – the outdoor adventure park with ropes courses and ziplines in Maple Ridge has a week-long day camp for kids ages 10 to 14. (TBC)
  • Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building. (TBC)
  • Family Pass Deal at BC Sports Hall of Fame – to celebrate the Spring Break school holidays, family passes at the museum at BC Place Stadium are usually discounted on a couple of weekends. (TBC)

 

Cultural Festivals & Events

  • CelticFest – a festival celebrating St. Patrick’s Day week with concerts, street parties and more. (March 12 to 17, 2026)
  • Nowruz Celebrations at Capilano Mall – the shopping mall in North Vancouver has a free event celebrating the Persian New Year with live entertainment and cultural displays. (TBC)
  • Nowruz Market & Chaharshanbe Suri Festival – a free event celebrating the Persian New Year at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Hoobiyee – cultural celebrations of the Nisga’a Nation’s New Year with singing, dancing and other cultural activities at the PNE Forum. Admission is free. (It normally happens on the last weekend in February. In 2026, however, it might happen in late March instead, but with exact details to be confirmed.)
  • Ramadan Fest – a Muslim festival featuring food vendors and market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. It runs from 5 pm until 3 am and all are welcome. (March 5-8, 2028)

 

Other March Festivals & Events

 

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Top Vancouver March Activities

Here are some of the best things to do in the month of March:

  1. Celebrate the spring weather by going for a walk or jog around the seawall at Stanley Park or anywhere around False Creek.
  2. Dust off the golf clubs or tennis rackets any day it’s not raining (or just do anything outside if it’s nice out and you get the chance).
  3. Paint your face, drink green beverages and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at one of Vancouver’s Best Places to Eat and Drink (although maybe leave the face paint and green beer at home if you head out to one of the city’s finer establishments). Also, be sure to check out all of Vancouver’s great St. Patrick’s Activities at various locations around town.
  4. Check out Vancouver’s Top Free Things to do at Spring Break for a list of the best things to do with children for free during the school holidays.
  5. Enjoy the cherry blossoms around town. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival doesn’t officially start until April most years, but there will likely be blossoms all over the region well before that.
  6. Look out for migrating birds returning to the area after their winter holidays down south. Good places to find them include the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta and Boundary Bay Regional Park near Tsawwassen.
  7. Enjoy some spring skiing up at the local ski hills, weather and snow conditions permitting.

 

Typical March Weather

Rainy Day Activities IconThe days are beginning to get longer and warmer, and it’s starting to rain a little less by the time March rolls around. Average high temperatures this month are up to 12 degrees C or so (or 54 F), and the lows in the range of 2 to 5 C (or 36 to 41 F).

March usually expects to get about 110 mm of rain (or 4.4 inches), so you can expect to need your umbrella a little less than in the winter months.

In general, March is starting to get close to a nice time of year for Vancouver, although the trees are still only just beginning to get their leaves again.

 

Recommended March Activities

Most years March can be a fantastic month for spring skiing, including night skiing now that the sun is setting increasingly later in the day. The snow is starting to get wetter than normal, but the extra sun and warm temperatures at Cypress Mountain, Mt. Seymour and Grouse Mountain can make the spring skiing exceptional, and Whistler with its higher elevations.

If the weather is good, instead of skiing, the best things to do include checking out all of Vancouver’s Best Places in Parks and Nature, including the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta where they can sometimes expect gazillions of snow geese. (Click Thousands of Snow Geese in Richmond for a video of the birds in February 2015, all of which are expected at the Reifel Sanctuary in March and April each year).

On March 17 and the weekend before and/or after, bars are good places to find crowds of happy people with green faces drinking green beer celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.