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MAY Events in Vancouver in 2026

May in Vancouver

Vancouver’s May calendar features 2026 festivals and events in the Lower Mainland including markets and Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Victoria Day events.

Highlights of the month include tulip festivals, Royal Canadian International Circus shows, Playland amusement park rides, the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair, All British Field Meet car show, Hyack Parade & Festival, Shipyards Night Market, Ladner May Days and so much more!

 

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

 

Vancouver’s May Calendar of Events

 

2026 May Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in May 2026.

(NOTE: Event dates and other details are subject to change.)

 

Vancouver Opera's La Boheme

 

Week of May 1st to 3rd

May 1-3 | May 4-10 | May 11-17 | May 18-24 | May 25-31

 

Shipyards Night Market

White Rock Night Market

 

Friday, May 1, 2026

Shows & Concerts

 

Old Woman in a Shoe at Presentation House Theatre

 

Flower Festivals

  • Harrison Tulip Festival – a fabulous flower festival featuring 10 million tulip bulbs and stunning mountain views in Agassiz (which is near the beautiful resort town of Harrison Hot Springs).
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers 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.
  • 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.

Other Festivals & Events

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 4 pm to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Singers in a Smoky Room at First Impressions Theatre

United Voices Choir Spring Concert

Buddy & Friends Festival

 

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Shows, Concerts and Theatre

Flower Festivals

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 that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • 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.)

Saturday Markets

 

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Vancouver Opera's La Boheme

Britannia Mine Museum

 

Sunday, May 3, 2026

  • Buddy & Friends Festival – a family-friendly festival with live entertainment and train rides takes place at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
  • TJ Fest – a multicultural and Taiwanese-themed community event at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
  • Vancouver Marathon – a major running race with marathon, half marathon and 8K events.

Shows & Entertainment

Flower Festivals

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
  • Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • 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.
  • 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.)

Sunday Markets

 

Harrison Tulip Festival

Mother's Day in Vancouver

 

Week of May 4th to 10th

May 1-3 | May 4-10 | May 11-17 | May 18-24 | May 25-31

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Monday, May 4, 2026

  • May the Fourth – a day when you get to dress up like your favourite Star Wars character and say “May the Fourth be with you” to all your friends. It’s also a day with a few Star Wars-themed events around town.
  • DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • 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 and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

 

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Zero Latency VR

 

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

  • Cinco de Mayo – a Mexican celebration with various events around town.
  • Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • 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.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • 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!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Wednesday, May 6, 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 that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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.)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

 

Mother's Day in Vancouver

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Thursday, May 7, 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.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • 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!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

 

Chinese Canadian Museum

Shipyards Night Market

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Shows & Entertainment

 

Improv Centre

 

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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%!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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 and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

 

Railway Museum of BC

 

UNITED VOICES CHOIR CONCERTS

The United Voices Choir has a concert featuring Mozart’s “Great Mass” in C minor, K. 427 and Schubert’s Mass in A flat major, D. 678. The choir performs in Vancouver on May 9th at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church and on May 10th at Pacific Spirit United Church.

Visit the voiceschoir.ca website for tickets and details.

 

United Voices Choir

 

Saturday, May 9, 2026

  • Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
  • Rotary May Day Parade – a parade and community festival in Port Coquitlam.
  • Mother’s Day Powwow – the event celebrates its 41st year this weekend at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
  • CityFest – a youth-focused festival and skate competition in North Vancouver. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

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.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code WILDMOMS to save $10 on each ticket for this weekend.)
  • 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 Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

 

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United Voices Choir Spring Concert

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mother’s Day Events

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

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.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code WILDMOMS to save $10 on each ticket for this weekend.)
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford. (TBC)
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Sunday Markets

 

Britannia Mine Museum

 

Week of May 11th to 17th

May 1-3 | May 4-10 | May 11-17 | May 18-24 | May 25-30

 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Monday, May 11, 2026

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

 

Improv Centre

Save 15% with WildPlay

 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

  • Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy improvisational theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

 

Zero Latency VR

Save 15% with WildPlay

Vancouver Canadians Baseball

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  • Rotary WineFest – a wine festival and craft beer-tasting event hosted by the Rotary Club of Meadows Ridge in a hangar at the Pitt Meadows Airport.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camps – the adventure park with ropes courses and ziplines in Maple Ridge has special day camp programs as kids in some school districts have an extra day off school.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • 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!)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

 

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Vancouver Maritime Museum

 

Thursday, May 14, 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%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours 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.)
  • 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 and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility 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.

 

Murder is a Drag

Shipyards Night Market

Britannia Mine Museum

 

Friday, May 15, 2026

  • Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
  • Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Shipyards Night Market – first day of the season for the market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

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 that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

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Vancouver Mysteries

 

Saturday, May 16, 2026

  • Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Vancouver All British Field Meet – an amazing car show featuring hundreds of British-built vehicles at beautiful VanDusen Garden.
  • Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey. The Parade also happens today.
  • Victoria Day Boat Party – a nightclub-style event on the Queen of Burrard in the waters around Vancouver with Vancouver Boat Parties. (TBC)
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • 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.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

 

Chinese Canadian Museum

Victoria Day in Vancouver

2025 All British Field Meet

 

Sunday, May 17, 2026

  • Victoria Day Long Weekend – lots of special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
  • Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
  • Vancouver Train Celebrations – an event commemorating the anniversary of the arrival of the Engine 374 Locomotive and first passenger train in Vancouver over 130 years ago. There is free cake, brass band music, and family-friendly activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. (TBC)
  • ABFM All-Brits Run – about 50 cars from the All British Field Meet from the day before go on a car rally drive across the Lower Mainland.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility 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% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

 

Improv Centre

Eagles Tribute Band Concerts

 

Week of May 18th to 24th

May 1-3 | May 4-10 | May 11-17 | May 18-24 | May 25-31

 

Zero Latency VR

 

Monday, May 18, 2026

  • Victoria Day – the statutory holiday features numerous special events throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
  • Fort Langley Parade & Fort Events – historic demonstrations at the fort and a community fair in a park following the Fort Langley May Day Parade.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site has special activities as part of the community’s May Day celebrations. Admission is free for children and youth ages 17 and under. (TBC)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

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.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • 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).

 

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Langley Spring Home Show

Rotary Ride for Rescue

 

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • 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%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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 and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility 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.

 

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Vancouver Mysteries

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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 – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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 and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

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Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Capilano Suspension Bridge

 

Thursday, May 21, 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%!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s 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).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility 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% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours 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.)
  • 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.

 

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Shipyards Night Market

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Friday, May 22, 2026

  • Ladner May Days – first day of the 3-day community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides and a fastball tournament.
  • Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

Shows & Entertainment

  • Metro Theatre – Legally Blonde The Musical shows today in South Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy improvisational theatre at Granville Island.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • 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).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • 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!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Saturday, May 23, 2026

  • Hyack Multicultural Parade & Festival – a large parade with floats, marching bands and other entries in New Westminster.
  • Ladner May Days – a community event with live music, amusement rides, beer garden, family-friendly activities and a fastball tournament.
  • Cloverdale Market Days – a large once-a-month summer artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.

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 that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

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.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday Markets

 

Improv Centre

Eagles Tribute Band Concerts

 

Sunday, May 24, 2026

  • Ladner May Days – a community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides, pancake breakfast and fastball tournament. Today is also the day of the May Day Parade.
  • Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History – fundraising events in Pitt Meadows and Burnaby. Money raised benefits Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park. (TBC)
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.

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 that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours 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.)
  • 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.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

 

WildPlay Pro-D Day Camps

 

Week of May 25th to 31st

May 1-3 | May 4-10 | May 11-17 | May 18-24 | May 25-31

 

Vancouver Mysteries

 

Monday, May 25, 2026

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • 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% when booking online.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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!)
  • 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).

 

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Vancouver Canadians Baseball

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • 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.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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 and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • 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).

 

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StayVancouverHotels.com

 

Wednesday, May 27, 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 that’s 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).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel 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.)
  • 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!)

 

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White Rock Night Market

 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • 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).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • 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% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery 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!)

 

WildPlay Camps

Shipyards Night Market

Langley Spring Home Show

 

Friday, May 29, 2026

  • Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
  • Langley Spring Home Show – a consumer trade show featuring seminars and home renovation exhibitors at the George Preston Recreation Centre.
  • Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
  • May Exhibition Opening Reception – an event celebrating new exhibitions at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
  • Longest Day Road Race – a running event hosted by the Thunderbird Track Club at UBC and benefitting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Metro Theatre – Legally Blonde The Musical shows today in South Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy improvisational theatre at Granville Island.

Night Markets

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 that’s 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).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

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!)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • 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.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

 

Rotary Ride for Rescue

Zero Latency VR

 

Saturday, May 30, 2026

  • Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
  • West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
  • Langley Spring Home Show – a consumer trade show featuring seminars and home renovation exhibitors at the George Preston Recreation Centre.
  • Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.

Featured Concerts & Theatre

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Flyover at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Believe Chicago.
  • 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% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver.
  • 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.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday Markets

 

FlyOver at Canada Place

 

Sunday, May 31, 2026

  • BC Polish Festival – food, dancing and other activities celebrating Polish culture in Port Coquitlam.
  • Art Vancouver – a major contemporary art fair featuring artists from across the country and abroad at Canada Place.
  • Brookswood Community Car Show – a car show where funds raised benefit Brookswood Secondary School in Langley. Admission to see the cars is by donation.
  • Walk for Alzheimer’s – a fundraising event benefiting the Alzheimer Society of BC. The walk takes place in a number of communities in the Lower Mainland.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • Lakeland Flowers – displays of lupins, peonies, lavender and other flowers in Abbotsford.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

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 that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • 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).
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours 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.)
  • 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.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

 

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Other Possible May Events in 2026

Below are other events that may or may not also take place this month in 2026.

 

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

  • Foundation 14.0 – an EDM music festival at the PNE on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. (May 16 & 17, 2026)
  • White Rock Jazz & Comedy Festival – a series of both free and ticketed music and comedy events. (TBC)
  • Elektra Concerts – the all-women’s choir has three concerts this month. (May 8, 9 & 25, 2026)
  • Broadway Across Canada – Mamma Mia! shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (May 26 to 31, 2026)
  • Coastal Jazz Events – the organization that hosts the Vancouver International Jazz Festival also hosts live jazz events at various venues over the course of the month. (TBC)
  • Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company has two shows in Vancouver this month. First is The Paper Bag Princess (until May 10) followed by Doodle Pop (from May 26 to 31).
  • Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding Dinner Theatre – a hilarious, immersive dinner theatre show on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Grease – CTORA Productions presents the famous musical on the Granville Island Stage. (May 8 to 17, 2026)
  • Drag Show with What the Frock Productions – today features Bloom: the Great Unveiling – A Naturally Freaky Cabaret at the Hotel At The Waldorf. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.) (TBC)
  • Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub that includes live jazz and dinner. (TBC)
  • Year-End Performances at PdA – a youth theatre recital at Place des Arts in Coquitlam. (TBC)
  • VSO Day of Music – a day of free concerts in downtown Vancouver at a number of different venues with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and other groups. (TBC)

 

Singers in a Smoky Room at First Impressions Theatre

 

Multicultural Festivals

 

Other Festivals & Community Events

  • Whistler Children’s Festival – a weekend of activities in Whistler for the whole family. In the past there have been magic shows, yoga, crafts and more. (May 15 to 17, 2026)
  • Surrey SPARK Stages – a performing arts show for kids at the Surrey Arts Centre. (May 23, 2026)
  • Burnaby Blooms Festival – a community event at Deer Lake Park. (May 3, 2026)
  • Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver. There are public tours, boat rides and interactive displays. (TBC)
  • Spot Prawn Festival – a 1-day festival celebrating spot-prawn season at Fisherman’s Wharf not far from Granville Island. (TBC)

 

Markets and Trade Shows

  • BC Rock & Gem Show – presented by the BC Lapidary Society and featuring over 40 rock and crystal artists and vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (TBC)
  • Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items at 1101 Union Street in East Vancouver. (TBC)
  • West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby. (TBC)
  • Junction Public Market – an outdoor market at Granville Square with free admission near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)
  • Langley Spring Home Show – a consumer trade show at the George Preston Rec Centre Arena in Langley. (May 29-31, 2026)
  • Ridge Meadows Home Show – a home and garden consumer trade show at the Planet Ice Maple Ridge Fairgrounds. (May 1 to 3, 2026)
  • Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a terrific market at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge. It’s full of old-fashioned collectibles, vintage items, antiques and old farmhouse-themed things. (TBC)

 

Sports and Sporting Events

  • Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
  • Survival of the Fittest – 18 km and 35 km runs on rugged trails in Squamish. (May 9, 2026)
  • Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (May 30 to June 5, 2026)
  • Run for Women – 5 km, 10 km and 1 km (Little Steps for kids) runs benefiting the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Foundation. (May 9, 2026)
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against various teams at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • 5K Foam Fest – an obstacle course event with slides, bubbles, mud and foam. (In 2026 this event is happening on June 6.)
  • Big Jungle Run – family fun 1 km, 5 km and 10 km runs at Burnaby Lake. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. (Not happening in 2026, but it might again in 2027.)

 

Flower & Garden-Related Events

  • Glades Garden Open House – a beautiful garden in Surrey that’s open to the public only a small number of days. (TBC)
  • Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public on select days in Surrey.
  • Mother’s Day at Glades Garden – live music and refreshments for sale on Mother’s Day at the semi-private garden park in Surrey. (TBC)

 

Other Events

 

Typical May Vancouver Weather

Summer is close and the beautiful weather is finally here, at least normally. May is typically one of the nicest months of the year in Vancouver – definitely in the top five.

The days in May are long, the temperature is getting warm, and the sun seems to shine more often than not. It still rains, but less than eight of the other months of the year.

Average high temperatures in May are 16 degrees C (or 61 F) and the lows are in the range of 8 C (or 46 F). It usually only rains about 60 mm (or less than 2.5 inches), which in Vancouver is something to celebrate.

Oddly, the weather almost always seems to be nicer in May than in June – nobody really knows quite why.

 

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