Langley Community Day is a free family-friendly event with live entertainment, play zones, market vendors, food trucks and more at Douglas Park.
The event took place in Langley in 2024 on June 8th which was the Saturday just before the Father’s Day Weekend. There were around 25 market vendors on site this year offering tasty treats and unique things to buy. There were also over 20 food trucks to try.
Langley Community Day is hosted in part by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival. Other events hosted by the same organization include Dished Food Truck Fest in Vancouver in June, Chilliwack Ribfest in July, and Mission Ribfest in August. There are other food truck events at other times of the year too.
Community Day in Langley at Douglas Park
The City of Langley usually hosts an annual Community Day event in Douglas Park in June. As its name suggests, the event is an outdoor celebration of the community. There are lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy on-site.
In 2024, Langley’s Community Day ran on Saturday, June 8th, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The event takes place at Douglas Park which is located at 20550 Douglas Crescent in Langley. The park is on the same block as the Douglas Recreation Centre and Douglas Park Community School.
What to Expect at Langley Community Day
Expect to see lots of people around the Douglas Park area on Community Day. It’s a popular event that’s open to the public and free to attend. The event is fun for all ages, so you’ll likely see lots of families participating in the various activities.
Community Day Activities
In 2024 Community Day featured a stage with live performances by KatMoon, Dr. Strangelove, Norman Foote and Funkdalicious to name but a few. There are also several informational booths run by representatives from community organizations.
Some of the activities attendees can take part in include mini golf, rock climbing, an inflatable farm, obstacle course, and more! For the adults, there is a beer garden to enjoy.
The event also has a small market with around 25 vendors. High quality products on sale include jewellery and finely scented soaps.
Another large component of the event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival and it was back in 2024. There were over 20 food trucks at Douglas Park offering everything from poutine and mac & cheese to mini donuts and ice cream.
Live Entertainment
Live entertainment takes place on the Douglas Park Spirit Stage. The 2024 lineup was as follows:
- 11:00 am: KatMoon
- 12:00 pm: Dr. Strangelove
- 1:45 pm: Viva Mexico Dance Group
- 2:30 pm: Norman Foote
- 3:50 pm: Country Cuties Dance Team and the Silver Diamond Country Dancers
- 4:30 pm: Danny Bay
- 5:30 pm: Funkdalicious
Tips & Suggestions
Below are tips that will help you make the most of Langley’s Community Day event.
TIP #1: Either on the same day or a different day, sometime when you’re in the Langley region, drop by the Fort Langley National Historic Site for a look around. It’s a very interesting place! And children ages 17 and under get free admission!
TIP #2: Don’t go to Langley Community Day with a full stomach! There are so many food trucks to choose from! Unless you want to save some money by bringing your own snacks, treat yourself to fresh and yummy treats at the event.
TIP #3: There are so many different kinds of food to choose from. If you go with friends or family, buy a number of food items to share.
TIP #4: Another terrific event in Langley in the summer is the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival. In 2024 it took place on July 26th to 28th. If you like live music and Jazz, you’ll definitely want to attend this event when it returns next year. You’ll want to take in some of the concerts at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival too!
Other Information
For more information about this and other events in the community, visit the official Langley City website.
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