Community Day is a free family-friendly event with live entertainment, play zones, market vendors, food trucks and more at Douglas Park in Langley.
The event took place in 2022 on June 18th which was the Saturday just before Father’s Day. In 2023 the date is Saturday, June 10th.
There were over 30 vendors on-site at the event in 2022 offering tasty treats and unique things to buy. 2023 will likely be the same.
Community Day in Langley
The City of Langley hosts a Community Day event in Douglas Park most years. As its name suggests, the annual event is an outdoor celebration of the community. In years when the event takes place, there are lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy on-site.
In 2019, Langley’s Community Day celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday, June 15th. Unfortunately, the event didn’t happen in 2020 or in 2021, at least not to our knowledge, due to COVID-19.
Community Day returned on Saturday, June 18th, in 2022. It ran from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. Community Day returns again in 2023 and happens on Saturday, June 10t. As it has done in the past, the event is at Douglas Park which is located at 5403-5409 206th Street in Langley. The park is on the same block as the Douglas Recreation Centre and Douglas Park Community School.
What to Expect at Community Day
In years when Community Day happens, expect to see lots of people around the Douglas Park area. 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 2022 Community Day featured a stage with live performances by Krystle Dos Santos, Will’s Jams and the Country Cuties Dance Team. There were also several informational booths run by representatives from community organizations.
Some of the biggest activities attendees could take part in included a rock climbing wall, mini golf, ball hockey, an inflatable corn maze, a Fire Rescue kids challenge, arts and crafts, and more! These activities were open from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
For the adults, the beer garden is back in 2023 to enjoy. The 2022 event also had a small market with over 15 different vendors. High quality products that were on display ranged from handmade houseware to finely scented soaps.
Another large component of the event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival and it is back in 2023. During the Langley Community Day event in 2022 there were over 20 food trucks at Douglas Park offering everything from poutine and mac & cheese to mini donuts and ice cream. In 2022 the food trucks, beer garden and market vendors were open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. In 2023 the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is open from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and the market vendors are open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Tips and Suggestions
Below are tips that will help you make the most of Langley’s Community Day event.
TIP #1: Don’t go to the event 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 #2: In 2022 the Community Day event ran from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. In 2023 the food trucks and the market are likely on-site until 8:00 pm.
TIP #3: There are so many different kinds of food to choose from. If you go with close friends or family members, buy a number of food items to share. Just remember to be careful though about COVID-19 (so no double dipping)!
MORE FOOD TRUCK EVENTS
Other food truck events happened on the following dates in 2022:
- Cloverdale – on April 8th to 10th
- Richmond – on April 29th to May 1st
- Coquitlam – on May 7th and 8th
- Chilliwack – on June 4th and 5th
Other Information
For more information about the Community Day event, visit the official Langley City website. To learn more about the food trucks and the market vendors in 2023, check out the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival website.
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