Events in Metro Vancouver This Spring. This post is sponsored by the vendors featured below.
Looking for events in Metro Vancouver or the best things to do in Metro Vancouver this spring? This seasonal guide highlights family-friendly events, festivals, and activities happening from January through April across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
From winter celebrations and Lunar New Year festivals to cherry blossom events, spring fairs, and Easter activities, this is your go-to resource for discovering things to do in Metro Vancouver.
Looking for year-round activities? Explore our curated guide to family-friendly activities in Metro Vancouver, featuring venues and experiences that are open all year: https://www.vancitykids.com/family-activities/
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse at LunarFest, a family-friendly celebration filled with arts and culture! Enjoy a series of crafts workshops, fun trivia games, and engaging activities designed for all ages.
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*Please double-check event details on their website before attending as details may change
| Every First Friday of the Month | Vancouver Art Gallery Location: Vancouver Art Gallery Tickets: Free From 4 PM to 8 PM View Website |
| Spring | BC Farmers Market Location: Varies View Website |
| Every Saturday Morning | Family Favourites Cineplex Location: Varies Tickets: $2.99 View Website |
| First Sunday of Each Month | Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Location: Vancouver Tickets: Pay What You Can View Website |
| Every Third Saturday of Each Month | Chinatown Storytelling Centre Location: Chinatown Storytelling Centre, Vancouver Tickets: – Youth (17 & under): Free – Youth under 12: Free, Must be accompanied by an Adult. A *Adult participation is with admission or free for members. View Website |
| January – February (Various Date) | Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website |
| Until March 29 | The Shipyards Skate Plaza Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver Tickets: – Free – Skate Rentals: Adults $7 / Kids $5 Website |
| Until February 28 | Robson Square Ice Rink Location: Robson, Vancouver Tickets: – Free – Skate Rental: $5.00 – Ice Cleat Rental: $2.00 Website |
| Until February 28 | Britannia Mine Museum – ORE & ORCAS Location: 150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach Tickets: Included in Admission Website |
February features Lunar New Year celebrations and parades, Family Day events across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, Valentine’s-themed markets and workshops, and a wide range of cultural performances and community festivals.
| February 17 – March 1 | Dine Chilliwack Location: Chilliwack Website |
| LunarFest Vancouver – Brave the Wind Location: Granville Island, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| February 25 | Pink Shirt Day Website |
| February 27 | Ethọ́s Lab: Blackathon Location: Microsoft Vancouver Campus, 725 Granville St. Suite 700 Tickets: Participants will need to sign up for a Readiness Workshop in order to participate Website |
| February 27 | Motion & Music Winter Showcase Location: Anvil Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: $25.55 Website |
March is packed with spring break events and kids camps, educational workshops and STEAM programs, outdoor markets and early spring festivals, as well as theatre shows, concerts, and live performances, making it a popular time for families searching for things to do in Metro Vancouver during school holidays.
| March 3 | Coastal Dance Festival All Ages Matinee Location: Anvil Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: $13.55 – $23.55 Website |
| March 7 | Celtic Fest Location: Museum of Surrey, Surrey Tickets: Free Website |
| Where the Wild Things Are Location: Performance Works, Vancouver Tickets: $19 View Website |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Live Location: Bell Performing Arts Center, Surrey View Website |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Live Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver View Website |
| PAW Patrol™ Live! “A Mighty Adventure” Location: The Centre in Vancouver, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets start from $35 View Website |
| Monster Jam Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver View Website |
| March 27 – 29 | The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Location: Anvil Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: – Adult: $38.25 – Senior/Student: $33.25 – Family pack 4 tickets: $137.00 Website |
April truly kicks off spring with blooming flowers and more outdoor events such as cherry blossom festivals, Easter events and egg hunts, outdoor fairs and community markets, and Earth Day eco-friendly festivals.
Check back often as our event listings are updated regularly, and many families bookmark this page as their go-to guide for events and things to do in Metro Vancouver
| April 17 – May 3 | Shrek The Musical Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: $38.50 – $65.75 Website |
Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the first-ever Family Forward Festival! This is Carousel’s celebration of family in all its forms and definitions! Be it biological or chosen or otherwise, families of all kinds are invited for a weekend filled with storytelling, drag performances, dance, and music! All events by donation (suggested $15).
Lunar New Year at the Cannery: Join us Sunday, February 15th for our day of celebration. Starting at 1:30pm, participate in our Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop to make a Chinese lucky knot keychain for prosperity and fortune. Then, at 3:30pm, join us at the main entrance of the Cannery for an exciting performance from the Vancouver Chinese Lion Dance Association. 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop – included with regular admission, FREE for youth (17 and under) Workshop will be held at the Cannery Kids’ Corner.3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Lion Dance – FREE, dance will be taking place by the main entrance of the Cannery. In the event of rain, the lion dance performance will be moved inside to the stage area. Enjoy 10% discount on regular priced items in the Cannery Store (valid with proof of paid admission on February 15)
Family Day at the Cannery: Join us for special tours and talks, family-friendly crafts and activities, and a special one-day only film screening of “Finding Nemo” to fill your Family Day with fabulous fish-themed memories! This year the Cannery has an exciting add-on option—join us for a screening of “Finding Nemo” inside our Cannery Boiler House Theatre and experience the fishy fun of this family film. This add-on is only $5 per person (all ages), with three screenings during the day. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society operates a National Historic Site and all revenue helps to support the operation of our museum events and programming for visitors of all ages. Enjoy 10% discount on regular priced items in the Cannery Store (valid with proof of paid admission on February 16).
January may be chilly, but there are still plenty of things to do including indoor family events, interactive exhibits, and winter-themed activities.
| January 22 – 24 | Pacific Agriculture Show Location: Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford Airport Tickets: Adults: $20 Seniors and 4H: $15 Kids under 14: Free Website |
| January 30 | Children, The Heart of the Matter conference, presented by Options Community Services Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey Tickets: $20 Website |
| January 31 – February 1 | The Wellness Show Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website |
| January 17 & 31 February 7 | Ethọ́s Lab: Blackathon Readiness Workshops Location: 177 East 3rd Avenue, Vancouver Tickets: $75 Website |
| January 21 – February 8 | Dine Out Vancouver Festival Location: Various Website |
| February 7 | Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: – Adult: $62.00 – Student/Senior: $50.00 – Child (12 and under): $30.00 Website |
| January 17 – February 14 | Hot Chocolate Festival Location: Varies Website |
| The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival Location: Performance Works on Granville Island, Vancouver Tickets: All events are entry by donation (Suggested $15) View Website |
| February 14 – 16 | FAN EXPO Vancouver Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website |
| Lunar New Year at the Cannery Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond Tickets: Included with Admission View Website |
| BIG BANG Festival 2026 (Ages 5 and Up) Location: The Roundhouse, Vancouver Tickets: Free with some Ticketed Events for $5 View Website |
| Family Day at the Cannery Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond Tickets: Included with Admission View Website |
| Until February 16 | Surrey Civic Plaza | Skating at the Plaza Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, Surrey Tickets: – Free – Skate Rental: $5.00 Website |
| Until February 16 | Lights at Lafarge Location: Coquitlam Tickets: Free Website |
| January 30 – February 22 | Love Lights Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, North Vancouver Website |
| February 16 – 21 | Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? Location: Gateway Theatre, Richmond Tickets: – Children under 12: $13.50 – Adults $23 Website |
| February 21 | Bits + Bobs Samples and Seconds SALE Location: Heritage Hall, Vancouver Tickets: $3.66 Website |
| February 21 – 22 | Spirit of the Fire Horse Celebration Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website |
| February 21 – 22 | Japan Market Spring Location: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver Tickets: Adults: $4 – $5 Website |
