Summer in Metro Vancouver is truly magical. From vibrant festivals to outdoor concerts, local markets, and beachside movie nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a local parent looking to keep the kids entertained or a visitor planning a trip, this guide to Summer Events and Activities in Metro Vancouver will help you make the most of the sunny season.
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“Parks Canada is offering FREE admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.”
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Summer Camps! We just posted a list of Summer Camps happening in Metro Vancouver: summer-camps-2025-in-metro-vancouver/
Discover more family activities by exploring our directory of family-friendly venues that are typically open all year round: https://www.vancitykids.com/family-activities/
ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable free family experience at the fourth annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival, happening September 20 – 21, 2025, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on the UBC campus. This two-day, Indigenous-led celebration welcomes families of all ages to enjoy hands-on workshops, family friendly programs, live music, film screenings, and traditional dance. Families can explore an Indigenous marketplace filled with food trucks, artisanal vendors, while enjoying incredible performances from award-winning Indigenous artists like Northern Cree, Tia Wood, Samantha Crain, Ombiigizi, and more. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a weekend filled with culture, music, food, and family fun.
| 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 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and Stat holidays Easter to Canadian Thanksgiving | Burnaby Central Railway Location: 120 North Willingdon Ave, Burnaby Tickets: – $4.50 for a single ride, all passengers 3 years old and up – $40.00 for a 10 ride passes (may be used over multiple days, no expiry) View Website |
| April 25 – Oct 13 (Friday – Sunday & Long Weekend Monday) | Richmond Night Market Location: Richmond Tickets: Varies View Website |
| May 3 – September 1 | Burnaby Village Museum Location: Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 16 – September 12 Various Dates | Shipyards Night Market Location: Shipbuilder’s Square, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 16 – Summer | The Outdoor Experience – Otter Coop Waterpark Location: Aldergrove Community Centre, Langley Township View Website |
| May 17 – September 20 | A Museum’s Journey: 50th Anniversary Exhibit Location: Britannia Mine Museum, Squamish Tickets: General Admission Pricing (See website) View Website |
| May 17 – August 2025 Various Dates | Playland Location: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 1 – September 1 | Cannery Summer Experience Tours Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 10 – September 20 | Bard on the Beach Location: Vanier Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 18 – August 17 Various Dates | Kitsilano Showboat Location: Kitsilano Beach Pool, Vancouver View Website |
| June 26 – April 6, 2026 | Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks Location: Science World, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 27 – September 30 | Fun Box Location: Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 28 – September 1 | Summer Fun at Britannia Mine Museum Location: Britannia Mine Museum Tickets: Included with General Admission View Website |
| August 20 – September 14 | Disney’s The Lion King Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| August 30 | VanDusen 50 Year Celebration Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver Tickets: $0 – $15.05 | Free for garden members View Website |
| August 30 – 31 | Nikkei Matsuri Japanese Summer Festival Location: Nikkei Centre, Burnaby Tickets: – $15 Admission – $12 Online/Advance – FREE Nikkei Centre Members, Youth (under 18) and Seniors (65+) View Website |
| August 30 – September 1 | TAIWANfest Location: Vancouver View Website |
| August 31 | Car Free Day Location: Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| September 20 – 21 | ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival Location: UBC Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
Join us for the 4th Annual Big Jungle Run taking place at Burnaby Lake Saturday, May 31st. Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs. This themed run offers a 5km/10km Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1km Kids Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Burnaby Lake Park. Explore the trails, enjoy a DJ, prize giveaways, vendors and more.
The Big Jungle Run tours beautiful Burnaby Lake Park. Starting on the all-weather pitch, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by green foliage. With minimal inclines and stable paths, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run/walk. The route is for all ages and abilities. Pet & Stroller Friendly!
Celebrate our oceans and our ocean life at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery! In a joint celebration of Spot Prawn Day and World Oceans Day 2025, the Cannery is hosting a day of art, education, and sustainability-focused action!
From 10:00am – 4:00pm, join us for a Sustainability Expo and get up close and personal with experts in marine life, ocean conservation, sustainable farming and food growth, and more to learn all about how we are supporting our lands and waters, and how you can too! Visit educational booths from Parks Canada’s Southern Resident Killer Whale outreach team, Ocean Legacy, Trish Talks Fish, and more, to explore our ocean life, the seafood we eat, and how we can protect them.
Looking for some hands-on activities? In addition to the indoors outreach expo, the Cannery will be hosting a gyotaku art workshop with international artist, Paula Nishikawara. This fish printing technique was traditionally practiced by Japanese and Nikkei fishers, and has grown into the beautiful art form we know today! Drop in at the workshop station in front of the Cannery entrance to try printing with real fish, and leave with a beautiful, and sustainable, new art piece!
Join a fun event designed to support participants with Autism. Kids can make crafts, get their face painted and enjoy the sensory play station! Sensory kits will be available free of charge, as well as a Sensory friendly room.
What better way to spend Canada Day than at Canada’s largest eh’quarium? Located in the heart of Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium is throwing an all-ages Jelly Jamboree that will light up your night!
Join us on July 1 for an after-hours Canada Day celebration overflowing with special animal experiences, live entertainment, and aquatic fun for the whole family. From splashing sea lions to dancing jellyfish and face painting to hands-on activities, it’s going to be a sea-riously good time!
Celebrate Canada Day at Britannia Mine Museum!Join us on July 1st for a fun-filled Canada Day celebration featuring live music, family-friendly games, and festive activities. Tap your toes to folk-rock performances by Coldwater Road, playing three 30-minute sets between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM outside our iconic Mill No. 3 building.Enjoy classic games like Cornhole and Ring Toss, and take part in a traditional Maypole dance — a nostalgic favourite for all ages!Your admission includes the Underground Tour and our award-winning BOOM! show, making it the perfect way to spend Canada Day with the whole family.
Free for members! Not a member yet? Consider a museum membership for unlimited visits, special events, and exclusive perks all year round.
Join us for the 5th annual Tour de Concord Vancouver on Sunday, July 13 from 10am to 3pm at Concord Pacific Place by False Creek. Experience Canada’s biggest free community bike festival and criterium cycling races, featuring professional racers competing for cash prizes on a closed urban course.
Bring the whole family to enjoy:
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A Peter Rabbit Tale, playing July 25 – August 10 at the PAL Theatre, Vancouver. A delightful production paired with a charming garden fair featuring local artisans. Peter Rabbit doesn’t think life as a rabbit is all it’s cracked up to be in this spirited and heartwarming children’s musical. Tired of endless chores and frustrated by his goody two-shoes twin sisters, Peter has had enough. After one particularly rough day,he decides to run away in search of a better life — a place where he makes the rules, does whatever he wants, and lives freeof responsibility. But as Peter tries to fit in with a cast of colorful woodland creatures — from feisty squirrels to busy sewing mice — he quickly learns that life on his own isn’t as easy as he thought. Maybe home wasn’t so bad after all. This production features an award-winning creative team and cast.
| May 2 | White Rock Night Markets Location: Memorial Park, White Rock Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 3 | Small Shop Spring Market Location: Langley Community Hall, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 3 | Cedar, Sage & Sweetgrass Location: Surrey Museum, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 3 | Indigokids Presents: LEGO Mother’s Day Kids’ Event Location: Various Location View Website |
| May 3 – 4 | Buddy & Friends Children’s Festival Location: Railway Museum of BC, Squamish Tickets: Price Varies View Website |
| May 3 – 4 | TJ Fest Location 3426 Smith Avenue, Burnaby Tickets: FREE View Website |
| May 4 | May the Fourth Be With You: Family Night Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Tickets: $28.85 + View Website |
| May 4 | Lighsabre Craft & Show Location: Granville Island Kids Market, Vancouver View Website |
| May 4 | Burnaby Blooms Location: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 9 – 11 | Mother’s Day Traditional Pow Wow Location: Trout Lake Community Centre, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 10 | Mother’s Day Glampsite Party Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby Tickets: – Adults & kids 16 yrs. & over $40 – Kids ages 5 – 15 yrs. $5 – Kids 4 yrs. & under FREE View Website |
| May 10 | May Days, Port Coquitlam Location: Port Coquitlam View Website |
| May 10 | Southridge Country Fair Location: Southridge School, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 10 | Colour Fest Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam Tickets: Varies View Website |
| May 10 | KPU Science Rendezvous Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 10 – 11 | Mother’s Day Floral Workshop Location: Athiana Acres, Richmond View Website |
| May 11 | Vancouver Symphony: Daughter of the Inner Stars Location: The Orpheum, Vancouver View Website |
| May 11 | Mommy & Me Goat Yoga Location: Maan Farms, Abbotsford View Website |
| April 18 – May 19 | Celebrate Moms and Mother Nature Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby View Website |
| April 23 – May 11 | Stuart Little, Carousel Theatre Location: Waterfront Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Price Varies View Website |
| May 16 | Hobbies in Coquitlam Opening Reception Location: Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 16 – 18 | Whistler Children’s Festival Location: Whistler Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 16 – 19 | Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Location: Cloverdale View Website |
| May 17 | Surrey Slam Jam Location: Guildford Recreation Centre, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 17 | Family Saturdays: Dragonboat Festival Crafts and Tasting Location: Chinatown Storytelling Centre, Vancouver View Website |
| May 17 – 18 | Vancouver Etsy Co Spring Pop Up 2025 Location: Pipe Shop Venue, North Vancouver Tickets: – $5 admission (valid for both days) – Children 12 and under: FREE – 50% of ticket proceeds support Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative and Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society View Website |
| May 18 | Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra’s 95th Anniversary Concert Location: The Orpheum, Vancouver Tickets: $19.75 – $35 View Website |
| May 19 | Fort Langley National Historic Site Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site, Fort Langley Tickets: – Regular admission fees apply – Free admission for youth 17 and under View Website |
| May 23 – 25 | Ladner May Days Festival Location: Memorial Park, Ladner Tickets: Free; Carnival ride wristbands available for purchase View Website |
| May 24 | Hyack Festival Association Location: New Westminster Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 24 | KPU Community Day Location: 8771 Lansdowne Rd, Richmond Tickets: Free View Website |
| May 23 – June 1 | Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| May 26 – June 1 | Vancouver International Children’s Festival Location: Granville Island, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| May 31 | Big Jungle Run Location: Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby Tickets: $20-$50 (Promotion Code: Save 10% with code “VCK10”) View Website |
| May 31 | Vessi 500 Championship Location: False Creek, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 1 | The Wiggles Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 4 – 8 | Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL Location: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 6 – 7 | 2025 BC Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition Location: Britannia Mine Museum, Squamish Tickets: General Admission Pricing (See website) View Website |
| June 7 | World Ocean Day at the Cannery Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 7 | Summer Market – Small Shop Market Location: Fort Langley Community Hall, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 7 | Hats Off Day Location: Hastings St, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 7 – 8 | Celtic Picnic Location: 80 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 7 – 8 | Doors Open Richmond 2025 (DOR) Location: Richmond Museum, Richmond Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 7 – 8 | GF Expo Location: Canada Place, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 7 – 8 | Public Disco Granville Island Block Party Location: Granville Island, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 8 | Italian Day on the Drive Location: Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 14 | Sensory Fun at the Museum Location: Museum of Surrey, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 14 | Pinoy Festival Location: Swangard Stadium, Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 14 | Langley Community Day Location: Douglas Park, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 14 | River Basin Days Location: Deas Island Regional Park, Delta View Website |
| June 14 | Strathcona Blocks Party Location: 800 block of E Hastings, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 14 – 15 | Japan Market Location: Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza Tickets: $4 – $9 View Website |
| June 14 – 15 | Anime Fest 2025 Location: Lansdowne Centre, Richmond Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 15 | Build-A-Bear Father’s Day Workshop Location: Petite Forêt Play Café, Vancouver Tickets: $57 View Website |
| June 15 | Sesame Street Live! Location: Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 20 – June 22 | Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Location: False Creek Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 21 | Bubble Fest Location: Capilano Mall, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 28 | Summer Market – Small Shop Market Location: Fort Langley Community Hall, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 28 | Portobello West June Summer Market 2025 Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Floral Hall, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 28 – June 29 | Sasquatch Days Festival Location: Harrison Hot Springs View Website |
| June 28 – July 1 | Golden Spike Days Festival Location: Rocky Point Park, Port Moody Tickets: By Donation View Website |
| June 28 – July 1 | Summer Discovery Days Location: Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster View Website |
| July 1 | Jelly Jamboree at Vancouver Aquarium Location: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way Tickets: Adult – $35, Child – $20 View Website |
| July 1 | Canada Day at the Britannia Mine Museum Location: Britannia Mine Museum Tickets: Included with General Admission View Website |
| July 3 – July 6 | Summer Market at The MET Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 5 | Symphony at Sunset Location: Sunset Beach, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| July 5 | Khatsahlano Street Party Location: West 4th, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 5 – 6 | POMO Summer Market Location: 3006 Spring Street, Port Moody Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 11 – 13 | Carnaval del Sol Location: Jonathan Rogers Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| July 12 | PawsFest Location: Sunset Beach Park, Vancouver View Website |
| July 12 | Summer Fair Location: 3875 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 12 – 13 | 23rd BMO Vancouver Chinatown Festival Location: Chinatown, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 13 | 5th Annual Tour de Concord Location: Concord Pacific Place by False Creek, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 13 | Festivibe 2025 Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 13 | Summer Kids Craft Fair Location: Granville Island Kids Market, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 14 | Bastille Day Festival Location: Pipe Shop, North Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 18 – 20 | Annual Aldergrove Fair Days Location: Aldergrove Athletic Park, Aldergrove Tickets: Admission by Donation View Website |
| July 18 – 20 | Port Moody RIBFEST Location: Rocky Point Park, Port Moody Tickets: Admission by Donation View Website |
| July 18 – 20 | Vancouver Folk Festival Location: Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver View Website |
| July 19 | Galaxy Dance Party Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 19 | Boundary Bay Airshow Location: Boundary Bay Airport, Delta Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 19 – 20 | Surrey Fusion Festival Location: Holland Park, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 25 | New West Car Free Day Location: New Westminster Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 19 July 23 July 26 | Honda Celebration of Light Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 26 | Raj’s Birthday Party Location: Museum of Surrey, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 26 | Bear-thday Fun-draiser Location: Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver Tickets: Included in Mountain Admission View Website |
| July 26 | Annual Community Block Party Location: Victory Coffee + Kitchen, Langley Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 26 – 27 | Starlab Pop-Up Planetarium Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 26 – 27 | Vessi Warehouse Sale Location: 8151 Churchill Street #unit 120, Delta Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 1 – 3 | Abbotsford Agrifair Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park, Abbotsford Tickets: Varies View Website |
| August 2 – 3 | Powell Street Festival Location: Powell Street, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 2 – 3 | Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival Location: Albion Fairgrounds, Maple Ridge Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 2 – 3 | White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days Location: Semiahmoo Park, East Beach & Memorial Park, Surrey Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 2 – 4 | Tsawwassen Sun Festival Location: Tsawwassen Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 4 | Celebrate BC Day at Britannia Mine Museum Location: Britannia Mine Museum Tickets: Included with General Admission View Website |
| August 4 | Celebrate BC Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 7 to 28 Every Thursday | Lansdowne Indoor Summer Nights: Dinner + Movie Location: Lansdowne Centre, Richmond View Website |
| June 27 – August 15 Various Dates | Theatre Under the Stars: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Location: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| June 20 – August 4, 2025 | Icecream Festival Location: Participating Vendors View Website |
| June 29 – August 16 Various Dates | Theatre Under the Stars: Legally Blonde Location: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies View Website |
| July 2025 Various Dates | Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society Location: Surrey and Vancouver View Website |
| July 3 – August 14 Various Dates | Summer Movie Nights Location: Downtown Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 19 – August 10 | Koolfest: The Summer Hot Chocolate Festival Location: Various Location Tickets: Free View Website |
| July 25 – August 10 | A Peter Rabbit Tale Location: Pal Studio Theatre, Vancouver Tickets: Start at $32 View Website |
| August 16 | Water Lantern Festival Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Tickets: Varies View Website |
| August 16 | Portobello West June Summer Market 2025 Location: V5251 Oak Street, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| June 22 July 27 August 17 | Made in the 604 – Pop-Up Markets Location: Heritage Hall, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 21 – 24 | The Latest Scoop’s Warehouse Sale Location: 1852 W 4th Ave, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 23 | Get Plenty & Collage Collage Mini Market Location: Get Plenty 2803 W Broadway, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 23 | Soul Veg-The Market Location: Creekside Park, Vancouver Tickets: Free View Website |
| August 23 – 24 | Richmond Maritime Festival Location: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Richmond View Website |
