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Summer in Vancouver offers a variety of family-friendly events. Attending summer events is a fantastic way to create lasting memories with your family. Vancouver offers a wide variety of events during the summer season, making it an exciting destination for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re interested in music, art, food, or outdoor activities, there is an event for everyone in Vancouver. We are excited to share with you a list of wonderful Summer Events happening in Metro Vancouver.
Don’t forget to check out our list of Summer Camps: summer-camps-in-metro-vancouver-2023
For a list of year round family-friendly activities to do in Metro Vancouver, check out our list: vancitykids.com/family-activities/
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site’s guided tours are back for another season! Join their regularly scheduled, drop-in Cannery Summer Experience tours guided by costumed interpreters. Available daily, starting Saturday May 20, until Labour Day long weekend.
Learn more and view the daily schedule at: events/summertours/.
| April 28 – October 9 | Richmond Night Market Location: 8351 River Rd Tickets: Zoom Pass $35 / Children under 7 & Senior 60+ Free Website: richmondnightmarket.com |
| May 5 (Every First Friday of the Month) | Vancouver Art Gallery Location: Vancouver Art Gallery Tickets: Free From 4 PM to 8 PM Website: vanartgallery.bc.ca/free |
| May 13 (Every Saturday Morning) | Family Favourites Cineplex Location: Varies Tickets: $2.99 Website: cineplex.com/events/family |
| May 12 – September 15 (Friday Nights) | Shipyards Night Market Location: The Shipyards Tickets: Free Website: shipyards-friday-night-market-2 |
| May 20 – September 4 | Cannery Summer Experience Tours Location: Richmond Tickets: Regular Admission Rates Website: events/summertours/ |
| June 3 – August 18 June: Saturdays and Sundays July & August: Wednesday-Sunday | Playland Location: Playland (Vancouver) Tickets: $33 – $45 Website: pne.ca/playland/ |
| July 4 – Aug. 22 (Tuesdays Nights) | Summer Cinema Location: Stanley Park Tickets: Free – $20 Website: summercinema.ca/ |
| July 6 – August 25 (Date Varies) | Theatre Under The Stars: The Prom Location: Stanley Park Tickets: Varies Website: tuts.ca/show/the-prom/ |
| July 8 – August 26 (Date Varies) | Theatre Under The Stars: Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Location: Stanley Park Tickets: Varies Website: show/matilda-the-musical/ |
| August 2 – August 30 (Every Wednesday) | Lansdowne Drive-in Movies Location: Lansdowne Centre, Richmond Tickets: Free Website: events-latest-news/ |
| July 21 – September 24 | Summer at the MET! Location: Metropolis at Metrotown Tickets: Free Website: metropolisatmetrotown.com/events |
| August 19 – September 4 | PNE Fair Location: PNE (Vancouver) Tickets: Varies Website: https://www.pne.ca/ |
Join a Pirate themed fun run at Garry Point Park, fundraising for Richmond Food Bank Society. 5k, 10k, 15k, 21.1k (half marathon) and Kids 1-3k distances available.Explore the trails, enjoy vendors, prize giveaways and more!
Don’t walk the plank!
For more information: the-big-pirate-run
Jingle along and join Vancouver’s most festive fun run!
The Big Elf Run takes place at Stanley Park, fundraising for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
5k, 10k, 15k and Wee Elf 1k distances available.Explore the trails, enjoy vendors, prize giveaways and more!
For more information: the-big-elf-run
Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the West Coast premiere of the internationally lauded solo play Alphonse, a Theaturtle Production at Granville Island’s Picnic Pavilion (267 Old Bridge Walk), from May 2-7, 2023. Hailed as “unmissable” (BBC Edinburgh), “a celebration of the imagination” (The Scotsman), and “a modern classic” (Toronto Star), Alphonse is a heartwarming tale of a missing child who meanders along a country road, weaving an intricate web of stories, as everyone is searching for him: parents, friends, teachers, the police. What they find is the thing we often give up in order to grow up. Full of wild adventure and magical storytelling, Alphonse is a dazzling journey of discovery for children, while imploring adults to rediscover their imagination. Suitable for ages 5 and up, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as a single actor takes on 17 roles. For this West Coast premiere, actor Gabe Maharjan will alternate with emerging talent Evelyn Barber.
Written by one of Quebec’s most celebrated playwrights, Wajdi Mouawad is best known as a Governor General Award-winning playwright whose play Incendies was adapted into Denis Villeneuve’s the Academy Award nominated film in 2011.
For more information: carouseltheatre.ca/plays/alphonse/
Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic World to generations of fans, will be marking the much-anticipated Canadian show premiere in Vancouver, BC playing two action-packed weekends at the Pacific Coliseum from May 19–21 & May 26–28, 2023.
For more information: jurassicworldlivetour.com
Day Out With Thomas is BACK! All aboard and full steam ahead with Thomas the Tank Engine as he visits the Railway Museum of British Columbia. This year it’s time to get colourful – join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day full of colourful adventures. All aboard an interactive train ride with Thomas to earn your Colour Badge, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and get creative exploring the Colour Corner.
For even more fun, mix it up in the Play Pod with lawn games, snap eye-catching photo ops, enjoy live entertainment, or check out the exclusive pop-up gift shop.
**Rain or Shine** Arrive at least 1 hour prior to departure.
For more information: events/day-out-with-thomas
Join a Superhero themed fun run at The Richmond Olympic Oval, fundraising for Richmond Hospital Foundation. 5k, 10k and Kids 1k distances available. Explore the trails, enjoy a DJ, prize giveaways and more!
Find out more and register now at www.BigSuperheroRun.com
| May 2 – 7 | Carousel Theatre for Young People presents Alphonse Location: Waterfront Theatre (Granville Island) Tickets: $18 children to $35 adult Website: carouseltheatre.ca/plays/alphonse/ |
| May 5 | Norma Rose Point Spring Fair Location: 5488 Ortona Rd. UBC Tickets: Free Website: pac-events/spring-fair/ |
| May 7 | Vancouver Amazing Wellness Family Fair Location: Lipont Place Tickets: Free Website: amazing-wellness-family-fair-tickets- |
| May 12 – May 14 | Jurassic Quest Location: Vancouver Convention Centre Tickets: $22 – $45 Website: jurassicquest.com |
| May 13 | Science Rendezvous Location: UBC Website: science-rendezvous-2023 |
| April – May 14 | Chilliwack Tulip Festival Location: Chilliwack Tickets: $9 to $16.51 Website: chilliwacktulipfest.com/ |
| April – May 14 | Abbotsford Tulip Festival Location: Abbotsford Tickets: $8 to $20 Website: lakelandflowers.ca/ |
| April 16 – May 14 | Mother’s Day at Metropolis at Metrotown! Location: Metropolis at Metrotown! Tickets: Free Website: events/delightfully-in-celebrating-mom/ |
| May 18 | Eileen Dailly’s 30th Birthday Party Location: Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre Tickets: $1 Website: eileen-daillys-30th-birthday-party |
| May 19 – May 22 | Jurassic Quest Location: Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford Tickets: $22 – $45 Website: jurassicquest.com |
| May 19 – 22 | Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair Location: Cloverdale Tickets: Varies Website: cloverdalerodeo.com/ |
| May 20 | Dig Day Location: Britannia Mine Museum Tickets: Preschool (4 & under) Free to $39.95 Website: britanniaminemuseum.ca |
| May 20 | Colour Fest 2023 Location: Town Center Park Tickets: $11.98 – $22.63 Website: colour-fest-2023/ |
| May 22 | May Day in Fort Langley Location: Fort Langley Tickets: Free Website: maydayfortlangley.com/ |
| May 19 – 21 & May 26 – 28 | Jurassic World Live Tour Location: Pacific Coliseum Tickets: $20.00 – $115.00 (plus fees) Website: jurassicworldlivetour.com |
| May 19-21 & 27-28 | Whistler Children’s Festival Location: Whistler Tickets: Varies Website: whistlerchildrensfestival.com/ |
| May 23 – 28 | CATS Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tickets: $41.50 – $151.50 Website: shows/cats-ne/ |
| May 27 | Pinocchio Location: Surrey Civic Theatres Tickets: $21 Website: news-events/events/pinocchio |
| June 3 | Pitt Meadows Day Location: Pitt Meadows Tickets: Free Website: special-events/pitt-meadows-day |
| May 27 – 28 & June 3 – 4 | Day Out With Thomas Location: Railway Museum of British Columbia Tickets: $29.00 + GST (Children under 12 months of age are free; children 12 months and older require a ticket) Website: events/day-out-with-thomas |
| June 8 – June 11 | CircusWest Location: PNE (Vancouver) Tickets: Adult: $24.00 / Youth (Age 4-17 yrs): $16.00 Website https://www.circuswest.com/ |
| June 10 | Langley Community Days Location: Douglas Park Tickets: Free Website: langley-community-days |
| June 10 – 11 | Japan Market Location: Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza Tickets: $4 – $9 (Children 15 years of age and under are free) Website: http://www.japanmarket.ca/ |
| June 11 | Italian Day Location: Venables St to Grandview Hwy Tickets: Free Website: italianday.ca |
| June 11 | Blueridge Good Neighbour Day Location: Blueridge Elementary School Tickets: Free Website: blueridgeca.org/bgnd-2023/ |
| June 15 – June 18 | The Monster Location: Abbotsford Tickets: Varies Website: tradexbc.com/events/the-monster/ |
| June 17 | Douglas Park Community Day Location: Douglas Park Tickets: Free Website: douglas-park-cc-community-day |
| June 16 – 18 | B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend Location: Varies Tickets: Free Website: BC-s-Family-Fishing-Weekend.aspx |
| May 30 – June 4 Online: May 30 – June 23 | Vancouver International Children’s Festival Location: Granville Island Tickets: $5 – $25 Website: childrensfestival.ca |
| June 24 | Senses Family Summer Kick Off Location: Museum of Surrey Tickets: Free Website: senses-family-summer-kick |
| June 24 | Hillcrest Summer Festival Location: Riley Park Tickets: Free Website: summer-festival/ |
| June 24 – June 25 | Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Location: False Creek Tickets: Free Website: concorddragonboatfestival.ca |
| June 25 | Greek Day on Broadway Location: Broadway (Vancouver) Tickets: Free Website: greekday.com/ |
| June 23 – July 2 | Vancouver International Jazz Festival Location: Varies Tickets: Varies Website: coastaljazz.ca |
| June 30 – July 3 | Golden Spike Days Festival Location: Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) Tickets: By Donation Website: goldenspike.ca/ |
| July 1 | July 1st at The Shipyards Location: The Shipyards Tickets: Free Website: fundraisers/canada-day/ |
| July 1 | Canada Day Celebrations Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park Tickets: Free Website: abbotsford.ca/canadaday |
| July 1 | Steveston Salmon Festival Location: Steveston Tickets: Free Website: stevestonsalmonfest.ca/ |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: Burnaby Village Museum Tickets: Free Website: what-s-on/events-activities/canada-day.html |
| July 1 | Canada Day in Coquitlam Location: Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park Tickets: Free Website: coquitlam.ca/789/Canada-Day |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: Memorial Peace Park Tickets: Free Website: mapleridge.ca/1744/Canada-Day |
| July 1 | Canada Together at Canada Place Location: Canada Place Tickets: Free Website: canada-together/ |
| July 1 | Community Celebration on Canada Day Location: Sunset Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: mysunset.net/canada-day-event/ |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: Castle Park Tickets: Free Website: recreation/events-attractions/canada-day/ |
| July 1 | Surrey Canada Day Location: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre Tickets: Free Website: surreycanadaday.ca/ |
| July 1 | Canada Day Location: John Lawson Park Tickets: Free Website: festivals-special-events/canada-day-2023 |
| July 1 | Aldergrove Athletic Park Location: Aldergrove Athletic Park (Langley) Tickets: Free Website: aldergrove-athletic-park.aspx |
| July 1 | Fort Langley Location: Fort Langley (Langley) Tickets: Free Website: arts-culture/fort-langley.aspx |
| July 7 – 9 | Canada Bubble Tea Festival Location: Swangard Stadium, Burnaby Tickets: $9.99 – $14.99 Website: vanbubbleteafest.ca/ |
| July 8 | Khatsahlano Street Party Location: Kitsilano Tickets: Free Website: khatsahlano.ca |
| July 8 – July 9 | Carnaval del So Location: David Lam Park Tickets: $15 / $20 at the Door Website: events/carnaval-del-sol-2023/ |
| July 9 | Community Days at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Tickets: Free Website: dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden |
| July 13 – 16 | Greek Summerfest Location: Greek Orthodox Community Tickets: Free Website: vancouvergreeksummerfest.com |
| July 15 | Symphony in the Park Location: Deer Lake Park Tickets: Free Website: vso-event-symphony-in-the-park/ |
| July 15 | Music in the Park Location: Kitsilano Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: https://kitscc.com |
| July 15 | Music in the Park Location: Kitsilano Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: https://kitscc.com |
| July 15 | Mount Pleasant Park Festival Location: Mount Pleasant Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: https://mountpleasantcc.ca |
| July 15 | Portobello West Summer Family Fun Fest Market 2023 Location: West Vancouver Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: summer-family-fun-fest-market-2023/ |
| July 15 – 16 | Vancouver Chinatown Festival Location: Keefer and Columbia Street Tickets: Free Website: vancouver-chinatown.com/festival |
| July 16 | Bastille Day Festival Location: Pipe Shop Tickets: Free Website: bastilledayfestival.ca/ |
| July 21 – 23 | Port Moody Ribfest Location: Rocky Point Park, Port Moody Tickets: Free Website: portmoodyribfest.ca/ |
| July 22 | Boundary Bay Airshow Location: Boundary Bay Airport Tickets: Free Website: czbb.com/airshow2023/ |
| July 20 | Movie in the Park Day Location: Gymnasium at *Douglas Park Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: movie-in-the-park-day/ |
| July 22 – 23 | Surrey Fusion Festival Location: Holland Park Tickets: Free Website: surreyfusionfestival.ca/ |
| July 22, 26, 29 | Honda Celebration of Light Location: English Bay, Vancouver Tickets: Free Website: hondacelebrationoflight.com |
| July 25 – 30 | Disney’s Aladdin Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tickets: TBA Website: shows/disneys-aladdin/ |
| July 29 | Raj’s Birthday Party Location: Museum of Surrey Tickets: Free Website: events/rajs-birthday-party |
| July 29 | Car Free Day Location: Columbia Street, between 4th Street and 8th Street, New Westminster Tickets: Free Website: carfree.ca/new-west |
| July 29 – July 30 | Caribbean Days Festival Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam Tickets: Free Website: caribbeandays.ca/ |
| July 21 – September 4 | Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival Location: Lakeland Flowers Tickets: $10 Website: www.lakelandflowers.ca/ |
| August 4 – 13 | Vancouver Mural Festival Location: Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website: vanmuralfest.ca |
| August 4 – 13 | Harmony Arts Festival Location: Vancouver Tickets: Free Website: harmonyarts.ca |
| August 4 – 6 | Abbotsford Agrifair Location: Agrifair Exhibition Park, Abbotsford EXHIBITION PARK Tickets: Ages 5 and under: FREE Ages 6-12: $8.00 Ages 13 and up: $14.00 Three-day Wristband $23.00 Parking $7.00 Website: www.agrifair.ca |
| August 4 – 6 | White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days Location: Memorial Park, East Beach & Semiahmoo Park, White Rock Tickets: Free Website: White-Rock-Sea-Festival |
| August 5 – 7 | Tsawwassen Sun Festival Location: Tsawwassen Sun Festival Tickets: Free Website: www.sunfestival.ca/ |
| August 5 – 6 | Powell Street Festival Location: Oppenheimer Park Tickets: Free Website: powellstreetfestival.com |
| August 5 – 6 | Van Pride Fest Location: Concord Pacific Place Tickets: Free Website: vancouverpride.ca/festival |
| August 7 | BC Day at Burnaby Village Museum Location: Burnaby Village Museum Tickets: Free Website: burnabyvillagemuseum.ca |
| August 11 – 13 | Abbotsford International Airshow Location: Abbotsford Tickets: Varies Website: abbotsfordairshow.com |
| August 12 – September 3 | The Big Bounce Canada Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds Tickets: $29 – $59 Website: thebigbouncecanada.ca/ |
| August 16 | Big Superhero Run Location: Middle Arm Trail Tickets: $19 to $46 (Save 10% with code “VCK10”) Website: www.BigSuperheroRun.com |
| August 19 | Steveston Dragon Boat Festival Location: Imperial Landing Tickets: Free Website: stevestondragonboatfestival.ca |
| August 19 | Arts Alive Festival Location: Downtown Langley Tickets: Free Website: downtownlangley.com |
| August 26 | Music in the Park Location: Dunbar Community Centre Tickets: Free Website: music-in-the-park/ |
