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/
Check out our blog post on the Best Summer Camps in Metro Vancouver: website
All aboard for the Buddy and Friends Children’s Festival at the Railway Museum of BC, an action-packed weekend of live music, storytelling, dance, games, crafts, and nonstop train fun! Families can enjoy JUNO-winning artist Norman Foote’s songwriting session, improv with Ira Pettle, juggling with Mike Battie, plus performances by Al Simmons and The Myrtle Sisters. Kids can join interactive play with The Nylon Zoo, create puppets and murals in the Creative Corner, and explore hands-on train exhibits. The highlight is unlimited rides on three trains, including the Mini-Rail scenic ride, the BC-21 Budd Diesel Car, and the Maintenance-of-Way Speeder, plus model trains, Thomas displays, and photo ops with Buddy the Royal Hudson. A full day of family-friendly entertainment, creativity, and trains, tickets sell out fast!
Bring the whole family to explore giant machines, hands-on activities, and real-world engineering in action—designed to spark curiosity and learning.
Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 25 to May 31 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages! The 2026 Festival will feature circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, and music shows plus lots of arts activities created just for children.
Each show ticket includes an Activity Village wrist-band. With over a dozen arts activities, the Activity Village offers many ways to have fun together as a family.
Looking for a fun, active, and completely free family event this summer? Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 20, 2026, when the City of Delta hosts the brand-new Barns to Beaches Festival — a full day of cycling, live music, food and family-friendly fun.
The day kicks off with a community bike ride along Delta’s scenic Barns to Beaches route, connecting Tsawwassen and Ladner through beautiful shoreline paths and farmland. Families can choose from three ride options: a 1km Kids Ride around the festival site, an easy 8km Leisure Ride to the Boundary Bay dike, or a 32km Full Course Ride for more experienced cyclists. Celebration stations along the route feature music, snacks and photo opportunities to keep things fun and engaging for kids and adults alike.
After the ride, the festival continues from 2:00pm to 9:00pm at Southlands Red Barn in Tsawwassen. Families can enjoy food trucks, craft beverages for adults, community booths, and interactive activities for kids. The main stage features local performers throughout the afternoon, leading up to an evening concert by Canadian rock favourites 54-40.
There’s also an Adventure Expo (10:00am–6:00pm) with cycling vendors, outdoor exhibitors, a BC Lions meet-and-greet, guest rider Q&As and even an e-bike draw.
*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 |
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
| March 27 – April 17 | Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Location: Various Locations Website |
| April 2 – May 3 | Kimberly Akimbo Location: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage 2750 Granville St, Vancouver Tickets: $29 – $132 Website |
| April 9 – June 15 | Lakeland Flowers Location: Abbotsford Website |
| Open | Harrison Tulip Festival Location: Agassiz Website |
| Open April 2026 | Botanica Flower Festival Location: Chilliwack Website |
| April 16 – April 25 April 20 – 21 CLOSED | Coquitlam Carnival Location: Coquitlam Centre Website |
| April 17 – May 3 | Shrek The Musical Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: $38.50 – $65.75 Website |
| April 18 | Author Meet & Greet The Mischief of Griff Location: Indigo Granville Website |
| April 18 | Maple Ridge Earth Day Location: Memorial Peace Park Website |
| April 18 | Stanley Park Earth Day Location: Stanley Park Tickets: Free Website |
| April 18 | Moodyville Park Earth Day Location: Moodyville Park, North Vancouver Tickets: Free Website |
| April 18 – 19 | Portobello West Spring Market 2026 Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Vancouver Tickets: $5 Adults & Kids FREE Website |
| April 19 | Indigokids Presents: LEGO Treasure Hunt Location: Various Indigokids Location Tickets: Spaces limited. Reserve now! Website |
| April 19 | Vancouver Sun Run Location: Vancouver Website |
| April 22 – May 10 | The Paper Bag Princess Location: Waterfront Theatre, Vancouver Website |
| April 24 – 26 | 40 Years of Bridging Cultures: Celebrating Chinese Culture as One Community Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Website |
| April 25 | Earth Fest 2025 Location: Everett Crowley Park, Vancouver Website |
| April 25 | Party for the Planet Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, Surrey Tickets: Free Website |
| April 26 | Trout Lake Community Centre Earth Day Location: Trout Lake Community Centre, Vancouver Tickets: Free 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).
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.
The PAW Patrol is on a roll to Vancouver with a brand-new show, PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure,” at The Centre in Vancouver March 20 & 21. Don’t miss the pups’ MIGHTIEST mission yet.
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 |
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.
| 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 |
| January – February (Various Date) | Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver Tickets: Varies Website |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| March 7 | Celtic Fest Location: Museum of Surrey, Surrey Tickets: Free 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 1 – 31 | Bite of Burnaby Location: Various Restaurants Website |
| March 7 – 22 | The Gundam Base Pop-Up Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby 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 |
| Meet Mario Location: Amazing Brentwood, Brentwood Mall View Website |
| VanMom Talk Pop Up Market Location: Anvely, 9912 Lougheed Highway View Website |
| Genkikuma Fest Location: Lansdowne Centre, Richmond Tickets: Free View Website |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse Live Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver View Website |
| Kids Market Spring Break Events Location: Granville Island, Vancouver View Website |
| March 17 | Caitie’s Super Simple Songs Surprise Party! Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster Tickets: $45.50 – $63.55 Website |
| March 19 | Character Party: Pokémon Location: City of Lougheed Shopping Centre, Burnaby Website |
| PAW Patrol™ Live! “A Mighty Adventure” Location: The Centre in Vancouver, Vancouver Tickets: Tickets start from $35 View Website |
| March 20 – 23 | K-Beauty Layover Location: 534 Cambie St, Vancouver 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 |
| Until March 29 | The Shipyards Skate Plaza Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver Tickets: – Free – Skate Rentals: Adults $7 / Kids $5 Website |
| March Spring Break | Indigo Spring Break Event Location: Various Locations Tickets: Free Website |
| April 10 – 12 | Richmond Art Market Location: Lipont Gallery, Richmond Tickets: Free admission (optional donation) Website |
| April 11 | 47th annual Vaisakhi Parade Location: Vancouver Tickets: Free Website |
| April 11 – 12 | Sakura Days Japan Fair Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver Website |
| April 11 – 12 | Vancouver Kids Fashion Week Location: David Lam Hall, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver Website |
