VANCOUVER VAISAKHI PARADE
Saturday 11 am – 5:30 pm, Ross St and surrounding area, Vancouver
The Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade is one of the largest Sikh parades in the world. Attendees of all races and cultures are welcome at this celebratory and rich cultural event, which features a large number of floats, community performers and live music. Free vegetarian meals are served by families along the Nagar Kirtan route. The parade route goes from Ross St at S.E Marine Drive, along Marine Drive, north on Main St, east on 49 to Fraser, to east 57th, ending at Ross.
SAKURA DAYS JAPAN FAIR
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, Van Dusen Botanical Garden
Sakura Days Japan Fair celebrates all things Japan – from Japanese food, drink and performances, to music and art. Join us and immerse yourself in Japanese culture – participate in a traditional tea ceremony, try Japanese festival food, sample premium sake, learn new Japanese games, and enjoy a range of cultural performances.
VIVE LES VOYAGEURS FRENCH-CANADIAN FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
Enjoy interactive cultural experiences and enliven your senses with the traditional foods, music and culture of the 19th-century French-Canadian and Métis fur traders.
ABBOTSFORD TULIP FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 8 am to dark, Lakeland Flowers, Abbotsford
It is opening weekend for this time-honoured Dutch tradition spanning 27 acres in the heart of the Fraser Valley. With 5 kms of tulip-lined pathways, you will have the opportunity to walk among 70+ varieties of tulips, blooming in all different colours, shapes, and sizes.
SPRING INTO EASTER WITH SCUBA BUNNY
Saturday & Sunday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Vancouver Aquarium
Scuba bunny is doing daily dive shows at the Vancouver Aquarium starting this weekend. Check out the show while also visiting the limited-time Survival of the Slowest exhibit, a thrilling 4-D film experience, and a newly reimagined animal rescue play area.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT GREENDALE ACRES
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, Greendale Acres Farm, Chilliwack
Easter egg hunt, Easter scavenger hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, baby animal displays, fire pit rentals, and Easter food specials! Plus, try out the Easter Bunny Adventure Course, filled with fun, interactive challenges for kids ages 5-12 can race through and soak in the beauty of blooming flower fields and take a scenic train ride ($5 per ticket).
PETEY’S EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, Fantasy Farms, 9423 Gibson Rd, Chilliwack
A fun-filled daytime event for the whole family! Enjoy a classic Easter egg hunt, pony rides (weather dependant), farm animal visits, train rides, bouncy castles, and more!
BABY ANIMAL EASTER DAYS AT MAAN FARMS
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
Guests are invited to spring into Easter action at Maan Farms! Baby Animal Easter Days (BAE Days) brings seven different baby animals with bunnies, ducklings, chicks, calves, goats, lambs, and pigs. Don’t forget to hunt for the Golden Egg to win the grand prize!
BEAR CREEK PARK EASTER TRAIN
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, 13750 88th ave, Surrey
Enjoy a train ride through the forest with full blown Easter Decor. Train will go around the forest and stop where the Easter egg hunt and fun begins. Egg Hunt, Arts & Crafts, Petting Zoo and much more! $15 per ticket, children 2 and under are free.
SPRING CRAFTS AT THE MUSEUM
Saturday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House
Stop by the museum on Saturdays in April for some self-guided spring and Easter themed arts and crafts. Visit anytime during open hours for colouring pages and craft making, all materials provided.
RICHMOND CARNIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 10 pm, Lansdowne Centre, Richmond
West Coast Amusements, the largest Canadian midway operation in Western Canada is now visiting Richmond. Enjoy lots of rides for all ages like the Scrambler, Hurricane, Himalaya, and the classic Ferris Wheel. Also enjoy lots of fair food and midway games.
FOOD TRUCK WARS
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 9 pm, Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Grounds, Surrey
Get ready for a flavour-packed weekend as Food Truck Wars rolls into the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds for its fourth year. This isn’t just a food festival – it’s a full-blown culinary battle where 35 amazing food trucks compete for glory, bragging rights, and YOUR votes! There will also be live entertainment plus a family-friendly kid zone with activities, face painting and games.
