SPOT PRAWN FESTIVAL
Sunday 11 am – 3 pm, False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, Vancouver
A family-friendly festival with live cooking demos with some of Vancouver’s top chefs! Fun for the kids, live music and more.
STEVESTON SPOT PRAWN & SEAFOOD CELEBRATION
Saturday & Sunday, Steveston waterfront
Come to Steveston’s Fisherman’s Wharf to purchase the “catch of the day”, try exclusive seafood dishes at local participating restaurants + discover why BC spot prawns are all the rage with foodies and families alike. Enjoy live performances from local musicians at Fisherman’s wharf.
DOWNTON ABBEY FLEURS DE VILLE
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 5 pm, Van Dusen Gardens
Van Dusen Gardens is hosting the latest ‘Fleurs De Ville” exhibit from May 23 – June 1. This year’s theme is Downton Abbey and visitors will be transported to early 20th-century England immersive experience will feature a curated collection of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins inspired by the series’ unforgettable characters and iconic period fashion. I just visited this today – and it was gorgeous! Included in regular admission to the gardens.
VAN DUSEN SPRING STRINGS
Sunday 12 pm or 4:30 pm, Van Dusen Gardens
Low Strung, a classically-trained cello group from Yale University, returns to the Garden with 2 performances on the Great Lawn. Enjoy an outdoor concert with modern hits from artists like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, and more—reimagined entirely on cellos.
BC POLISH FESTIVAL
Sunday 1 pm – 9 pm, Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam
Enjoy a full day of homemade Polish food — pierogies, barbequed sausages, hunter’s stew, potato pancakes, ham hocks, and famous Polish cakes and pastries. Relax with a Polish beer in the beer garden, let the kids explore folk art workshops, and shop local arts, crafts, jewelry, and more at our marketplace!
LADNER MAY DAYS
Saturday & Sunday 11 am to dark, Memorial Park, Delta
The Ladner May Days Fair is one of British Columbia’s largest free family fairs, featuring live bands, free entertainment, a market, carnival rides, and a beer garden for the adults. The Sunday activities kick-off with a pancake breakfast followed at noon by the May Days Parade (theme this year is superheroes and villains).
HYACK INTERNATIONAL PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, Tipperary Park, New Westminster
The annual Hyack International Parade (at 11 am) is our province’s largest family-oriented parade with over 120 entries from throughout BC, Washington, and Oregon. Following the parade, the Hyack Festival (1 pm – 5 pm) turns Tipperary Park into a hub of free entertainment, music and activities for people of all ages, while supporting local Vendors, Food Trucks and other Artisan Creators to display and sell their creations. Families can drop by for free face-painting, crafts, games and free musical entertainment that will provide the perfect backdrop for a festival to remember.
BMO DAY OF MUSIC PRESENTED BY VSO
Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, multiple stages, Vancouver
Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a full day of FREE musical delights spread across multiple stages, including the Orpheum, VSO School of Music, Christ Church Cathedral, and various stages in Yaletown, TELUS Garden, Deloitte, and Arts Umbrella. With over 100 performances to enjoy, there’s something for everyone in the family. Cap off the day with a free concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at 8pm.
ROCK THE BLOCK
Saturday 5 pm – 9 pm, Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge
Rock the Block is a series of community gatherings designed to encourage residents to connect and socialize within their neighbourhoods. These events are completely free and offer a variety of attractions, including live music, games, food trucks, a kid zone, and more!
SPARK FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR KIDS
Saturday & Sunday, Surrey Arts Centre
Surrey’s very own performing arts festival for kids is back with exceptional circus, music and theatre shows and fun activities for the whole family. So get ready to laugh out loud, dance and sing along. Check website for events schedule.
VANCOUVER RISE FC VS CALGARY WILD FC
Saturday 4 pm, Swanguard Stadium, Burnaby
Get ready to show your support for Vancouver Rise FC in the inaugural season of new Canadian women’s professional soccer league, the Northern Super League. Lots of family fun at these games!
