HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
Saturday 10:15 show start, English Bay, Vancouver
It is the first night of fireworks with the Honda Celebration of Light this Saturday! This year we have provinces and territories competing against one another, starting off with Team Yukon. The Honda Celebration of Light hosts a full day of festival programming with live music, food vendors, activities for kids, and roaming performances to enjoy leading up to the 10PM fireworks show each evening.
KITSILANO SHOWBOAT
Saturday & Sunday 7 pm, Kitsilano Showboat Stage, Kits Beach
Before the fireworks you can enjoy free outdoor concert and entertainment with the most beautiful beach back drop. Catch these shows Wed-Sunday all summer long until August 17.
ANNUAL ALDERGROVE FAIR DAYS
Saturday 10 am – 10 pm & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Aldergrove Athletic Park
Enjoy live musical acts, 4H, fair games, kids zone, pony rides, tractor pull, food and much more.
PORT MOODY RIBFEST
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 9 pm, Rocky Point Park, Port Moody
Port Moody RIBFEST offers a variety of options catering to all tastes and preferences. There’s more than just ribs to enjoy at the Port Moody Rotary Ribfest – from live entertainment to family friendly activities.
VANCOUVER FOLK FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 11 pm, Jericho Beach Park
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a Canadian cultural institution – a unique community-based celebration. Experience the music and culture of more than 40 international, national, and local acts. Dance and enjoy food and children’s activities.
SURREY FUSION FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 10 pm, Holland Park, Surrey
Experience two days of free live entertainment including local performers, as well as nationally and internationally recognized talent across 8 stages. Plus enjoy 50 cultural pavilions and some amazing food. This year’s theme, Flavours From Around the World, makes it bigger, better, and more delicious than ever.
BOUNDARY BAY AIRSHOW
Saturday 11 am gates open, Boundary Bay Airport
This year’s Airshow will delight all age groups with great performances and fan interactions by amazing pilots. This free event also features exciting booths and displays on the ground.
WHITE ROCK PRIDE FAMILY DAY
Saturday 11 am – 4 pm, Miramar Plaza, White Rock
Celebrate love, laughter, and community at White Rock Pride Family Day—a vibrant street festival that brings people of all ages together to honour diversity, inclusion, and Pride! This family-friendly event transforms Uptown White Rock into a joyful hub of music, entertainment, and connection.
ENCANTO IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM
Saturday 2 pm, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
Enjoy the VSO as they play along to the soundtrack of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, which tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia
BC LIONS WATERMELON SMASH
Saturday 4 pm, BC Place Stadium
This rivalry-themed football game between the BC Lions and Saskatchewan is back in one of the year’s most anticipated games of the season. Due to popular demand, fans can now smash watermelons into a specially constructed smash pit for charity with proceeds going to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. In collaboration with the BC Farmers Association, “watermelon remains” will be donated as livestock feed.
