PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Saturday 11 am – 7 pm, Surrey Civic Plaza
Party for the Planet offers a unique opportunity for Surrey residents and visitors to come together in celebration of sustainability, environmental education, and community. Now in its 14th year, this free, family-friendly event will feature a plant sale, over 25 local vendors and artisans in the sustainable marketplace, Indigenous cultural sharing, environmental education, food trucks, and live music and dance battles across four stages.
MAPLE RIDGE EARTH DAY
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge
Celebrate Earth Day is a popular, annual community festival that brings together multiple local environmental, business, and community organizations to create a family-friendly, artistic, inclusive, and interactive event celebrating nature & the outdoors. Activities include the Family Freecycle, Repair Cafe, Electric Vehicle Display, Farmers’ Market, Food Trucks, Cycle Recycle Free Bike Draw, and both stage and roving entertainers.
LAPU-LAPU DAY
Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, John Oliver Secondary, Vancouver
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate and honour the remarkable legacy of the Philippines’ first national hero, Indigenous Chieftain Datu Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy a multi-block street party, market vendors, basketball tournament, live performances, music, Filipino cuisine, family-friendly activities and more.
STUART LITTLE
Saturday & Sunday, 2 showtimes, The Waterfront Theatre, Vancouver
This enchanting play, adapted by Joseph Robinette, brings E.B. White’s timeless tale to life in this intimate and captivating telling. As Stuart, the endearing little mouse with a great big heart, navigates a world built for humans.
RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET OPENING WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday 7 pm – 11 pm, 8351 River Road, Richmond
Enjoy 600 international food options, tempting your taste buds with an exotic journey of flavors. Explore more than 110 retail booths, each a treasure trove of unique finds, trendy fashion, and artisanal crafts. This is also the 25th anniversary of the night market and it is being celebrated with a new zipline experience!
COQUITLAM CARNIVAL
Saturday – Sunday 12 pm – 10 pm, Coquitlam Centre
West Coast Amusements, the largest Canadian midway operation in Western Canada is now visiting Coquitlam. 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.
SPRING AT THE FARM
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Maan Farms, Abbotsford
Visit the cute baby animals and step into a breathtaking floral wonderland at the Tulip Forest. There is lots to enjoy at Maan Farms!
PRINCESS AND SUPERHERO DAY AT GREENDALE ACRES
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, Greendale Acres Farm, Chilliwack
Visit Greendale Acres Farm to immerse yourself in all the joys of spring. Featuring spring flower gardens, baby animal visits, photo displays, farm activities, special events and hours of family fun. Plus this Saturday enjoy visits with Elsa, Spiderman and Spider Gwen!
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE IN CONCERT
Saturday 2 pm, The Orpheum, Vancouver
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.
VANCOUVER RISE FC VS MONTREAL
Sunday 12 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. This promises to be a great time, with affordable ticket prices!
VANCOUVER SUN RUN
Sunday 8 am – 11 am, across downtown Vancouver
The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest 10K road race, and participants of all ages take part! Line the route and cheer on the thousands of runners.
