MY WESTCOAST FAMILY

Family Events for the Weekend of August 19 & 20

19.08.2023

PNE FAIR

Aug 18 – Sept 4 11 am – 11 pm, PNE Fairgrounds

The fair is back! This end of summer tradition has amazing attractions for the whole family including The SuperDogs, Knights of Valour jousting show, The Flying Fools High Dive Show, Dueling Pianos, an immersive Monet art exhibit, agriculture displays, a massive midway and games and much more. We try to never miss it!

RICHMOND GARLIC FEST

Sunday 10 am – 3 pm, Sharing Farm 2771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond

Spend the day enjoying live music, shopping for local goods and produce, observing raptor demonstrations, playing in the kids zone, savouring yummy foods and taking part it various free workshops.

COLUMBIA ST FESTIVAL – NEW WEST PRIDE

Saturday 3 pm – 8 pm, Blocks 8th-4th, Columbia St. New Westminster

Pride week in New Westminster wraps with this fun festival taking place along Columbia Street.

RIBFEST LANGLEY

Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 9 pm, McLeod Park, Langley

Ribfest Langley is a free family-friendly festival that’s hosted by area Rotary clubs and features live music, BBQ-ed ribs and craft beer. In addition to barbecued ribs, other foods for sale included vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as fried potatoes, mini doughnuts, ice cream, corn on the cob and berry pies. You can expect to see live bands and dance groups performing most of the day, and children having fun in the Kids’ Zone.

IRISH FUSION FESTIVAL

Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, 80 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver

A family friendly festival will showcase a fusion of culture with live music over 2 stages, Irish dancing, pony rides, a dunk tank, food trucks, a beer and cider station, plus plenty more! Kids 12 and under get in free.

THE BIG BOUNCE CANADA

Saturday & Sunday, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey

This thing looks wild! The Big Bounce Canada is the largest touring inflatable event in the world and it features the Guinness-certified world record holder of The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle. This is not your usual bouncy castle….and its for kids and adults.

STEVESTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Saturday 9 am – 7:30 pm, Britannia Heritage Shipyards, Steveston Village

Enjoy dragon boat races, live music, vibrant visual arts, entertainment, children’s activities, and culinary offerings.

CHILLIWACK FLIGHT FEST AIRSHOW

Sunday 11 am – 4 pm, 6206 Airport Road, Chilliwack

Stroll among the displays, climb in and out of aircraft, meet and talk with performers, enjoy a summer’s day and an old-fashioned barn-storming airshow experience – all for free!

PORT COQUITLAM CAR SHOW

Sunday 7:30 am – 5 pm, Downtown Port Coquitlam

The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show is back with 500+ collectible vehicles of all makes and models, entertainment, children’s activities, food, refreshments, vendors, exhibitors and more.

FREE LIGHT SABER SHOWS

Sunday 12 pm, 1:30 pm & 3 pm shows, Kids Market, Granville Island

The Jedi’s are getting ready to perform this weekend at the Kids Market. There are three show times for any young Star Wars fans!

CIRCUS SUNDAYS

Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm, Westminster Pier Park

A total circus experience where you can choose how you want to participate. You will be
treated to a wide range of props for all levels and ages, from juggling to stilts to rola bola’s.

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