THE VANCOUVER OPEN
Saturday & Sunday, Kits Beach, Vancouver
The biggest beach volleyball event of the summer here in Vancouver featuring our Canadian Olympians and top up and coming beach volleyball stars battling it out on the sand. Come out and watch, free admission, dj spinning tunes and a lot of fun for all ages to take in!
VANCOUVER CHINATOWN FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 6 pm, Vancouver’s China Town
Spend the day with your family and friends experiencing culture, music, dancing, contests, shopping, activities and amazing food.
MOUNT PLEASANT PARK FESTIVAL
Saturday 6 pm – 8 pm, Mount Pleasant Park, Vancouver
Head down to the park to watch the Super Mario Bros Movie (which will start at dusk), plus Arts and Crafts, carnival games, bbq fundraiser, bouncy castle, face painting and live entertainment.
MUSIC IN THE PARK KITSILANO
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm, Kitsilano Community Centre
Free event and everyone is welcome featuring live music performances, carnival games, mini golf, a hot dog fundraiser and more.
MUSIC IN THE PARK KERRISDALE
Sunday 6 pm – 7 pm, Maple Grove Park
Rock to SweetPan Band’s Caribbean rhythms on steel drums this Sunday at this free event at Maple Grove Park next to the playground.
PORTOBELLO WEST SUMMER FAMILY FUN FEST
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, West Vancouver Community Centre
A fun interactive family day with free activities, live music and Portobello West’s indoor Market, showcasing 30+ local BC creators of family fashion, jewelry, art, home decor, skincare, pet accessories, gourmet treats, plus Portobello West Food Trucks in the outdoor plaza for some the tastiest treats in town!
SURREY LATIN FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, Surrey Civic Plaza
Enjoy the best days of the summer at Surrey Latin Festival, free event for the whole family, live music, Mexican and Latin food, activities for children, salsa classes and much more.
GHANAFEST 2023
Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Bear Creek Park, Surrey
Join the Ghanaian Canadian Association of BC for the annual Ghanafest with cultural performances, drumming, delicious Ghanaian food and entertainment by Jessie Mens.
NEW WESTMINSTER’S ULTIMATE STREET PARTY
Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm, Sixth street and sixth avenue, New Westminster
Three stages with live entertainment, a kids zone, food trucks and an artisan market.
ANNUAL ALDERGROVE FAIR DAYS
Saturday 10 am – 10 pm & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Aldergrove Athletic Park
A small-town fair that includes games, rides, a beer garden, artisan alley, tractor pull and a dozen or so food trucks. Admission is by donation.
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday, Jericho Beach Park
A unique community-based celebration with an internationally-renowned reputation for presenting the finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music artists from around the world. The Little Folks Village is the place to be for fun, interesting and creative things for the kids of all ages!
HONEYBEE FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Honeybee Centre – 7480 176 Street, Surrey
Join for free family activities all weekend long in celebration of honeybees and our community. Watch live beekeeping demos, honey extraction, and bee beards. Enjoy crafts, games, and activities for kids.
SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
Saturday 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Deer Lake Park, Burnaby
his free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. Come early for free family activities and food trucks, bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Celebrate the French national Day at the Bastille Day Festival. Come to enjoy a day specially dedicated to French culture and products. Everyone is welcome!
