ROTARY MAY DAY PARADE
Saturday 11 am start, downtown Port Coquitlam
Join for the Rotary May Day Parade in downtown PoCo — one of the longest-running, most iconic community parades in the Lower Mainland! Enjoy vibrant floats, marching bands, and more.
MAY DAYS PARTY IN THE SQUARE
Saturday 12 pm – 8:30 pm, Terry Fox Square, Port Coquitlam
This amazing and free festival happens right after the Rotary May Day Parade, with live entertainment, food trucks, beverage garden, market and more activities! A highlight is Carnival with Free Kids Rides & Inflatables.
SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS
Saturday 10 am – 3 pm, UBC Campus
Science Rendezvous UBC for an exciting line up of hands-on activities, demos, and tours, happening from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. across various venues. All events are free although registration is required for some Chemistry demonstrations to prevent overcrowding.
SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS AND INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
Saturday 11 am – 3:30 pm, SFU Campus, Burnaby
An in-person event with fun science activities. This is a free drop in event but registration to the Magic Chemistry Show is requested.
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT THE GLADES WOODLAND GARDEN
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Glades Woodland Garden, Surrey
Stroll through the beautiful gardens plus enjoy the music of a string trio, light refreshments from Insomniac’s Coffee Co. and a selection of offerings from Kingfisher Farms.
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, BCIT Parking Lot, Burnaby
Indulge in over 20 food trucks offering a feast of flavours, from local favourites to international cuisines. Plus enjoy live entertainment and a great community get-together.
SOUTHRIDGE COUNTRY FAIR
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm, Southridge School, Surrey
A family-fun filled day with a garage sale, bake sale, garden centre, food trucks and giant kid zone with lots of inflatables.
VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver
Embark on a journey of exploration and education at this family-friendly Open House presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum and Afro Van Connect. Engage in various activities such as listening to enchanting storytelling sessions, colouring crafts, helping out in the community garden, and enjoying a drumming ceremony.
JURASSIC QUEST
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 7 pm, Trade Centre, Abbotsford
Walk alongside a larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family as Jurassic Quest roars through Abbotsford. Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family
ROYAL CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS
Saturday & Sunday, multiple showtimes, Guildford Town Centre, Surrey
Come under the Big Top and get a glimpse into a traditional circus world. Jam-packed with explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending and devilishly precarious aerials!
MATRIARCH’S DAY IN CHINATOWN
Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm, Chinatown Plaza Mall, 106 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Join in celebrating Matriarch’s Day, a special event honoring the matriarchs who have long been the pillars of culture, family, and representation. In recognition of Asian Heritage Month and Mother’s Day, this event will feature two captivating performances and a free drop-in floral workshop.
CANUCKS OUTDOOR WATCH PARTY
Sunday 6:30 pm, Oak Meadows Park, Vancouver
The City of Vancouver has agreed to host an outdoor viewing party, and it’s not downtown. Which may feel like more of a draw to family’s. This one is taking place at Oak Meadows Park when the Canucks take on the Oilers on Sunday.
GREENDALE ACRES FARM FUN
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, Greendale Acres Farm, Chilliwack
A family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today is also Dig Up Tulip Day where guests can take up to 25 tulip bulbs home with them for no extra charge! And on Sunday, enjoy a free pancake breakfast for Mother’s Day, plus all moms get free admission.
