KIDS UP FRONT MORE THAN A MOVIE: WILD ROBOT
Sunday 11 am – 3:30 pm, BC Place, Vancouver
Enjoy a movie, the BC Sports Hall of Fame and on-field activities with the Whitecaps, BC Lions, Warriors and their mascots, as well as face painting, mini-golf, School of Rock bands and even more surprises. Activities from 11am-1pm, followed by the movie The Wild Robot, along with a hot dog, drink and popcorn.
TJ FEST 2025
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Tian-Jin Temple, Burnaby
This free, annual family-friendly festival offers a weekend filled with mouthwatering Taiwanese street food, multicultural performances, and engaging games and activities. Now in its 14th year, the event has evolved into a full-fledged street festival, with Smith Avenue closed off to host a vibrant marketplace of local artisans and community partners.
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver
Head to a galaxy not so far away to celebrate May the Fourth Be With You at the HR MacMillan Space Centre! It’s a family-friendly filled with sci-fi fun, galactic art, and space science. Come dressed as your favourite character from the galaxy’s Rebels or Empire and snap a photo with members of the 501st Legion Outer Rim Garrison—featuring Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, and more!
FINGERLING FESTIVAL
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm, Noons Creek Hatchery, Port Moody
This iconic environmental festival is the largest of its kind in the Lower Mainland, and provides an opportunity for children (and adults!) to help release thousands of young chum salmon into Noons Creek to help these fish begin their four-year journey at sea.
KONINGSDAG KING’S DAY
Saturday 11 am – 4 pm, The Pipe Shop and Shipbuilder’s Square, the Shipyards, North Van
A Dutch celebration that everyone is invited to. Enjoy traditional Dutch entertainment for the young and young at heart, plus an awe-inspiring market by Dutch Network featuring Dutch and Dutch connected vendors at the Shipbuilders’ Square. Try some delicious food, grab a free book from the Dutch Network library, or take some incredible photos at the selfie-wall.
BUDDY AND FRIENDS CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 5 pm, Railway Museum of BC, Squamish
The ‘Buddy & Friends Children’s Festival’, is a brand new event where you can meet Buddy and enjoy a weekend full of music, entertainment and train riding fun. The BC-21 Budd Rail Diesel car will be operating for you to enjoy riding a real train. The Mini-Rail Train will take you on a 20 minute journey around the Museum grounds.
UBC BASEBALL HOSTS CASCADE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday-Sunday, Tourmaline West Stadium, UBC Campus
For the first time in 15 years, the UBC Baseball team is hosting the conference championship. It is a five team, double elimination tournament that will feature some of the best college baseball teams. It should be a very fun, family event for any and all baseball fans! Check the website for game times and tournament updates.
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
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!
