BC Events

April 1 to 30 | Throughout Lower Mainland

Lakeland Flowers’ Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival Returns Starting With the Abbotsford Tulip Festival! Enjoy six months of flowers starting with 35 acres of tulips and field flowers at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival followed by peonies, lavender, hydrangea, dahlias, and many other assorted flowers before ending with the sunflowers. Dates: April 6th to September 1, 2024

The Harrison Tulip Festival, presented by the Onos family, is open daily, April 6 to May 5, in Agassiz. With 10 million bulbs across 35 acres, including 50 tulip varieties, 15 types of daffodils, and twelve types of hyacinths, it boasts the largest tulip farm-festival experience in BC. Wide pathways offer perfect photo ops. Visit...

Experience the rebirth of spring with the reimagined Botanica Tulip Festival, located in Chilliwack, BC and home to the famous Tulip Festival. Take in breathtaking floral displays spanning over 13 acres and witness the vibrancy of 1.5 million bulbs, showcasing 59 unique varieties of tulips and delightful surprises waiting to be discovered. Conveniently located off...

Vancouver Poetry House presents the 14th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 18–27, 2024, at venues across the city. Canada’s largest spoken word festival brings together generations of poets this year under the theme of “Learning and Remembering.” The program highlights education, lineage, and the passing of knowledge, fortifying bonds between emerging and established...

Pamper yourself this FREE Mother’s Day at the Oakdale Mother’s Day Self Care Market! Join us on April 27, 2024, starting at 11:00 AM at the Greater Heights Learning Academy in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. As Oakdale Craft Fair, we are thrilled to present this unique market that caters to the self-care needs of all the...

Get ready for an incredible day of pure joy and enthusiasm as Koningsdag 2024 sweeps through the Shipyards in North Vancouver! An unforgettable celebration of our vibrant Dutch culture starts as the Pipe Shop transforms into a dynamic Dutch festival unlike any other. From exhilarating traditional Dutch entertainment for the young and young at heart...

Saturday, April 27 | 11am-7pm | Sunset Neighbourhood (Along East 41st to East 47th Avenue & Fraser Street), Vancouver

April 28 to May 31 | Various locations across Metro Vancouver

**Albion Artisan Spring Craft Fair – Unleashing Creativity & Fun** **Date:** April 28, 2024 **Time:** 11:00 AM – 4 PM **Venue:** Albion Community Centre, 24165 104 Ave, Maple Ridge BC ✨ Welcome to the Albion Artisan Spring Craft Fair ✨ FREE ADMISSION 2 FOOD TRUCKS **Crafting Magic:** Dive into a wonderland of handmade creations that...

Give the gift of local, handmade goods this Mother’s Day at Vancouver’s largest spring market on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 10-5pm at the Maritime Labour Centre near Victoria Drive + Powell Street in East Vancouver. The spring event features over 80 makers and small shops, a mini makers area with kidpreneuers...

Join us on May 4th and 5th at 3426 Smith Ave, Burnaby from 11am to 4pm for two unforgettable days of fun, food, and festivity at TJ Fest! Here’s why you can’t miss out: Food Extravaganza: Savor the flavours as TJ Fest volunteers bring you a diverse array of delicious bites. From sweet mochi, bubble...

LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. With this year’s theme of re(dress) 2024, the festival will include book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dimsum with the authors. Full events...

Get ready for the largest Hong Konger cultural celebration in Canada! Taking place on Sunday, May 5th, the annual Vancouver Hong Kong Fair hosted by HK House, returns both indoors and outdoors this year, bigger and better than ever. Come explore the bustling Hong Konger cultural market, brimming with treasures from Hong Konger artisans and...

Join us for the 27th Annual BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival taking place on Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. Mission BC Enjoy non-stop Ukrainian dance competition from 9:00am – 5:00pm , Authentic Ukrainian folk music, array of vendors offering arts and crafts, clothing , kids face painting, fabulous Ukrainian food...

Don’t forget to SAVE the DATE for this FREE community event! FREE ADMISSION * FREE LECTURES * FREE PARKING * DRAW PRIZES * FOOD TRUCK When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Where: Cavallotti Hall 2060 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo BC. Time: 10am -5pm Presented by Island Healing the Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair’ showcases a fusion...

Don’t forget to SAVE the DATE for this FREE community event! FREE ADMISSION * FREE LECTURES * FREE PARKING * DRAW PRIZES * FOOD TRUCK When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Where: Cavallotti Hall 2060 E. Wellington Rd., Nanaimo BC. Time: 10am -5pm Presented by Island Healing the Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair’ showcases a fusion...

Indigenous Village will be on during May long weekend (May 17-20) with admission to Cloverdale Rodeo grounds. We will be having our own Metis and First Nations entertainment (drum group, Metis jiggers, rap artist, written word artists, First Nation dancers, etc), food vendors (including bannock, bison burgers, salmon, etc.), artisan vendors (bead work, carvings, etc.).

Step into a world where tradition meets festivity at the 161st Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Topaz Park in Victoria. Enjoy a fun filled family weekend filled with Scottish and Celtic music, dance, sport and heritage during the longest running and best Highland Games in North America. Tickets at eventbrite.ca or at the...

Exciting news! The most fun community event in South Burnaby is back in its second year. At the SFDS Spring Fair there will be major attractions and activities for all ages such as Euro Bungee, Laser Tag, Pony Rides, Obstacle courses, slides and more. There are also live performances that will entertain you. If you...

OURO Collective celebrates its 10th anniversary with the inaugural biennial OUROFEST from May 25–28, 2024 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Robson Square, and Q7 Studios. The four-day street dance festival features dance battles and performances by local, national, and youth artists — open to all by donation. Workshops will also be available for...

Over 40 tables of coins, stamps, banknotes, tokens, medals, postcards, postal history, ephemera, art, and more. Dealers will Buy-Sell-Trade. Many restaurants close by. Limited Free Underground Parking. Easy access by bus and Skytrain (Edmonds Station)

The perfect introduction to summer, Brewery and the Beast is set to sizzle for another year of meat, beer and music. The 2024 event marks a return to the “All You Can Enjoy” format featuring top-quality meat cooked in a range of styles, from expertly grilled to slow-roasted, braised or smoked dished out by some...

The Greek Community of Surrey and the Fraser Valley are resurecting their annual food festival from June 7-16. Community affair open to all with Greek food, drink and multicultural entertainment. No fee to attend this event. WE are fully under tents, so weather is a non issue.