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Ballet Vancouver announces its 2026/27 debut season of three captivating programs celebrating the full breadth of classical and neoclassical ballet, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from September 2026 through May 2027. The season opens with a dazzling triple bill headlined by Balanchine’s Apollo, the Canadian premiere of Jorma Elo’s Slice to Sharp, and the...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins, on view September 12, 2026 – January 17, 2027. This multi-medium showcase exhibition brings together eight emerging and mid-career First Nations artists working across carving, weaving, painting, and beadwork, each honouring cultural knowledge while expanding their individual practice. Several of the...

What’s this? A singalong screening of Tim Burton’s creepy hit The Nightmare Before Christmas! Jack Skellington, the celebrated pumpkin king of Halloween Town, has it all. And yet, he’s bored. When he discovers Christmas Town, he’s dazzled by the colourful joy of this new holiday, and tries to convince his ghoulish hometown what they’ve been...

Austerity Tours: How Decades of Funding Stagnation Affects the MOV The MOV’s Austerity Tours will highlight the problems, risks and missed opportunities museums typically hide from view: buckets that catch leaks, the oldest continuously operating freezer in Vancouver, a vintage iPod used to power exhibitions, and, depending on the weather, a hallway filled with ants....

Now in it’s 4th year, this comp is going to be awesome! Phyllis Hull hosts a brand new year of this popular community contest, bringing 12 of the most unique Drag Kings, Queens & Things in a head to head fight to the crown. Having produced some of BC’s iconic performers(Manly Nipkiss, Scott Baculum, Burna...

Everyday from September 28 to October 31 celebrate the magic of autumn with Merridale’s Kids Harvest Scavenger Hunt! This free family-friendly activity invites young explorers to discover the orchard, solve harvest-themed clues, and learn about the apples that become our award-winning cider. Whether you’re visiting for lunch, Thanksgiving weekend, or simply enjoying a fall day...

DanceHouse announces its 2026/27 season of five evocative contemporary performances from some of the world’s leading dance companies, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from October 2026 through April 2027. An eclectic mix of dancemakers from Canada, the UK, Sweden, and India will explore the many pathways to liberation–from breaking free of conformity to uniting...

The CKNW Kids’ Fund Spotlight Series, presented by FortisBC, celebrates inspiring stories of children and youth who are thriving after receiving support from the Fund. From specialized medical equipment and therapies to education and youth programs, these grants help provide the tools and opportunities kids need to reach their full potential. Stories that Inspire, Communities...

Want to see where cider really begins? Come watch us press apples during harvest at Merridale. October is one of the busiest times of year in our orchard and cidery. Apples are coming in, the press is running, and fresh juice is making its way into the cellar to begin its transformation into cider. Throughout...

Discover the incredible engineering hidden in the animal kingdom at The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants. Get up close with eight larger-than-life robotic animals and uncover how nature inspires extraordinary mechanical designs. From a swimming platypus to a squid hunting its prey, explore the science of movement, adaptation, and survival through fascinating animatronics...

From October 9-31, step inside Secrets of the Haunted Bog, a fright-fully fun, FREE family-friendly Halloween experience at Guildford Town Centre! Make your way through an immersive haunted bog filled with eerie scenes, spooky surprises, low-light moments, haunted haze, animatronics, and mysterious creatures lurking around every corner. Give back: Guests are encouraged to bring a...

What Makes Us Different ? Food Bank On Wheels Home Delivery of Christmas Food Hampers to Single-parent families with disabilities or illnesses in the family that prevents them from going to a traditional food bank thus needing our home-delivered Christmas food hamper service Christmas Hamper Donation is $250 Metro Vancouver http://www.foodbankonwheels.org

Join us for the 2026 Community Builders’ Awards – 20th Anniversary Edition on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium for an inspiring evening celebrating the individuals, organizations, and businesses that help make our community stronger. Sponsored by FortisBC and The Chef’s Acre, the evening begins with a reception and light refreshments at...

Lasso your personal history and wrestle it into compelling writing! (Women-only) If you’ve wept the tears, done the therapy, and are ready to stop surviving and start being the author of your own life, welcome to the muse lair! Join us at this interactive, two-hour Intro for a short meditation, playful improv activity, curated writing...

Kostuik Gallery presents Beautiful Fukushima, a new body of work by award-winning British photographer Michael Kenna. The 50 sepia-toned silver gelatin photographs mark fifteen years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011, and stand as a testament to Fukushima’s striking recovery in the years since. Kenna’s distinctive, contemplative photographic style casts the series as...

BC Earthquake Alliance hosts the 15th Annual ShakeOut BC earthquake drill on October 15th. Living in an earthquake region means people in BC need to be prepared and know how to stay safe during and after an earthquake. Join thousands of people at 10:15a.m. on October 15th to practice your earthquake drill.

Your projects begin here! The Vancouver Fall Home Show returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre October 15-18 with Sarah Baeumler as the headliner anchoring this year’s Main Stage lineup. Attendees can get expert advice from local and national experts across home improvement, design, culinary arts, and much more!

Ready to fall in love with your home again? Explore the latest trends, connect with trusted local experts, and uncover practical solutions for every project. Whether you’re updating a room or planning a major renovation, the Vancouver Fall Home Show is your destination for inspiration and ideas.

• Get Advice. Get Inspired. Get it Done. • Ready to fall in love with your home again? Explore the latest trends, connect with trusted local experts, and uncover practical solutions for every project. Whether you’re updating a room or planning a major renovation, the Vancouver Fall Home Show is your destination for inspiration and...

Ready to fall in love with your home again? Explore the latest trends, connect with trusted local experts, and uncover practical solutions for every project. Whether you’re updating a room or planning a major renovation, the Vancouver Fall Home Show is your destination for inspiration and ideas.

Join us for a captivating conversation with Zadie Smith, one of the most prolific writers of her generation, whose work has helped shape the literary landscape for over two decades. Two of Smith’s novels, White Teeth and NW, have been named among the best books of the 21st century by the New York Times and...

Press start and journey through the evolution of video games at Game Changers, presented by TD Bank Group. From the simple graphics and sounds of PONG to today’s photorealistic and immersive experiences, explore how gaming has transformed through creativity, storytelling, coding, and technology. Discover more than 140 iconic video games, including 16 playable games, and...

Experience the Cranberry Harvest Up Close & Personal! Discover Hopcott Farms with a guided tour of our active cranberry bogs between October 16-25, hosted by Travis Hopcott! Learn about the history of cranberries and how we grow and harvest them for Ocean Spray. Capture picture-perfect moments surrounded by floating cranberries, or take your experience one...

NEW LOCATION FOR 2026! Get ready for the ultimate winter sports experience at the Winter Extreme Ski & Board Sale Vancouver 2026! This is the region’s largest ski and snowboard shopping weekend, where you can discover thousands of new and used skis, boards, boots, clothing, and accessories at incredible discounts. Operated by dedicated Canadian Ski...