BC Events

Gastown Sunday Set returns to transform Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood into a vibrant, car-free destination on Sundays throughout the summer. Running from July 5 to September 6, the free event series features four rotating activations: Streetside Sessions (July 5, August 9, September 6): A community coffee party with live DJs and local cafés Gastown in...

Press Start: A Vancouver Game History Pop-Up Did you know that Vancouver played a role in Nintendo establishing their North American headquarters? Or, that one of the top manufacturers of video game controllers during the late ’80s and early ’90s was located right in Burnaby? The Canadian Video Game Museum (CVGM) is partnering with the...

The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson from July 11, 2026–March 20, 2027. The exhibition examines the present as a critical moment in history, in which the global climate crisis puts the future well-being of our planet in the balance. Patterson will present five ambitious new bodies of work,...

About the exhibition Jeff Wall: Inside presents a selection of the artist’s work over the past 30 years, with the emphasis on pictures made in the past decade and not previously seen in Vancouver. Wall has stated that, from the outset, he wanted to have the same artistic freedom as painters, poets, or composers, the...

Inside presents a selection of the artist’s work over the past 30 years, with the emphasis on pictures made in the past decade and not previously seen in Vancouver. ⁠Wall has stated that, from the outset, he wanted to have the same artistic freedom as painters, poets, or composers, the freedom to find what he...

Experience the best sunset on the North Shore as you look over the Howe Sound, Lions and beyond from the top of Cypress’ Sky Chair. Experience our Sunset Scenic Rides every Thursday through Sunday in August with live music on Friday nights at the top. You have to try this experience, visit us today!

Child Hunger. It’s closer than you think. But YOU can help a hungry child in your community this school year. A $25 donation to Backpack Buddies fills a child’s backpack with food to last all weekend, so they return to school on Monday ready to learn. Give now at backpackbuddies.ca.

Calling all bookworms, BookTok scrollers, book club regulars, and casual readers! Guildford Town Centre invites shoppers to get lost in something good at The Book Corner, a pop-up launching this August. From August 20 to September 20, browse 1,000+ value-priced books, including children’s titles, young adult reads, adult fiction, bestsellers, BookTok favourites, hidden gems, and...

Come meet BC’s egg farmers at the PNE! Stop by the BC Egg exhibit to ask all your burning egg questions and learn more about laying hens, egg farming, and the journey your eggs take from the farm to your table. Discover how BC farmers care for their hens, explore the different types of egg...

Whistler Blackcomb will host the UCI 2026 Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill from September 25 – 27, 2026 and through this exciting event you can help raise funds for the Sea to Sky Corridor by purchasing 50/50 tickets! PRICING: Single Ticket for $5; 5-Ticket Pack for $10; 20-Ticket Pack for $20; 50-Ticket Pack for $40;...

Hot Off The Press celebrates all forms of printmaking, showcasing everything from linocuts to screen printing to risographs to giclees. Expect everything from the traditional to contemporary. Discover an exciting collection of prints by talented local artists that are sure to catch your eye. 🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤 Hot Off The Press @ One More Life Gallery 2111...

Protecting Our Fraser Homes The FRDC is delighted to offer extra programming during long weekends with Summer Discovery Days! There’s so much to see and discover on these long summer days, and we hope you’ll join us! Plants and animals belong to ecosystems—helping maintain balance and supporting healthy habitats. When invasive species spread into new...

SKY Kids Vancouver is Art of Living’s four-afternoon program for children ages 8–12. Through breathing and calming tools, games, movement, and teamwork, children build calm, focus, confidence, communication, and emotional steadiness. Led by certified SKY Kids instructor Nayna Trehan. August 31–September 3, 1:00–4:00 PM daily, at 5550 Fraser St, Vancouver. See current fees and complete...

Step into an evening of spellbinding science at After Dark: Science of Sleight – Magic Edition. Be amazed by incredible performances from some of Vancouver’s top magicians, then uncover the science behind sleight of hand, misdirection, and illusion. Wander the galleries with a drink in hand, explore the fascinating Puzzles & Illusions gallery, and experience...

Indigenous Knowledge Series Connect to the land by learning from q́ʷɑ:ńƛ̓əń (Kwantlen First Nation) Elder Karen Gabriel at these interactive sessions. Discover the different animals that live around us by looking at their skulls, tracks, and scat (poop). Presented by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks All ages Free Drop by anytime Park at 20285 8th Ave,...

The Mortuary Market returns this September! Join us for all things spooky and macabre with many of your favourite local artisans and crafters. We are celebrating the coming of Fall across two days, Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th from 11am-6pm. Entry is by donation with all earnings going towards the care of the...

Bamboo Fan Making Create your own handmade bamboo fan with artist Yuan Wen 文媛 while learning traditional lattice-weaving and paper mounting techniques rooted in Southwest Chinese craft traditions. No prior experience required. All materials are provided. This workshop includes admission to the MOV galleries, including Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong. Date: Saturday, September 5,...

Mobility Cup 2026 returns to Vancouver from September 8–12 as Canada’s premier international regatta for sailors with disabilities. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the event returns to the city where it first began in 1991. Hosted by the Adaptive Sailing Association of British Columbia (ASABC), AbleSail Network, and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Mobility Cup welcomes...

Pro Bono Going Public – Free Legal Advice-a-Thon Access Pro Bono’s 19th annual Pro Bono Going Public returns September 8–25, connecting people across British Columbia with free legal advice from volunteer lawyers while raising funds to support access to justice. Through in-person and telephone legal clinics, hundreds of volunteer lawyers will provide free legal advice...

Cops for Cancer Cycling Tours, presented by Applewood Auto Group, are exciting annual events where police agencies and emergency service personnel cycle throughout BC in September, raising money for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society Your ongoing support is vital, as we continue towards making life better today and transforming...

On behalf of the stɑl̓əw̓ Arts and Cultural Society, located on Kwantlen First Nation land in Fort Langley, we are honoured to host the Fifth Annual stɑl̓əw̓ Pow Wow, taking place September 11th to 13th, 2026 at the Langley Events Centre. stɑl̓əw̓ means “big river” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, reflecting the enduring importance of the...

Ballet Vancouver opens its 2026/27 inaugural season with a breathtaking triple bill spanning extraordinary artistic range and striking virtuosity in Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works, on stage September 11 + 12, 2026, at the Vancouver Playhouse. The program will be anchored by internationally acclaimed Principal dancers, Heather Ogden of The National Ballet of Canada, and...

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...

👉 MORE INFO & SIGN UP ON MEETUP: bit.ly/greenteam-sept12-2026 Join us to meet new people while cleaning up litter on Sat. Sept. 12th, 9am-12:15pm at Cameron Elementary in Burnaby! 🙋‍♀️ No experience needed! All ages & abilities welcome! Bring your friends & family! Come for as long as you are able! This activity is run...