It’s time to get excited for the weekend once again and there’s so much to check out! From Monster Jam to the Big 80’s Run, here are 14 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend
Monster Jam
About: Monster Jam is coming back to Vancouver this March for more heart-racing action! You will witness world-class driver athletes and the most recognizable trucks tear up the dirt and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill.
Date: March 8 to 10, 2024
Location: Pacific Coliseum – 100 N Renfrew Street, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
Whistler Blackcomb’s Fire & Ice Show
About: Head up to Whistler this winter to see a spectacular display of skills and cultural sharing. World-class athletes jump and flip through a blazing ring of fire to the beats of a live DJ. Learn about the legend of Spo7ez, a village shared by the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation and see a performance by world champion hoop dancer, Alex Wells.
The show will be held every Sunday until March 12th, 2024.
Date: December 31, 2023 to March 12, 2024
Location: Skier’s Plaza in Whistler Village (base of Whistler and Excalibur Gondolas)
Time: 7pm
Tickets: FREE
About: Get ready to discover all the delicious cuisine Burnaby has to offer. The city’s top restaurants open their doors (and kitchens) for what promises to be a memorable dining experience.
Restaurants will offer special menus, combos, and deals at set prices ranging from $10 to $60.
Date: March 1 to 31, 2024
Location: Restaurants across Burnaby
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About: This curated artisan event dedicated to Swifties promises to be nothing like you’ve ever experienced before!
Show off how gorgeous you are in your best style as you boost your reputation as Taylor’s #1 fan with trivia and games. Those in attendance will also get a chance to win a ticket to one of her shows in Vancouver in December.
Date: March 9, 2024
Location: Fort Langley Golf Club – 9782 McKinnon Crescent, Langley Township
Time: 11am to 5pm
Tickets: FREE
About:Want a to fill a bag of clothes for only $12?! This event is the perfect opportunity to find unique pieces while reducing waste. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking for a new outfit, this clothing swap is the place to be.
Date: Sundays throughout March
Address: 2560 Arbutus Street, Vancouver,
Time: 7pm to 8pm
About: Create your own fibre-art using braiding techniques, engage in poetry, and participate in drawing activities designed and led by Gallery artist educators.
Be inspired by the artworks in un/tangling, un/ covering, un/doing and make art with friends and family!
Date: March 10, 2024
Address: Surrey Art Gallery – 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey
Time: 11am to 3pm
Cost: FREE
The Big Fun Run Series
About: Hosted by the Big Fun Run Series, this themed run offers a 1km dash at 1pm and a 5km loop at 2pm around scenic Central Park.
The course is suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs. With few inclines, and mainly paved paths, participants are assured a beautiful and accessible run, jog or walk.
Date: March 9, 2024
Address: Central Park – 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Starting at $20
About: Launched in 2021, Tri-Local’s Taste of the Tri-Cities is an annual food and drink festival designed to highlight the amazing restaurants, eateries, pubs, breweries, distilleries and cafes in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Date: February 16 to March 10, 2024
Location: Various locations
About: Craving a night of dancing? Public Disco is calling all music lovers to join them After Dark at The Birdhouse for a night of classic house, bootleg club mixes and groovy techno!
Date: March 8, 2024
Address: The Birdhouse – 44 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: Starting at $18
Vancouver Aquarium’s Monster of the Abyss
Vancouver Aquarium
About: Discover Monsters of the Abyss, an all-new interactive exhibit where today’s most famous and feared aquatic predators clash with their prehistoric ancestors! Come face-to-face with some of the “monsters” still roaming today’s oceans, rivers, and lakes in new, extraordinary live habitats, and dare to get up close during daily expert-led Animal Talks.
Date: February 9 to September 2, 2024
Address: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Cost: $39.95 – $53.95
About: Now in its third year, Vancouver Cocktail Week is a destination event that celebrates the vibrant culture of food and drink in a city that is a hub of cocktail creativity. From delicious brunch events to cocktail seminars, explore the diverse cocktail scene of Vancouver!
Date: March 3 to 10, 2024
Location: Various locations
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
Coquitlam Parks and Recreation Job Fair
About: If you have a passion for skating, swimming, events, fitness or other recreation-related activities, come out to the upcoming Parks and Recreation Job Fair! You could gain valuable work experience at the City of Coquitlam while learning new skills that can help advance your career.
Date: March 8 and 9, 2024
Address: 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Time: 5pm to 7pm (March 8), 9:30am to 11:30am (March 9)
Vancouver Canucks
About: Canucks enter the home stretch of the season! The Vancouver Canucks host the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena this weekend.
Date: March 9, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
About: Come out to Eastside Flea for a warehouse full of arts, culture and local vendors! Can’t forget about the yummy beverages at the bar and delicious food trucks out in the courtyard.
Date: Saturdays and Sundays from February 10 to March 24, 2024
Location: 1101 Union Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 5pm
Tickets: $5
For more local events, visit our events calendar.