15 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend (September 6-8)

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The sun will shine bright this weekend as we get closer to the end of summer.

From the In-N-Out Burger pop-up in Langley to the Shipyards Night Market, here are 15 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend.

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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Langley Good Times Cruise In

In-N-Out

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About: In-N-Out Burger is returning to Langley this weekend on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. In-N-Out will be at the Langley Good Times Cruise In, which is an annual charity car show.

For those who want to get their hands on one of their delicious burgers, you must have a ticket. Tickets go on sale starting at 8am and there’s a limit of two tickets per person in place.

According to the event’s website, the “Cruise – In” has become one of the largest mixed car shows in Canada. The all-volunteer event donates all the proceeds collected back to the local community.

Date: September 7, 2024
Address: 27173 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove
Time: 8am to 4pm
Admission: FREE

Vancouver Fringe Festival

About: Running from September 4 to 15, this year’s festival features more 500 performers from Canada, the US, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand!

Date: September 4 to 15, 2024
Address: Various locations
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices

Le Burger Week

About: Le Burger Week is back! Savor the best burgers from coast to coast, crafted with love and creativity.

From September 1 to 8, participating restaurants across Canada create special burgers, and you get to taste them to decide which one is your favourite!

Address: Restaurants across Canada
Date: September 1 to 8, 2024



Shipyards Night Market

things to do in Metro Vancouver

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About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday from May 10th to September 13th, 2024. With a fun and vibrant atmosphere, attendees will come across a beer garden, food trucks, plenty of live performances, and an artisan market.

Date: May 10 to September 13, 2024
Address: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: FREE entry

Bard on the Beach

About: Experience high-quality performances in a stunning outdoor setting, offering a mix of classic and contemporary interpretations of Shakespeare’s works. This year’s lineup includes productions of “Twelfth Night,” “Hamlet,” “The Comedy of Errors,” and “Measure for Measure.”

Date: June 11 to September 21, 2024
Address: Vanier Park – 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices

Car Free Day Commercial Drive

About: Car Free Day takes over Commercial Drive this weekend and will feature over 30 performers across 4 stages! There will be plenty of food vendors as well as community partners also in attendance!

Address: Commercial Drive – North Grandview Highway to 1st Avenue
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 12pm to 7pm
Admission:
FREE



Chilliwack Corn Maze

Chilliwack Corn Maze

Greendale Acres Farm

About: This year’s corn maze features a Luke Bryan-themed design in partnership with 93.7 JR Country. The design of the 10-acre field bears the name and likeness of the five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge strumming a guitar along with a pair of cowboy boots.

The corn maze opens August 1st and new this year, the Chilliwack Corn Festival is happening on August 3rd and 4th. The 2-day festival includes seasonal corn on the cob, live music, kid-friendly activities, corn-shucking competitions, and much more!

Address: Greendale Acres – 41905 Yale Road W, Chilliwack
Date: August 1 to October 31, 2024
Time: Various times
Admission:
Various prices

Everything Electric Canada

About: Cruise through hundreds of exhibitors covering sustainable living, cutting-edge technologies and zero-carbon innovations, and you don’t want to miss new product launches, first views and test driving the latest EVs, e-bikes, scooters and skateboards.

Address: Vancouver Convention Centre – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Date: September 6 to 8, 2024
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices



P!nk

About: American singer and songwriter is set to hold two shows in Vancouver this week. Pink has won over 100 awards, including three Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards (including Outstanding Contribution to Music), a Daytime Emmy Award and seven MTV Video Music Awards

Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Date: September 6 and 7, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Admission: Various prices

Richmond Night Market

Richmond Night Market

Richmond Night Market

About: Founded in 2002, the popular night market attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more!

Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: Various admission prices

BC Gin Festival

About: With tastings of 46 gins (and counting) from local and international distilleries, the first annual BC Gin Festival welcomes seasoned gin aficionados and gin-curious newcomers with an evening of unlimited tastings, live entertainment, and a chance to interact directly with leading distillers.

Address: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Date: September 6, 2024
Time: Starting at 6:30pm
Admission: Various prices



Hamilton Night Out

About: Kung Fu Panda 4 has been named the winner of this year’s Hamilton Night Out movie vote! Come out early and enjoy a ton of fun activities before the movie screening. Teapressu, Wak Wak Burgers and Tin Lizzy Concessions will be onsite selling a variety of delicious food options.

Address: Hamilton Community Park – 5140 Smith Drive, Richmond
Date: September 6, 2024
Time: 5:45pm
Admission: FREE

Flats Fest

Flats Fest

About: Flats Fest, organized by Low Tide Properties and PCI Developments, returns for its 2nd year this weekend. The community event will feature live performances, food trucks, an artisan market, a kids-zone, and much more.

Address: 565 Great Northern Way, Vancouver
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 12pm to 9pm
Admission: FREE

Fort Langley Village Farmers Market

About: The Fort Langley Village Farmers Market is back for another season! The market will be open every Saturday until December 7th. The market is pet friendly.

Date: Every Saturday until December 7
Location: 9025 Glover Road, Langley
Time: 9am to 3pm

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers Market

About: Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods

Address: 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver
Date: June 1 to November 30, 2024
Time: 10am to 2pm
Admission: FREE

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