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The days are getting shorter, and sadly, that means summer is quickly coming to an end.
With less than a month until fall arrives, there still plenty of fun events to enjoy across Metro Vancouver that celebrate everything we love about the season.
Here’s our roundup of 17 events to check out in Metro Vancouver before it’s too late.
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Taves Family Farms
About: The Fraser Valley farm opens for the season on Wednesday, July 29, debuting its brand-new GOT CORN? Corn Maze. Included with farm admission, this playful attraction celebrates one of the farm’s signature crops and the season that has become synonymous with Greendale Acres.
The Chilliwack Corn Festival returns over two weekends (Aug. 1–3 & 8–9) with fresh-roasted corn, live music, family activities, and crowd-favourite corn-eating and corn-shucking contests. Beyond the Chilliwack Corn Festival, visitors can enjoy live concerts, u-pick flowers, train rides, family events, and seasonal workshops all summer long.
Date: Throughout the summer
Address: Greendale Acres – 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack
Admission: Various prices
About: You can once again enjoy free outdoor movies in Stanley Park beginning July 14th. The movie lineup for the 11th annual Evo Summer Cinema Series has been announced, and you can even help choose one of the movies that will play!
Every Tuesday from July 14th to September 1st, head down to the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Meadows near Second Beach to enjoy watching your favourite films on a massive 40 ft. screen under the stunning night sky.
Date: Every Tuesday from July 14 to September 1, 2026
Address: Ceperley Meadows – 8502 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver
Time: Sundown
PNE / Playland
About: The PNE Fair returns this August, and they have a number of new exhibits and attractions you won’t want to miss out on! The 2026 PNE Fair features new exhibits and attractions as well as many of your favourite returning activities, including SuperDogs, The Flying Fools High Dive Show, and of course, Playland rides.
Date: August 22 to September 7, 2026
Address: PNE Fairgrounds – 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 11pm
Admission: $25 for adults ($20 advance), $16 for youth ($14 advance), $9 for children ($7 advance), children 3-years-old and younger get free admission
About: As the city’s only saltwater swimming pool, Kitsilano Pool is 137 metres long and has two slides. The pool is located right beside Kitsilano Beach and offers unbeatable views of the city!
Date: Open until September 13, 2026
Address: 2305 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver
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 The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, and Goblin:Oedipus.
Date: June 9 to September 19, 2026
Address: Vanier Park – 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Richmond Sunflower Festival
About: The Richmond Sunflower Festival is back with over 20 sunflower varieties spread throughout several acres of farmland. Located at Richmond Country Farms, just East of highway 99, guests can see flowers that range from towering giants to ornamental favourites.
Visitors can take their time strolling through expansive walking paths designed for easy exploration and take advantage of charming photo spots throughout the fields. Weekends feature live performances from local musicians, and their popular wagon rides are also back and run daily.
Date: Now open for the 2026 season
Address: Richmond Country Farms – 12900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
Time: 12pm to 7pm (weekdays), 10am to 7pm (weekends)
Admission:
- Weekdays: Children (3–12) & Seniors $12 + GST; General (13+) $14 + GST
- Weekends & Holidays: Children (3–12) & Seniors $15 + GST; General (13+) $17 + GST
About: The Junction Public Market has returned to downtown Vancouver for another exciting year! This market is a unique marketplace created with customized shipping containers featuring rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a bar and a live entertainment space.
Date: April 30 to September 7, 2026
Address: Granville Square – 200 Granville Street, Vancouver
Admission: FREE
About: The popular night market was founded in 2000, and attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more! This year’s theme is “Little Wonder World,” and attendees can make their way through more than 500 food options.
With the FIFA World Cup coming to town, this year’s market will even feature a massive soccer display.
Date: April 24 to September 20, 2026
Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Admission: Various prices
Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience
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About: A new temporary 18-hole attraction has opened in the heart of Stanley Park! Guests of all ages can make their way through a whimsical mini-golf wonderland!
Date: Now open
Address: 690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices
About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday this year from May 15th to September 11th, 2026. 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 15 to September 11, 2026
Address: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: FREE entry
About: Put on by Marhaba Events, the two-day Crave Halal Fest is being held at Surrey Civic Plaza on September 5 and 6. Arrive hungry and bring the whole family for a day filled with diverse cuisines, local businesses, community, and family-friendly entertainment!
Date: September 5 and 6, 2026
Address: Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104 Ave
Time: 11am to 9pm (Septmber 5), 11am to 7:30pm (September 6)
Admission: FREE
About: Big Splash Water Park in sunny Tsawwassen opens for the 2026 season this month! The water park features exhilarating rides like the Boomerango, a six-storey vertical drop, hot tubs and more!
Date: Now open for the 2026 season
Address: 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum
FIFA Museum
About: Science World’s newest exhibit, Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, takes visitors behind the scenes of the beautiful game, showing how innovation has shaped its evolution. Presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, the exhibit features five main areas: Broadcasting and Media, Staging the Game, Intelligent Data, Innovation Lab, and Refereeing and Fair Play.
Date: May 15 to September 7, 2026
Address: Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices
About: The Burnaby Farmers Market has returned for another fantastic season full of fresh produce, baked goods and savoury delights! Happening every Saturday until August 29, attendees can enjoy art workshops, kids crafts and more!
Date: Every Saturday until August 29, 2026
Address: The City of Lougheed Mall – Old Bay Parking Lot
Time: 10am to 2pm
Admission: FREE
Public Disco Downtown Block Party
About: Public Disco is closing out its summer season with an All Vinyl Edition block party in downtown Vancouver. The free, all-ages event will feature all-vinyl sets from some of the city’s most trusted selectors, along with food trucks, a vintage market, and more.
Date: August 29, 2026
Address: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtlʼe7énḵ Square – 750 Hornby St, Vancouver
Time: 2pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE
About: Put on by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, Total Event Co., and BC Shop Local, the White Rock Night Market invites people to come out to the White Rock Promenade to enjoy live music, food trucks and more!
Date: Last Friday of each month until September 25
Address: White Rock Promenade – Memorial Park, White Rock
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE
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