Winter is in the rearview mirror and it’s time to embrace everything spring has to offer!
From the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival to the Richmond Night Market, here are 50+ fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this spring.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this spring
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
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About: The festival is an opportunity for people to appreciate and discover the roughly 43,000 cherry blossom trees across the city.
The 2024 festival starts off with Blossoms After Dark from March 29-31, a magical evening experience under the illuminated cherry blossoms.
Date: March 29 to April 25, 2024
Address: Various locations across Vancouver
Chelsea Handler: Little Big B*tch
About: Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2012, Handler received the Comedy Person of the Year Award at Montreal’s Just For Laughs comedy festival that same year.
Date: March 29, 2024
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 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
About: North America’s biggest plant-based event is bringing 200+ plant-based edible and lifestyle businesses and brands to Vancouver for an unforgettable weekend. Informative and inspirational speakers will help answer all your questions and help you with lifestyle choices.
Date: June 1 and 2, 2024
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building — 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 10am to 5pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: Get ready to dance and move! Bachatopia Tuesdays play all styles of bachata with DJs Moyus and Sefa alternating each week.
Date: Tuesdays until July 30, 2024
Address: Baza Dance Studios – 1304 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: $5 to $10
Vancouver International Auto Show
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About: The Vancouver International Auto Show, Western Canada’s best attended trade and consumer event, will mark its much-anticipated return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC), in 2024 following a four-year hiatus – and it will be a fresh and re-imagined experience.
Auto enthusiasts will have the opportunity to indulge in a showcase of Luxury Supercars and Exotics, high-powered classics, over-landers, and everything in between.
Date: March 20 to 24, 2024
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
VPD Women’s Personal Safety Workshops
About: These workshops teach tactics designed to be easily learned and remembered by women with no prior training in case they are ever faced with a situation of unavoidable violence.
Date: Various dates
Location: Various locations
Time: 6pm to 8pm
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
About: Tim McGraw is bringing his Standing Room Only Tour to Vancouver this spring.
In total, McGraw’s albums have produced 65 singles, 25 of which have reached number one on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts.
Date: March 27, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
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
Vancouver Orchid Society Show & Sale
About: The Vancouver Orchid Society Show & Sale is an event that showcases orchids in bloom, orchid judging, education, artistic expression and conservation. Purchase orchids from a number of vendors that’ll be offering beautiful flowers
Date: March 23 and 24, 2024
Address: VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Time: 9am to 5pm (Saturday), 10am to 5pm (Sunday)
Cost: $8 for adults ($10 for a 2 day pass), $6 for students/seniors ($9 for 2 days)
BrickCan
About: BrickCan features stunning LEGO creations and brings together people from across the world to display their amazing LEGO models.
In addition, BrickCan is hosting a 4-day convention for everyone who is an Adult Fan of Lego (AFOL). This 19+ fan convention will also take place at River Rock Resort from April 18 to 21. Hundreds of incredible models will be on display for both attendees and the general public to marvel at!
Date: April 20 and 21, 2024
Address: River Rock Casino Resort – 8811 River Road, Richmond
Time: 9am to 4pm
Cost: Various prices
Shameful Tiki Room 11th anniversary
About: Head over to the Shameful Tiki Room’s 11th anniversary this week!
From Tuesday, March 19th to Sunday, March 24th, celebrate 11 years with 6 jam packed events, and special food and cocktail menus!
Date: March 19 to 24, 2024
Address: The Shameful Tiki Room – 4362 Main Street, Vancouver
Arshdeep Bains autograph event
About: Meet hometown hero Arshdeep Bains at Boston Pizza Newton for a special autograph event.
Bains recently made his Canucks debut and became one of only four Punjabi players to play in the NHL, the others being Robin Bawa, Manny Malhotra and Jujhar Khaira.
Date: March 20, 2024
Address: Boston Pizza – 7488 King George Boulevard, Surrey
Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Jurassic Quest
About: The #1 dino experience in North America returns to Metro Vancouver this spring! Life-size dinosaurs, attractions, and captivating shows will leave you in awe.
Date: May 2 to 5 in Vancouver, May 10 to 12 in Abbotsford
Address: Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver) and TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Various prices
West Coast Amusements Surrey Carnival
About: Canada’s biggest travelling carnival is back and back in Surrey just in time for spring! With rides for all ages and delicious carnival bites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Date: March 15 to 24, 2024
Address: Guildford Town Centre – 10355 152 Street, Surrey
Time: Various times
Cost: Starting at $37
About: Transform yourself into a unicorn, butterfly, tiger or superhero for the day!
Date: March 20, 2024
Address: Kids Market – 496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 2pm
About: The parade see colourful floats make their way through Vancouver’s streets as crowds take in the festivities. The event will also include free food cooked by community members, entertainment, and performances.
For Sikhs around the world, Vaisakhi is a religious celebration that marks the spring harvest and the birth of the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism.
Date: April 13, 2024
Address: Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara – 800 Ross Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 5pm
Justin Timberlake Vancouver concert
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About: Justin Timberlake is kicking off his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour right here in Vancouver on Monday, April 29th at Rogers Arena. Fans can expect to hear songs from his forthcoming new album Everything I Thought It Was, his latest single “Selfish” out now, and everyone’s favourite hits!
Date: April 29, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices
Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival
About: Brewhalla is hosting two festivals this spring just in time for the warm weather. Attendees will get to enjoy craft beer, live music and enjoy delicious food.
Date: April 19 and May 18, 2024
Address: The Shipyards in North Vancouver and Fort Langley Park
Cost: Various prices
Easter Egg Hunt at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
About: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden invites you to take part in a fun Easter egg hunt. Enjoy a magic show, popcorn, arts and crafts, plus an Easter goody bag when you trade in your eggs!
Date: May 31, 2024
Address: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden – 578 Carrall Street Vancouver,
Time: 11am to 2pm
Cost: Starting at $6
About: Come out to the PetSmart at 409 West 2nd to meet some adoptable kitties, and chat with volunteers about adoption and fostering.
Date: March 22, 2024
Address: PetSmart – 409 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Time: 5:30pm to 8pm
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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
Date: Opening April 26 for the 2024 season
About: Award-winning rapper, 21 Savage, has announced a new North American tour and it’s kicking off right here in Vancouver.
The tour celebrates the release of 21 Savage’s third studio album of the same name, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, maintaining the spot for two weeks.
Date: May 1, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
About: Attendees can expect to see 45+ of BC best food trucks go head-to-head to see who has the best food!
This year’s event will also feature live entertainment, site-wide alcoholic beverages, games and activities for kids, and much more!
Date: April 19 to 21, 2024
Address: Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Langley Campus) – 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley
Time: Various times
Cost: Admission is by donation
Science World
About: The popular event will see the city’s most talented bartenders come together to showcase the science behind their tastiest tipples. Guests will also enjoy mouth-watering food samples prepared by locally renowned restaurants and caterers.
Date: April 11, 2024
Address: Science World – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm to 11pm
Cost: Starting at $185
Diljit Dosanjh Vancouver concert
About: Diljit Dosanjh will be performing at BC Place on April 27, 2024 as part of his Di-Luminati World Tour. His show at BC Place is expected to be the biggest Punjabi show ever outside of India.
Date: April 27, 2024
Address: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices
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
All Dressed in White Bridal Show
About: The All Dressed in White Bridal Show is the perfect event for creative engaged couple looking for inspiring, unique vendors for their big day.
Date: March 24, 2024
Address: Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver – 405 North Road, Coquitlam
Time: 11am to 3:30pm
Cost: Various prices
Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
About: The largest Vaisakhi parade in the world is returning to Surrey this spring and is once again expected to draw massive crowds as the community comes out to celebrate this significant religious festival.
Attendees will come across hundreds of booths sponsored by local businesses and families along the route handing out free food and treats. Last year’s parade featured over 2500 participants and 20 community organizations.
Date: April 20, 2024
Address: Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar – 12885 85 Avenue, Surrey
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
Avril Lavigne Vancouver concert
About: The 39-year-old Canadian music icon is bringing her “The Greatest Hits Tour” to Rogers Arena this spring.
Other Canadian stops include Toronto, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. She will also be joined on tour by Simple Plan, All Time Low, Royal & the Serpent and Girlfriends.
Date: May 22, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices
About: Party for the Planet is the largest Earth Day celebration in British Columbia. Entering its 13th year in 2024, attendees can expect to see a plethora of performers, a sustainable marketplace, food trucks, and much more.
Date: April 27, 2024
Address: 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey
Time: 11am to 7pm
Cost: FREE
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival
About: The World Ski & Snowboard Festival combines spring energy with Whistler’s unique mountain culture for a week of non-stop events and action on and off the slopes from April 8 to 14, 2024. This popular event features ski and snowboard competitions, music, art, photography, filmmaking and exciting nightlife, plus some of the best skiing and après sessions of the season.
Date: April 8 to 14, 2024
Address: Various locations across Whistler
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
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About: Established in 2017, this festival showcases the splendor of the 255 Akebono cherry trees in Garry Point Park.
This FREE community event brings the community together to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossom alongside the cultural richness of Japan.
Date: April 7, 2024
Address: Garry Point Park – 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond
Time: 11am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
About: The Vancouver Sun Run, Canada’s largest 10k road race, is returning the city’s streets on April 21, 2024. Whether you want to walk, jog, or run, everyone is encouraged to come out for this great community event.
Date: April 21, 2024
Address: Throughout Vancouver
Cost: Various registration prices
About: With over 300 tables of high end pop culture collectibles on display, the Vancouver Comic & Toy Show has steadily grown over the past decade to become one of the largest independently run shows of its kind on the planet!
Date: April 6 and 7, 2024
Address: PNE Forum – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices
About: The Got Craft Spring Market features a curated collection of ceramics, jewelry, clothing, apothecary, homewares, paper goods, food + drink, pet accessories, baby + kid items, and more from 95 makers + small shops.
Date: May 4 and 5, 2024
Address: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: $5 (kids 12 and under get FREE admission)
About: Come on out to see the wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more available for purchase, all under one roof!
Date: April 13 and 14, 2024
Address: South Delta Recreation Centre – 1720 56 Street Hall C, Delta, BC
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Starting at $5
About: The AMS Block Party is returning this spring with another stacked lineup that includes Don Toliver and MEDUZA! Some of Vancouver’s best food trucks will also be at the party to keep you from getting hungry.
Address: 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver
Date: April 12, 2024
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Cost: Starting at $39
Photo credit: Italian Day
About: The 2024 theme for the 14 block cultural street festival is “STORIA” – meaning History or Story in Italian. Experience delicious food at Italian culture at Vancouver’s largest cultural street festival!
Date: June 9, 2024
Address: Commercial Drive (Venables Street to Grandview Highway)
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Cost: FREE
About: It’s almost time for the playoffs! The Vancouver Canucks wrap up their regular season this spring. Their final home game at Rogers Arena will be against the Calgary Flames on April 16th.
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Date: Various dates
Time: Various times
Cost: Various costs
About: Straight from the World Championships, Stars on Ice brings Canada’s own Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, Madeline Schizas, and Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps into a star-studded cast featuring Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, Keegan Messing and more!
Date: May 14, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
The Vancouver Pancakes & Booze Art Show
About: This 19+ event will highlight ver 75+ local artists exhibiting over 300+ pieces of artwork while you can enjoy FREE all-you-can-eat pancakes.
Date: May 2, 2024
Address: 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Starting at $16.82
About: Driven Aftermarket Car Show focuses on car culture, and aftermarket parts and services. The show has stops all across Canada and attendees can stay on top of the latest automotive trends, meet their next customer or partner, and connect with other people interested in the automotive lifestyle. The Driven Aftermarket Car Show celebrates all things automotive. Imports, domestics, bikes, trucks, cars, and even boats!
Date: June 15, 2024
Address: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver – 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Cost: Various prices
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About: The festival was named by the event founders to pay tribute to the community. It is said to be a day when the Heights businesses take their “hats off” to their community as a gesture of respect.
Festival activities will take place along a 2 km stretch of Hastings Street, which includes an abundance of live music (hosted by local merchants), roving entertainers, and a delicious lineup of multicultural food vendors.
Date: June 1, 2024
Address: Hastings Street from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
About: The 5K Foam Fest is a one of kind obstacle course like no other. Participants will have to make their way through 22+ obstacles including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam!
Date: June 15, 2024
Address: Cloverdale Rodeo – 6050 176 Street, Surrey
Time: 11am
Cost: Various prices
About: Register for BC’s largest family fun run and be part of a festive community event that welcomes everyone. Each step you take in this year’s RBC Race for the Kids will make a big difference in the lives of children and families with serious and life-long childhood diseases.
Date: June 9, 2024
Address: Queen Elizabeth Park – 4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Time: 9am
Cost: Various prices
Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum
About: Celebrate Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum with a lineup of fun activities! Guests of all ages can take part in heritage games, a scavenger hunt and much more.
Date: March 18 to 28, 2024
Address: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Time: 11am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
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: All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is coming to Vancouver this spring for a high-flying show you don’t want to miss! Fans in BC will get to see their live TV show Collision for the very first time.
Date: May 11, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 4pm
Cost: Various prices
About: The C’s will face the Hillsboro Hops (Arizona Diamondbacks), marking the return of baseball to the city!
Address: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St, Vancouver
Date: April 9, 2024
Time: 7pm