The fun doesn’t stop just because the weekend is over and fortunately for you, there’s plenty to do and see across Metro Vancouver this week.
From the Shipyards Night Market to the Canucks hosting the Oilers to start their second round series, here are 13 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
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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
About: This year’s event features 35 acres of tulips and field flowers of which 28 acres will feature over 100 varieties of tulips, creating a dazzling display of colour.
Don’t forget to bring your camera as there will be a number of photo ops, including baby grand pianos, canoes, giant klompen (Dutch word for wooden shoes that visitors can sit in), bicycles, swings and raised viewing platforms. Visitors can also enjoy live music and delicious bites from local food trucks.
Date: April 6 to May 12, 2024
Address: 3663 Marion Road, Abbotsford
Time: 6am to 8pm
Cost: Starting at $8
About: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC Newcomer Service Program (BCNSP – formerly known as BCSIS) is hosting a fob fair in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library. Network with local employers and organizations, and uncover job and volunteer opportunities!
Date: May 10, 2024
Address: Vancouver Public Library – 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Time: 1pm to 4pm
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 10 to 12 in Abbotsford
Address: TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Various prices
Explore one of these beautiful garden itineraries across BC
About: For those looking to stay local this spring, Gardens BC has put together 9 garden itineraries that let you explore BC like never before.
Date: Happening throughout spring
Address: Locations across BC
Vancouver Aquarium’s Monster of the Abyss
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
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About: After eliminating the Nashville Predators to advance to the second round of the playoffs, the Canucks will now play the Edmonton Oilers. Game 1 of the series is set to kick off Tuesday from Rogers Arena.
Date: TBD
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: TBD
Cost: Various prices
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
About: Tantalize your taste buds at several different types of Taco stops throughout downtown Vancouver, Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant!
Each restaurant will be serving up tasting plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the event.
Date: May 8, 2024
Address: Various locations
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Cost: $76.35
Port Coquitlam Canucks Viewing Party
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About: The City of Port Coquitlam has been hosting FREE Canucks viewing parties at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre throughout the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Those who come out will also have a chance to win a prize pack!
Address: Port Coquitlam Community Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Time: 4pm
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
About: The City of Delta is hosting free, family-friendly outdoor watch parties for every game during the Canucks’ postseason run.
Address: Social Heart Plaza – 11415 84 Avenue, Delta
Time: Various times
Cost: FREE
About: Pearl Jam brings their Dark Matter World Tour to Rogers Arena for two performances (May 4 and 6). At the forefront of the grunge movement, they defined an era with their raw, emotive sound. Their music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, cementing their legacy as icons of rock.
Date: May 6, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Various prices