17 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend (June 14-16)

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We’re one week away from summer and it’s time to say farewell to spring in style!

From Bark Park to the 5X Block Party, here are 17 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend.



Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend

BC Lions home opener

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About: 50 Cent will perform at the team’s concert kick off on Saturday, June 15th at BC Place ahead of their home opener against the Calgary Stampeders.

The legendary rapper will hit the stage at 3pm ahead of the season opener.

Address: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 4pm
Admission:
Various prices

Shipyards Night Market

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



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

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

Bark Park

About: Your favourite dog party is back! Bark Park welcomes dogs and humans to come together for a fur-tastic celebration of food, music, beer and doggy love! Shop local vendors, enjoy a sip in our beer garden, pose your pup for a picture, and so much more!

Address: Bentall Centre – 1025 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 12pm to 6pm
Admission:
FREE



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

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

Bachata For All!

About: Learn how to dance Bachata and make new friends in the process! No experience is required and everyone is welcome!

Date:  June 14, 2024
Address: 54 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Cost: $26.25

Cypress Mountain Eagle Coaster

About: Departing from the top of Black Mountain, this captivating ride spans over 1700 meters and boasts an impressive vertical drop of 279 meters. Brace yourself for a gravity-fueled escapade that twists and turns, providing an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other.

Address: Cypress Mountain – 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
Date: June 8 to September 2, 2024
Time: Various time slots
Cost: Various prices



Bard on the Beach

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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

Playland

About: BC’s most iconic amusement park is set to open up this weekend for an exciting 2024 season full of tasty bites, thrilling rides, and entertainment.

Known for its exhilarating rides, midway games, unique attractions, and delicious food options, visitors are invited to ride their new launch coaster, ThunderVolt, for an electrifying experience like no other!

Date:  Open select dates from May 18 to August 16, 2024
Address: Playland — 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices



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

Jan & Jul Warehouse Sale

About: Get ready to snag incredible deals on samples, returns, overstock, and discontinued products, with items starting as low as $5!

Address: 13988 Maycrest Way, Richmond
Date: June 14 to 16, 2024
Time: 9am to 3pm

5K Foam Fest Vancouver

5K Foam Fest

Photo credit: 5K Foam Fest

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



DRIVEN Vancouver

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

5X Block Party

About: The annual 5X Block Party returns this month and things get started off with their popular block party.

Hosted by Joty Kay and Kirpan Dhillon, the 5X Block Party showcases some of Surrey’s finest talents. The free community event will have an array of food vendors, art installations, and a vendor village of some of the coolest local brands.

Address: Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104th Avenue, Surrey
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 2pm to 9pm
Admission: FREE



Big Splash Water Park

About: Big Splash Water Park in sunny Tsawwassen opens for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 29th! The water park features exhilarating rides like the Boomerango, a six-storey vertical drop, hot tubs and more!

Address: 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen
Date: June 29 to September 2, 2024
Time: 11am to 6pm
Admission:
 Starting at $31

For more local events, make sure you check out our events calendar.

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