Hello March! Spring is right around the corner and there’s so much to do and see this weekend across our beautiful city.
Here are 16 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend
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About: Prepare to be enchanted by a world filled with adorable treasures, irresistible goodies, and all things kawaii! Organizers promise to have tasty Japanese food and treats!
Date: March 1 to 3, 2024
Address: Robosn Square – 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Time: 4pm to 9pm (Friday), 10am to 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: As low as $3
About: Come skate at Metro Vancouver’s largest outdoor skating rink! The skate plaza offers daily skating, as well as free helmets and skate aides
Date: December 1, 2023 to March 3, 2024
Location: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: $17
Whistler Blackcomb’s Fire & Ice Show
About: Head up to Whistler this winter to see a spectacular display of skills and cultural sharing. World-class athletes jump and flip through a blazing ring of fire to the beats of a live DJ. Learn about the legend of Spo7ez, a village shared by the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation and see a performance by world champion hoop dancer, Alex Wells.
The show will be held every Sunday until March 12th, 2024.
Date: December 31, 2023 to March 12, 2024
Location: Skier’s Plaza in Whistler Village (base of Whistler and Excalibur Gondolas)
Time: 7pm
Tickets: FREE
Vancouver International Wine Festival
Vancouver International Wine Festival
About: The 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival is taking place from February 24 to March 3 at various venues across the city. Over 149 wineries will be joining this year’s festival, offering something for every level of wine drinker, collector and trade professional.
Date: February 24 to March 3, 2024
Location: Various venues across Vancouver
Time: Various times
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: Socialize, play board/card games, and enjoy drinks/snacks in a fun environment for all!
Date: March 1, 2024
Location: Something Sweet – 101-6888 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnabt
Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
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: The RBC Dumpling Tasting Soirée will showcase an enhanced and unique sampling of dumplings from across a variety of cultures. We believe that food is the common thread we celebrate in all cultures and communities.
The evening will include an assortment of dumpling food vendors, alcohol pairings, a dumpling tasting competition, live entertainment, and a silent and live auction with partial proceeds going to the Richmond Hospital Foundation.
Date: March 2nd, 2024
Address: BCIT Aerospace Campus – 3800 Cessna Drive, Richmond
Time: 6pm
Cost: Starting at $90
About: The BC Bike Show promises to be an incredible day out for cyclists! Explore the latest bikes and special offers from some of the best cycling brands and retailers, ride our test track, enjoy high flying action at the Big Air Jump Jam.
Date: March 2 and 3, 2024
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 10am to 6pm (March 2), 10am to 5pm (March 3)
Tickets: Starting at $14
About: Now in its third year, Vancouver Cocktail Week is a destination event that celebrates the vibrant culture of food and drink in a city that is a hub of cocktail creativity. From delicious brunch events to cocktail seminars, explore the diverse cocktail scene of Vancouver!
Date: March 3 to 10, 2024
Location: Various locations
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
About: Launched in 2021, Tri-Local’s Taste of the Tri-Cities is an annual food and drink festival designed to highlight the amazing restaurants, eateries, pubs, breweries, distilleries and cafes in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Date: February 16 to March 10, 2024
Location: Various locations
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
Groove Together: Community Concert Fundraiser for Super Grocer Staff
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About: Super Grocer & Pharmacy, located in Richmond’s historic Steveston Village, was tragically destroyed after a fire broke out after 5pm on January 26th.
Now, the community is banding together to help staff affected by the tragic fire. On Saturday, March 2nd, a community concert is being held at the Steveston United Church from 11am to 8pm.
Date: March 2nd, 2024
Address: Steveston United Church – 3720 Broadway Street, Richmond
Time: 11am to 8pm
Cost: $11.98
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
International Women’s Day March
About: The International Women’s Day March returns to the Vancouver Art Gallery and kicks off with two hours of speeches followed by a rally.
Date: March 3, 2024
Address: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Thai Cooking with Maenam’s Chef Angus An
About: Renowned Chef Angus An of Michelin-starred Kitsilano restaurant Maenam, hosts a Thai cooking class at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) . An will unveil the secrets behind the bold and vibrant flavours of Thai cuisine. Attendees will learn how to master the dynamic interplay of sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy that defines Thai cuisine, while discovering what it takes to create some of An’s most iconic dishes.
Date: March 2nd, 2024
Address: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts – 1505 West 2nd Ave #101, Vancouver
Time: 10am t0 2pm
Cost: $275
For more local events, visit our events calendar.