It’s here! The first weekend of spring has arrived and it’s shaping up to be a fun one with tons going on across the city!
From the Vancouver International Auto Show to the Eastside Flea spring market, here are 12 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend
Vancouver International Auto Show
Vancouver International Auto Show / Facebook
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
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: 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: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
West Coast Amusements Surrey Carnival
West Coast Amusements
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
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)
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
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
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
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
About: The Canucks host the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena this weekend as the regular season continues to wind down.
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
F*ck Marry Kill the Improv Show
About: Four friends gather together at a retreat to relive the old days. But secret desires are brewing under the surface. By the end of the day, there will be love, sex, revelations, a wedding, and at least one murder!
Date: March 23, 2024
Location: 2343 Main Street, Vancouver
Time: 9:30pm to 11pm
Tickets: $20