The first day of spring is quickly coming up next week, and with the days only getting longer, there’s some amazing events to check out this week.
From Taste of the Tri-Cities to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, here are 12 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
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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.
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: Opening until Mid March
Location: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Time: Various times
Admission: 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, 2025
Location: Restaurants across Burnaby
Alex Kim’s award-winning tasting menu at Five Sails
About: Alex Kim, the Culinary Director of Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Five Sails, struck gold and claimed the crown as the nation’s top chef at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa earlier this year.
Now until March 19th, Chef Alex Kim is hosting a tasting menu showcasing the dishes that earned him the title of Canada’s Top Chef.
Date: Now until March 19, 2025
Location: Five Sails – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: $155 per person
West Coast Amusements Chilliwack 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 13 to 16, 2025
Address: Chilliwack Coliseum – 45323 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack
Time: Various times
About: Back for its second year, Atlas Steaks’s Women in Wine experience spotlights wines from British Columbia including La Vieux Pin’s Ava and Unsworth Pinot Noir hailing from Vancouver Island.
To celebrate women in hospitality, $10 from each Women in Wine dinner will be donated to a scholarship fund via WORTH Association. WORTH: For Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality has a mission to advance women in the industry and help move the dial for equality.
Date: February 26 to April 13, 2025
Location: Atlas Steak (Burnaby, Langley, Kamloops, West Edmonton Mall)
Price: $155 per person
About: After losing 4-1 to the Dallas Stars, the Canucks host the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Arena.
Date: March 11, 2025
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
About: CelticFest Vancouver, the city’s annual celebration of Celtic culture returns this March celebrating more than 20 years of bringing Celtic music, dance and culture to Vancouver. This year will look a little different as there will be no street party in downtown Vancouver.
This year, the crowds will be spread out across mostly ticketed events around the city over 10 days, including an all-ages FREE family day event on Saturday March 15th at Famee Furlane in East Vancouver.
Date: March 7 to 17, 2025
Location: Various locations across Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
Survival of the Slowest at the Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium
About: Discover everything from delectable food and drinks to cruelty-free clothing and cosmetics. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes crafted by local chefs, offering street food and gourmet delights to satisfy every craving!
Date: March 12, 2025
Address: Hotel At The Waldorf – 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: 6pm to 9:30pm
Admission: Minimum $4 or donation of canned goods, clothing, or pet food
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Greta
About: Join hundreds of others at Greta’s massive St. Patrick’s Day Party! Enjoy $5 games, drink deals, and an epic dance floor until 2am. Guests will have a chance to win Canucks tickets and a free trip to Whistler. Make sure you wear green to get double the raffle tickets!
Date: March 13, 2025
Address: Greta Bar – 50 West Cordova St., Vancouver
Time: 8pm
Admission: $11.98
About: The BC Home + Garden Show is described as a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services. Come find inspiration for your next renovation, or get ideas for how you can spruce up your current space.
Date: March 13 to 16, 2025
Location: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: $13-$16