It’s a new month, and with plenty of sunshine in store this week, there’s so much to discover across the city!
From catching the Canucks in action to visiting a local carnival, 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
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Photo: Al Lau
About: Taking place from March 26 to April 28, the festival is an opportunity for people to appreciate and discover the roughly 43,000 cherry blossom trees across the city.
In addition to the trees, the festival puts on accessible public performances and exhibitions, creating a sense of community through art.
Date: March 26th to April 28, 2025
Address: Various locations across Vancouver
Survival of the Slowest at the Vancouver Aquarium
About: Survival of the Slowest is the Vancouver Aquarium’s newest exhibit, and families are invited to step into a world where being slow, small, or even weak can be a powerful survival strategy.
Explore all-new immersive habitats, learn hands-on with interactive experiences, and meet masters of mellow that thrive in ways that might surprise you.
Date: Open until September 1, 2025
Location: Vancouver Aquarium — 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices
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
“Veneto A Morsi” feature menu at Italian Kitchen
About: Italian Kitchen is rolling out a new feature menu titled “Veneto A Morsi”. It explores the rich traditions of Northeast Italy with dishes like Housemade Candele with Whole Duck Ragu, Raviolone all’uovo con Baccala’ Mantecato e Asparagi Bianchi, and Rotolo di Coniglio alla Cacciatora
Date: March 10 to April 10, 2025
Location: Italian Kitchen – 860 Burrard Street, Vancouver
About: Honey Salt Executive Chef Johann Caner welcomes celebrated local artist Deville for the third instalment of their ongoing Art-Dinner Series on Thursday, April 3rd.
Guests will get to enjoy canapés and a four-course set menu from Caner and his culinary team showcasing dishes inspired by Deville.
Date: April 3, 2025
Location: Honey Salt – 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Time: 6pm
Price: $69 per person
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival
About: This spring, locals can visit cafes and bakeries to try special cherry blossom-themed treats. Over 20 local stores are participating, including Sweet7, Nana’s Green Tea, and The Bunny Cafe to name just a few.
Date: March 14 to April 27, 2025
Location: Various locations
About: Celebrate the season with an unforgettable afternoon tea. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere as we blend traditional flavours with refined culinary artistry. Indulge in a delightful selection of savoury bites, delicate pastries and refreshing high quality teas!
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Location: Five Sails – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Price: $75 per person
About: The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival brings their first event of the year to UBC! From tasty bao buns to gourmet grilled cheese, mini donuts to loaded poutine, over 20 food trucks will be serving up delicious bites!
Date: April 3 and 4, 2025
Location: AMS Student Fest – 6177 University Boulevard, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 7pm
Admission: FREE
West Coast Amusements Richmond Carnival
About: Canada’s biggest travelling carnival is back in Richmond with all your favourite attractions! With rides for all ages and delicious carnival bites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Date: Ongoing until April 13, 2025
Address: Lansdowne Centre – 5300 Number 3 Road, Richmond
Time: Various times
About: The Canucks remain in the hunt for a playoff spot and take on the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena this week.
Date: April 2, 2025
Location: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm
Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino Tour
About: Stand-up comedian and actor Mo Amer brings his El Oso Palestino Tour to The Vogue Theatre for two shows on Thursday, April 3rd.
Date: April 3, 2025
Location: The Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Time: 7pm and 9pm
Price: Various prices
About: As part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Painting Trees invites you out for an afternoon of meditative painting to celebrate the beautiful spring flowers.
Participants will be introduced to the rich history of the trees here on the ancestral village site Sen̓áḵw (Vanier Park) as they experience some guided painting and be invited to reflect on their own individual relationships with trees in the urban landscape and beyond.
Date: April 4, 2025
Location: Museum of Vancouver – 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Time: 2pm to 4:30pm
Price: $35 – $45