Nothing beats a long weekend with so many fun activities going on across the city!
From checking out Easter celebrations at Greendale Acres to the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade, here are 15 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this long weekend.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this long weekend
Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
About: The largest Vaisakhi parade in the world is returning to Surrey this weekend, and is once again expected to draw massive crowds as the community comes out to celebrate this important religious festival.
The Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade is taking place on Saturday, April 19th. Each year, the annual event draws over 500,000 attendees.
The parade will begin at approximately 9am at Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar Temple, located at 12885-85 Avenue, and will conclude at 5pm. The parade will travel along 124th Street and turn left onto 75th Avenue. From there it’ll continue on 76th Avenue and onto 128th Street before reaching the Temple. The parade will feature a variety of floats, community groups, live music and dancers.
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar – 12885 85 Avenue, Surrey
About: The Abbotsford Tulip Festival, put on by Lakeland Flowers, is scheduled to open on Saturday, April 5th, which is described as a “three-month cascade of flowers”.
This year’s event features 35 acres of tulips and lupins, creating a remarkable display of colour that will leave you in awe.
Date: April 12 to May 11, 2025
Location: Lakeland Flowers – 3663 Marion Road, Abbotsford
Cost: Various prices
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: 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: Happening on weekends from March 27th to May 11th, the Sweet Spring Flower and Animal Festival welcomes visitors to enjoy more than 100,000 tulips in full bloom, a breathtaking ‘Tulip River’, Dutch-inspired sights like footbridges and a windmill, and take a train ride through their spring tunnel.
Things keep rolling along at the farm with Easter celebrations on April 12 and 13 and 18-20. Beginning at 9am each day, kids can hunt for eggs in the Greendale Apple Orchard, enjoy face painting, admire the farm animals. Adults can also get in on the fun by cozying up by fire pits, and enjoying seasonal food and drink features.
Date: Throughout spring
Location: 41905 Yale Road W, Chilliwack
Cost: Various prices
Easterfest at Taves Family Farms
About: Easter is quickly coming up, and Taves Family Farms is once again going all out! Snuggle with adorable farm animals, search for easter eggs, and say hi to the Easter Bunny! Favourite activities like pedal karts, jumping pillows and the petting barn will also be open during Easterfest.
Not to mention, there will be a separate egg hunt area for dogs, with the opportunity to get some delicious treats! No Easter trip to Taves Family Farms is complete without their festive bites, treats and drinks.
A TREATpass must be purchased for children and dogs who want to collect treats. Buy your tickets before April 11th to save $6 off the gate price.
Date: April 18 to 20, 2025
Location: Taves Family Farms – 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: Various prices
West Coast Amusements Coquitlam Carnival
About: Canada’s biggest travelling carnival is now in Coquitlam 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 26, 2025
Address: Coquitlam Centre – 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam
Time: Various times
About: As the largest tulip festival in Canada, the Harrison Tulip Festival invites you to discover 40 acres of colourful tulip fields, showcasing over 12 million tulip and double daffodil bulbs.
For 2025, they have expanded their “Secret Garden” to over 4 acres with an impressive variety of tulips, mini grapes, and fritillaria.
There are plenty of photo ops, so don’t forget your camera!
Date: April 12 to May 4, 2025
Location: 5039 Lougheed Highway, Agassiz
Tickets: Various prices
Big Fun Run Series
About: Hop, run and walk your way through the 10th annual Big Easter Run happening in Vancouver this weekend! This Easter-themed fun run, hosted by the Big Fun Run Series, takes place at picturesque Jericho Beach Park on Saturday, April 19th.
Starting near the concession stand, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by spring blooms, twisting through the forest and then looping onto the beach side path. Participants will get to enjoy unbeatable views of the North Shore and Vancouver skyline!
There are 1k – 3k, 5k, and 10k runs taking place throughout the day to choose from, ensuring everyone in your family can have a fun time! Kids entered into the 1k – 3k run can also take part in the Gnubees Egg hunt at 1:15pm.
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Jericho Beach Park – 3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
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
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: The two-week festival offers two-for-one deals, prix-fixe menus, and more at various local restaurants, wine bars, breweries, and attractions.
Participating establishments include Fortitude Wine Bar, Farmhouse Brewing Co., The Lakeside Beach Club, Kelly O’Bryan’s, and Duke’s Country Pub. Additionally, diners can collect stamps on their Dine Chilliwack Passport, which can be redeemed for two-for-one entry to the Sweet Spring Flower Festival at Greendale Acres or the Botanica Tulip Festival.
Date: April 11 to 27, 2025
Location: Various establishments across Chilliwack
Maan Farms
About: As part of its annual Spring at the Farm event, Maan Farms is opening Canada’s first tulip forest in Abbotsford. Situated in the Fraser Valley, Maan Farms’ spring festivities include cute farm animals, a plethora of photo opportunities, seasonal treats, and more!
Guests of all ages can discover two acres of vibrant blooms that features a beautiful forest backdrop, perfect for all your spring-inspired photos. Capture that perfect shot with installations that include an enchanting mushroom house, ‘Hop Into Spring’ sign, oversized chair, swings, kissing booth, and butterfly wings!
Date: April 5 to mid-May, 2025
Location: Maan Farms – 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Time: Various times
Price: Various prices
“Art of Teppanyaki” menu at Kobe
About: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is showcasing its signature and time-honoured approach to Teppanyaki-focused fare served with flair by debuting a new “Art of Teppanyaki”.
Available from March 24 to May 31, the menu features appetizers (seasonal vegetables, grilled shrimp, Shabu Shabu soup), flame-kissed and butter-basted tiger prawns, premium-cut sirloin steak and tender teriyaki chicken, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed Japanese rice and artisanal gelato for dessert for only $58 per person.
Date: Available March 24 to May 31, 2025
Location: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – 1042 Alberni St, Vancouver
Price: $58 per person
Stormtech Factory Outlet Warehouse Sale
About: Stormtech Factory Outlet’s annual Warehouse Sale kicks off on April 8th. Enjoy an extra 30% off the lowest ticketed price storewide, including clearance items.
Date: Ongoing until April 21, 2025
Address: 2550 Boundary Rd # 115, Burnaby
Time: Various times