Hello June!
We’re getting closer and closer to summer, and the fun is reaching new heights this weekend. From the Hats off Day street festival to the Planted Expo, 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: The festival was named by the event founders to pay tribute to the community. It is said to be a day when the Heights businesses take their “hats off” to their community as a gesture of respect.
Festival activities will take place along a 2 km stretch of Hastings Street, which includes an abundance of live music (hosted by local merchants), roving entertainers, and a delicious lineup of multicultural food vendors.
Date: June 1, 2024
Address: Hastings Street from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
About: Put on by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, Total Event Co., and BC Shop Local, the White Rock Night Market invites people to come out to the White Rock Promenade to enjoy live music, food trucks and more!
Address: White Rock Promenade – Memorial Park, White Rock
Date: Last Friday of each month until September 27
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE entry
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
About: Founded in 2002, the popular night market attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more!
Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Photo credit: Shipyards Night Market
About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday from May 10th to September 13th, 2024. With a fun and vibrant atmosphere, attendees will come across a beer garden, food trucks, plenty of live performances, and an artisan market.
Date: May 10 to September 13, 2024
Address: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: FREE entry
West Coast Conference on Aging
About: Over two days, thought leaders will unveil ground-breaking insights and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of older adults, while addressing the systemic challenges that fuel inequities and health disparities.
Address: Pan Pacific Hotel – 999 Canada Place #300, Vancouver,
Date: May 31 and June 1, 2024
Time: 8am to 4pm
Admission: Various prices
Explore one of these beautiful garden itineraries across BC
About: For those looking to stay local this spring, Gardens BC has put together 9 garden itineraries that let you explore BC like never before.
Date: Happening throughout spring
Address: Locations across BC
About: The Eastside Flea is back this Spring! 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 until May 26
Location: 1101 Union Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 5pm
Tickets: $5
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About: BC’s most iconic amusement park is set to open up this weekend for an exciting 2024 season full of tasty bites, thrilling rides, and entertainment.
Known for its exhilarating rides, midway games, unique attractions, and delicious food options, visitors are invited to ride their new launch coaster, ThunderVolt, for an electrifying experience like no other!
Date: Open select dates from May 18 to August 16, 2024
Address: Playland — 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
About: The annual Vancouver Short Film Festival showcases innovative and original short films from across Canada! This year’s festival features 46 films across six programs, including eight films in their popular After Dark block.
Address: VIFF Centre — 1181 Seymour Street
Date: May 31 to June 2, 2024
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market
About: The Fort Langley Village Farmers Market is back for another season! The market will be open every Saturday until December 7th. The market is pet friendly.
Date: Every Saturday until December 7
Location: 9025 Glover Road, Langley
Time: 9am to 3pm
About: Learn how to dance Bachata and make new friends in the process! No experience is required and everyone is welcome!
Date: May 31, 2024
Address: 54 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Cost: $26.25
BC Lions
About: The BC Lions continue their preseason schedule with a game against the Edmonton Elks at BC Place.
Address: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 7pm
Admission: Various prices
About: North America’s biggest plant-based event is bringing 200+ plant-based edible and lifestyle businesses and brands to Vancouver for an unforgettable weekend. Informative and inspirational speakers will help answer all your questions and help you with lifestyle choices.
Date: June 1 and 2, 2024
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building — 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 10am to 5pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: The Vancouver Whitecaps host the Colorado Rapids at BC Place after securing a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City Wednesday.
Date: June 1, 2024
Address: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Various prices
About: The 2nd annual Pump Couture Fashion Show looks to raise $100,000 to support sending 40 children and youth to Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps program. The fashion show will leave you inspired and cheering on the models who are living with diabetes as they bravely share their stories while wearing unique fashion from Canadian designers.
Date: May 31, 2024
Address: Italian Cultural Centre – 3019 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Time: 10am
Cost: $100