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June is here, and Metro Vancouver is buzzing with excitement!
From the FIFA World Cup to street festivals like Italian Day on the Drive and Hats Off Day, here are 41 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this June.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this June
Italian Day on the Drive
About: Home to historic Little Italy, Commercial Drive comes alive again this spring for Italian Day on the Drive. Drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees of all ages and cultures each year, come experience Italian cuisine and culture in a fun environment.
Date: June 14, 2026
Address: Commercial Drive (Venables Street to Grandview Highway)
Time: 12pm to 8pm
Cost: FREE
About: The popular night market was founded in 2000, and attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more! This year’s theme is “Little Wonder World,” and attendees can make their way through more than 500 food options.
With the FIFA World Cup coming to town, this year’s market will even feature a massive soccer display.
Date: April 24 to September 20, 2026
Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
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 6th, and features fresh local farm food, artisan gifts, and more!
Date: Every Saturday until December 6, 2026
Address: 9025 Glover Road, Langley
Time: 9am to 3pm
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!
Date: Last Friday of each month until September 25
Address: White Rock Promenade – Memorial Park, White Rock
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE
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About: The 52nd annual Greek Day on Broadway festival is taking place on Sunday, June 22nd. The annual community street festival spans multiple blocks throughout Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood in the heart of Vancouver’s Greektown. Organized by the Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC, the event attracts over 100,000 people every year, making it a cant-miss summer event.
Date: June 28, 2026
Address: MacDonald to Blenheim Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 9pm
Admission: FREE
About: The Junction Public Market has returned to downtown Vancouver for another exciting year! This market is a unique marketplace created with customized shipping containers featuring rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a bar and a live entertainment space.
Date: April 30 to September 7, 2026
Address: Granville Square – 200 Granville Street, Vancouver
Admission: FREE
About: The Burnaby Farmers Market has returned for another fantastic season full of fresh produce, baked goods and savoury delights! Happening every Saturday until August 29, attendees can enjoy art workshops, kids crafts and more!
Date: Every Saturday until August 29, 2026
Address: The City of Lougheed Mall – Old Bay Parking Lot
Time: 10am to 2pm
Admission: FREE
About: This two-day festival brings people together through food, music and culture. Celebrate the multicultural diversity of West Vancouver with the entire community this week!
Date: June 5 and 6, 2026
Address: Ambleside Park – 1150 Marine Dr, West Vancouver
Time: 4pm to 9:30pm (Friday), 11am to 7pm (Saturday)
Admission: FREE
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About: Award-winning R&B legends Akon and Ne-Yo are bringing their Nights Like This global tour to Rogers Arena on Wednesday, June 17th. The setlist will feature hits from Ne-Yo such as “So Sick,” “Closer,” and “Miss Independent,” paired with AKON crowd-pleasers like “Smack That,” “Lonely,” and “Right Now (Na Na Na).”
Date: June 17, 2026
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: Unwind midweek with a curated selection of white, red, and rosé wines for $15, perfectly paired with seasonal tasting boards for $12. It’s an easygoing pairing of light pours and shareable bites, designed for an unhurried afternoon overlooking the water.
Date: Available throughout June
Address: The Teahouse – 7501 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver
Time: Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 5pm
Father’s Day at Glowbal Restaurant
About: Glowbal is celebrating Father’s Day with its signature brunch buffet on Sunday, June 21st. Guests can enjoy an extensive spread featuring a chilled seafood buffet, omelet station, carving station, eggs Benedict, decadent desserts, and more.
Date: June 21, 2026
Address: Glowbal Restaurant – 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Price: $85 per adult, $35 for children 12 and under
About: Experience high-quality performances in a stunning outdoor setting, offering a mix of classic and contemporary interpretations of Shakespeare’s works. This year’s lineup includes productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, and Goblin:Oedipus.
Date: June 9 to September 19, 2026
Address: Vanier Park – 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Cultus Lake Waterpark
About: Cultus Lake Waterpark in the Fraser Valley opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6th. The waterpark will operate on just weekends until June 20th, then remain open daily until September 7th. Since opening in 1984, families across the province have visited Cultus Lake Waterpark for thrilling waterslides and unforgettable summer memories.
The park features more than 25 waterslides and attractions, offering everything from heart-racing thrills to family-friendly fun! Choose from 11 thrilling waterslides, including Bazooka Bowls, Blaster & Twisters, and The Rattler.
Date: June 6 to September 7, 2026
Address: Cultus Lake Waterpark – 4150 Columbia Valley Highway, Cultus Lake
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
About: The 41st annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival returns with free and ticketed performances across the city from June 19 to July 5, 2026. This year’s festival features headlining performances by Tomoki Sanders, Keyon Harrold, and Isaiah Collier to name just a few.
Date: June 19 to July 5, 2026
Address: Various locations across Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: FREE and ticketed events
About: Vancouver’s popular Japan Market is back this month with another massive festival to celebrate summer! The two-day festival features unique crafts, delicious food options, and even a juggling contest to test out your soccer skills!
Date: June 6 and 7, 2026
Address: Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza – 50 Hornby St, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 6pm
Admission: Starting at $4
About: BC’s most iconic amusement park is set to open up this weekend for an exciting 2026 season full of tasty bites, thrilling rides, and entertainment. Known for their exhilarating rides, midway games, unique attractions, and delicious food options, visitors of all ages can expect endless fun at Playland!
Purchase your tickets before May 8 and enjoy a Playland Fun Day Pass for just $30.35 or a Thrill Day Pass for $40.38!
Date: Open select dates from May 16 to August 21, 2026
Address: Playland — 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
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About: Surrey’s 5th annual Car Free Day event returns this weekend, taking over 137th Street and transforming it into a pedestrian paradise. The family-friendly event will have multiple stages, artisan vendors, local merchants, a TransLink zone with prizes to win, and plenty of fun for the entire family!
Date: June 6, 2026
Address: 137th Street, Surrey (Between 72A Avenue and 74th Avenue)
Time: 12pm to 8pm
Admission: FREE
About: Grouse Mountain’s newest attraction delivers an exciting and thrilling experience! Located to the skiers left of The Cut, adventurers will be taken on an exhilarating ride of twists and turns, weaving through a series of trees and exciting features before enjoying a beautiful view of the city.
Address: Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Time: Various time slots
Fraser Valley Classic Car Show
About: Raising money for Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF), spectators can enjoy a nostalgic display of classic cars while indulging in delicious food while supporting a good cause.
Date: June 7, 2026
Address: Corner of Caen Avenue and Dieppe Street in Chilliwack
Time: 10am
About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday this year from May 15th to September 11th, 2026. 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 15 to September 11, 2026
Address: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: FREE entry
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
About: This expo celebrates all things retro gaming and you don’t want to miss out! Attendees will come across vendors, panels, live music, entertainment, and plenty of games throughout the day.
Date: June 20, 2026
Location: Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Time: 11am to 7pm
Tickets: $28.57
Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival
About: The Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival returns to Fort Langley this June, where attendees will get to enjoy craft beer, live music and delicious food. For the first time ever, this year’s festival is open to all ages!
Date: June 13, 2025
Address: Fort Langley Park
Time: 12pm to 6pm
Cost: Various prices
About: Big Splash Water Park in sunny Tsawwassen opens for the 2026 season this month! The water park features exhilarating rides like the Boomerango, a six-storey vertical drop, hot tubs and more!
Date: Opens on June 27, 2026
Address: 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen
About: The award-winning rapper will perform at Rogers Arena on Friday, June 19th as part of The Rebel Ragers Tour. Kid Cudi won’t be the only big name visiting Vancouver, as Big Boi and Dot Da Genius will also be performing.
Kid Cudi will also donate $1 per ticket sold to The Big Bro Foundation. The foundation works to guide, uplift, and empower youth—especially Black youth—who are facing mental health challenges.
Date: June 19, 2026
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: Various prices
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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 6, 2026
Address: Hastings Street from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
About: The Port Moody Farmers Market is back again to showcase the best of BC! The market features a wide variety of farm fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, mouthwatering baked goods and unique crafts from local artisans.
Date: Wednesdays from June 3 to October 14, 2026
Address: Port Moody Recreation Complex Parking Lot – 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Admission: FREE
About: Come down to The Quay every Wednesday afternoon and experience a vibrant community market featuring rotating food vendors, local artisans, live music, and so much more. Alongside talented bakers, jam makers, and honey producers, you’ll discover a variety of unique local goods and fresh seasonal offerings.
Date: Every Wednesday until September 30, 2026
Address: The Quay – 123 Cates Court, North Vancouver
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Admission: FREE entry
Cypress Mountain Eagle Coaster
About: Departing from the top of Black Mountain, this captivating ride spans over 1700 meters and boasts an impressive vertical drop of 279 meters. Brace yourself for a gravity-fueled escapade that twists and turns, providing an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other.
Address: Cypress Mountain – 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
Time: Various time slots
Cost: Various prices
About: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Discover the city’s most irresistible ice cream and frozen dessert offerings this summer during the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival! Various ice cream shops and cafes will be offering limited-time creations and signature items.
Date: June 19 to August 3, 2026
Address: Various locations throughout Metro Vancouver
UBC Farm Saturday Farmers Market
About: Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods
Date: June 6 to November 28, 2026
Address: 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver
Time: 10am to 2pm
Admission: FREE
About: The worlds of fandom and collecting collide in an epic, retro-fueled celebration of geek culture this week in Surrey. The event features board game tables, retro gaming, comic book writers, and so much more!
Date: June 12 and 13, 2026
Address: Shannon Hall – 6022 176 St, Surrey
Time: 3pm to 8pm (Friday), 10am to 6pm, (Saturday)
Price: Starting at $10
FIFA World Cup
Game Day Happenings at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
About: Whether you’re a local or a visitor to the city, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown is taking the excitement to the next level with a lineup of game day happenings. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel features stylish rooms and suites, modern amenities, and exceptional on-site dining.
Located in the hotel lobby, Showcase Restaurant & Bar features dynamic, seasonally inspired menus that highlight locally and regionally sourced ingredients. Stop by Showcase for Game On Happy Hour, available daily now from 2:30pm to 11pm. Enjoy feature bites including mini kimchi hot dogs ($20), mortadella flatbread ($20), and Southern sticky pork ribs ($21).
Catch all the action while enjoying their Chef’s Burger & Brew special – pair a refreshing Showcase Lager with the Chef’s Featured Burger of the Week, a rotating creation inspired by seasonal ingredients and house favourites for $22.
Date: Throughout FIFA World Cup tournament
Address: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown – 1128 West Hastings St, Vancouver
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum
About: Science World’s newest exhibit, Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, takes visitors behind the scenes of the beautiful game, showing how innovation has shaped its evolution. Presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, the exhibit features five main areas: Broadcasting and Media, Staging the Game, Intelligent Data, Innovation Lab, and Refereeing and Fair Play.
Date: May 15 to September 7, 2026
Address: Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices
Canyon Kick-Off at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
About: Canyon Kick-Off at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park will celebrate the world’s biggest game from June 6th to July 19th. Visitors will step into an immersive soccer-themed experience where nature and the beautiful game come together in perfect harmony.
At the heart of the experience, the flags of all eight nations competing in Vancouver will be suspended beneath the iconic bridge alongside a giant 10-foot soccer ball! Throughout the park, visitors can enjoy interactive soccer-themed activations, photo opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Capilano’s Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk and iconic Suspension Bridge will also be on full display, ready to wow locals and visitors alike.
Date: June 6 to July 19, 2026
Address: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver
Time: 8:30am to 8pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: The City of Surrey is hosting free public watch parties throughout the city for the FIFA World Cup. The Cloverdale Agriplex Fan Zone will serve as an indoor viewing space, while the Civic Plaza and South Surrey Athletic Park will be outdoors with tented seating areas to provide shade.
The official launch of Surrey’s Soccer Fan Zones will take place on June 12th at Surrey Civic Plaza, as Canada’s men’s national team kicks off in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Date: June 11 to July 19, 2026
Address: Various locations
Time: Various times
Admission: FREE
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About: The FIFA Fan Festival is a free, accessible festival for all, from families to devoted football fans! Taking place at the PNE Grounds at Hastings Park, enjoy live music and entertainment, exciting football activations, premium food and beverage offerings, and so much more.
Date: June 11 to July 19, 2026
Address: PNE Grounds – 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Admission: FREE and ticketed options available
Soccer celebrations at Parq Casino
About: Located just across the street from BC Place, the downtown entertainment hotspot is rolling out a lineup of special food features, a beer garden, and much more!
Fans can head over to the Level 3 Sportsbook Lounge to watch all the games taking place live in Vancouver on a 50 ft. screen! They can also enter to win Team Canada jerseys, enjoy live DJ sets after games at BC Place and snap photos at an Instagram-worthy photo wall! Fans can also stop by the Beer Garden by the escalators and enjoy daily happy hour from 2pm to 6pm, featuring $6 draft beer specials.
Date: Throughout FIFA World Cup tournament
Address: Parq Casino – 39 Smithe St, Vancouver
About: Game Days at South Flats offers a family-friendly outdoor viewing experience just minutes from downtown, so you can stay close to all the action! Watch matches on the big screen, including Canada’s first two games, while enjoying food trucks, live DJs and bands, and family-friendly attractions like a soccer-themed bounce castle.
Date: June 11 to 13 and June 19 to 21, 2026
Address: 1155 East 6th Ave, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Admission: FREE
About:Experience the energy and excitement of the World Cup at UBC with Soccer in the Square. Enjoy a free, family-friendly viewing experience featuring almost every World Cup match, plus family movie screenings in between.
A limited number of seats will be available, so bringing a camping chair or blanket is encouraged. Leashed pets are also welcome to come!
Date: June 11 to July 19, 2026
Address: Norman MacKenzie Square 3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Admission: FREE
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About: Play ball! The Vancouver Canadians are back at “The Nat” for their historic 75th season, with celebrations planned all year long. Giveaways and themed nights are in store all season long!
Date: Various dates
Address: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices
About: The Vancouver Rise continue their 2026 season with matches against the Ottawa Rapid (June 14) and AFC Toronto (June 28) this month.
Date: June 14 and 28, 2026
Address: Swangard Stadium – 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby
Cost: Various prices