It’s a brand new month, and you better believe Metro Vancouver is bursting with fun activities and events!
From night markets with international flavours to exploring the beautiful outdoors, here are 26 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this May.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this May
Richmond Night Market
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
About: Spring at Maan Farms opens for the season on Friday, March 27th, and we’ve got all the details to get you excited! After making its debut last year, Canada’s only tulip forest is back at the farm with an enchanting mushroom house, butterfly wings, and hidden hollows marked by a teapot and teacups.
After making its debut last year, Canada’s only tulip forest is back at the farm with an enchanting mushroom house, butterfly wings, and hidden hollows marked by a teapot and teacups.
The season kicks off with the highly-anticipated annual Baby Animal Easter (BAE) Days, allowing guests to interact with the farm’s newest arrivals: Highland cows, bunnies, chicks, ducklings, lambs, goats, and piglets!
Date: March 27 to May 31, 2026
Address: Maan Farms – 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices
Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres
About: The Fraser Valley farm reopens for the spring season on Friday, March 27th, with a full calendar of flowers, baby animals, outdoor events, and beloved spring traditions! This includes the Greendale Acres Easter Egg Hunt and the 104th Annual Chilliwack Plowing Match.
animals, outdoor events, and beloved spring traditions! This includes the Greendale Acres Easter Egg Hunt and the 104th Annual Chilliwack Plowing Match.
Throughout the season, visitors can can meander through vibrant tulip and daffodil gardens in full bloom and experience farm features such as the dutch-inspired tulip river, foot bridge, windmill and immersive garden pathways
Date: March 27 to early May, 2026
Address: Greendale Acres – 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack
Tickets: 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
$60 anniversary menu at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
About: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is extending its 58th anniversary menu through the month of May! Available Mondays through Thursdays from 5pm to 11pm, the menu showcases the dishes that have made it a favourite of locals and visitors alike since it opened its doors in 1968. Start with Shabu Shabu soup, fresh seasonal vegetables, and teppan shrimp served with steamed rice, followed by flame-kissed tiger prawns, sirloin steak, and teriyaki chicken, and finish with a choice of Mario’s Gelati for dessert.
Address: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – 1042 Alberni St, Vancouver
Time: Mondays through Thursdays from 5pm to 11pm
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
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 Lola Market is a free family event created to celebrate and support women entrepreneurs, local brands, artists, makers, and the stories behind their businesses. It is a welcoming space for families to shop, connect, discover, and support the people behind the brands.
The market will feature a beautiful mix of local women vendors, food, wellness, fashion, art, handmade products, and community experiences. Guests will also be able to enjoy Lola Kids, a special area created for children and families, with free workshops, creative activities, live shows, meet and greets with characters, and family friendly entertainment throughout the day.
Date: May 16 and 17, 2026
Address: The Pipe Shop – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Time: 12:30pm to 6:30pm
Admission: FREE
Lupin Season at Lakeland Flowers
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About: Lupin season is set to bloom at Lakeland Flowers! Get ready for 10 acres of whimsical lupins in pink, purple, red, blue, cream and white. Along with the lupins, hundreds of varieties of peonies and 20 acres of wildflowers with golden yellow brassica, white buckwheat, and purple phacelia will be blooming.
Date: May 9 to June 5, 2026
Address: Lakeland Flowers – 3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices
VPD Women’s Personal Safety Workshops
About: These workshops teach tactics designed to be easily learned and remembered by women with no prior training in case they are ever faced with a situation of unavoidable violence.
Date: May 27, 2026
Address: Mount Pleasant Community Centre – 1 Kingsway, Vancouver
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Registration: FREE
Hyack International Parade & Festival
About: The 55th annual Hyack International Parade takes place on Saturday, May 23rd along 6th Street. Organized by the New Westminster Hyack Festival Association, the parade features over 100 entries from throughout BC and some from the United States. The fun continues over at Tipperary Park with the Hyack Festival! Happening from 11am to 5pm, this free, family-friendly festival will have food trucks, community vendors, live entertainment, and so much more!
Date: May 23, 2026
Address: Tipperary Park – 315 Queens Avenue, New Westminster
Time: 11am to 5pm
Admission: FREE
About: Art lovers will converge on the Vancouver Convention Centre this May for the massive Art Vancouver fair. It’s an opportunity to experience contemporary artworks, discover new artists, and experience four days of creativity and culture.
Date: May 28 to 31, 2026
Address: Vancouver Convention Centre East – 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Starting at $25
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
About: Copperpenny Distilling Co. will welcome tide-to-table destination Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market to host a new series of Sunday Shucking Pop-Ups. Happening on March 22nd, April 12th, May 10th (Mother’s Day) and May 31st, the events will help bring together oyster aficionados and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
At each event, Fanny Bay master shucker Hannah Nguyen will serve up premium oyster varieties and seasonally inspired Shucker’s Choice selections for $21 a half dozen or $39 a dozen. As for drinks, the Copperpenny bar team will offer a curated menu of gin-based libations created especially for the occasion.
Date: May 10 and 31, 2026
Address: Copperpenny Distilling Co. – 288 Esplanade East Unit 103, North Vancouver
Time: 2pm to 7pm
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 May
Address: The Teahouse – 7501 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver
Time: Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 5pm
Prime Rib Tuesdays at Glowbal Restaurant
About: Glowbal’s new Prime Rib Tuesdays bring a classic steakhouse ritual to life right at your table. Guests can choose from 10oz, 12oz, or 16oz cuts of Chef’s Prime Rib, carved and served tableside with roasted vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream, and a rich Merlot jus.
Date: Every Tuesday throughout May
Address: Glowbal Restaurant – 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Time: Every Tuesday from 4:30pm onwards
About: “Hollywood” Harv Puni returns home to Richmond, BC for one night only. With over 20 years on stage and more than a thousand shows, Harv delivers a confident, crowd-driven comedy experience built on sharp wit and real-life storytelling.
Date: May 16, 2026
Address: Gateway Theatre – 6500 Gilbert Rd, Richmond
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $47.90
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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
About: Calling all cat lovers! Meownt Pleasant Crawl is a 2-day neighbourhood purr-ade where you can meet local cats, show off your own, and wander between Cat Stops.
Activities include a cat toy swap, costume parade, and much more!
Date: May 9 and 10, 2026
Address: Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 2pm
80s Silent Disco at Science World
About: Time to get groovy at the 80s Silent Disco this May! Expect 80s DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Science World.
Date: May 16, 2026
Address: Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver
Time: 6:30pm to 12am
Tickets: Starting at $55
Ladner May Days
About: The 130th annual Ladner May Days is back from May 22 to 24 with fun for the entire family! The annual fair features amusement park rides, local vendors, food trucks, and a parade you don’t want to miss!
Date: May 22 to 24, 2026
Address: Memorial Park – 5010 47 Avenue, Delta
Time: Various times
About: Join the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia once again this May for the Spot Prawn Festival on Fisherman’s Wharf! Those who come out will see live cooking demos, enjoy delicious food and more!
Date: May 31, 2026
Address: Fishermen’s Wharf – 1505 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 2pm
About: Shop tons of women’s shoe brands including many Ketch favourites like Miz Mooz, Vionic, Bueno, Casta, Biza, Django & Juliette, Revere, Mollini, Luna Sole and more! All sales are final.
Date: May 22 to 24, 2026
Address: 11828 Machrina Way, Richmond
Time: 11am to 6pm (May 22), 10am to 5pm (May 23), 11am to 3pm (May 24)
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About: Embark on an expansive journey into the world of tequila and agave spirits. This year’s event features more than 100 tequila, mezcal, and agave brands, alongside food offerings, DJ sets, and live mariachi.
A terroir workshop led by Darryl Lamb will take a deeper dive into how origin, soil, and environment shape flavour and character in tequila.
Date: May 30, 2026
Address: Italian Cultural Centre – 3015 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Tickets: Starting at $50
Greater Vancouver Mustang Association 2025 Spring Show
About: Giddy up Mustang and Ford lovers! Come see fabulous Mustangs dating back to 1964 on display in Surrey this M
Date: May 24, 2026
Address: Elements Casino Surrey – 17755 60 Avenue, Surrey
Time: 9am to 2:30pm
Cost: FREE entry
About: With fun for the whole family, the Vancouver Anime Fest features actors, vendors, artists, a cosplay contest, trivia and panels throughout the day.
Tickets are $20, with kids under 11-years-old getting free admission!
Date: May 23, 2026
Address: Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport – 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Time: 10am to 5pm
Tickets: $20
About: Discover an outdoor market with local vendors featuring artisan crafts, food, natural skincare products and more! Shoppers can enjoy 20% off storewide, plus savings of up to 70% off Factory Seconds.
Date: May 9, 2026
Address: Scentuals Factory Store – 8978 Fraserton Ct, Burnaby
Time: 11am to 4pm
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