We’ve reached the last full month of summer. August is a great month to enjoy everything our city has to offer and it’s no different this time around! From outdoor movies to local fairs, here is our list of 34 Metro Vancouver events you need to check out this August.
Metro Vancouver events to check out this August
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About: The movie lineup for Evo Summer Cinema Series has been announced and you can even help choose one of the movies that will play! Every Tuesday from July 4th to August 22nd, head down to the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Meadows near Second Beach to enjoy watching your favourite films on a massive 40 ft. screen under the stunning night sky.
Address: Ceperley Meadows near Second Beach – 8502 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
Date: Jul 4 – Aug 22, 2023
Time: Beginning at sunset
Admission: FREE
About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday from May 12 to September 15th, 2023. Attendees will come across a beer garden, food trucks, plenty of live performances, and an artisan market.
Address: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Date: May 12 – Sep 15, 2023
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE
Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square
About: Presented by Dancey Events and Baza Dance Studios, lessons take place every Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 7pm beginning July 16 and concluding August 20th.
Address: Robson Square – 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Date: July 16 – Aug 20, 2023
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Admission: FREE
About: Smith’s achievements include four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award, as well as a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez, who is featured on Sam Smith’s new album, GLORIA, will also join the tour.
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Date: Aug 22, 2023
Time: 8pm
Admission: Various prices
About: This is Drake’s first tour in five years. Back in 2018, he headlined the Aubrey & the Three Migos tour. Drake’s new North American tour has two Canadian stops. Drake and 21 Savage will be in Montreal at the Bell Centre on Friday, July 14th, and then they’ll hit the stage at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Monday, August 28th.
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Date: Aug 28, 2023
Time: 7pm
Admission: Various prices
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About: Fridays on Front, a series of weekly block parties located on Front Street Mews in Downtown New Westminster, is back with an exciting lineup of performances, activities, and of course, delicious food.
Address: Front Street Mews, New Westminster
Date: July 7 2023 – Aug 25, 2023
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Admission: FREE
Summer Movie Nights on the Square
About: The movies will play every Thursday from July 6th to August 17th and is organized by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA). The movie lineup includes Twilight, The LEGO Movie, and more.
Address: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – 850 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Date: July 7 – Aug 18, 2023
Time: Sunset
Admission: FREE
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
Date: Open from June 16
Time: Various time slots
Cost: Various prices
About: Meowfest is a cat festival full of food, fun and most importantly: felines! Every year, cat lovers gather from around the globe for a cat-stravaganza of music, workshops, face painting, prizes, food vendors, shopping, adoptable kittens, meet-and-greets with celebrity cats, and much more
Address: Rocky Mountaineer Station – 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
Date: Aug 19, 2023
Time: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Starting at $13
About: The Richmond Night Market is North America’s biggest night market and this year’s theme is Summer Wonderland. Open every weekend through October 9, the Night Market has earned an international reputation for featuring foods and desserts from all four corners of the world
Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Date: Now until Oct 9, 2023
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
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About: PNE Fair guests will enjoy sensational performances this year featuring some of music history’s biggest names in Pop, Rock, and R&B as well as emerging artists whose stars are on the rise.
Address: The Fair at the PNE – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Date: Aug 19 – Sep 4, 2023
Cost: Various prices
About: The absurd and wild Karen’s Diner experience is returning to Vancouver! This is dining with a twist – the food is great, the service is ungrateful but your experience will be unforgettable. This experience has a 1-star rating by Karen herself.
Address: Zawa Restaurant – 920 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Date: August 19 and 20, 2023
Cost: $55 per person
About: Come and enjoy thrills that can’t be found anywhere else! Spread your wings and take flight on Skybender; swing on the Beast;get splashed on the Log Flume; and flip out on Hell’s Gate!
Address: 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Date: Now until Aug 18
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
About: Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) interweaves a kaleidoscope of elements – setting, scenery, concessions, and quality art – into a fun, encompassing experience much greater than the sum of its parts. Their productions are delivered by over 200 volunteers drawn from the community, requiring a broad variety of skills from board members to ushers to technical crew to cast and musicians.
Address: Malkin Bowl – 610 Pipeline Road
Date: July 6 – Aug 26, 2023
Time: 8pm
Admission: Various prices
About: Pet-A-Palooza, the “social event of the year for dogs and their people” is returning to Vancouver this summer. The 2023 event will once again have a 100 ft. pool party for dogs right in the middle of the city, yoga with puppies, and even a peanut butter licking contest!
Address: Yaletown – 1100 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Date: August 27, 2023
Time: 11am to 4pm
Admission: FREE
About: Presented by The Asian Arts and Culture Society, the BC Dumpling Festival is back this year with delicious food vendors, entertainment, and much more!
Address: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Date: August 12, 2023
Time: 11am to 8pm
Admission: FREE
About: The Truck Stop Concert Series with Red Truck Beer Company is back again for its 7th year. Featuring a diverse lineup of local and international performers, this three-show outdoor concert series brings together music, food, and beer in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.
Address: Red Truck Beer Company, 295 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Date: June 17, July 15, August 12
Tickets: Various prices
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About: Langley is hosting an event that allows you to watch movies under the stars and in the pool! The Township of Langley’s Dive-In Theatre is being held at Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre as part of their Summer Nights at Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience. Beginning July 20th, bring your inflatable floatie and watch a different movie on four separate Thursdays until September 7th.
Address: Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre – 27032 Fraser Hwy, Langley Twp
Date: July 20 – September 7, 2023
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Admission: $7.20
Lansdowne Centre Drive-In Movies
About: Drive-In Movie Nights at Lansdowne Centre is happening every Wednesday from August 2nd to 30th. The movies will be screened in the parking lot at sunset and spots are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Address: Lansdowne Centre – 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond
Date: August 2 – August 30, 2023
Time: Sunset
Admission: FREE
About: Located at Richmond Country Farms, just East of highway 99, visitors will enjoy a walk-through experience that includes a magical 20-acre field of over 90 different types of Sunflowers, Dahlias, Gladiolas and Wild Flowers.
Address: Richmond Country Farms – 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond
Date: Open beginning August 5, 2023
Time: 1pm to 8pm (weekdays), 10am to 8pm (weekends)
Admission: Various prices
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival
About: The free outdoor music festival returns this August with a great lineup of performers, including headliner Buffy Sainte-Marie. The festival will have food vendors and a family area, making it a great event for the entire family.
Address: Deer Lake Park – 5435 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby
Date: August 12, 2023
Time: 1pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE
About: Each movie will begin at dusk (close to 9pm) on three Saturdays in the month of August. At 6pm before each movie screening, there will be live performances, crafts, and fun activities for children to enjoy.
Address: Holland Park – 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey
Date: August 5 – August 19, 2023
Time: Sunset
Admission: FREE
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About: The weekend event includes 20+ food trucks, numerous activations, a marketplace, live music, and a beverage garden courtesy of Greater Vancouver Beer Truck.
Address: Lansdowne Centre – 5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond
Date: August 11 – August 13, 2023
Time: 4pm to 9pm (August 11), 11am to 8pm (August 12 and 13)
Admission: FREE
About: This exciting event celebrates all things vegan, showcasing a wide array of delicious plant-based food, drinks, and products.
Address: The Waldorf – 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Date: August 3 and 17, 2023
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Admission: By donation
About: Vancouver’s most secretive outdoor dining experience is back again this August. Over the course of the evening, guests experience the beauty and value of their city’s public spaces by participating in the unexpected. Of course, guests wear all white to the event.
Address: TBD
Date: August 10, 2023
Time: TBD
Cost: $55 per person
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About: Shoppers can expect to see up to 80% off shoes, handbags, clothing, accessories and more. Both mens and womens products will be sold at this sale.
Address: Executive Hotel – 7311 Westminster Highway
Date: August 17 – August 20, 2023
Time: Various times
About: Taking place at The Sharing Farm, the event features local garlic, delicious garlicky delights, including their famous garlic ice cream!
Address: The Sharing Farm – 2771 Westminster Highway, Richmond
Date: August 20, 2023
Time: 10am to 3pm
Admission: By donation
About: Science World After Dark is a special monthly event where adults take over the popular Vancouver attraction. Explore the exhibits and galleries with a drink in your hand.
Address: Science World – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Date: August 3, 2023
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Admission: $48
About: Celebrate Japanese Canadian culture with live music, Japanese festival food, martial arts demonstrations, and more!
Address: Oppenheimer Park – 400 Powell Street, Vancouver
Date: August 5 and 6, 2023
Time: 11:30am to 7pm
Admission: FREE
About: This year’s parade has a new route, but it’ll be as colourful as ever! The parade includes over 100 local community groups, non-profit organizations, and businesses coming together to show their support for the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities.
Address: Begins at the intersection of Davie Street and Denman Street
Date: August 6, 2023
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Admission: FREE
Abbotsford International Airshow
About: The Abbotsford International Airshow is back to deliver more heart-stopping action with performance from the Canadians Forces Snowbirds, the Royal Canadian Airforce, and much more!
Address: Abbotsford International Airport – 30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford
Date: August 11 – 13, 2023
Time: 2pm to 10pm (August 11), 9am to 5pm (August 12 and 13)
Admission: Starting at $15
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About: The oldest shipyard in British Columbia will be bustling with fun activities, including live music, food trucks, artists, and a display of beautifully restored wooden boats and ships.
Address: Britannia Shipyards – 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond
Date: August 26 – 27, 2023
Time: 11am to 6pm
Admission: FREE
About: The 2023 Fort Langley Night Market features 60+ local vendors and 11 food trucks serving up delicious bites. Each week has live performances planned, and beer, wine, cider and cider for when you need a drink.
Address: Mary Avenue and Glover Road, Fort Langley
Date: Every Friday from July 7 to August 25, 2023
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Admission: FREE
About: This event at once provides a platform for local businesses and performers while delivering top international talent and brands. This block party features two stages of Electronic music, art installations, live art, apparel, food trucks, beer gardens, gaming and more!
Address: Railway Street, Vancouver
Date: August 26, 2023
Time: 2pm to 9pm
Admission: FREE