Hey Metro Vancouver families– get outside for epic adventures this summer! Each weekend, there are TONS of family-friendly events, festivals and attractions open to suit your energy level. Want to relax and watch the kids play? Head to a local spray park. Need a cool, dark space with air conditioning? Cineplex has cheap movies! Looking to make core summer memories with your whole crew? We’ve got loads of outdoor movies, concerts and special events to guarantee the whole family has a good time.
Here are our top picks for family-friendly events for the weekend of July 4-6, 2025
1. Khatsalano Street Party | Vancouver
The Khatsahlano Street Party kicks off summer in Vancouver! Local merchants turn Kitsilano’s legendary West 4th Avenue into a gigantic, 10-block street fair with a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways and special activities. Stroll down West 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald and listen to more than 50 of Vancouver’s top bands perform. Food carts will be on-site and all the restaurants will be open ready to feed the hungry crowds.
2. Central City Noontime Notes| Surrey
There’s always something fun happening at Central City, and this summer is no exception. This weekend, head to Central City Plaza on Saturday from 12pm-2pm to see a fabulous (and free!) outdoor concert. Click on the link above to find out what else is happening at Central City this summer.
3. Railway Museum of BC | Squamish
Start your summer off right with a gorgeous drive up the Sea-to-Sky highway to one of BC’s most fun attractions for train aficionados! Take a ride on one of the many trains they have running around the tracks, visit the Post Office to see how mail used to be delivered, check out the newest exhibit, and play with various model trains and tracks. The Railway Museum of BC is worth the drive!
4. The Collective Markets| Ladner
Ladner- get ready for an exciting community event! Featuring over 160 vendors each day, the Ladner Village Market is one of the biggest open-air markets in Western Canada and focuses on the “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” motto. Here you will find everything from artisans to farmers selling their goods, and each stall will offer something unique and locally grown or made.
5. FREE Indigo Summer Fun| Various locations
Enjoy a Summer of Fun at Indigo! Every Saturday during July between 11:00AM and 1:00PM, kids can register to participate in an hour of storytime and crafts. Each reservation will also earn a $5 Indigo/Chapters/Coles gift card! This Saturday, don’t miss a Bluey Playtime Party!
6. Kerrisdale Play Place | Vancouver
Bounce your way through the weekend at one of the most fun indoor bounce places in Vancouver! The play space includes an inflatable bouncy castle, 3 inflatable obstacle courses, a 20′ inflatable slide, ride-on cars and toys, basketball hoops, building blocks, foosball tables, table tennis, and a designated toddler area with padded flooring, carpet games, climbers and tons of toys.
7. Summer Sunday Concerts | Port Moody
Come to Rocky Point Park for FREE blues, soul, funk, R&B and reggae concerts on Sundays throughout the summer! The concerts start at 2pm and everyone is welcome. Bring a chair or a blanket and be sure to pick up food from a local food truck, and some ice cream from the popular Rocky Point Ice Cream!
8. Summer Night Market at the Met| Burnaby
Celebrate Summer at Metropolis at Metrotown with inspiring new events, activities, and experiences fit for all ages. From June 16 – September 1, 20245, BC’s largest shopping centre will transform into a must-visit summer destination with “Explore the Galaxy” themed activities, including family-friendly events, charming décor, and the return of the popular Night Market at the Met.
9. Indian Summer Festival | Vancouver
The annual Indian Summer Festival brings some of the world’s most powerful thinkers on climate change and social justice together for a boundary-pushing dance performance, a science-meets-art experience. Experience great live music, arts, culture, and food at this multi-day festival.
10. VSO Symphony at Sunset | Vancouver
The popular, FREE open-air concert with the VSO returns this year to Sunset Beach. This year, VSO has arranged a program to delight and inspire with selections ranging from the Coast Salish Anthem to Harry Potter and Star Wars.
But wait…There’s more!
Love our list of awesome kid-friendly activities to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend? Then you’ll love our monthly guides too! Take a look at What’s Happening in July. Don’t forget to bookmark our events calendar to stay updated on awesome events happening in your neighbourhood!
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