Festivals

The Vancouver festival season runs year-round. Families can enjoy festivals celebrating everything from art, culture, music, friends, family, and food!

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Best Weekend Events in Metro Vancouver: October 2-4, 2026

Pumpkin season is upon us, and it looks like our beautiful Fall weather is here to stay (at least for the weekend!) Pack a picnic and spend the day at the park, enjoy a long bike ride, head to a pumpkin patch, and enjoy the warm afternoons. Don’t forget to
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Best Events in October in Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver is truly spectacular in the Fall! The leaves have changed, the air is crisp, and there is still a nice balance of sun and rain as we transition into the darker months ahead. Pumpkin spice everything is in full swing, and (most of us) have settled into the
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PumpkinFest

Come and celebrate the harvest season at PumpkinFest—an old-fashioned, community-style day with family-friendly activities. Each year, families flock to the West Vancouver Community Centre to enjoy farm animals, old-fashioned games, artisan market,  participate in free swimming, gymnastics, and skating, enjoy local food vendors, and listen to fantastic local talent. PumpkinFest:
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Hakka Youth Fire Dragon Ritual & Cultural Festival

Join the inaugural Hakka Youth Fire Dragon Ritual and Cultural Festival. Help bring the community-built Hakka Youth Fire Dragon to life, enjoy music, poetry, lantern decorating, Hakka kirin (Chinese unicorn) dancing, and more. Learn about Hakka culture and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown. Hakka Youth Fire Dragon Ritual &
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Vietnam Festival

The Vietnam Festival, hosted by the Vietnam Canada Business Association and the Soul of Vietnam Foundation, takes place on September 26 & 27, 2026. This two-day, free event celebrates Vietnamese culture through performances, cuisine, local vendors, and family-friendly activities themed around “One Vietnam.” Vietnam Festival: Date: September 26 & 27,
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DIYAFest

Celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of South Asian cultures in a family-friendly celebration of light! Enjoy dance, music, food, and art in this community initiative. DIYAFest: Date: November 7, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue: North Delta Social Heart Plaza Address: 11405–11427 84 Ave, Delta Website: www.delta.ca  

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Story and Craft for the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Join in this fun afternoon for kids ages 4 and up to listen to a story and create a special craft to honour the Harvest Moon. Stay after the event to browse Kinder Books’ incredible array of picture books and stories for children and families about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
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Mid-Autumn Festival at the Museum

Head to the Chinese Canadian Museum to usher in the Harvest Moon with storytime, mooncake workshops, and crafts for all ages. Activities are included with admission to the museum, but if you want to learn how to make your own mooncake, there is an extra cost for the workshop. Mid-Autumn
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Live! Music Series: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with West Vancouver Community Centre! Connect with others, celebrate community, and share the richness of Asian cultures and traditions. Begin with a Mooncake Coin Pouch Workshop (registration required, followed by Korean drumming, traditional Chinese music, the Yang Family Trio, and Tibetan cultural dance performances. Live!
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The 40th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Celebrate with an exciting family-friendly event filled with workshops and learning about mooncakes, cultural experiences, live music and dance, lantern-making, and a special lion dance. This is one of the longest-running festivals at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens and is sure to be a family favourite. The 40th Annual
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