Come celebrate all that is Scottish. Embrace the bagpipes, watch the kilts fly during the jigs and reels, be awed by the stone putt and caber toss. Wander through the vendor stalls and cheer on the sheepdog competition. The BC Highland Games, now referred to as ScotFest, is a fantastically
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It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think January is one of the best months! There’s less chaos than in December, which leaves loads of time to go exploring new places or try out new activities as a family. Plus, many local community centers and businesses offer trial periods
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Who doesn’t love a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Back again, the beloved Hot Chocolate Festival brings us all decadent treats from coffee shops, cafes, and bistros around Greater Vancouver. With over 95 locations and 143 flavours, this is a festival you cannot miss! Note: Some of the vendors switch
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The Cherry Blossom Festival begins March 27, 2026 and runs until mid April, 2026. The pink and white cherry blossoms are a quintessential image of Vancouver in the Spring. It is only fitting that an entire month-long festival is dedicated to the beautiful blossoms and their Japanese heritage. Haiku Invitational
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This Family Day, the Richmond Children’s Arts Festival will spark creativity with FREE kid-friendly events & programs at the Richmond Cultural Centre. The festival will include an exciting line-up of writing, music, dance and more for families to enjoy. For a full list of the activities planned, head to the
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A two-day festival with live stage performances and cultural exhibits representing five Nordic countries, along with family-friendly activities, a Viking Village, artisan vendors, varied Nordic culinary offerings, and the two biggest events with the raising of the Midsummer pole on Saturday and the Wife Carrying Contest on Sunday. Scandinavian Midsummer
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For too long, UBC has been run by adults. It’s time for kids to rule at this fun-filled arts festival for kids and families. The annual Kids Take Over UBC! returns on February 16th Kids Take Over UBC! is an open-door arts and culture festival for UBC families and the
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The renowned Lunar New Year Parade will return in the Year of the Horse. This special event will feature lion dances, cultural dance, marching bands, martial arts and much more. The Chinatown parade is an annual cultural festival not to be missed. Vancouver’s Chinatown is the 3rd largest Chinatown in
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After making endless meals over the Christmas holidays, who isn’t ready to enjoy a fantastic meal cooked by someone else? And when that meal is cooked by a professional and is offered at a discount, well, that’s just music to my ears! The beloved Dine Out Vancouver is back for
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The PuSh Festival is an international performing arts festival that features exciting and contemporary performances from performers around the world. The festival includes world premieres and examines the themes of injustice, migration, artificial intelligence, displacement, and labour. Tickets are on sale for the events here. PuSh Festival: Dates: January 22
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