Festivals
The Vancouver festival season runs year-round. Families can enjoy festivals celebrating everything from art, culture, music, friends, family, and food!
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon with Metro Vancouver Events
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, which takes place in late September or early October, is a celebration centered on family, gratitude, and, of course, the moon! This year, the festival falls on September 25, 2026. Families traditionally make and display vibrant lanterns, exchange delicious mooncakes, and gather under the brightest moon
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Best Events in September in Metro Vancouver
September is a month of change. The summer temperatures dwindle (eventually!), the amount of sunlight decreases, school-aged children return to the classroom, and lengthy holidays end. September brings us Fall with its warm, frothy drinks, pumpkin-flavoured everything, and the farm bounties of apples and corn. Metro Vancouver also offers a
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Lansdowne Centre!
Join Lansdowne Centre for a weekend of Mid-Autumn festivities, including a Bunny Meet & Greet, Bamboo Lantern-Making, Bunny Yoga, arts and crafts, and more. Mid-Autumn Festival at Lansdowne Centre: Date: September 26 & 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sept. 26); 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sept. 27)
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Apple Festival at UBC
A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia’s favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious
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Maan Farms Fall Festival
Get ready to jump feet first into autumn when you visit Maan Farms Fall Festival. Explore the corn maze, play on the many permanent fixtures, feed animals, and of course, grab a pumpkin from their extensive pumpkin patch! Maan Farms Fall Festival: Dates: September 12 – November 1, 2026 Times:
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Vancouver Vegan Festival
Don’t miss the annual Vancouver Vegan Festival, presented by Earthsave Canada! This free, family and dog-friendly festival includes local food vendors, artisan creators, and wellness activities along the beautiful Kitsilano Beach Park waterfront. Vancouver Vegan Festival: Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Venue: Kitsilano Beach Park
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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Henderson Place
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Henderson Place with face-painting, balloon twisting, a pop-up market, a wishing plate DIY workshop, and plenty of photo opportunities. This event is free and family-friendly. Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Henderson Place: Date: September 26 & 27, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (each
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Polish Cultural Festival Vancouver
The 11th annual Polish Cultural Festival at the Shipbuilders’ Square and the Pipe Shop in Lower Lonsdale will feature Polish music, singing, and folk dancing, and a special program for children and youth with arts and games activities, sing-alongs and more. Polish Cultural Festival Vancouver: Date: September 12, 2026 Time:
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Baby Rave at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Join Carousel Theatre for Young People for the popular “baby rave” – a free dance party where families can dance to music by a live in-house DJ, while getting connected to their own personal rhythm and creative movement. Featuring face painting and free snacks, it’s a fun-filled environment for the
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Vancouver Croissant Crawl
Does warm, buttery pastry sound like the perfect way to start (or end!) the day? Gather your crew, pick your route and crawl from one croissant to the next. Vancouver Croissant Crawl Date: September 25 – October 4, 2026 Time: Refer to each vendor’s business hours Venue: Participating vendors around
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