Festivals

Cozy season is here! The days are getting cooler, sweaters are necessary in the morning and evening, and you may find yourself looking for a corn maze or apple field to visit on the weekends. If this is your first time visiting a corn maze, we’ve rounded up some tips
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A partnership between The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam, this family-friendly festival celebrates Indigenous creativity, culture and community. New this year is an additional day of FREE programming – a Day of Knowledge Sharing – on Friday, September 18. On Saturday, September 19, there will be family-friendly
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Celebrate the Japanese Summer Festival with plenty of delicious food, live performances, a special marketplace, and tons of family-friendly games and activities. The Matsuri eve Zenyasai party kicks off Friday night with a live DJ and dance party, with the full festival activities happening Saturday and Sunday. Entrance is free
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The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a joyous celebration of people coming together, parades, lanterns and delicious mooncakes! Bring the whole family to learn about the customs and traditions celebrated during this festival. Mid-Autumn Moon Family Day: Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Venue: Coquitlam Heritage at
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It’s a vibrant celebration of Mennonite heritage at the  MCC Festival for World Relief. This isn’t just about amazing food-it’s about making a big impact! Every donation and all proceeds support MCC food projects in Haiti, Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Gaza, along with food for families in BC. MCC Festival for
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Don’t miss Canada’s largest and only festival dedicated entirely to pickles! Picklefest is a celebration of food, fermentation, community, and culture. This September, it’s bringing together over 40 local vendors for a day full of live music, crunchy bites, and lasting memories. Picklefest Vancouver: Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 11:00
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Festivibe (formerly The North Vancouver Shipyards Festival) is a multicultural event packed full of music, adventure, food and fun! Festival-goers will enjoy cultural performances, a Family Zone, international food vendors, and an artisan market. Explore Lower Lonsdale and take part in a music-packed, family-friendly festival. Festivibe (Shipyards Festival): Date: September
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Many families know someone or love someone who has struggled with mental illness or addiction. The Recovery Day BC Festival is North America’s largest addiction and mental health recovery event, offering resources, mental health information, and TONS of activities for families and kids, including a massive Kids’ Zone with bouncy
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Carnavalito on the Road is a one-day family-friendly outdoor cultural festival celebrating Latin American culture and traditions through music, dance, food, art, and family activities. As a smaller version of Carnaval del Sol, this event brings the spirit and energy of Latin America’s biggest festival in the Pacific Northwest to
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The Alouette River boasts beautiful, often clear streams and is home to plentiful plants and animals. Enjoy educational activities, games, interactive displays, and a river cleanup this World Rivers Day to celebrate your favourite spot. Ridge Meadows Rivers Day: Date: September 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Venue:
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