Festivals

Port Coquitlam is hosting a family-friendly, community-centred Car Free Day! Join this fun street festival with activities, live entertainment, games, great food, and more. Car Free Day Port Coquitlam: Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue: Downtown Port Coquitlam Address: McAllister Avenue, PoCo Website: www.carfree.ca

The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, performances, over 40 exciting community exhibits and displays, and a new maritime career zone. This annual event celebrates the local maritime industry with interactive exhibits, music, marine demonstrations, vessel simulators and more. Port Day: Date: August 29,
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Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents from June through September.   The plays for 2026 are: The
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Bigger, bolder, and better than ever before, this year’s Vancouver Fringe Festival will be parading its fine wares all across Granville Island and beyond – from rollicking new theatre to belly-bursting comedy, awe-inspiring dance to lip-splitting spoken word and more. As ever, expect an array of returning favourites alongside a whole
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A popular Vancouver celebration is back to its pre-pandemic format and is looking forward to welcoming the crowds. Car Free Day Vancouver demonstrates what busy roads could look like with more pedestrians and fewer cars. This arts and culture celebration reflects each unique neighbourhood in Vancouver by highlighting local food,
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The Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema from around the globe, live performances, and other unique events. Check out the line-up on their website! Vancouver International Film Festival Dates: October 1 – 11, 2026 Time: Various times Venue: Various locations around Vancouver Website: viff.org

There’s no denying that family adventures can be EXPENSIVE. But, believe it or not, there are a number of FREE family events & activities happening all over Metro Vancouver this summer. Here are our top 25 suggestions! (And if we’ve missed your favourite FREE summer event, please send us an
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The Chilliwack Fair is a family-friendly agricultural exhibition, offering all the traditional classes, exhibits, and entertainment you expect from a classic fair. The Fair is an opportunity to celebrate the unique culture and heritage of the community and much more! This event is all about affordable fun, so come experience
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TAIWANfest returns in 2026 for a spectacular array of family-friendly programming showcasing the best of Taiwanese arts, culture, and heritage. Community events and performances are taking place around Metro Vancouver. See the program schedule here. TAIWANfest: Date: September 5 – 7, 2026 Website: vancouvertaiwanfest.ca

Summertime is the perfect season for community gatherings and outdoor festivals, and fortunately, there are plenty in Metro Vancouver between May and August! Whether they are single-day or spread out over a week or weekend, all of the festivals below have something in common: good food, great entertainment, and fun
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