Special Events
Sometimes an event occurs that is SO awesome, it doesn’t fit into just one category! In “Special Events,” you’ll find everything from pop-up meet-and-greet opportunities to workshops, dance demonstrations, and inclusive family-friendly events.
Cedar, Sage and Sweetgrass
Join the Museum of Surrey for an afternoon full of Indigenous art, vendors, food, and live performances. Admission to the Museum, including this event, is free. Cedar, Sage, and Sweetgrass: Date: May 2, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Venue: Museum of Surrey Address: 17710 56a Ave, Surrey Website: www.surrey.ca
Community & City Garage Sales Around Metro Vancouver
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers rejoice! It’s garage sale season in Metro Vancouver. Finding and visiting garage sales has changed a lot since I was a kid– we used to walk or drive through our community and write down information from a poster about upcoming garage sales. Our weekends were
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Vancouver International Children’s Festival
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns to Granville Island May 25–31, 2026, with spectacular performances for kids and families. Enjoy theatre, circus, puppetry, music, and dance from artists around the world, plus hands-on art activities in the Activity Village. Each show ticket includes an Activity Village wristband, which is where
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National Hockey Card Day
Hey sports fans – Saturday, April 11th, is National Hockey Card Day, and retailers across Canada are giving away 9-card sheets for you to collect. Collect these limited-time card sheets with some of your favourite players! All locations of the following major retailers: London Drugs, GameStop, and MasterMind Toys, plus
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Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
Enjoy food, lively music, and an incredibly vibrant parade at the Vancouver Vaisaki celebration! The Vancouver Vaisakhi parade is one of the largest in BC and is filled with colourful floats, dancers, and plenty of entertainment. The parade has a new route this year, beginning at the Ross Street Temple,
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Easter at the Zoo
Hop into Easter at the Greater Vancouver Zoo! Enjoy a full schedule of family-friendly activities, hands-on learning experiences, and seasonal fun for all ages, including Easter Bunny meet & greets, a kids’ fun zone, animal spotlights, and more! Easter at the Zoo: Dates: April 3 – 6, 2026 Times: 10:00
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Celebrate Earth Day at Stanley Park
What better place to celebrate Earth Day than in Vancouver’s largest park?! On April 18th, Stanley Park is hosting a full day of free events and activities for families. Join plant and tree walks, visit booths, participate in family crafts and activities and enter to win raffle prizes! Earth Day
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Ships to Shore Festival
Richmond is set to welcome one of the world’s largest ‘tall ships’ to Garry Point Park this May in a family-friendly 2-day festival! The Kaiwo Maru will visit for the first time since 2017, and limited tickets will be available for those wanting to board the ship. The festival itself,
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All Aboard for Buddy and Friends Children’s Festival!
All aboard for Buddy and Friends Children’s Festival at the Railway Museum of BC! Join Buddy and his friends for a weekend filled with live music, storytelling, games, activities, dance performances, and of course, trains! The Railway Museum of BC is the best place to visit for train aficionados who
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Hullabaloo | Youth Spoken Word Festival
Hullabaloo is BC’s Youth Spoken Word Festival. Students representing high schools from around the province share their poetry to appreciative audiences every year. All events take place at the Vancouver Film School and are FREE. Hullabaloo: Dates: April 23-25, 2026 Times: See website for times of each round Venue: The
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