I don’t know where April went but somehow May has shown up on the calendar. This month is jam-packed with exciting new events and family favourites returning for 2024. As always, be sure to keep a close eye on the Family Fun Vancouver calendar as we are constantly adding new events.
Youth Week | May 1-7, 2025
Celebrate the preteens and teens in your life during Youth Week 2024! Cities across Metro Vancouver are hosting FREE or low-cost events for ages 10-18 on each day of the week. Some are drop-in, while others require pre-registration.
Featured: Buddy and Friends Children’s Festival | May 3 & 4, 2025
All aboard for Buddy and Friends Children’s Festival, a brand new event at the Railway Museum of BC! Join Buddy and his friends for a weekend filled with train rides, games, activities, live music, storytelling, and dance performances. The Railway Museum of BC is the best place to visit for train aficionados who are young and young at heart, and the events are packed with activities that the whole family will enjoy.
Featured: Royal Canadian International Circus |May 8 -19, 2025
It’s high-action, high-excitement, and high levels of fun; the thrilling Royal Canadian International Circus is back and better than ever this year! It’s an all-new show for 2024 with dazzling performances, including crowd favourites such as the Globe of Death extreme motorcyclists, AZ Aerialists, and tons of jugglin,g clowning, and impressive acrobatics! Save money and use code FAMILYFUNVANCOUVER to get 2-for-1 tickets to the show.
Featured: Southridge Country Fair | May 10, 2025
Rain or shine, the Southridge Country Fair will be bringing good vibes all day long! Featuring a giant Kids Zone complete with bouncy castles, an inflatable obstacle course, games, face painting, and carnival games, a 500+ family garage sale, food trucks, live entertainment, and tons of activities, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Admission to this fun family event is free.
Cloverdale Rodeo | May 16-19, 2025
The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo features Roughstock Rodeo Events (Bareback, Saddle Bronc & Bull Riding) and Ladies Barrel Racing. With more family-friendly entertainment than ever before, it is sure to be a roaring good time! See the schedule on their website for details.
Vancouver Children’s Festival | May 26 – June 1, 2025
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival is back this spring to delight, enchant and engage children of all ages. Families from around Metro Vancouver look forward to the festival every year. The festival is packed full of exciting performances specifically designed for families to enjoy!
Star Wars Day (May 4) –
Yes, it’s a thing. May the fourth = May the force (be with you). Whether you’re up to date on your Star Wars trivia or could use a refresher, there are some great events happening around Metro Vancouver to celebrate the day.
Farmers Markets in Metro Vancouver (May – October) – Does anyone else feel healthier just by shopping at a Farmer’s Market? I love bringing home fresh veggies and home-baked goodies each week. Spring & Summer Farmer’s Markets across Metro Vancouver are opening in May and many run weekly until the end of October.
Mother’s Day (May 13) – Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms, step-moms, grand-moms, moms-in-training, moms-flying-by-the-seat-of-their-pants, and everyone else who is helping nurture the next generation. We’ve rounded up a full list of events and activities for every mom in your life.
For a complete listing of all the best events around Metro Vancouver, click on our calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through Facebook, and Instagram.
