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.
Happy May!
Mary Jane Mosquito
May 1-5 | Experience the magic of theatre outdoors with Carousel Theatre for Young People’s “The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito” at the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion. Written by renowned Canadian playwright, musician, and novelist Tomson Highway, “The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito” weaves music, song, and Cree language into its storytelling.
Royal Canadian International Circus
May 2- 20 | 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, Zenman Rollerskating Duo, Bollywood Aerialists, and the human cannonball! Save money and use code [familyfunvancouver] to get 2-for-1 tickets to the show.
Southridge Country Fair
May 11 |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.
The Papa Penguin Play
May 15- June 2 |This brand new play has been specially co-commissioned by Carousel Theatre for Young People and the Vancouver International Children’s Festival in association with ZeeZee Theatre. Join the musical celebration and meet Peaches and Izzy, two outstanding male penguins who long to fulfill their dream of becoming parents. With the help of a zookeeper, their dreams may just come true!
A Day Out with Thomas
May 25 & 26, June 1 & 2 | ‘Pop’ on board for a fun-filled day! Take a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, play with wooden and electric trains, and explore the plethora of family-friendly activity zones at the Railway Museum of BC.
City of Surrey Youth Week (May 1-7): Celebrate the preteens and teens in your life during Youth Week 2023! The City of Surrey is hosting a variety of free events specifically geared towards ages 10-18, such as cooking challenges, painting events, drop-in sports, jewelry making, 3V3 Mini Basketball Games, and more! Best of all? The events are FREE!
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.
Cloverdale Rodeo (May 17-20): Buckle up because the Cloverdale Rodeo is back for 2023 and there are more exciting events than ever before! This family-favourite event returns with Barrel Racing, and plenty of Roughstock Rodeo Events.
Vancouver Children’s Festival (May 30 – June 4) – just squeaking in at the end of May, but we couldn’t leave this Vancouver staple off our May events list.
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.
