If you’re a Star Wars fan (or live with one), this day is probably already on your calendar! If you’re a little shaky on your Star Wars knowledge, the 4th of May is a day to celebrate the “Force” (aka, the “fourth”) and walk around saying “May the Fourth Be With You.”
Whether you’ve seen all the movies or only vaguely know what I’m talking about, there are some fun events around Metro Vancouver to celebrate this day.

Abbotsford:

Characters and roll dice will be provided for players to step into the role of a popular Star Wars character. Tickets are $15/person, and a Gamemaster will explain how to play.
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Boardwalk Cafe and Games
Address: 33760 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford
Website: www.eventbrite.ca

Surrey:

May The Fourth Be With You: A Star Wars Celebration

Celebrate this iconic franchise by watching the first film, hearing local musicians, making a tasty treat, and having a blast with like-minded families.
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Clayton Community Centre
Address: 7155 187a Street, Surrey
Website: www.surrey.ca

May the 4th Paint Night

Create your own Galactic experience as you head to Ricky’s All Day Grill to paint your very own Baby Yoda. All supplied provided as you are guided through the paint experience.
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Ricky’s All Day Grill – Evergreen
Address: 8958 152 Street, Surrey
Website: www.eventbrite.ca

Vancouver:

 

Star Wars Day at VPL

Don’t go over to the dark side – spend your time in the light at Vancouver Public Libraries!

Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Venue & Address:
Terry Salman Branch | 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver
Website: www.vpl.com

Free Comic Book Day

Comic Book stores across the continent give away FREE comic books to anyone who walks through the door. How fantastic is that?! This event aims to celebrate comics as an original American art form, first popularized in the early twentieth century, and the thousands of independent comic book specialty shops around North America that provide a unique community hub for fans of comics, graphic novels, toys, and related products.

Date: May 2, 2026
Time: All day!
Venue: Find your nearest comic book store HERE