August

Grandview Park Playlist

The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra, Little Chamber Music, & Rumble Theatre proudly present The Grandview Park Playlist! Enjoy this outdoor summer concert full of intercultural music as you lounge on the grass or a lawn chair. Grandview Park Playlist: Date: August 16, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM Venue: Grandview Park Address: 1657
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Matt Grinke’s Happiest Jazz Quintet Plays Classic Disney Songs

Enjoy a set of beloved Disney movie tunes given the Matt Grinke treatment, and after the live music, groove to the original 1967 version of The Jungle Book, featuring songs like I Wanna Be Like You, The Bare Necessities and Trust In Me. Matt Grinke’s Happiest Jazz Quintet: Date: August
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Watch the Meteor Shower at Aldergrove Regional Park

Explore the Perseids meteor shower and other mysteries of the night sky. Then, continue your space odyssey with a unique planet walk on lantern-lit trails, and enjoy activities including blacklight skits. Registration required. Meteor Shower: Date: August 9, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Aldergrove Regional Park Address:
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Celebrate BC Day in Coquitlam!

Experience Metro Vancouver’s *newest* BC Day Festival at Town Centre Park! Enjoy BC’s largest wild salmon BBQ, participate in activities for the whole family such as facepainting, games, and crafts, hear from a diverse lineup of BC performers, and learn about the vibrant Kwikwetlem First Nation culture. Celebrate BC: Date:
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Best Events in August
Best Events in August in Metro Vancouver

Summer break may be half over, but that doesn’t mean August is doom and gloom. In fact, it is just the opposite! Kick your family fun activities into high gear and leave Summer behind on a high note. My family is working through our Summer Fun Bucket List at the
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Chilliwack Corn Festival

Is there anything better than the sweet taste of summer corn on the cob? Join Greendale Acres for their popular Chilliwack Corn Festival, featuring– you guessed it– delicious corn, a corn-shucking competition, face painting, a cornhole tournament, and incredible live music. Chilliwack Corn Festival: Date: August 2-4, 2025 Time: 10:00
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Brigade Days at Fort Langley

Brigade Days is back! Experience British Columbia’s early history at Fort Langley’s Brigade Days. Explore the encampment of re-enactors showcasing the Hudson’s Bay Company era as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills during the B.C. Day long weekend. Brigade Days at Fort Langley: Date: August 2-4,
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Carnavalito on the Road

Carnavalito on the Road is a one-day family-friendly outdoor cultural festival celebrating Latin American culture and traditions through music, dance, food, art, and family activities. As a smaller version of Carnaval del Sol, this event brings the spirit and energy of Latin America’s biggest festival in the Pacific Northwest to
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Downtown PoCo Car Show

This iconic 2-day event will bring families and car enthusiasts together for a special classic car show. With over 400 classic cars on display, a stage with live music, arts and crafts, and a family BBQ, there’s plenty to see and do! The Community Car Cruise runs from 6pm- 8pm
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Willingdon Community Fair & Movie Night

Enjoy the last few days of summer with a free (and SUPER fun) family community fair, including games, colourful displays, live music, good food and tons of children’s activities. Then, snuggle up on your blanket at 8pm for an outdoor showing of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Willingdon Community Fair
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