Summertime & movies are like peanut butter & jam…they are meant to go together. Life gets even better when the movie is FREE and shown outdoors, under the stars, in a beautiful setting. Thanks to FreshAir Cinema and countless other outdoor movie companies, communities across Metro Vancouver can enjoy FREE
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Don’t miss the annual Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival. Prepare to be entertained by competitions in tree falling, tree topping, tree climbing, and more. The kids will love the kids’ festival, pancake breakfast, and parade. Squamish Days: Loggers Sports Festival: Date: July 30 – August 2, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
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With the Honda Celebration of Lights no longer happening, the City of Vancouver is hosting one special night of FREE fireworks. Don’t miss this spectacular show! Summer Lights in English Bay: Date: July 31, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:50 PM (pre-show); 9:50 PM fireworks begin Venue: English Bay Beach,
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Grouse Mountain is turning 100, and you’re invited to celebrate! Enjoy special live performances, drone shows, family-friendly activities, food trucks (and food specials), movies on the mountain, and more. Centennial Festival at Grouse Mountain: Date: July 23 – August 3, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Venue: Grouse Mountain
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Connect with your community for a fun-filled Pride Festival at Simon Fraser University. Enjoy FREE ice cream, scavenger hunts with prizes, a vendor market, and plenty of giveaways. This event is fun for every age! Pride at SFU: Date: July 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: SUB
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The Summer Theatre Troupe proudly presents “The Emperor’s New Threads,” a hilarious retelling of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Admission is FREE to all performances, but advanced registration is required. Place des Arts “The Emperor’s New Threads”: Dates & Times: July 24: 7:00 PM July 25: 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM July
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Have you been to the train at the Roundhouse Community Centre? Somehow, despite my boys’ train-fanaticism, we had missed going. We righted that wrong today! The gleaming black Engine 374 has been beautifully restored and is maintained by the Railway Museum of BC (the folks who run the great train
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We all miss the Stanley Park Train, but now there’s an extra special reason to visit the space – Stanley Park Mini Golf! With no confirmed reopening date in sight, the Vancouver Parks Board has approved an idea to host a variety of events and attractions in the unused space
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Discover the fascinating world of bats, birds, and bugs! Join us on a guided walk to learn about their roles in the ecosystem and how you can help conserve their habitats. Check out a new bat box and peek in the pond to discover the insects they rely on! Stewardship
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Is there truly just one season for ice cream? Yes, it makes sense to eat ice cream on a hot summer day. But is there anything wrong with a creamy bowl of ice cream alongside a cup of tea or a mug of hot chocolate? I eat ice cream 12
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