May

2026 Abbotsford Tulip Festival

Lakeland Flowers is sharing a time-honoured Dutch Tradition spanning 27 acres in the heart of the Fraser Valley. With 5km of tulip-lined pathways, you will have the opportunity to walk among the 70+ varieties of tulips, blooming in all different colours, shapes, and sizes. Ages 3 and under are free!
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Cheer on Vancouver Whitecaps FC!

Looking for a fun afternoon out? Don your favourite soccer gear (or football gear, for the Euro fans), and join up with the Vancouver Southsiders to support the Vancouver Whitecaps! The Southsiders are the oldest organized group of supportive fans, and they dedicate each game to being as loud and
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DOXA Documentary Film Festival

Do you have a budding documentarian in your midst? Or maybe you want to start watching more thought-provoking documentaries with your teens? DOXA Documentary Film Festival will showcase 39 feature and mid-length films and 25 short films. Check out the event schedule here. DOXA Documentary Film Festival: Date: April 30
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Celebrate Engine 374!

135 years ago, Engine 374 pulled into the Vancouver terminal for the very last time. On May 17th, celebrate this historic train with a party that includes musical performances from Will’s Jams, face painting, birthday cake, a close-up look at the train, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
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Great Salmon Send-Off

Come and learn more about salmon and the local environment while enjoying activities at our exhibitor booths, entertainment by local schools/artists, and lunch prepared by a local youth group, then release baby salmon into Stoney Creek! Admission free. Great Salmon Send-off Date:  May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00
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Harrison Tulip Festival

Don’t miss the stunning Harrison Tulip Festival. Ten million bulbs are planted and ready to bloom, and visitors can stroll among them and take beautiful photos with Mount Cheam in the background. There are food trucks on site, ample gardens to stroll and an expanded market to purchase gifts and
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PoCo Public Works Open House

If you have a kiddo who LOVES machinery and learning about how things work, make sure you take them to the PoCo Public Works Open House! Check out interactive displays, enjoy some family-friendly entertainment, see some equipment demonstrations, and enjoy a ‘by-donation’ BBQ! PoCo Public Works Open House: Date: May
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Whistler Children’s Festival

Take a trip up to Whistler for the fabulously fun Whistler Children’s Festival! Featuring tons of kid-friendly performances and events and a wide range of FREE activities for all ages, this is one festival you won’t want to miss! Whistler Children’s Festival: Date: May 15 – 17, 2026 Time: Varies
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Ride the Rails with the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway

Talk about a great family adventure! Have you ridden the rails with the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway?  If not, be sure to add this outing to your Summer Bucket List! The fully-restored antique interurban train car departs from the Cloverdale Station and heads across South Surrey to Sullivan Station. The train
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May Day in Port Coquitlam

The PoCo May Day Parade is a family-favourite activity and a highlight for many locals. The parade route is Shaughnessy to Elgin, Elgin to Mary Hill, Mary Hill to Hawthorne and ends on Tyner. Don’t miss the Kids Bike Race (10am), followed by the iconic parade at 11am, and a
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