Don’t let those pesky back-to-school advertisements get you down… there’s still a whole 5 weeks left of summer, and the best is still yet to come! If you’ve been slow on checking off your Summer Fun Bucket List, there’s no time like the present to get to it. Make the most of this long weekend and get out for some incredible community fun. Happy BC Day long weekend!
Here are our top picks for family-friendly events for the weekend of July 31 – August 3, 2026
Centennial Festival at Grouse Mountain | July 23 – August 3
North Vancouver
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.
White Rock Sea Festival | July 31 – August 2 | FREE
White Rock
The White Rock Sea Festival returns to the White Rock waterfront for three days of entertainment and family fun. Enjoy live entertainment, an outdoor movie, a Kids Zone, a torchlight parade and fireworks.
Powell Street Festival | August 1 – 2 | FREE
Vancouver
Influenced by typical Japanese summer festivals or matsuri, the Powell Street Festival features something for everyone, including dance, music, film and video, visual arts, martial arts demonstrations, amateur sumo tournaments, children’s activities, participatory activities, walking tours of the historic neighbourhood, craft vendors, traditional displays, delicious Japanese food, and much more.
Chilliwack Corn Festival | August 1 – 3 & 8 – 9
Chilliwack
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.
Harmony Arts Festival | July 31 – August 9 | FREE
West Vancouver
Enjoy visual arts, live music, great children’s workshops, food, and entertainment at the annual Harmony Arts Festival. Whether it’s world-class musical performances, inspiring visual art, mouth-watering gastronomic events or simply the natural beauty of the setting that gets your heart beating a little faster, there is something for everyone at this year’s festival.
Celebrate BC Day Festival | August 1 & 3 | FREE
Coquitlam & Port Moody
After a successful first year, Celebrate BC Festival is back in 2026 with TWO locations and dates!! Enjoy BC’s largest wild salmon BBQ, participate in activities for the whole family such as face painting, games, and crafts, hear from a diverse lineup of BC performers, and learn about the vibrant Kwikwetlem First Nation culture.
Tsawwassen Sun Festival | August 1 – 3| FREE
Tsawwassen
The annual Tsawwassen Sun Festival returns for the BC Day long weekend. The beloved pancake breakfast, parade, sports tournaments, and more are perfect for a family day out!
IKEA Family Event | August 3 | FREE
Richmond
Head to IKEA Richmond between 2pm-4pm to participate in a Vegetable Soft Toy Toss! Kids 12 and under can try their hand at tossing a soft toy onto a table to win great prizes.
Pay What You Can at Vancouver Maritime Museum | August 2 |
Vancouver
Discover the history & maritime traditions of the Pacific Coast. Step back in time to 1944 on board St Roch, Canada’s celebrated RCMP Arctic schooner. Explore many exhibits such as shipwrecks, early fur trade, deep ocean exploration & more.
PdA presents: The Emperor’s New Threads | until August 2 | FREE
Coquitlam
Place des Arts’ 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.
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