{"id":495713,"date":"2026-04-20T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=495713"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:03:37","slug":"weekend-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/weekend-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Weekend Events in Metro Vancouver: April 24 &#8211; 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wow &#8211; it certainly felt like summer in Metro Vancouver a few days this week, and rumour has it that we&#8217;re in for more \u2600\ufe0f hot weather this weekend! It&#8217;s the perfect time to get outdoors and explore the tulip fields, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/ultimate-playground-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">head to a new playground<\/a>, or join in one of the incredible community events listed below! Psst&#8230; Mother&#8217;s Day is just *two weeks* away. Start planning (or nudge your family to start planning) a fun, family event using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/mothers-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mother&#8217;s Day Guide<\/a> for inspired ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top picks for family-friendly events for the weekend of\u00a0<strong>April 24 &#8211; 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/carousel-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;The Paper Bag Princess&#8221; presented by CYTP<\/a> | April 22 &#8211; May 10<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdWaterfront Theatre, Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>Munsch\u2019s iconic story demonstrates the power of persistence and quick thinking when Princess Elizabeth\u2019s beloved, Ronald, is kidnapped by a dragon. This 50-minute show is best suited for ages 3+ and will enthrall first-time theatre goers and seasoned audiences alike. With vibrant costumes, sets, and incredible storytelling, watch this classic story come to life on stage.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/party-for-the-planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Party for the Planet<\/a> | April 25<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdSurrey Civic Plaza<\/p>\n<p>BC\u2019s largest Earth Day celebration is back this year and you won\u2019t want to miss it! Party for the Planet is a FREE one-day environmental event for all ages. This event features live entertainment, community activations, workshops, a market, and much more!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf2d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/food-truck-festival-chilliwack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Truck Festival<\/a> | April 25 &amp; 26<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdCentral Community Park, Chilliwack<\/p>\n<p>The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is touring the Lower Mainland. Some of Metro Vancouver\u2019s most popular \u2013 and most tasty \u2013 food trucks will be at this event. Admission to the festival is FREE! This year, get in the community spirit with live entertainment, games, and activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2b50\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/richmond-night-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richmond Night Market<\/a> | April 24 &#8211; September 20<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdRichmond<\/p>\n<p>The Richmond Night Market is back! It\u2019s going to be an amazing summer filled with laughter, great food, and more. Featuring live performances, carnival games, and over 200 retail stalls, you\u2019ll feel the excitement from the moment you arrive. Don\u2019t forget admission is free for kids aged 7 years and under. Seniors are also free, so bring the grandparents!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/inlet-spring-regatta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inlet Spring Regatta<\/a> | April 25<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdRocky Point Park, Port Moody<\/p>\n<p>The Inlet Spring Regatta is a dragon boat race that brings together teams from all over BC in the first dragon boat event of the season. This festival also includes food trucks, merchants, a DJ, live music, and a beer garden.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/summer-camps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-514572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Camp Guide banner 820x360\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-600x263.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-2000x878.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-1536x674.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/03\/SummerCampGuide_820x360-2-2048x899.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf33 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/earth-day-at-douglas-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earth Day at Douglas Park<\/a> | April 25<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdDouglas Park, Langley<\/p>\n<p>Head to Langley for a free, family-friendly Earth Day celebration with hands-on workshops, live music, kids\u2019 activities, and interactive educational booths. Enjoy eco-friendly fun like e-bike tryouts, plant giveaways, upcycling challenges, and a free bike valet!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udd93 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/granville-island-kids-market-events-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wind Chime Make &amp; Take<\/a>| April 26<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdGranville Island Kids Market<\/p>\n<p>Granville Island Kids Market is the place to be for kids (and young-at-heart adults). In addition to the plentiful stores and activities, the Kids Market hosts free, drop-in events for kids each month. Make your very own Wind Chime on April 26th to take home and hang in your garden &#8211; while supplies last!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfa8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/michaels-kids-club-weekly-crafting-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael&#8217;s Kids Club<\/a> | April 26<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdVarious locations<\/p>\n<p>Drop into your local Michaels this Sunday to paint a Spring Birdhouse or make your own Derby Horseshoe. These events are free, but pre-registration is needed. Parents can stay and help their child craft, or wander the store for their own inspiration while their child creates.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf08 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/40-years-of-bridging-cultures-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40 Years of Bridging Cultures Celebration<\/a> | April 24 &#8211; 26<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden<\/p>\n<p>Step back in time to 1986, and explore 40 years of stories and heritage at the Garden. Set within the tranquil beauty of this authentic Ming Dynasty Suzhou classical garden, this three-day celebration invites visitors to rediscover 40 years of history, culture, and community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf37<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/abbotsford-tulip-festival-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lakeland Flowers Tulip Festival<\/a> | April 9 &#8211; May 15<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdAbbotsford<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/calendar\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-514970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Weekend Guide Calendar Ad\" width=\"2560\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-600x74.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-2000x247.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-768x95.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-1536x190.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2026\/04\/FFEventCalendarAd_Vancouver_728x90-2048x253.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>But wait\u2026There\u2019s more!<\/h3>\n<p>Love our list of awesome kid-friendly activities to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend? Then you\u2019ll love our monthly guides too! Take a look at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/april-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What\u2019s Happening in May<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to bookmark our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">events calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to stay updated on awesome events happening in your neighbourhood!<\/p>\n<p><em>Do you like to be in the know? Sign up for the monthly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001XOXiuHMUerRndk_hY89XB3iWCt6S3pvT_Oids85JPA0dijQECZNTzF-DdPyU9g9mM1oLcpEi7RrFyaWif8NkzLootFF4JKiTAeIqJ3I780ZM-FAe4UyZhsOinz6e-cz30OInOuRnzWj138k-1e8jXD1qr6ogC_1EwYuhRk7xOFdBM3QTVbAGAQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Fun Vancouver newsletter<\/a>. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled for Metro Vancouver.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the inside scoop on the best local family events through our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FamilyFunVancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/familyfunyvr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@familyfunyvr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a> pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wow &#8211; it certainly felt like summer in Metro Vancouver a few days this week, and rumour has it that we&#8217;re in for more \u2600\ufe0f hot weather this weekend! 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