Vancouver This Weekend

Wondering what to do in Vancouver this weekend? Lots of events are happening in the Lower Mainland including festivals, theatre performances and more.

See below for a list of what’s taking place this Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday. For a list of what’s happening on other days of the month, see our April calendar of events.

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Events This Weekend in Vancouver

Highlights of the Easter Long Weekend of April 3rd to 6th include Hoppy Heights at Capilano Bridge, the Big Easter Run, an All White Party Cruise with Vancouver Boat Parties, and Easter Brunches at various restaurants.

Other seasonal events this weekend include Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres, Easterfest at Taves Family Farms, and both Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza and Glow Nights at Fantasy Farms. There are also Easter activities at Britannia Mine, the Greater Vancouver Zoo, Cultus Lake Adventure Park and other attractions.

For folks who want to see a show, there is improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island as well as the play Wildwoman at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. At Flyover at Canada Place there are the films Awaken Canada and Beyond Chicago. There is also the play Shakespeare in Love at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver.

Other things to do this weekend include walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, games with Vancouver Mysteries, outdoor adventures with WildPlay in Maple Ridge, and indoor virtual reality battles with Zero Latency. There are also lots of great museums to visit including the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Fort Langley, Britannia Mine, Museum of Surrey and many others. This time of year there are also snow sport activities at Lower Mainland Ski Hills (assuming there is enough snow).

See below for a list of what’s taking place, when and where. As you’ll see, so much is happening in the Lower Mainland!

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Good Friday

Easter Events & Activities

Easter Long Weekend – various Easter-related things that take place across the Lower Mainland most years include the following:
- Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
- Easterfest at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Farm including hay rides, egg hunts, farm animals to see and play structures to play on.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
- Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – farm animals, egg hunting, bouncy castles and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
- Glow Nights – a family-friendly Easter attraction at night at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
- Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt and underground tour with its Golden Egg-Venture event.
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, adventure golf and other fun activities at Cultus Lake. This weekend also features a special Easter egg hunt.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation today from 4 to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Saturday, April 4th, 2026

Easter Events & Activities

Easter Long Weekend – click this link for a list of Easter-related things to do including the following:
- Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
- Easter All White Boat Party – a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties on the Burrard Queen in the waters around Vancouver.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
- Big Easter Run – a fun and social running race at Jericho Beach. There are 1 km, 5 km and 10 km routes. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on the price of registration.)
- Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt, underground tour and educational demonstration.
- Easterfest at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Farm including hay rides, egg hunts, farm animals to see and play structures to play on.
- Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – farm animals, egg hunting, bouncy castles and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
- Glow Nights – a family-friendly Easter attraction at night at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
- Easter Weekend at Kilby Historic Site – an egg hunt, special crafts and other hands-on activities at the farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, adventure golf and other fun activities at Cultus Lake. This weekend also features a special Easter egg hunt.

Shows & Entertainment

Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
Gateway Theatre – Wildwoman shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. Today’s performance includes the option for a VocalEye Live Audio Description.
Comedy at The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. Today features Theatresports and Theatresports Unhinged.
Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday Markets

Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park and Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – at 9025 Glover Road in Fort Langley. (TBC)
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park. (TBC)

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Sunday, April 5th, 2026

Easter Events & Activities

Easter Sunday – holiday activities taking place around the Lower Mainland include the following:
- Easter Brunches – fancy brunch buffets take place at a number of restaurants including at the P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, H2 Kitchen at the Westin Bayshore Hotel and Showcase Restaurant at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, among other places in downtown Vancouver. There are also exceptional brunch buffets elsewhere in the Lower Mainland, including at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier on the North Shore.
- Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
- Easterfest at Taves Farm – family-friendly activities at Taves Farm including hay rides, egg hunts, farm animals to see and play structures to play on.
- Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt, underground tour and educational demonstration.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – family-friendly Easter activities at the popular farm in Chilliwack.
- Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – farm animals, egg hunting, bouncy castles and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
- Glow Nights – a family-friendly Easter attraction at night at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
- Kilby Historic Site Easter Weekend – there’s a special Easter Lunch buffet at the farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, adventure golf and other fun activities at Cultus Lake. This weekend also features a special Easter egg hunt.
- Easter Vintage Car Rally – a gathering of vintage vehicles at Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

Western Classical Music & Tea with Stu Goldberg – an Eighth on Eight event at Massey Theatre in New Westminster.
Metro Theatre – the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love shows at the theatre in South Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.

Sunday Markets

Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Chinese Canadian Museum – an attraction that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a featured, interactive hockey exhibit.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Easter Events & Activities

Easter Monday – a holiday for schools, government workers and a few other people, but not for everyone.
Hoppy Heights at Cap Bridge – special Easter-themed decorations and family-friendly activities at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.
Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – train rides, farm animals, egg hunting and other fun activities at Chilliwack’s Fantasy Farms.
Easter at Britannia Mine – the historic museum offers special activities including a scavenger hunt and underground tour with its Golden Egg-Venture event.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – amusement rides, adventure golf and other fun activities at Cultus Lake. This weekend also features a special Easter egg hunt.
If good weather, then check out the cherry blossoms at Vancouver’s various best Parks and Places in Nature.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games).
Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses, ziplines, axe throwing and a Jump of Fear in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Flyover at Canada Place – the films Awaken Canada and Believe Chicago show at the multi-dimensional theatre in downtown Vancouver.
The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
Fort Langley National Historic Site – where you can learn about early BC history and what life was like during the fur trade.
Lower Mainland Ski Hills – skiing, snowboarding and other snow sport opportunities at the following resorts:
- Grouse, Cypress & Mt. Seymour on the North Shore.
- Whistler Blackcomb in the Sea to Sky region.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Highlights of the weekend of April 10th to 12th include Food Truck Wars in Cloverdale, the Chilliwack Plowing Match, and Shen Yun at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. There are also baseball games with the Vancouver Canadians, an Opening Reception event at Place des Arts, and a Pro D-Day Camp at WildPlay in Maple Ridge.

For folks who like flower festivals, there is Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres, the Magic of Spring at Taves Farm, Harrison Tulip Festival, Sakura Days Japan Fair and Abbotsford Tulip Festival.

For folks who want to see a show, there is improvisational theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. At Flyover at Canada Place there are the films Awaken Canada and Beyond Chicago. There is also the play Shakespeare in Love at Metro Theatre in South Vancouver. Laugh Out Live takes place at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. There is a Handel’s Messiah a concert in Abbotsford and The Flame at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.

Other things to do this time of year include walking tours with Forbidden Vancouver, outdoor adventure games with Vancouver Mysteries, indoor virtual reality games with Zero Latency, and ropes courses and ziplines at WildPlay in Maple Ridge. There are also lots of great museums to visit including the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Fort Langley, Britannia Mine, Museum of Surrey and many others.