Vancouver’s May calendar features 2024 festivals and events in the Lower Mainland including markets and Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Victoria Day events.

Highlights of the month include tulip festivals, Royal Canadian International Circus shows, Playland amusement park rides, the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair, All British Field Meet car show, Hyack Parade & Festival, Shipyards Night Market, Ladner May Days and so much more!

JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL

MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Vancouver’s May Calendar of Events

Sunday, May 5, 2024 – Cinco de Mayo
Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Mother’s Day
Monday, May 20, 2024 – Victoria Day (Stat Holiday)

2024 May Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in May 2024.

(NOTE: Event dates and other details are subject to change.)

Week of May 14th to 19th

May 14-19 | May 20-26 | May 27-31

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team continues playing in the second round of the playoffs. Today’s game happens in Edmonton, but lots of local bars and restaurants will be showing it.
Free Canucks Viewing Parties – free, family-friendly viewing parties happen at venues in Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and other communities.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Museum of Surrey – a celebration of International Museum Day happens today.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
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 Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum 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).

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is the opening night of Camp What’s-It-Called.
Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation in the evening.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – the team plays against Edmonton at Rogers Arena.
Free Canucks Viewing Parties – free, family-friendly viewing parties happen at venues in Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and other communities. (TBC)
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
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 VBP2024.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Friday, May 17, 2024

Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – the ropes course adventure park in Maple Ridge has an exciting one-day camp program for youth ages 7 to 14.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
The Improv Centre – live comedy at Granville Island. Today features the Theatresports and Camp What’s-It-Called shows.

Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
Vancouver All British Field Meet – an amazing car show featuring hundreds of British-built vehicles at beautiful VanDusen Garden.
Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey. The parade also happens today.
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” – the interactive live stage show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre includes music, special effects, and a fun story featuring Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups.
Playland at the PNE – the rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park run from 11 am until 5 pm.
Fort Langley Hawaiian Luau – the Fort Langley National Historic Site has special activities today to celebrate the connection between Hawaii, the fort and both their peoples since the early 1880s. Admission is free for kids ages 17 and under!
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – if needed, the team plays in Edmonton to continue the playoffs series. (TBC)
Free Canucks Viewing Parties – free, family-friendly viewing parties happen at venues in Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and other communities. (TBC)
Vancouver Comic Arts Festival – comic workshops, presentations, games, vendors and children’s activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. Free admission.
Brewhalla Fort Langley – a craft beer-themed event at Fort Langley Park.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features the Theatresports and Camp What’s-It-Called shows.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
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).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Saturday Markets

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – in Abbotsford.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – in Fort Langley.
Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
Riley Park Farmers Market – at Riley Park near Nat Bailey Stadium.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish from 10 am to 3 pm.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Victoria Day Long Weekend – lots of special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” – the interactive live stage show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre includes music, special effects, and a fun story featuring Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups.
Vancouver Train Celebrations – an event commemorating the anniversary of the arrival of the Engine 374 Locomotive and first passenger train in Vancouver over 130 years ago. There are usually speeches, cake and brass band music at the Roundhouse.
Playland at the PNE – the rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park run from 11 am until 5 pm.
Vancouver Comic Arts Festival – comic workshops, presentations, games, vendors and children’s activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. Free admission.
ABFM All-Brits Run – about 100 cars from the All British Field Meet from the day before drive to Harrison Hot Springs.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is House Teams.

Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
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).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre.
Whistler Farmers Market – near the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Week of May 20th to 26th

May 14-19 | May 20-26 | May 27-31

Monday, May 20, 2024

Victoria Day – the statutory holiday features numerous special events throughout the Lower Mainland.
Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
Fort Langley Parade & Fort Events – historic demonstrations at the fort and a community fair in a park following the Fort Langley May Day Parade.
May Day at the Fort – the Fort Langley National Historic Site has special activities today as part of the community’s May Day celebrations. Admission is free for children and youth ages 17 and under.
Vancouver Canucks Hockey – if needed, the team plays against Edmonton at Rogers Arena. (TBC)
Free Canucks Viewing Parties – free, family-friendly viewing parties happen at venues in Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and other communities. (TBC)
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Hidden History & Sweet Treats tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
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).

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose Day.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings. (TBC)

Featured Attractions & Activities

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).
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
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 Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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 VBP2024.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
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).

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Special Engagement Jazz with Myriam Gendron – Myriam Gendron performs along with Jim White & Marisa Anderson at St. James Community Square on West 10th Avenue in Vancouver.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Featured Attractions & Activities

WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
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 VBP2024.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Turn it Up!.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum 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).

Friday, May 24, 2024

Ladner May Days – first day of the 3-day community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides and a fastball tournament.
pARTy@PdA & Concert – an adults-only event with music, drinks and art activities at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
The Improv Centre – live comedy Theatresports shows at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Camp What’s-It-Called.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
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).
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Big Jungle Run – family fun 1 km, 5 km and 10 km runs at Burnaby Lake. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!
Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
Hyack Parade & Festival – a large parade with floats, marching bands and other entries in New Westminster.
Ladner May Days – a community event with live music, amusement rides, beer garden, family-friendly activities and a fastball tournament.
Playland at the PNE – the rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park run from 11 am until 5 pm.
Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special activity at its venue in New Westminster. The event is specially designed for families with children ages 6 and older, but everyone is welcome. Guided tours are also available in the afternoon.
The Improv Centre – live comedy Theatresports shows at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Camp What’s-It-Called.
Orpheum Tours – guided tours of Vancouver’s iconic theatre happen today.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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 VBP2024.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
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).
Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Saturday Markets

Abbotsford Farm & Country Market – in Abbotsford.
Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market – in the parking lot of Burnaby’s City Hall.
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – in Fort Langley.
Haney Farmers Market – at the Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
Riley Park Farmers Market – near Nat Bailey Stadium.
Squamish Farmers Market – in downtown Squamish.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – at Vancouver’s John Hendry Park.
West End Farmers Market – at 1100 Comox Street.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

VAM Symphony Orchestra – the New World Symphony & Rhapsody in Blue concert takes place at the Orpheum Theatre.
West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
BC Polish Festival – food, dancing and other activities celebrating Polish culture in Port Coquitlam.
Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History – a fundraising event at Ryall Park in New Westminster. Money raised benefits Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
Ladner May Days – a community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides, pancake breakfast and fastball tournament. Today is also the day of the May Day Parade!
Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
Brookswood Community Car Show – a car show where funds raised benefit Brookswood Secondary School in Langley. Admission to see the cars is by donation.
Playland at the PNE – the rides at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park run from 11 am until 5 pm.
Walk for Alzheimer’s – a fundraising event benefiting the Alzheimer Society of BC. The walk takes place in a number of communities including at Creekside Community Recreation Centre at Olympic Village.
Spot Prawn Festival – a 1-day festival celebrating spot-prawn season at Fisherman’s Wharf not far from Granville Island.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features the Caribbean rhythms of Sweet Pan.
Youth Concert Showcase Series – free live music presented by the Fort Langley Jazz Festival at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station in the afternoon.

Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown, Hidden History & Sweet Treats, and Really Gay History tours.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
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).

Sunday Markets

Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market – in West Vancouver.
Coquitlam Farmers Market – at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam.
Kitsilano Farmers Market – outside the Kitsilano Community Centre in Vancouver.
Whistler Farmers Market – near the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
White Rock Farmers Market – at 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock.
Cloverdale Flea Market – a large weekly flea market in Surrey.
Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Week of May 27th to 31st

May 14-19 | May 20-26 | May 27-31

Monday, May 27, 2024

Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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 VBP2024.)
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown.
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).

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset on Tuesday evenings. (TBC)
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose Day.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
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 VBP2024.)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
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).

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features the Date Night show.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

Featured Attractions & Activities

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Lost Souls of Gastown. There’s also the Secrets of the Penthouse special event.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
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 VBP2024.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
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).

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Turn it Up!.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.
New Westminster Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Featured Attractions & Activities

Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
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).
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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 VBP2024.)
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour.
FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

Friday, May 31, 2024

West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest – a community event at Ambleside Park. (Note: This event used to be called the West Vancouver Bridge Festival up until a couple of years ago.)
Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
The Improv Centre – live comedy Theatresports shows at Granville Island. Today’s shows are Theatresports and Camp What’s-It-Called.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays Tri-City at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Featured Attractions & Activities

FlyOver Canada – a multi-dimensional flying theatre experience at Canada Place. Today also features the films Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore and Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum 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).
Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
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 VBP2024.)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

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Other Possible May Events in 2024

Below are other events that may or may not also take place this month in 2024.

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

Foundation 10.0 – an EDM music festival at the PNE on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. (May 18 & 19, 2024)
Talking Stick Festival – an Indigenous event that’s free. (TBC)
Rogue Folk Concerts – live music at The St. James in Vancouver. (May 6, 10, 19 and 26 in 2024.)
Jurassic Quest – a family-friendly dinosaur exhibition. (In 2024 it’s at the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 2 to 5 and in Abbotsford from May 10 to 12.)
Jurassic World Live Tour – a show featuring animatronic dinosaurs at the Pacific Coliseum. (TBC)
Safe and Sound Music Festival – a Hip Hop and R&B music festival at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium. (TBC)
White Rock Buskers & Comedy Fest – comedy shows in the streets of White Rock. (TBC)
Vancouver Opera – Carmen is an opera by Bizet. It shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (April 27 to May 5, 2024)

Other Festivals & Events

Whistler Go Fest – a “Great Outdoors Festival” which includes all kinds of sporting events and live evening concerts. (TBC)
European Festival – a festival highlighting European culture in late May. (TBC)
Whistler Children’s Festival – two weekends of activities for the whole family, including yoga, magic shows, crafts and more. (May 17 to 19, 2024)
Surrey SPARK Stages – performing arts shows for kids at the Surrey Arts Centre. (May 24 to 26, 2024)
Royal Victorian Party – old fashioned celebrations at Stewart Farm in Surrey. (TBC)
Burnaby Blooms Festival – a community event at Deer Lake Park. (May 5, 2024)
Vancouver Turkic Festival – a free event celebrating Turkish culture with live music and market vendors. (TBC)
ExplorASIAN Festival – a series of events celebrating Asian culture in the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
Mother’s Day at Glades Garden – live music and refreshments for sale on Mother’s Day at the semi-private garden park in Surrey. (TBC)
Mother’s Day Tea & Plant Sale – at London Heritage Farm in Richmond. (TBC)

Markets and Trade Shows

BC Rock & Gem Show – presented by the BC Lapidary Society and featuring over 40 rock and crystal artists and vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (May 10 to 12, 2024.)
Coastal Swap Meet – an automotive-themed swap meet featuring as many as 500 vendors at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. (May 31 to June 1 in 2024.)
Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items at 1101 Union Street in East Vancouver. (TBC)
Spring Fling at Hycroft – a fundraising event that features artisan vendors, a silent auction, dancing and live music at one of Vancouver’s most beautiful heritage buildings. (TBC)

Sports and Sporting Events

Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
Survival of the Fittest – 18 km and 35 km runs on rugged trails in Squamish. (May 11, 2024)
5K Foam Fest – an obstacle course event with slides, bubbles, mud and foam. (It sometimes happens in May. This year though it’s on June 15, 2024.)
Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (It sometimes starts in late May. In 2024, however, it runs from June 3 to 9 in 2024.)

Other Events

Glades Garden Open House – a beautiful garden in Surrey that’s open to the public only a small number of days. (TBC)
Victoria Day Weekend Boat Party – a nightclub-style event out on the water with Vancouver Boat Parties. (Not happening in 2024.)
Cloverdale Market Days – a large once-a-month summer artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street. (May 25, 2024)
Darts Hill Garden – a semi-private garden park that’s open to the public on select days in Surrey.

Typical May Vancouver Weather

Summer is close and the beautiful weather is finally here, at least normally. May is typically one of the nicest months of the year in Vancouver – definitely in the top five.

The days in May are long, the temperature is getting warm, and the sun seems to shine more often than not. It still rains, but less than eight of the other months of the year.

Average high temperatures in May are 16 degrees C (or 61 F) and the lows are in the range of 8 C (or 46 F). It usually only rains about 60 mm (or less than 2.5 inches), which in Vancouver is something to celebrate.

Oddly, the weather almost always seems to be nicer in May than in June – nobody really knows quite why.

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