Vancouver’s 2023 September calendar features significant dates and events including concerts, end of summer festivals and Labour Day holiday events.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY – MARCH – APRIL
MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
Vancouver’s September Events Calendar
- Sept. 4, 2023 – Labour Day (Stat Holiday)
- Sept. 10, 2023 – Grandparents’ Day
- Sept. 22, 2023 – Fall Equinox
- Sept. 30, 2023 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
See below for a list of what’s happening on the different days of the month.
Note: Schedules are subject to change. This is the case any year, but especially recently because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, see official event websites for the most up-to-date details as circumstances may change.
Week of September 1st to 3rd
Sept. 1-3 | Sept. 4-10 | Sept. 11-17 | Sept. 18-24 | Sept. 25-30
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. Today features the pre-festival Zenyasai Beer Garden event.
- Shipyards Night Market – live music and market activities at Shipbuilder’s Square in North Vancouver. Tonight features the Venus and Mars Duo and Las Divas.
- PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the Beyond Monet exhibition, SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
- Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features Jason Derulo. Free shows also take place in the Revel District today with For the Love of Drag and The Whiskeydicks.
- SAVINGS TIP: Use the promo code VBP23 when buying admission tickets to the PNE Fair for four people online and you’ll pay just $40 (i.e., just $10 per person) which will save you up to $60 off regular full prices! To redeem the offer, click here.
- Catching Waves Yacht Party – a boat party with Vancouver Cruises on the Abitibi in the waters around Vancouver.
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Art Downtown – local artists display their art today in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
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 Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- 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 Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- 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 Art Gallery – admission to the gallery is by donation today.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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).
- FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place, as does the special feature film Windborne about the Canadian Rockies.
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Labour Day Weekend – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
- PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the Beyond Monet exhibition, SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
- Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features Stars of Drag. Free shows also take place in the Revel District today with For the Love of Drag, Phonix Dance Band and The Paperboys.
- SAVINGS TIP: Use the promo code VBP23 when buying admission tickets to the PNE Fair for four people online and you’ll pay just $40 (i.e., just $10 per person) which will save you up to $60 off regular full prices! To redeem the offer, click here.
- Charcuterie on the Pier – a local catering company plans to set a new Guinness World Record by building the longest Charcuterie Board ever along the pier in White Rock. Proceeds from tickets to the event benefit a local food bank and other charities.
- Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
- Taiwanfest – an Asian-themed festival featuring a mix of in-person and virtual events.
- Labour Day Weekend Boat Party – a night club-style event on the Burrard Queen party boat with Vancouver Boat Parties.
- Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue.
- Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming this weekend as part of its Summer Discovery Days for the Labour Day Long Weekend holidays.
- Bands on the Beach – live music at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium. (Note: This evening may or may not also be Fireworks Night. It depends on the status of current fire restrictions in the City of Vancouver.)
Theatre Shows
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre on Granville Island.
- FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place, as does the special feature film Windborne about the Canadian Rockies.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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).
- Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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 features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Monumental Scandals tours.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- 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.)
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Saturday Markets
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Labour Day Weekend – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Polish Festival Vancouver – music, dancing and family-friendly activities at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Admission is free!
- Nikkei Matsuri – a Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
- PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the Beyond Monet exhibition, SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
- Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features Walk off the Earth. Free shows also take place in the Revel District today with For the Love of Drag, Phonix Dance Band and The Paperboys.
- SAVINGS TIP: Use the promo code VBP23 when buying admission tickets to the PNE Fair for four people online and you’ll pay just $40 (i.e., just $10 per person) which will save you up to $60 off regular full prices! To redeem the offer, click here.
- Taiwanfest – an Asian-themed festival featuring a mix of in-person and virtual events.
- Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming this weekend as part of its Summer Discovery Days for the Labour Day Long Weekend holidays.
- Serbian Days – a free cultural event with Serbian music, dancing and family-friendly activities at Vancouver’s Saint Sava Church at 505 East 63rd Avenue.
- Victory Square Block Party – a free event with live music at Victory Square in Vancouver. (TBC)
- Bands on the Beach – live music at Harrison Hot Springs.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Julius Caesar and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Summer Sundays – live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities at various venues.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
- 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.
- FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place, as does the special feature film Windborne about 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.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- 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 Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Monumental Scandals, Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and the Really Gay History Tour.
- Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District in North Vancouver.
Sunday Markets
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, Whistler and White Rock.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a large market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
Week of September 4th to 10th
Sept. 1-3 | Sept. 4-10 | Sept. 11-17 | Sept. 18-24 | Sept. 25-30
Monday, September 4, 2023
- Labour Day – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
- PNE Fair – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with rides, shows, food vendors, the Beyond Monet exhibition, SuperDogs shows, concerts and more.
- Today’s PNE Summer Night Concert features Blue Rodeo. Free shows also take place in the Revel District today with For the Love of Drag, Phonix Dance Band and The Paperboys.
- SAVINGS TIP: Use the promo code VBP23 when buying admission tickets to the PNE Fair for four people online and you’ll pay just $40 (i.e., just $10 per person) which will save you up to $60 off regular full prices! To redeem the offer, click here.
- Taiwanfest – an Asian-themed festival with things to see along Granville Street and in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- Summer Discovery Days at the FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre has extra programming this weekend as part of its Summer Discovery Days for the Labour Day Long Weekend holidays.
- 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).
- Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to admire at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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%.)
- FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place, as does the special feature film Windborne about the Canadian Rockies.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
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 VBP2024.)
- FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place, as does the special feature film Windborne about 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%.)
- 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).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Monumental Scandals and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island. Today features the Fringe for All which is a special performance showcasing 20 or so of the season’s acts in short 2-minute sketches.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
- Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- FlyOver Canada – the film about Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place, as does the special feature film Windborne about 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. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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 Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Thursday, September 7, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Julius Caesar and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features Monumental Scandals and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- 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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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 relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
Friday, September 8, 2023
- Fully Charged LIVE – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code FCFIFTY to save 50%!)
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
- Place Des Arts Opening Reception – an event celebrating the opening of three new exhibitions at the arts centre in Coquitlam.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue at #1 Alexander Street. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver.
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%.)
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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.)
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
- 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Garden & Farm Activities
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Fully Charged LIVE – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code FCFIFTY to save 50%!)
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Shred-It Fundraiser – the Rotary Club of Lions Gate has a paper shredding event where you can take your old confidential papers and get them destroyed for a donation outside North Vancouver’s District Hall between around 10 am and 2 pm.
- Commercial Drive Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Commercial Drive.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Recovery Day BC – a street party celebrating the treatment and recovery of addiction and mental health issues in New Westminster. The headlining musician for the event is Tom Cochrane.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – 55, 122 and 152-km cycling races from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
Saturday Markets
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Riley Park, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Performances & Theatre
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities at various venues.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. 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, Monumental Scandals, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park 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 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%.)
- MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – learn about the history of the North Shore at the Lower Mainland’s newest museum.
- 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).
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
Sunday, September 10, 2023
- Grandparents’ Day
- Fully Charged LIVE – a massive home energy and electric vehicle show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (TIP: Use the promo code FCFIFTY to save 50%!)
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Port Coquitlam Car Free Day – a free street party on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
- pARTy@PdA: PAWcasso Edition – an adults only (19+) art session where you can paint art with your dog at Places des Arts in Coquitlam. The cost is $26 per person or $42 for two people (plus GST).
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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.)
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Feast of Fields – a fundraising event for Farm Folk/City Folk at Stable Harvest Farm in Langley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Walking Tours & Outdoor Adventures
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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 features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Monumental Scandals, Forbidden Vancouver and Really Gay History tours.
- Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District on the North Shore. While in the area, also visit MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
- 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).
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Sunday Markets
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner, Mt. Pleasant, the Nikkei Centre (in Burnaby), Whistler and White Rock.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Week of September 11th to 17th
Sept. 1-3 | Sept. 4-10 | Sept. 11-17 | Sept. 18-24 | Sept. 25-30
Monday, September 11, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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).
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- 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.)
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are nice places to hang out at this time of year (even though it’s too cold to swim).
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- National Geographic Live at the Orpheum – Vancouver Civic Theatres presents “Life on the Vertical” with Mark Synnott at the Orpheum Theatre.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Monumental Scandals and Lost Souls of Gastown.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- 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.)
- 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).
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Julius Caesar and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
- Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver 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 VBP2024.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District on the North Shore. While in the area, also visit MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Monumental Scandals and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. 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).
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Friday, September 15, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the Taste of Abby Night Market at Jubilee Park.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
- MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
- SFU StreetFest – a community street festival at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus.
- Art Downtown – local artists display their art today between 11 am and 5 pm in downtown Vancouver (assuming good weather).
- Shipyards Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in and around Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver. (Note: This is the market’s final day of the season!)
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays a Divisional Series game against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
- Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street.
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 – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- 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.)
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
Flower Festivals & Farm Activities
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Shows & Entertainment
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Circo Osorio Circus – family-friendly circus performances at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the Taste of Abby Guided Circle Farm Tour as well as the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market.
- Copper & Fire at Britannia Mine – an event celebrating visual art with a theme of copper, fire and materials “of the earth” at the museum at Britannia Beach.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event with food vendors and family-friendly activities at TRADEX in Abbotsford.
- Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
- Main Street Car Free Day – a pedestrian-only street party on Main Street.
- A Night to Dream Gala – a fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House at Vancouver’s Westin Bayshore Hotel.
- Fall Used Book Sale – hosted by the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library in the atrium at the Central Branch at 350 West Georgia Street.
- Whistler Village Beer Festival – a multi-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler. The Main Event is today and tomorrow in the Olympic Plaza.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays a Divisional Series game against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Saturday).
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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%.)
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Monumental Scandals, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Saturday Markets
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.
- Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town including on Granville Island.
- Harrison Sunflower Festival – fields of bright sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the 19th annual Arty Awards.
- Stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow – a large Indigenous cultural celebration at the Langley Events Centre.
- Whistler Village Beer Festival – a multi-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler. The Main Event is today in the Olympic Plaza.
- Terry Fox Runs – a fundraising event, usually with multiple venues around the Lower Mainland including Stanley Park, Inter River Park, and Rocky Point Park.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays a Divisional Series game against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Featured Activities & Attractions
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
- Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District on the North Shore. While in the area, also visit MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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%.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Special guided tours of the St. Roch engine room take place today (but spaces are limited so you’ll want to book your spot in advance).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Monumental Scandals and the Really Gay History tours.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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).
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
Sunday Markets
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Clayton Heights, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
Week of September 18th to 24th
Sept. 1-3 | Sept. 4-10 | Sept. 11-17 | Sept. 18-24 | Sept. 25-30
Monday, September 18, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the Taste of Abby Fraser Valley Artisans Food Hub Culinary Showcase.
- 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. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- 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.)
- 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).
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- Lower Mainland Beaches – beaches at Ambleside, Crescent Beach, White Rock, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Belcarra Park and elsewhere are nice places to hang out at this time of year (even though it’s too cold to swim).
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the Taste of Abby Pickleball + Pints event at Jubilee Park and Old Yale Brewing.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Goblin: Macbeth.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. 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.)
- 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).
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Monumental Scandals and Lost Souls of Gastown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features Grape-Stomping at Singletree Winery.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Downtown Farmers Market – in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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.)
- 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Tsawwassen.
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features Harvest Fest at Abbotsford Exhibition Park and the Downtown Abbotsford Art & Wine Walk.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
Music & Theatre
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is Goblin: Macbeth.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
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).
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Monumental Scandals and Lost Souls of Gastown.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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.)
- Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District on the North Shore. While in the area, also visit MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5 to 8:30 pm. Guided tours are at 7 pm.
Friday, September 22, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the Downtown Abbotsford Art & Wine Walk.
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Tsawwassen.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch – kid-friendly Halloween activities at a farm in Abbotsford.
Featured Activities & Attractions
- MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver – the venue has a special Indigenous artist-led cedar carving event today. (Spaces are limited, so register well in advance.)
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver 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 VBP2024.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- 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).
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Tsawwassen.
- Riverfest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
- Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features a Taste of Abby Foraging Workshop as well as the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market.
- Shipyards Festival – a free festival featuring live music and family-friendly activities in the Lower Lonsdale District of North Vancouver.
- Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in the Fraser Valley.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Super Saturday at FRDC – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts a special event 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.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Theatre & Performing Arts Events
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are As You Like It and Goblin: Macbeth.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Monumental Scandals, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- 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 Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- 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).
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
- Riverfest – a community event that’s hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. It features entertainment and environmental information and activities.
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Circo Osorio Circus – a Las Vegas-based circus with shows in a giant big top. Today’s performance is at the Tsawwassen Mills Mall in Tsawwassen.
- Big Pirate Run – a family-friendly running event at Garry Point Park in Richmond. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on your registration fees!)
- Snowbird RV Show – a large recreational vehicle trade show at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
- Taste of Abby – a celebration of the harvest season, culinary experiences and local foods at restaurants and events in Abbotsford. Today features the Taste of Abby Food & Farm Awards.
- Denman Street Car Free Day – a massive pedestrian-only street party in Vancouver’s West End.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s shows are Julius Caesar and Goblin: Macbeth.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Sunday).
- Tours with Shipyard Pals – walking tours take place around the Shipyards District on the North Shore. While in the area, also visit MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver, Monumental Scandals and the Really Gay History Tour.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- 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 Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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).
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Sunday Markets
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
- Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey.
- Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, the Nikkei Centre (in Burnaby), Whistler and White Rock.
Week of September 25th to 30th
Sept. 1-3 | Sept. 4-10 | Sept. 11-17 | Sept. 18-24 | Sept. 25-30
Monday, September 25, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Lower Mainland Parks – on days with good weather, many of the region’s top parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- 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.)
- 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).
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Cheap Movie Night – at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is As You Like It.
- Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach if the weather is sunny from early evening until sunset. Free!
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – kid-friendly Halloween activities at a farm in Abbotsford.
- 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).
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Monumental Scandals and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
- 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.)
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Downtown Farmers Market – from 2:30 until 6 pm in the North Plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is As You Like It.
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).
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Forbidden Vancouver and the Secrets of the Penthouse.
- 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.)
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- New West Farmers Market – at Tipperary Park in New Westminster.
- False Creek Farmers Market – at Concord Community Park in Vancouver.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Corn Mazes – farms with family-friendly activities including mazes to get lost in at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Vancouver Pumpkin Patches – places to have fun at and pick up a Halloween pumpkin.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tours are Monumental Scandals and the Lost Souls of Gastown.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- 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.)
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Friday, September 29, 2023
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- Harrison Pumpkin Festival – opening day of the new pumpkin patch-style event in Agassiz.
- HowlOver at FlyOver Canada – the multi-dimensional theatre attraction hosts its special seasonal film with a Halloween theme at Canada Place.
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- Live Music at Guilt & Co. – live music at the popular Gastown venue. Admission is “pay-what-you-can”.
- The Improv Centre – live improv theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today’s show is As You Like It.
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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.)
- Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for this morning at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre (because it’s Friday).
- 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 Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Walking Tours & Outdoor Adventures
- 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 there are the Lost Souls of Gastown and Forbidden Vancouver tours.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a statutory holiday that commemorates the history of the residential school system in Canada. Events happen in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Surrey, White Rock and other communities.
- Made in the 604 Pop-Up Artisan Market – a market featuring dozens of local artists and artisan vendors at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- Pavlo in Concert: The Santorini Tour – the award-winning songwriter and recording artist brings his spirited performance of feel-good Mediterranean music, with Greek, Flamenco, Latin, and Balkan sounds through the mastery of his guitar. OPA!
- Oktoberfest at the Austria Vancouver Club – an Oktoberfest event with music, dinner and dancing in Richmond.
- Harrison Pumpkin Festival – a new pumpkin patch-style event at a farm in Agassiz.
- Maan Farms Haunted Mazes – ultra-scary Halloween attractions at Maan Farms in Abbotsford at night.
- Fall at the Farm – a pumpkin patch in the forest, corn maze, play structures and other kid-friendly Halloween activities at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.
- BC Culture Days – a series of online and in-person events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts.
- Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Vancouver Flea Market – at 703 Terminal Avenue.
Theatre & Performing Arts Events
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues.
- The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island.
- Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park. Today features two As You Like It shows.
Featured Attractions & Activities
- Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Lost Souls of Gastown, Monumental Scandals, Forbidden Vancouver and Dark Secrets of Stanley Park tours.
- WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
- Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum 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.)
- Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park is a great place to visit rain or shine. Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!
- FlyOver Canada – films show at the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place.
- Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games with 3 or more people.
- Fort Langley Tours – guided walking tours around the historic village of Fort Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and save 20%.)
- 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).
- Chilliwack Corn Maze – a world-famous corn maze with a pumpkin patch and kid-friendly activities at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley.
Other Events in September 2023
Many of the following events may also take place in September 2023 (but with details to be confirmed):
Music, Dance and Theatre
- Summer Concert Series – free live music in Coquitlam (TBC).
- Jazz Vespers – on Sundays at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver.
- Cates Park Summer Concerts – free live music in North Vancouver. (TBC)
- Arts Club Theatre – live theatre at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.
- Vancouver International Film Festival – a festival that usually takes place at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street. (September 28 to October 8 in 2023.)
- 5X (City of Bhangra) Festival – a celebration of South Asian music and arts. (Happened in June this year.)
- Westward Music Festival – a music festival at various venues in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
- Dance Centre Open House – free Bollywood, Bhangra and other dance lessons at the Dance Centre at 677 Davie Street in Vancouver. There will also be Métis jigging, K-pop, tap and other activities. (September 16, 2023)
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – live music and dance performances at various venues. (September 18 to 30, 2023)
- White Rock Buskers & Comedy Fest – comedy shows in the streets of White Rock. (In 2023 the festival took place in early September. In 2023, however, it happened on the last weekend in May.)
- Squamish Moon Festival – a reincarnation of the Squamish Constellation Festival. (September 30, 2023)
- Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a 2-day comedy festival at Stanley Park. (September 16 & 17, 2023)
- Barnside Harvest Festival – a music festival hosted by Barnside Brewing in Ladner. (September 13-15, 2024)
Community Events and Festivals
- Country Celebration of Nature – a small community event with live entertainment and an ecological theme in Langley. (Not likely happening in 2023.)
- Barnside Harvest Festival – an event with live music, market vendors and beer at Patterson Park in Ladner. (September 15-17, 2023)
- Fire Dragon Festival – an event that celebrates Chinatown’s history with fun activities at different spots in the neighbourhood. (September 23 & 24, 2023)
- Paws for a Cause – a fundraising event for the SPCA at David Lam Park in Yaletown. (Not happening in 2023.)
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – a Chinese cultural festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden that includes poetry, lanterns, and tea and mooncake tastings among other activities. (TBC)
- Light Up Chinatown – a community event with food trucks, live entertainment, illuminations and decorations in Vancouver’s Chinatown. (September 9 & 10, 2023)
- Richmond World Festival – a free multicultural event at Minoru Park. (Not happening in 2023.)
- White Rock Moon Festival – live music, lanterns and other activities at the White Rock Pier. (TBC)
- Kerrisdale Days – a small community event in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver. (September 8 & 9, 2023)
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – a Chinese cultural festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden that includes poetry, lanterns, and tea and mooncake tastings among other activities. (TBC)
- Fiesta Mexicana – Mexican Independence Day celebrations at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. (In mid-September, but to be confirmed for 2023.)
- Ioco Festival – a small community event with food trucks and family-friendly activities in Port Moody. (October 1, 2023)
- BC Culture Days – a series of events celebrating Canadian culture and the arts. (TBC)
- Coho Festival – a salmon festival normally in West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. (Cancelled for 2023)
Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Cloverdale Market Days – a large artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58 Avenue. (September 16, 2023)
- The Olde Farmhouse Market – a vintage market featuring dozens of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewellery, handmade goods and other home and garden treasures at the Cloverdale Agriplex in Surrey. (September 23 & 24, 2023.)
- Main Street Farmers Market – from 2 to 6 pm in front of Vancouver’s Central Pacific Station. (Not happening in 2023.)
- Japan Market – food trucks and vendor stalls in the plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. (September 9 & 10, 2023)
- Vancouver Fall Home Show – at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 28 to October 1, 2023)
Sports & Sporting Events
- Bike the Night – a massive 10-km group cycle ride through the streets of Vancouver starting and finishing at Sunset Beach. (TBC)
- Vancouver Giants Hockey – at the Langley Events Centre.
- Vancouver Canucks Hockey – NHL hockey at Rogers Arena.
- BC Lions Football – Canadian professional football games normally occur at BC Place Stadium.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer games against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
Food & Beer-Related Events
- Whistler Village Beer Festival – a multi-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler. (September 13 to 18 in 2022.)
- White Rock Craft Beer Festival – a beer-sampling event featuring over a dozen breweries at Memorial Park in White Rock. (September 23, 2023)
- Surrey Greek Food Festival – a multi-day community event featuring Greek food and entertainment in Surrey. (It usually takes place in July. In 2023, however, it’ll likely happen in September.)
- Fraser Valley Distillery & Beer Festival – an annual event with a tasting room, live music, food and more at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (September 21, 2024)
- Harvest Haus – an adults-only German-themed Oktoberfest event at the PNE Forum. (September 29 & 30, 2023)
- Feast-of-Ales – a food truck festival-style event in Maple Ridge that also features artisan vendors, live entertainment and a number of craft breweries. (TBC)
Car-Related Events
- MBCA BC Stars Show and Shine – a car show featuring Mercedes-Benz vehicles at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. Free admission. (TBC)
- Vancouver Classic Car Toy Run – a small car rally from Port Moody to Vancouver. (TBC)
- Luxury & Supercar Weekend – Canada’s premier outdoor luxury automotive event takes place at VanDusen Garden. (It usually happens in September, but this year it took place in July.)
- Agassiz Speedway – car racing near Harrison Hot Springs.
Garden & Farm-Themed Events
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – acres of beautiful sunflowers to admire at a farm in the Fraser Valley. (It used to take place in Chilliwack. As of 2023, however, the newly renamed “Harrison Sunflower Festival” happens near Harrison Hot Springs.)
- Autumn Harvest Festival at Kilby Farm – a family-friendly event at the Kilby Historic Site in the Fraser Valley. (TBC)
- Scarecrow Festival – live music, a scavenger hunt, crafts, vendors, food trucks and scarecrows to admire at Art’s Nursery in Surrey. (TBC)
- Richmond Sunflower Festival – sunflowers and other family-friendly things to see and do at Richmond Country Farms. (TBC)
- Day at the Farm – a free community event at Westham Island Herb Farm in Delta.
Consumer Trade Shows
- Vancouver Health Show – a health and wellness event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 31 & October 1, 2023.)
- Fraser Valley Wedding Festival – an event with a fashion show and lots of wedding professionals at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford. (September 24, 2023)
- Vancouver Wedding Expo – a one-stop event for wedding and honeymoon planning with lots of exhibitors and giveaways at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (September 30, 2023)
Other Events in September
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – music, tea tasting and other activities at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden. (TBC)
- Haunted Corn Maze – the “scariest corn maze in Canada” also takes place at Maan Farms. (TBC)
- Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – kid-friendly Halloween activities at a farm in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- MCC Festival for World Relief – a fundraising event held at Tradex in Abbotsford. (TBC)
- Kilby Pioneer Days – family-friendly activities at Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. (TBC)
- Burnaby Summer Cinema – a free film shows outdoors in the plaza outside the Bob Prittie Library at the corner of Kingsborough and MacKay.
- Olde Harvest Fair at Stewart Farm – free family-friendly activities and entertainment at the historic farmhouse in South Surrey. (TBC)
- Drive-In Movie Nights at Heritage Park – a movie shows at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. (TBC)
- Labour Day Boat Party – a nightclub-style event with Vancouver Boat Parties. (September 2, 2023)
- WildPlay Anti-Gravity Day Camp – a one-day camp at the adventure park in Maple Ridge for youth ages 7 to 14. (September 20, 2024)
To return to the top of the page, click September Calendar.
To see what’s happening next month, click October Calendar of Events.
September Weather & Activities
For information on what to expect weather-wise in the month of September and for a list of recommended activities, click September Weather.