Playland was once known at Happyland when it was part of the Vancouver Exhibition almost 100 years ago. Since that time, it has brought smiles and laughter to millions through midway games, attractions, and rides. It’s now open for the season with two new rides along with family favourites. 1929: Entrance gate to Happyland on [...]

Playland is now open for the season on Saturday, Sundays and holidays, and on this coming Sunday they’re hosting Community Day benefitting Hastings Community Little League. Photo credit: Stv. on Flickr On Saturday, May 11, 2013 $10 from every Playland ticket purchased will go to support Hastings Community Little League in hosting the 2016 Little [...]

Vancouver’s favourite amusement park turns out the lights and turns up the horror as Fright Nights return to Playland this month. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr Running from October 17th to 31st Fright Nights will have a new haunted house this year called “Fear” to go along with Car-n-Evil, Hollywood Horrors, Asylum, Darkness and [...]

Vancouver’s summer Fair at the PNE kicks off this weekend with entertainment, exhibitions, demonstrations, and food creations that go far beyond the beloved mini donuts. The team from FortisBC (natural gas, electricity, and energy solutions) is returning this year with an info booth about how you can save energy in your home throughout the year. [...]

Cameras are falling from the sky and they’ve been seen all around Vancouver. If you find one, keep it and follow a few simple steps to win a free ticket to Playland. You’ll also be entered to win tickets to any PNE concert in 2013. Here’s a video recovered from one of the cameras, the [...]

The PNE Concert Series is one of the most highly-anticipated entertainment events in Vancouver. Having successfully wrapped the first annual Summer Playland Festival (“SPF2012″), the PNE has just announced their own line-up for this summer that will include their Summer Night Concerts along with a new afternoon WestJet Family Fun Series concert stage. Photo credit: [...]

The PNE announced its entertainment and exhibition line-up this morning for attractions that are free with your PNE admission. Joining the President’s Choice SuperDogs, The Peking Acrobats, Evolution of Extreme, and Pop City! A Pyro Celebration will be a live version of the Family Feud game show and an impressive Star Trek exhibit. Photo credit: [...]

Summer Playland Festival (“SPF”) is a three-day teen music festival happening July 6th to July 8th at Playland. The lineup has just been announced and it includes Marianas Trench, OneRepublic, Joe Jonas, Cobra Starship, Hot Chelle Rae, Dragonette, Dirty Radio, Carly Rae Jepsen and more. The shows will be split between the Park Stage, located [...]