Dozens of events, activities, and fun things to do in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this weekend April 24-26, 2026.

BC Youth Week is May 1-7, 2026 where communities across the province offer events and activities to showcase the creativity, talent, and contributions of young people in BC.

Forty years ago this spring, 22 million people from around the world came to Vancouver for Expo 86, and the city was forever changed. One of the most iconic buildings in Vancouver’s skyline remains as one of its legacies and it’s where you can enjoy a lineup of events during this anniversary.

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about day camps for kids. These immersive, engaging experiences range from nature and wildlife to performing arts, theatre, and storytelling, and spots fill up quickly, so it pays to plan ahead.

BMO Vancouver Marathon is Sunday, May 3, 2026: Check out the marathon route, road closures, block parties, health expo, and more.

This Saturday is the last Vancouver Whitecaps match at BC Place before the FIFA World Cup break. The next MLS home match will not come until August 1, a highly anticipated playoff rematch against Los Angeles FC.

There’s a new exhibition that just opened at the Surrey Art Gallery and it’s the first to focus on the art of Expo 86. On now until June 7, 2026 with free admission.

There are so many events happening around Metro Vancouver this summer it’s hard to only feature a few, but we’ve done our best to showcase a variety of festivals with incredibly cool culture, food, and music elements this June to September.

Freedom Mobile Arch hosts an inaugural Opening Night Celebration hosted by Canadian music legend Jann Arden on Friday, June 5, 2026. 

Visual artist and plant scientist Daphne Boyer presents Li bootee mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. This powerful exhibition weaves together Métis peoples’ traditional handwork, digital technologies, plant materials, and porcupine quills.