Dozens of events, activities, and fun things to do in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this weekend May 1-3, 2026.

The best events in Vancouver this May! Featuring Mother’s Day, festivals, baseball and more fun around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Megaphone Magazine, based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, amplifies marginalized voices and creates meaningful work for those experiencing poverty. This spring you can help them raise funds to continue to invest in the community.

Glitch Theatre, in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, presents present Arc One, a live podcast recording experience showcasing the work of D/disability-identified artists. You can enter to win tickets!

Whitecaps FC have been for sale for over a year and the club’s lease at BC Place expires at the end of 2026. The #SaveTheCaps campaign is gaining momentum to keep Vancouver’s team in Vancouver.

Simons, Canada’s oldest private, family-owned retailer, has announced the opening of a new store at CF Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver planned for Fall 2027.

Vancouver’s Amy Chan, a relationship expert and founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, has a new book, UNSINGLE: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts — and you can enter to win a copy.

Vancouver Bird Celebration is May 1-17, 2026 with bird-themed walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities hosted by passionate community groups throughout the Lower Mainland. It’s inspired by World Migratory Bird Day.

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

More than 60 free performances have been announced for the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver Park Stage, expanding the festival’s music lineup and complimenting the free and ticketed concerts already announced for the FIFA Fan Festival Amphitheatre Stage.