Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (August 21-23, 2026). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Hyack presents the free Summer Music & Fireworks Festival along the waterfront in New Westminster this Saturday. Shop an artisan market vendors and exhibitors, enjoy live entertainment, a selection of food options, and a fireworks finale.

Public Disco will close out its 2026 Summer Block Parties with a free, all-ages celebration on August 29th with a thoughtfully curated line up of DJs playing only vinyl, a record market, pop-up bars, vintage market, food vendors, and kids’ activities.

The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026. Vancouver’s home for independent performance art marks its 42nd year with more than 80 shows across 16 venues both on and off Granville Island.

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (August 14-16, 2026). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Registration is now open for Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival events, happening September 7 to 26 to honour the harvest moon, art, community, and the diverse cultural traditions of Renfrew-Collingwood.

BC’s largest free literary festival, Word Vancouver, takes over UBC Robson Square, and beyond, this September for a full lineup of free programming.

Join The Sharing Farm Society for a day of celebrating sustainable agriculture at the Richmond Garlic Festival on August 15th featuring live music, family activities, and all things garlic.

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (August 7-9, 2026). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority hosts Port Day, a free family-friendly event along the waterfront in Vancouver on August 29 showcasing and celebrating the local maritime industry.