Early Summer Community Events to Enjoy

Italian Day on the Drive, Photo: Italian Day Festival Society

Summer is so close that you can feel it. To celebrate the warmer season coming up, there are some fabulous upcoming community events and lively street festivals on the horizon. Vancouver is known for its diverse communities, and every spring and summer, people get together for vibrant weekend public gatherings, perfect for the whole family or a day out with friends to show your collective community spirit and celebrate different traditions and cultural heritages.

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Early Summer Community Events to Enjoy

10 Things to Do on Victoria Day Long Weekend 2024

People walk on a suspended walkway at the Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver

Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

For many Vancouverites, Victoria Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer. It’s a time to get excited about the warmer weather and get outside to visit gardens, hiking trails, seasonal events, and more. In 2024, the Victoria Day long weekend is from May 18 to 20. Here are 10 ideas to help you plan your weekend adventures.

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10 Things to Do on Victoria Day Long Weekend 2024

Ryan Reynolds is Coming Home for the Wrexham vs. Whitecaps Match

Welcome to Wrexham, Photo: FX Productions

Welsh football fans get excited! It’s an all-Ryan Reynolds lineup as the Vancouver-born star brings his Wrexham AFC (aka the “Red Dragons”) club to face off against his hometown Major League Soccer (MLS) counterparts, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (VWFC), in an intercontinental friendly matchup at BC Place Stadium on July 27.

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Ryan Reynolds is Coming Home for the Wrexham vs. Whitecaps Match

Spring and Summer Markets Around Vancouver

Food trucks at the Shipyards Night Market.

Shipyards Night Market. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Vision Event Photography Inc.

With the return of warmer weather, it’s market season in Vancouver. Shop for fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious food and more from local vendors at farmers’ markets, craft markets, and community markets.

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Spring and Summer Markets Around Vancouver

Spend the Day at These Spring Family Events

Photo: Tilly Nelson/VICF

Prepare to spend some quality time at one of Vancouver’s many upcoming big family events this spring. As the school year gets closer to the end, with summer break on the horizon, there are a handful of stimulating activities, festivals, and exhibitions aimed at entertaining both kids and adults coming soon for families to gather for a whole day of fun together.

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Spend the Day at These Spring Family Events

How to Celebrate Earth Day 2024 in Vancouver

Two people e-biking on the Coal Harbour Seawall in Vancouver

Cycling in Coal Harbour. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Hubert Kang

Vancouver is consistently rated one of the greenest cities in the world, so it should be no surprise that our city loves to celebrate Earth Day each April. From museum exhibits to shoreline clean-ups to street festivals and more, here’s what to do on Earth Day 2024.

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How to Celebrate Earth Day 2024 in Vancouver

Innovative and Entertaining Dance Shows in Vancouver This Spring

Eunoia at the Firehall Arts Centre; Photo: Jeremy Mimnagh

With its vibrant arts and culture scene, Vancouver hosts a wide variety of different dance performances, ranging from classical ballet to expressive modern dance. This spring has a diverse line-up of dance performances, rich in talent, narrative, and intricate choreography.

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Innovative and Entertaining Dance Shows in Vancouver This Spring