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ancouver’s May Calendar of Events

2025 May Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in May 2025.

(NOTE: Event dates and other details are subject to change.)

Week of May 4th

May 4 | May 5-11 | May 12-18 | May 19-25 | May 26-31

Sunday, May 4, 2025

  • More Than A Movie – an event hosted by Kids Up Front Vancouver featuring a movie, live entertainment, miniature golf and other activities at BC Place.
  • Buddy & Friends Festival – a family-friendly festival with live entertainment and train rides takes place at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
  • May the Fourth – a day when you get to dress up like your favourite Star Wars character and say “May the Fourth be with you” to all your friends. It’s also a day with a few Star Wars-themed events around town, including at the baseball game at Nat Bailey Stadium with the Vancouver Canadians.
  • TJ Fest – a multicultural and Taiwanese-themed community event at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby.
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
  • Vancouver Marathon – a major running race with marathon, half marathon and 8K events.
  • Jazz Vespers in Surrey – at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey. Admission is by donation. Today features Kim Greenwood & Friends. (TBC)

Shows & Entertainment

Flower Festivals

  • Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs. There’s also a special sunrise opening today.
  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.
  • Spring at the Farm at Maan Farms – there is a tulip forest, family-friendly activities and animals to see at the popular farm in Abbotsford.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
  • Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation because it’s the first Sunday of the month.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)

Sunday Markets

Monday, May 5, 2025

  • Cinco de Mayo – a Mexican celebration with various events around town.
  • DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs.
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.
  • Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs.
  • Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
  • DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
  • Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
  • Harrison Tulip Festival – the largest tulip festival in Canada featuring 12 million tulip bulbs.
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Flower Festivals

  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack.
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site. (Pianist Brenda Cottrill performs today in the evening.)

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Friday, May 9, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday, May 10, 2025

  • Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Surrey. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
  • Rotary May Day Parade – a parade and community festival in Port Coquitlam.
  • Mother’s Day Powwow – the event celebrates its 41st year this weekend at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver.
  • CityFest – a youth-focused festival and skate competition in North Vancouver.

Shows & Entertainment

  • First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
  • Carousel Theatre – the child-friendly theatre company presents Stuart Little at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival at various venues around town.
  • Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey.

Flower Festivals

  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. Today is Tulip Dig day and also the day of the Spring Wellness exercise class
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code WILDMOMS to save $10 on each ticket for this weekend.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mother’s Day Events

Shows & Entertainment

Flower Festivals

  • Sweet Spring at Greendale Acres – a family-friendly spring flower festival with baby farm animals and tons of activities for children in Chilliwack. All moms have free admission today and everyone can dig up tulip bulbs to take home!
  • Abbotsford Tulip Festival – amazing displays of tulips and other flowers at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford. Today there are food trucks on site.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code WILDMOMS to save $10 on each ticket for this weekend.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features the Mother’s Day Special show.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Sunday Markets

Monday, May 12, 2025

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Museum of Surrey – a celebration of International Museum Day happens today.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, May 16, 2025

  • Victoria Day Long Weekend – special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
  • Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
  • Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Shipyards Night Market – first day of the season for the market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Miss Shauna, Dancing Witches and Matty Miller & The Barge Boys.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay along the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding Dinner Theatre – a hilarious, immersive dinner theatre show on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.
  • First Impressions Theatre – Songs for a New World shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver.
  • Candlelight Concerts – classical music tributes to Hans Zimmer and a variety of rock bands performed by the Listeso String Quartet at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
  • Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Guided Tours at the FRDC – tours can be booked for today at New Westminster’s Fraser River Discovery Centre.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Saturday Markets

Sunday, May 18, 2025

  • Victoria Day Long Weekend – lots of special events happen this holiday long weekend in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday (which was over 200 years ago).
  • Royal Canadian International Circus – the popular circus has shows in Richmond. (TIP: Use promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
  • Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – bucking broncos, a midway, carnival rides and live entertainment in Surrey.
  • Vancouver Train Celebrations – an event commemorating the anniversary of the arrival of the Engine 374 Locomotive and first passenger train in Vancouver over 130 years ago. There is free coffee, cake, brass band music, and children’s activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown.
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Everett at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • ABFM All-Brits Run – about 100 cars from the All British Field Meet from the day before drive from Langley to Mission.

Shows & Entertainment

  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Theatresports.
  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • Royal Canadian Circus – shows take place at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond.
  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Sunday Markets

Monday, May 19, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • Authentic Flamenco – Ángeles Gabaldón and other Spanish dancers perform at the York Theatre in Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Blockbuster.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, May 23, 2025

  • Ladner May Days – first day of the 3-day community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides and a fastball tournament.
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Dani Black, Alick Mac and Wicked Fun.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Shows & Entertainment

  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
  • Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs a tribute to ABBA and pieces by Vivaldi at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.
  • Drag Shows with What the Frock Productions – Big Red and Traffic Light Party shows take place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and you’ll save 10% on admission.)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
  • Authentic Flamenco – Ángeles Gabaldón and other Spanish dancers perform at the York Theatre in Vancouver.
  • The Happiest Big Band On Earth – Matt Grinke’s band performs in Lynn Valley in North Vancouver. The Accidental Jazz Band also performs. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • Hyack Multicultural Parade & Festival – a large parade with floats, marching bands and other entries in New Westminster.
  • Ladner May Days – a community event with live music, amusement rides, beer garden, family-friendly activities and a fastball tournament.
  • Cloverdale Market Days – a large once-a-month summer artisan market featuring over 100 vendors in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.

Shows & Entertainment

  • The Improv Centre – live comedy shows at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
  • Candlelight Concerts – the Listeso String Quartet performs tributes to Adele and Joe Hisaishi at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
  • Authentic Flamenco – Ángeles Gabaldón and other Spanish dancers perform at the York Theatre in Vancouver.
  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • Rhinestones Are Forever – a Murder is a Drag dinner theatre show with Vancouver Mysteries at the Delta Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Sinners & Sweets, Forbidden Vancouver and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday Markets

  • BC Polish Festival – food, dancing and other activities celebrating Polish culture in Port Coquitlam.
  • Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History – fundraising events in Pitt Meadows and Burnaby. Money raised benefits Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
  • Ladner May Days – a community event in Ladner’s Memorial Park with live music, amusement rides, pancake breakfast and fastball tournament. Today is also the day of the May Day Parade!
  • Brookswood Community Car Show – a car show where funds raised benefit Brookswood Secondary School in Langley. Admission to see the cars is by donation.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.
  • The Art of Banksy – a modern art exhibition showcasing the works of Banksy in Gastown.
  • Walk for Alzheimer’s – a fundraising event benefiting the Alzheimer Society of BC. The walk takes place in a number of communities in the Lower Mainland.
  • Spot Prawn Festival – a 1-day festival celebrating spot-prawn season at Fisherman’s Wharf not far from Granville Island.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Shows & Entertainment

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Forbidden Vancouver, Lost Souls of Gastown and Really Gay History tours.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Sunday Markets

Monday, May 26, 2025

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today’s tour is the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

  • Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic – a tribute concert recreating Freddie Mercury and Queen’s 1986 World Tour at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.
  • A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at HUB International Theatre in Chilliwack.
  • Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle – drumming takes place at Stanley Park’s Third Beach from early evening until sunset (if there isn’t rain in the forecast).
  • Cheap Movie Night – on Tuesdays at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Choose-Day.
  • Lower Mainland Golf Courses – check out our list of top places to hit a ball around outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

  • A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Evergreen Theatre in Coquitlam.
  • Secrets of the Penthouse – a tour of Vancouver’s most infamous nightclub that includes live jazz and dinner. (Note: This event is hugely popular, so you’ll need to book your spot well in advance!)
  • Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a child-focused event featuring live performances, music and kid-friendly things to do on Granville Island.
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today’s show is Twist of Fate.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature can be “best places” to be!

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)

Friday, May 30, 2025

Night Markets

  • Shipyards Night Market – market vendors, food trucks, beer garden and live entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Tonight’s musical lineup is Chris Rivard and Scott Riddell Band.
  • Richmond Night Market – Vancouver’s famous weekend Asian market in Richmond.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Other Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

  • West of Main Art Walk – an open studio tour and art sale at artist’s studios between Main Street and Point Grey, and from 41st Avenue to Granville Island.
  • Big Jungle Run – family fun 1 km, 5 km and 10 km runs at Burnaby Lake. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!
  • Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a terrific market at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge. It’s full of old-fashioned collectibles, vintage items, antiques and old farmhouse-themed things.
  • Guided Tours of the Orpheum – explore one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues as the Orpheum opens its doors for a public tour that goes throughout the building.
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball – the team plays against Hillsboro at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Go By Bike Week – people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work this week as well as just for fun.
  • Playland at the PNE – the rides and midway games happen today at Vancouver’s favourite amusement park.

Featured Concerts & Theatre

  • Metro Theatre – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat shows on Thursdays to Sundays in South Vancouver.
  • A Whole New World – a concert production celebrating movie musicals’ greatest songs, including hits from Disney (Act 1) and iconic songs from Hollywood (Act 2) at Abbotsford Arts Centre in Abbotsford.
  • Improv Centre Theatre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. Today features The Bachelor-ish and Theatresports.
  • West Side Story – CTORA Productions presents the famous Broadway musical on the Granville Island Stage.
  • United Voices Choir – the choir has their REJOICE! concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Vancouver.
  • Year-End Performances at PdA – a youth theatre recital at Place des Arts in Coquitlam featuring performances of Wild Swans and The Thirteen Little Pigs.
  • Orpheum Tours – guided tours of Vancouver’s iconic theatre.

Featured Museums & Historic Sites

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a museum that’s full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is an interesting place with free admission.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Railway Museum of BC – a large museum with trains and railway artifacts in Squamish.
  • Harrison Sasquatch Museum – exhibits about local culture and folklore in Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic farm in Harrison Mills in the Fraser Valley.

Featured Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – a family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the film Awaken Canada shows at the multi-dimensional theatre in Vancouver. Also playing is the feature film Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Zero Latency – a virtual reality games centre where you can battle zombies, aliens and other creatures in Vancouver and Langley. (TIP: Save 10% when you book your game with the promo code VBP10.)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – play an outdoor adventure game in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% when booking online.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided walking tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Dark Secrets of Stanley Park, Forbidden Vancouver, Sinners & Sweets and Lost Souls of Gastown tours.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – the world-famous attraction is a great place to visit. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP15 and save 15%.)

Saturday Markets

To see what’s happening next month, click June Calendar of Events.

Other Possible May Events in 2025

Below are other events that may or may not also take place this month in 2025.

Shows, Concerts & Entertainment

  • Foundation 10.0 – an EDM music festival at the PNE on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. (May 17 & 18, 2025)
  • Talking Stick Festival – an Indigenous event that’s free. (TBC)
  • Rogue Folk Concerts – live music at The St. James in Vancouver. (TBC)
  • Safe and Sound Music Festival – a Hip Hop and R&B music festival at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium. (TBC)
  • White Rock Jazz & Comedy Festival – a series of both free and ticketed music and comedy events.
  • Elektra’s Legacy Concert – the all-women’s choir performs a tribute to their Artistic Director at churches in Surrey and Vancouver. (May 25 & 31, 2025)
  • Broadway Across Canada – SIX shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (May 13 to 18, 2025)
  • PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” – the interactive live stage show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre includes music, special effects, and a fun story featuring Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups. (TBC)
  • Coastal Jazz Events – the organization that hosts the Vancouver International Jazz Festival also hosts live jazz events at various venues over the course of the month.
  • Europa Super Circus – a circus brought to Surrey, Abbotsford and Chilliwack by US-based Sarasota Box Office. (May 1st to 18th)

Multicultural Festivals

  • ExplorASIAN Festival – a series of events celebrating Asian culture in the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
  • Hong Kong Fair – a cultural event with food vendors, market stalls and entertainment at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. (TBC)

Other Festivals & Community Events

  • Whistler Go Fest – a “Great Outdoors Festival” which includes all kinds of sporting events and live evening concerts. (TBC)
  • Whistler Children’s Festival – two weekends of activities for the whole family, including yoga, magic shows, crafts and more. (TBC)
  • Surrey SPARK Stages – performing arts shows for kids at the Surrey Arts Centre. (TBC)
  • Burnaby Blooms Festival – a community event at Deer Lake Park. (TBC)
  • Vancouver Comic Arts Festival – comic workshops, presentations, games, vendors and children’s activities at the Roundhouse in Yaletown. Free admission. (TBC)
  • Thomas the Train – rides with Sir Topham Hatt on the classic storybook train at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish. (Not happening in 2025. In its place, however, there is a Buddy & Friends Festival on May 3 & 4 instead.)
  • Fleet Week – Canadian Navy ships are in North Vancouver. There are public tours, boat rides and interactive displays. (This takes place in early May some years. In 2025, however, it’s on the Canada Day weekend.)

Markets and Trade Shows

  • BC Rock & Gem Show – presented by the BC Lapidary Society and featuring over 40 rock and crystal artists and vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park. (TBC)
  • Eastside Flea – a bi-weekly weekend market with about four dozen vendors selling vintage, collectibles, handmade and other items at 1101 Union Street in East Vancouver. (TBC)
  • West Coast Wedding Show – a bridal fair event full of wedding experts and service providers at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in Burnaby. (TBC)
  • Junction Public Market – an outdoor market at Granville Square with free admission near Waterfront Station. (On Tuesdays to Sundays.)
  • Langley Spring Home Show – over 100 exhibitors at the George Preston Recreation Centre. (May 30 to June 1, 2025)
  • Ridge Meadows Home Show – a home and garden consumer trade show at the Planet Ice Maple Ridge Fairgrounds. (May 2 to 4, 2025)

Sports and Sporting Events

  • Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer game against various teams at BC Place Stadium.
  • Survival of the Fittest – 18 km and 35 km runs on rugged trails in Squamish. (TBC)
  • 5K Foam Fest – an obstacle course event with slides, bubbles, mud and foam. (TBC)
  • Bike to Work Week – a week where people are encouraged to ride their bicycles to and from work. (TBC)
  • Run for Women – 5 km, 10 km and 1 km (Little Steps for kids) runs benefiting the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Foundation. Starts at Wesbrook Village at UBC. (TBC)

Other Events

Typical May Vancouver Weather

Summer is close and the beautiful weather is finally here, at least normally. May is typically one of the nicest months of the year in Vancouver – definitely in the top five.

The days in May are long, the temperature is getting warm, and the sun seems to shine more often than not. It still rains, but less than eight of the other months of the year.

Average high temperatures in May are 16 degrees C (or 61 F) and the lows are in the range of 8 C (or 46 F). It usually only rains about 60 mm (or less than 2.5 inches), which in Vancouver is something to celebrate.

Oddly, the weather almost always seems to be nicer in May than in June – nobody really knows quite why.