Seasonal Events 

Down below are is a link to a list of all the seasonal free/affordable events that are happening in the Lower Mainland.
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​Also check out the movies/music page, the physical/mental health page, and our festivals page, which are also updated weekly. 
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Have you heard of any other free or low-cost events? ​Please email us via the button below!

Robson Square Ice Rink
When:  December 1, 2018 until February 28, 2019
Where: Robson Square; down the stairs by the entrance to               the Art Gallery
Cost:     Free, or skate rental at $5. Cash only. 
Times:  See below

Robson Square Ice Rink Hours
  • Sunday to Thursday: 9:00am to 9:00pm
  • Friday and Saturday: 9:00am to 11:00pm
Holiday Hours
  • Christmas Eve (December 24): 9:00am to 9:00pm
  • Christmas Day (December 25): 12:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Boxing Day (December 26): 9:00am to 9:00pm
  • New Year’s Eve (December 31): 9:00am to 11:00pm
  • New Year’s Day (January 1): 9:00am to 9:00pm

Skate rental ends 30 minutes prior to close. Helmet included with skate rental. Please be advised that warm weather leads to warm ice! Robson Square Ice Rink may need to close unexpectedly. Click the button below and check the ice conditions before you head there!
 
There are a number of places to enjoy ice skating in Vancouver, but there is something decidedly magical about the Robson Square Ice Rink. It is the city’s only outdoor ice skating rink!

The rink also features a concession stand with snacks and warm drinks.

Check out the link below for ice/opening updates, or call the Robson Square Hotline (604) 646-3554.

Vancouver's Farmer's Markets
Vancouver's farmer's markets have food trucks that sell locally grown vegetables and fruit, meat and seafood from local ranchers and fishermen, artisan cheese and bread, herbs and seasonal nursery items, baked goods, prepared foods and artisanal craft.

Though the produce can sometimes be a bit on the pricey side, farmer's markets have great community vibe, and often there's live music.  

Winter markets for 2019:

Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Farmer's Market
When: Saturdays
Time:   10am - 2pm
Where: 4601 Ontario Street at 30th
Cold day?  There are  plenty of covered seating areas and warming stations. 

Hastings Park Winter Farmer's Market
When:  Sundays - until Apr 28, 2019
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: PNE Fairgrounds between the Forum and Agrodome


Main Street Station
Re-opens Spring 2019
2pm - 6pm
1100 Station Street​

Downtown 
Re-opens Spring 2019
3pm - 7pm
Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Trout Lake 
Re-opens Spring 2019
9am - 2pm
Lakewood Dr. & E 13th Ave.

West End
Re-opens Spring 2019
9am - 2pm
1100 Comox St btw. Bute & Thurlow

Kitsilano
Re-opens Spring 2019
10am - 2pm
Kitsilano Community Centre

Riley Park
Re-opens Spring 2019
10am - 2pm
30th Avenue & Ontario Street
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