Other Summer Events
Down below are is a link to a list of all the seasonal free/affordable events that are happening in the Lower Mainland.
Also check out free summer outdoor movies at three different weekly Vancouver locations on our movies/music page, free summer salsa, zumba and other dance classes on our physical/mental health page, and our festivals page, which are also updated weekly.
Have you heard of any other free or low-cost events? Please email us via the button below!
Also check out free summer outdoor movies at three different weekly Vancouver locations on our movies/music page, free summer salsa, zumba and other dance classes on our physical/mental health page, and our festivals page, which are also updated weekly.
Have you heard of any other free or low-cost events? Please email us via the button below!
Vancouver’s Largest Water Fight
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When: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: 1 pm Where: Lumberman’s Arch – Stanley Park, Vancouver Admission: Free Pull out those Super Soakers and stock up on water balloons as the Vancouver Waterfight is coming back for another year. The annual event is returning for its eleventh consecutive year. Hosted by Flash Mob Vancouver, the water fight sees hundreds of Vancouverites take to the Lumberman’s Arch at Stanley Park. |
Heritage Pop-Up Events at the Foot of Hornby Street
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When: August 15 and 22
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm Where: The Perch, outside at the intersection of Hornby and West Hastings Streets Cost: Free This summer, celebrate the history and built heritage of Vancouver’s downtown core with a variety of pop-up exhibitions including live music and art. The events will highlight the architectural legacy of the area and explore a different era each week. Stop by to learn about the fascinating history and outstanding architecture of Downtown Vancouver. |
Free Summer Dancing Around the City
Free Summer Sunday Salsa Lessons
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Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square is an annual series of FREE outdoor salsa dances held at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver (since 2006) during the summer months of July and August.
The Summer 2018 season runs for eight Sundays: remaining dates include August 12, 19, 26. Try the free lesson at 3 p.m., watch the performances at 5 p.m., or just check out the social dancing throughout the afternoon and see how much fun it is! |
Summer Drumming in Stanley Park
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Brahm’s Tam Drum Circle
Join an informal drumming event at Third Beach in Stanley Park from around 5:00 or 6:00 pm until sunset (but only on sunny days). People just show up with their drums! Or just show up to listen...the group drumming beats are a fabulous close to the day with the sunset. |
Perch: The Summertime Patio Project
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One of the best parts about summer in Vancouver is enjoying the sunny weather where you can sit and watch the world go by.
While there are lots of year-round benches, the Perch program adds more summer bistro tables and chairs to publicly accessible plazas in the downtown. They’re free and available for anyone to use. The free summer furniture is out Monday to Friday from approximately 10am to 3pm. Zoom in on a map by visiting via the 'more info' button below. At the 'perches', watch for buskers, a comic library, an art cart and other events. |
Vancouver's Outdoor Pools Now Open
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Where: 3 venues in the Vancouver outdoors
Cost: Drop-in fees start at $6.40 Hours and Summer Closing Dates: Open PDF for info The New Brighton pool and Second Beach pool are heated, full-size outdoor swimming pools in the Sunrise and Stanley Park neighbourhoods. They’ll both remain open until mid-September. The Kitsilano pool, Vancouver’s only outdoor saltwater pool with one of the world's most stunning locations, is 137 metres long (almost three times longer than an Olympic pool) with three slides, and is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood known as Kits. The recent upgrades will significantly reduce the use of potable water (approximately 430,000 gallons per month), making the water feel saltier. Other renovation changes under the long white tent mean the seawall will no longer needs to be closed to accommodate dewatering pumps, and noise and emissions associated with gas powered pumps will be completely gone. |
Vancouver's Farmer's Markets
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Summer Market Locations & Hours
Riley Park Saturdays - to October 27, 2018 10am - 2pm 30th Avenue & Ontario Street Trout Lake Saturdays - to October 20, 2018 9am - 2pm Lakewood Dr. & E 13th Ave. Kitsilano Sundays - to October 21, 2018 10am - 2pm Kitsilano Community Centre West End Saturdays - tp October 20, 2018 9am - 2pm 1100 Comox St btw. Bute & Thurlow Main Street Station Wednesdays - to October 3, 2018 2pm - 6pm 1100 Station Street Downtown Thursdays - to October 4, 2018 3pm - 7pm Queen Elizabeth Theatre ........ Winter markets closed - will re-open fall 2018: Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Farmer's Market When: Saturdays to April 21 2018 Time: 10am - 2pm Where: 4601 Ontario Street Cold day? There are also plenty of covered seating areas and warming stations. Hastings Park Winter Farmer's Market When: Sundays to April 29 2018 Time: 10am - 2pm Where: PNE Fairgrounds between the Forum and Agrodome 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. |