It's officially Summer this weekend!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Point Grey Fiesta
Friday, June 20, 3pm - 10pm
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 9pm (10 am - Parade on West 10th Avenue - Blanca to Discovery)
Sunday, June 22, 12pm - 5pm
Trimble Park, 2250 Trimble Street and 4300 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
The Point Grey Fiesta is the community’s annual start-of-summer event for families and friends. Starting with a Saturday parade on West 10th avenue, the Saturday celebration continues in Trimble Park with stage performances, activities and exhibitors. Carnival rides in Trimble Park operate from Friday to Sunday. With the exception of the carnival rides and midway games, Fiesta entertainment and children’s activities are free of charge.  

Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, June 20, 5pm - 6pm
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 8am - 6pm
Creekside Community Centre, Village Plaza, near Science World, Vancouver
26th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. FREE ADMISSION! Beginning on Friday afternoon with the colourful Eye-dotting Ceremony and evening opening concert, the festival continues with two more days of non-stop entertainment on the World Beat Stage, fabulous food, children’s activities,art installations, the Urban Tea Lounge, shopping, and of course, dragon boat racing of the highest caliber.  Admission is free to the general public.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, June 20, 5pm - 6pm
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 8am - 6pm
Creekside Community Centre, Village Plaza, near Science World, Vancouver
26th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. FREE ADMISSION! Beginning on Friday afternoon with the colourful Eye-dotting Ceremony and evening opening concert, the festival continues with two more days of non-stop entertainment on the World Beat Stage, fabulous food, children’s activities,art installations, the Urban Tea Lounge, shopping, and of course, dragon boat racing of the highest caliber.  Admission is free to the general public.

Point Grey Fiesta
Friday, June 20, 3pm - 10pm
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 9pm (10 am - Parade on West 10th Avenue - Blanca to Discovery)
Sunday, June 22, 12pm - 5pm
Trimble Park, 2250 Trimble Street and 4300 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
The Point Grey Fiesta is the community’s annual start-of-summer event for families and friends. Starting with a Saturday parade on West 10th avenue, the Saturday celebration continues in Trimble Park with stage performances, activities and exhibitors. Carnival rides in Trimble Park operate from Friday to Sunday. With the exception of the carnival rides and midway games, Fiesta entertainment and children’s activities are free of charge.

South Granville ArtWalk
10am - 6pm
Galleries on Granville Street between 5th Avenue & Broadway, Vancouver
South Granville Street has proudly donned the title of “Gallery Row” since the sixties. his summer, the gallery owners on South Granville in conjunction with the South Granville Business Improvement Association are hosting the 3rd Annual ArtWalk! Vancouverites and visitors are all invited to this fabulous, creative event, where they can wander up and down South Granville Street and partake in artist talks, wine and cheese tastings, and attend over 18 different art exhibitions. With the diverse range of galleries on the row, there is truly a medium, style and artwork for everyone.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - $10
Saturday, June 21, 10am - 6pm Festival, 6pm - 11pm Bonfire Dance
Sunday, June 22, 10am - 4pm
Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby
A Taste of Scandinavia June 21st and 22nd, 2014 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. Thousands of people visit the Scandinavian Community Centre every year to celebrate the traditions and festivities of Scandinavian Midsummer. In its 18th year, it is a weekend of fun-filled activities, living history and non-stop entertainment for the whole family. Viking Village, Cultural Displays, shopping, dancing, bonfire, beer garden, music, midsummer pole, traditional Scandinavian Foods, Volvo Club, Wife Carrying Contest, kid's activities.

Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction - $15
Saturday, June 21, 10am - 9pm
Sunday, June 22, 10am - 5pm
PNE Fairgrounds, entrance at Renfrew & Hastings – 2901 East Hastings Street Vancouver
The second annual Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction is rolling into town this weekend, June 21+22, at the PNE Fairgrounds. An incredible collection of over 600 vintage vehicles will be on display all weekend long, including nearly 150 classic rides crossing the Maynard’s auction block.

Cirque du Soleil Fireworks Show
10:30pm
Plaza of Nations in False Creek, Vancouver
To thank Vancouverites for their support, Cirque du Soleil will be hosting a free, stunning fireworks display on Saturday, June 21 after the 8 p.m. performance of TOTEM.  The fireworks show will take place at approximately 10:30 p.m. at the Plaza of Nations in False Creek.

 

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, June 20, 5pm - 6pm
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 7pm
Sunday, June 22, 8am - 6pm
Creekside Community Centre, Village Plaza, near Science World, Vancouver
26th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. FREE ADMISSION! Beginning on Friday afternoon with the colourful Eye-dotting Ceremony and evening opening concert, the festival continues with two more days of non-stop entertainment on the World Beat Stage, fabulous food, children’s activities,art installations, the Urban Tea Lounge, shopping, and of course, dragon boat racing of the highest caliber.  Admission is free to the general public.

National Aboriginal Day Celebration 2014
10:30am – 4:30pm  
999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Join Canada Place and Port Metro Vancouver for the fourth annual National Aboriginal Day Celebration at Canada Place on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Enjoy a wide variety of Aboriginal stage performances, including three-time world champion hoop dancer Alex Wells, as well as drumming and dance workshops, storytelling and artisan demonstrations. 

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - $10
Saturday, June 21, 10am - 6pm Festival, 6pm - 11pm Bonfire Dance
Sunday, June 22, 10am - 4pm
Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby
A Taste of Scandinavia June 21st and 22nd, 2014 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. Thousands of people visit the Scandinavian Community Centre every year to celebrate the traditions and festivities of Scandinavian Midsummer. In its 18th year, it is a weekend of fun-filled activities, living history and non-stop entertainment for the whole family. Viking Village, Cultural Displays, shopping, dancing, bonfire, beer garden, music, midsummer pole, traditional Scandinavian Foods, Volvo Club, Wife Carrying Contest, kid's activities. 

Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction - $15
Saturday, June 21, 10am - 9pm
Sunday, June 22, 10am - 5pm
PNE Fairgrounds, entrance at Renfrew & Hastings – 2901 East Hastings Street Vancouver
The second annual Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction is rolling into town this weekend, June 21+22, at the PNE Fairgrounds. An incredible collection of over 600 vintage vehicles will be on display all weekend long, including nearly 150 classic rides crossing the Maynard’s auction block.

Hillcrest Community Summer Festival
11am to 2pm
Hillcrest Park (parking lot South side of Nat Bailey Stadium)
Fun, FREE family activities.  There will be carnival games and bouncy castles, balloon animal artists, pony rides, and balloon rides!!  Look for stage performances from local performing artists, dancers, musicians and martial artists!  Feed your face and your soul with local food vendors serving burgers and hotdogs, gourmet coffee, seafood and local sandwiches, classic perogies, and even handheld pies!

Greek Day on Broadway
11AM - 9PM
Broadway between MacDonald St and Blenheim St, Vancouver
FREE ENTRY, award-winning family-friendly event, open to all Attracting nearly 100,000 attendees from across the Lower Mainland. Serving authentic Greek food and much more! Discover treasures, trinkets, and more. Folkloric performances, official welcome ceremony, live music, Greek dance lessons, evening concert & Raffle draw.

Food Cart Fest - $2
12pm - 5pm every Sunday until August 31st
215 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver (between the Cambie Street Bridge and the Olympic Village) 
Food Cart Fest is a gathering of over 20 of Vancouver’s top Food Carts presented by Arrival and The Streetfood Vancouver Society. Join us every week in the Summer for food, fun, and sun complemented by community markets, live music and DJs, craft food vendors, kids activities, and more. Food Cart Fest will take place every Sunday in the Summer from 12pm-5pm. Free for Vancity or Car2Go Members or when you bring a non-perishable donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

Point Grey Fiesta
Friday, June 20, 3pm - 10pm
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 9pm (10 am - Parade on West 10th Avenue - Blanca to Discovery)
Sunday, June 22, 12pm - 5pm
Trimble Park, 2250 Trimble Street and 4300 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
The Point Grey Fiesta is the community’s annual start-of-summer event for families and friends. Starting with a Saturday parade on West 10th avenue, the Saturday celebration continues in Trimble Park with stage performances, activities and exhibitors. Carnival rides in Trimble Park operate from Friday to Sunday. With the exception of the carnival rides and midway games, Fiesta entertainment and children’s activities are free of charge.

Reoccurring Events

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake
North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley Please note: There is no parking in the North Lot and no parking on 13th Avenue. Please park away from the area & walk in. Or better yet: walk, cycle or take transit if you can! 

River District Farmers Market
10:00am - 3:00pm every Saturday from May3 - Oct18
Kerr Street Plaza – on Kerr Street, one block South of SE Marine Drive, Vancouver
This one-of-a-kind farmers market is the only riverfront market in Vancouver. Come shop for fruits and veggies, prepared foods, and handmade products produced farmers and artisans. Enjoy the waterfront, playground and pier.

Kitsilano Farmers Market  
Shop for organic and conventional product, meat, cheese, seafood and plants as well as tasty baked goods, beautiful crafts while being entertained by local musicians. Hot coffee and hot food available on site each week.

International Summer Night Market - $2
7pm - 12am Fri, Sat, 
7pm - 11pm Sun, May 9 - Sept 14
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond BC
6th annual Summer Night Market in Richmond starting May 9, 2013! Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors.

Richmond Night Market - $2
Fri-Sat  7PM - 12AM  May 16 - Oct 13
Sun & Stat Holidays  7PM - 11PM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase.