Friday, May 22, 2015

Free Bagel Day at Rosemary Rocksalt
Friday, 7AM – 8PM
1669 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver
2515 Main St, Vancouver
Get a free bagel at any of Rosemary Rocksalt's two locations.

Friends of VPL Book Sale
May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm
Central Library, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Bargains galore! gently used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm Everything half price on Saturday. Central Library, 350 West Georgia.

Ladner May Days
Friday 3pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm (Midway open til 10pm) Sunday 10am - 6pm
Memorial Park, Ladner 
Held in Memorial Park just steps from historic Ladner Village, the Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of British Columbia's largest free family fairs. Featuring live bands, free entertainment, carnival rides and a beer garden for the adults, the Ladner May Days Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Dig In! Garden Festival
Saturday, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Trout Lake Farmers Market, Lakewood Drive and 13th Avenue, Vancouver
Learn what to grow and how to grow it from farmers who have been cultivating the land for over 20 years, find hard-to-get varieties of shrubs, trees, veggie starts and hanging baskets and check out our live on-site demos!

Friends of VPL Book Sale
May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm
Central Library, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Bargains galore! gently used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm Everything half price on Saturday. Central Library, 350 West Georgia.

Happy Hoopla: Family Festival - $14
Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Join us for a day of happy delights! Kids come FREE* to this day of music, activities and entertainment inspired by Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show. Enjoy performances by ventriloquist Kelly Haines, explore the interactive exhibition, get your face-painted, and try your hand at making your own Happy buttons. Plus, enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches from the MeltCity truck, treats from Johnny Pops, music from CBC, and enter to win prizes!  Admission includes admission to Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show: Adult $14 | Seniors & Students $11 | Children & Youth Free* | MOV Members Free! Get Tickets: https://happyhoopla.eventbrite.ca

Ladner May Days
Friday 3pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm (Midway open til 10pm) Sunday 10am - 6pm
Memorial Park, Ladner 
Held in Memorial Park just steps from historic Ladner Village, the Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of British Columbia's largest free family fairs. Featuring live bands, free entertainment, carnival rides and a beer garden for the adults, the Ladner May Days Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

Still Creek Works Yard Grand Opening
Saturday, 10:30am to 2:30pm
4840 Still Creek Drive (beside Costco, across the street from the City's Eco-Centre), Burnaby
Please join Mayor Corrigan, Burnaby city councilors and city staff to celebrate the grand opening of the new Still Creek Works Yard, being held during National Public Works Week (NPWW). Face painters, hands-on equipment displays, tours of the Eco-Centre and new Works Yard, live music and refreshments. Official opening ceremonies will take place at 11:30am.

Halibut Festival at Fresh St. Market
Saturday, 11am - 3pm
1650 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
15930 Fraser Hwy, Fleetwood, Surrey
A BOUNTIFUL CATCH OF FRESH BC HALIBUT is arriving soon with 10 tonnes of halibut on its way to Fresh St. Markets in West Vancouver and Surrey during our annual Halibut Festival. Halibut burgers + drink for $5. Food sampling, prizes, complimentary wine tasting and fun for the whole family.

Community Farmstead Day
Saturday, 11am-3pm
Roedde House, 1415 Barclay Street Vancouver, BC
Come visit Roedde House on Saturday May 23rd for a day of demonstrations. Learn about some "throwback" activities of years past - including some fun, sustainable and educational things you could do in your own home! Artisans, vendors, and historians demonstrating everyday tasks from the era such as butter churning, vintage photography, weaving, and urban chicken farming! Free Admission - Donations Welcome!

The East Side Flea - $2
Saturday, 11am - 4pm
1882 Adanac St. (@Victoria) Commercial Drive, Vancouver
* cool vintage clothing & collectables * household goods * vinyl records * rarities & memorabilia * posters, paper goods & art * small furniture * handcrafted & vintage jewelry * succulents & plants * natural locally-made body care * quality handmade items * local small businesses

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2015
Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
VanCAF is a weekend of fun, comics, and illustration as this year we DOUBLE our number of guests! Featuring over 250 artists, writers, and publishers from the comic industry, VanCAF is the perfect way to spend your weekend, be you a die-hard comics fan or a fresh face looking for a good read. The weekend is jam-packed with great events, including live drawing, art tutorials, discussion panels, and even an improv event!

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Friends of VPL Book Sale
May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm
Central Library, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Bargains galore! gently used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm Everything half price on Saturday. Central Library, 350 West Georgia.

Ladner May Days
Friday 3pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm (Midway open til 10pm) Sunday 10am - 6pm
Memorial Park, Ladner 
Held in Memorial Park just steps from historic Ladner Village, the Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of British Columbia's largest free family fairs. Featuring live bands, free entertainment, carnival rides and a beer garden for the adults, the Ladner May Days Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2015
Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
VanCAF is a weekend of fun, comics, and illustration as this year we DOUBLE our number of guests! Featuring over 250 artists, writers, and publishers from the comic industry, VanCAF is the perfect way to spend your weekend, be you a die-hard comics fan or a fresh face looking for a good read. The weekend is jam-packed with great events, including live drawing, art tutorials, discussion panels, and even an improv event!

Reoccurring Events

International Summer Night Market
May 8 - Sept 27, 2015 
Fri, Sat 6pm - 11pm, 
Sun 6pm - 10pm
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond BC 
8th annual International Summer Night Market. Open every weekend on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from May to September.  iSNM presents multiple types of attractions suitable for all ages. There are over 100 merchandise booths, over 60 food and beverage vendors, kid’s play zone, and a main center stage for nightly entertainment. Free admission.

Richmond Night Market - $2.75
May 15 - Oct 12, 2015 
Fri-Sat  7PM - 12AM  
Sun & Stat Holidays  7PM - 11PM 
8351 River Road, Richmond BC 
Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2.75 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.

Farmers Markets

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake