Friday, August 21st, 2015

Say Hi to a Stranger
Friday - Sunday
All of Vancouver and select merchants
Say Hi and welcome the friendliness in! What would happen if you went up to a stranger and said “Hi”? You could meet a new friend. Get to know someone you could work with. OR, meet your sweetheart! There are prizes at select merchants. Visit the website to learn more.

Wendy's Grand Opening
Friday, 1pm - 5pm
10 Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC
Grand Opening of Wendy’s! The first 100 customers will enjoy one free small Wendy’s Combo! The restaurant features a Coca-Cola freestyle machine, free WIFI, flat-screen TV and a cozy fireplace with comfy seating! To celebrate the grand opening, the Virgin Radio Street Squad will be on site handing out prizes and swag! Come down and meet Miss Wendy as well!

Van Dame White ISA Party
Friday, 7pm - 9:30pm
1441 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7
Join Granville Island Brewing at the Taproom on Granville Island at 7:00PM for a night of food, music, and tasting of their new Van Dame White ISA. Music: Colleen Rennison takes the stage from 8:00-8:30pm and 9:00-9:30PM for a sultry acoustic show like no other. Beer tastings: Join Mike “The Beer Guy” Sharpham for an informal tasting of the new Van Dame White ISA in the tasting room, plus there will be free bite-sized food pairings.

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015

Say Hi to a Stranger
Friday - Sunday
All of Vancouver and select merchants
Say Hi and welcome the friendliness in! What would happen if you went up to a stranger and said “Hi”? You could meet a new friend. Get to know someone you could work with. OR, meet your sweetheart! There are prizes at select merchants. Visit the website to learn more.

Steveston Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Steveston Village, Richmond BC by Britannia Heritage Shipyard to Imperial Landing
Visit the Steveston Dragon Boat Festival for a fabulous, sunny day of fun. Enjoy entertainment on the World Beat Stage, kid’s arts and crafts, great vendors, mouth watering food, and of course, exciting dragon boat races.

Greater Vancouver Zoo 45th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, 10am - 3pm
5048 - 264th Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N7
Fun stuff includes face painting, finger painting & coloring contest, scavenger hunt, bouncy castle, obstacle course, and a giant slide. Children performers "Flying Rita" with Suzanne & Dale from 11 - 12 pm!! And BBQ starts at 11:30 am!! Did you say CAKE!!!Of course wouldn’t be a party without the cake - cake will be at noon.

North Vancouver Car Free Day
Saturday, 11am - 6pm
North Vancouver at Lonsdale Ave. from 3rd down to Carrie Cates
Come celebrate with North Van's newest (returning!) summer festival on Lonsdale between Carrie Cates and 3rd in conjunction with Slide the City. Look for mini-festivals, community-supported stages, kids zones, an artisan market, and more!

The Fair at the PNE - $13+
Saturday, August 22 - Monday, September 7, 2015 11am until late
Hastings Street and Renfrew Street, Vancouver BC
Come celebrate at BC’s legendary Fair at the PNE! With hundreds of NEW performances and exhibits and more than 50 thrilling rides & attractions, and all that food, this year’s fresh new Fair at the PNE is definitely the best part of summer!

Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest
Saturday, 4pm - 10pm
Located on Columbia Street, New Westminster
RiverSky by Bosa Properties presents the 3rd Annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest on Saturday August 22! Enjoy even more trucks, more entertainment, more beer gardens and more space stretching an extra two blocks this year. This will be an even bigger street party than last year!

WWH Family Picnic in the Park 2015 - tickets by donation
Saturday, 5pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Point Picnic Area, Stanley Park
3rd Annual Family Picnic in the Park is to provide a fun and memorable family day for our residents from the DTES and to raise funds and awareness about our community programs in an effort to ReConnect, ReBuild and ReCenter. Enjoy BBQ burger & ribs by Earls Restaurant, games, a silent auction fundraiser and good family fun together! GET INVOLVED: Bring your friends, family, co-workers and everyone you meet with a blanket or some lawn chairs and join us for a game of bocce or soccer, some great eats by Earls and a fun day for a great cause!

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Say Hi to a Stranger
Friday - Sunday
All of Vancouver and select merchants
Say Hi and welcome the friendliness in! What would happen if you went up to a stranger and said “Hi”? You could meet a new friend. Get to know someone you could work with. OR, meet your sweetheart! There are prizes at select merchants. Visit the website to learn more.

Garlic Festival
Sunday, 10am - 4pm
The Sharing Farm 2771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
Metro Vancouver’s only garlic festival is growing! The annual garlic festival is pairing with the Chefs to the Field event. These two festivals combined attract a multicultural crowd in the thousands for a truly “farm to plate” experience. Highlights for festival goers include delicacies from local restaurants and culinary academies, an expanded garlic market, family themed cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, and a mad dash cooking competition with chefs running into the fields to harvest their own ingredients!

PET-A-PALOOZA
Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Yaletown, 1100 Mainland Street
Second annual Pet-A-Palooza Vancouver August 23rd in Yaletown. The first year festival was extremely well received with an attendance of over 12,000 people. Events including: Dock Dogs Canada, “Running of the bulls” hilarious 20 ft French and English bull dog races, fly ball shows, agility demos, cool down stations, photo lounges and up to 85 of the leading pet related exhibitors.

The Fair at the PNE - $13+
Saturday, August 22 - Monday, September 7, 2015 11am until late
Hastings Street and Renfrew Street, Vancouver BC
Come celebrate at BC’s legendary Fair at the PNE! With hundreds of NEW performances and exhibits and more than 50 thrilling rides & attractions, and all that food, this year’s fresh new Fair at the PNE is definitely the best part of summer!