22 Fun Things To Do In Metro Vancouver This Weekend (Mar 20-22)

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showIt’s another weekend, and Metro Vancouver has tons of things to do. There’s plenty of amazing shows to catch, sights to see, and food to try. Here’s your guide on how to have an amazing and memorable weekend!

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Featured Events

West’s Best

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Get ready for a throwback like you’ve never experienced before with West’s Best, happening on March 21 at Rogers Forum! Featuring iconic names from the West Coast’s 90’s rap scene, your nostalgia levels will be through the roof at this can’t-miss concert. You can expect six major acts at West’s Best, all of whom have had a major part to play in the West Coast’s hip-hop music production. No matter who your favourite 90s rapper is, you’re guaranteed to never forget this legendary lineup.

  • E-40
  • DJ Quik
  • Warren G
  • Xzibit
  • Tha Eastsidaz
  • 2nd II None

Tickets are currently available on the Rogers Forum website for West’s Best, so be sure to grab them while you can! This concert is set to be an epic night with some of the West Coast’s most classic names in hip-hop.

📅 Date: March 21, 2026

📍 Location: Rogers Forum

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoWest’s Best

All Dressed In White – March Bridal Show

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All Dressed In White is back again this March, offering up an amazing experience for all you soon-to-be-married couples out there! Happening on Sunday, March 22nd from 11:00am to 3:30pm at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey, this is your chance to get all the inspo you need for your big day.

This show is about making you feel prepared for your wedding. You’re set to take part in one of the most comprehensive wedding shows out there with the event’s expert advice, a wide array of 80+ vendors, and tons of services. From photography to dresses, venues to decor, this is your one-stop showcase for everything wedding-related.

But that’s not all– All Dressed In White has some major prizes up for grabs in their exciting contests. Prizes are drawn at the end of the show, so be sure to stick around until 3:30 to see if you’re about to win anything from a romantic getaway to wedding photography coverage!

📅 Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00am – 3:30pm

📍 Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildfold Hotel

🎟️ Tickets & More Infohttps://www.showpass.com/adiwsheratonsurrey/

For The Family

Hoppy Heights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

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Photo: Courtesy of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Hop on over to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for Hoppy Heights, running Saturday, March 14 to Monday, April 6, for egg-citing Spring Break adventures the whole family will love. From Easter-themed activities to seasonal photo spots and playful surprises, there’s fun around every corner – the perfect way to kick-start spring. Cross the iconic 450-foot suspension bridge and wander through Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure as the Park comes alive with vibrant décor and cheerful moments at every turn.

📅 Date: March 14 – April 6, 2026

📍 Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoHoppy Heights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Flyover: Believe Chicago

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Photo: Believe Chicago

Flyover has just announced the Canadian debut of its newest immersive experience: Believe Chicago. Opening March 12, this event follows successful runs in Chicago and Las Vegas, and offers an award-winning adventure that takes viewers 13,000 ft. in the air. “Believe Chicago creates the thrilling sensation of flight using innovative film, ride motion, mist & scents. The groundbreaking film moves beyond natural landscapes, traditionally showcased in Flyover experiences, and immerses audiences in the pulse of the city through storytelling and multi-sensory sequences,” the press release describes.

📅 Date: Opens March 12, 2026

📍 Location: 201-999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoFlyover: Believe Chicago

Museum of Surrey Presents: Our Connection to Hockey

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Photo: Discover Surrey

Hockey is more than just a sport in Canada. It’s part of our culture, our history, and it’s played an important role in bringing people from all walks of life together under one game. The Museum of Surrey’s newest free exhibit is showcasing exactly that, highlighting the integral part hockey has played in Canada’s past and present. Excitingly, it also shines a light on Surrey’s local hockey heroes, as well as having plenty of interactive activities that will get the whole family hooting and hollering for a goal.

Visitors will have the chance to learn all about how hockey is part of the glue that keeps Canada together. Alongside the national icons on showcase, Surrey’s own athletes and game-changers will be under the same spotlight, as well as the untold stories of diversity in hockey. Women’s hockey, para hockey, and Punjabi broadcasters have all played some amazing parts in making the sport what it is today– especially locally.

📅 Date: October 16, 2025 – April 26, 2026

📍 Location: Museum of Surrey

🎟️ More InfoOur Connection to Hockey

Artemis Space Adventure With LEGO® Bricks

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Photo: Science World

Produced by Flying Fish and supported by Science World, kids can go in their own galactic adventure with this space-themed exhibition. Guests will be able to enjoy hands-on engineering challenges and workshop stations that are inspired by the creative problem-solving that real astronauts have to do.

📅 Date: June 26, 2025 – April 6, 2026

📍 Location: Science World

Cineplex $3.99 Saturdays

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At select Cineplex theatres, you can catch a movie for only $3.99 on Saturdays! These films are all family-friendly and offer a great way to enjoy an affordable night out with friends and family.

📅 Date: Select Saturdays

📍 Location: Various Cineplex theatres

🎟️ More Info: Cineplex $3.99 Saturdays

River District in Bloom

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Celebrate the arrival of spring as River District awakens in bloom with floral art, seasonal gatherings, and special collaborations unfolding throughout the community from March 20 to June 20. Visitors can take in floral displays at River District Town Centre by Fleurs de Villes and window mural artwork by Wkndrs. Enjoy local artisan shopping, live music, and a festive Easter egg hunt with chances to win market prizes. Bring your friends and family to celebrate community while supporting local and BIPOC-owned small businesses.

📅 Date: March 20 – June 20, 2026

📍 Location: River District Town Centre, 8538 River District Crossing, Vancouver

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoRiver District in Bloom

Heart and Hustle Spring Market

This market is part of River District in Bloom – a celebration of the arrival of spring complete with floral art, seasonal gatherings, and special collaborations unfolding throughout the community from March 20 to June 20.Local businesses will also be offering special spring-themed features, including:

  • Bufala’s Flowering Currant Gelato – crafted in house by Executive Chef Kevin Atkinson.
  • Boketto’s Strawberry Sakura Sundae – a dreamy spring treat featuring sakura (cherry blossom) flavour.
  • Angus T’s croissant recommendation for River District in Bloom.
  • Everything Wine’s spring recommendations – a curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits chosen to celebrate River District in Bloom.

📅 Date: March 21, 2026

📍 Location: River District Town Centre, 8538 River District Crossing, Vancouver

🎟️ More InfoHeart and Hustle Spring Market

Food + Drink Experiences

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2026

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The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival invites you on a self-guided culinary journey through the city during one of the most beautiful times in Spring! From March 20th to May 3rd, explore 25+ Metro Vancouver cafes and bakeries, showcasing limited-time cherry blossom themed festival items. This is your excuse to try a new spot, catch up with a friend, go on a date, or go on your own food crawl, all while supporting local businesses in this spring event.

📅 Date: March 20 – May 3, 2026

📍 Location: Various locations across Vancouver

🎟️ More InfoVancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2026

Blossom Delights at Stanley’s Bar & Grill

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Stanley’s Bar & Grill is joining the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with a limited-time lineup of sakura-inspired dishes and drinks available March 20 – May 3. The citywide festival invites food lovers to explore cherry blossom-themed creations from local cafés and restaurants during Vancouver’s most beautiful spring season.

📅 Date: March 20 – May 3, 2026

📍 Location: Stanley’s Bar & Grill

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoBlossom Delights at Stanley’s Bar & Grill

Ice Skating

North Vancouver Shipyard’s Ice Rink

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Photo: @camilaciasu / IG

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Ice Rink is returning for another season! This massive, 12,000-square-foot outdoor rink will officially open on November 28, 2025—marking the first day to lace up and enjoy this free winter activity. The popular rink, located in Lonsdale’s waterfront district, gives skaters a chance to glide under a retractable roof with stunning city views. Whether it’s a rainy day or a crisp evening, the rink’s unique design makes it a must-visit winter experience.

📅 Date: November 28, 2025 – March 29, 2026

📍 Location: Shipyards District

🎟️ More InfoShipyards Ice Rink 2025-2026

The Arts

Murder is a Drag

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Murder is a Drag is back, Vancouver’s favourite murder mystery dinner shows! This time, they’ve got some special performances that will have you on the edge of your seat as you work to solve the puzzle. Notably, the special Friday the 13th edition of Murder is a Drag is at a different venue – the show has been adapted for a historic (and haunted) home in Vancouver’s West End in partnership with the Friends for Life Society.

📅 Date: March 13 – May 15, 2026

📍 Location: Various locations across Vancouver

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoMurder is a Drag: Mystery Dinner Shows

Franklinland by Lloyd Suh

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The Arts Club Theatre Company production of Franklinland runs March 12–April 5, 2026, at the Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island. Omari Newton directs the Canadian premiere of Franklinland, a sharp comedy by acclaimed playwright Lloyd Suh. Written in 2023, Franklinland offers a wildly imaginative and thoroughly modern take on the American Revolution—centering not on nation-building, but on the fraught and often absurd relationship between Benjamin Franklin (Brian Markinson) and his son, William (Luc Roderique).

📅 Date: March 12 – April 5, 2026

📍 Location: Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoFranklinland by Lloyd Suh

Festivals + Parties

Salsa Festival

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Vancouver, get ready for the 2nd Salsa Festival! The heat is coming back with five live salsa orchestras, real Latin flavor, and the kind of energy that makes you feel right at home. This is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of culture, rhythm, and comunidad. The music will be loud, the dancing nonstop, and the vibes unforgettable.

📅 Date: March 21, 2026

📍 Location: Union Latinos Restaurant & Bar

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoSalsa Festival 2026 in Vancouver

Capybaras’ Spring Party

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Spring is clocking in early, and it’s bringing rhythm, colour, and collective joy with it! Enjoy it with Capybaras, APÄTRIDA and DJ André BR at this 19+ party. The event will kick things off with the irresistible Brazilian grooves of DJ André Brasil, setting the tone and warming up the floor. Next, the APÄTRIDA takes you across borders with their rich, transcontinental sound. And when the room is buzzing, and the drinks are flowing, Capybaras Band closes the night—high-energy, heart-open, and impossible not to dance to.

📅 Date: March 21, 2026. The event will run from 7pm to 1am.

📍 Location: Astoria Pub

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoCapybaras’ Spring Party at Astoria Pub

Concerts + Shows

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon – Official 50th Anniversary Immersive Experience

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Marking the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s most iconic album is an immersive experience like you’ve never seen before. Your cosmic journey takes place inside The Dome at the newly-transformed H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, where you’ll be treated to 10 tracks of futuristic visions and retro nods to the legendary band’s visual legacy. This is an unprecedented adventure that invites everyone to travel through time and experience themes of life, mortality, and consciousness in ways conventional screens cannot achieve.

📅 Date: January 28 – April 23, 2026

📍 Location: The Dome

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon – Official 50th Anniversary Immersive Experience

Undo Fundo “Play & Win Canada” – The Winners Carnival

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Step into an unforgettable, in-person experience at Undo Fundo “Play & Win Canada” – The Winners Carnival. Here, refined entertainment meets vibrant celebration. This thoughtfully-curated evening is designed to immerse guests in captivating performances, engaging audience interactions, and moments of anticipation woven seamlessly throughout the night. An exceptional selection of gifts and prizes awaits. This includes laptops, tablets, fine jewelry, cash prizes, and other exclusive surprises—revealed throughout interactive moments designed to elevate every part of the celebration. Each ticket also includes an exclusive door prize, presented after 10:00 PM.

📅 Date: March 21, 2026

📍 Location: The Empress Palace Ballroom

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoUndo Fundo “Play & Win” – The Winners Carnival

Talks + Showcases

Sports

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Photo: @whitecapsfc / Instagram, @bclions_official / Instagram

Get front-row seats to the best adrenaline-pumping games that Metro Vancouver has to offer!

🥍 Vancouver Warriors

  • March 20: vs. Ottawa Black Bears

📍 Location: Rogers Arena

⚽ Whitecaps FC

  • March 21: San Jose Earthquakes

📍 Location: BC Place

🧊 Vancouver Goldeneyes

  • March 21: Minnesota Frost

📍 Location: Pacific Coliseum

🏒 Vancouver Canucks

  • March 21: vs. St. Louis Blues

📍 Location: Rogers Arena

And that’s going to wrap up this weekend. No matter if you’re catching a game, trying out some cherry blossom-inspired treats, or just taking in the spring vibes, Metro Vancouver is always here with things for you to do.

Want even more things to do? Check out our 604 Now Events Calendar to keep your plans looking fresh.

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