Need things to do in Vancouver this fall? Well, September is here, and it’s already a fantastic start to the first weekend of the month. From dancing at block parties to shopping for deals, September’s here to make sure you’re always having some fall fun.
23 Fun Things To Do in Metro Vancouver This Weekend
Public Disco Downtown Block Party: All-Vinyl Edition
It’s the final party of Public Disco’s Block Party series, and it’s going to be one to remember. This free, all-ages party invites everyone to dance under the sun while local DJs will be spinning all-vinyl tracks. Expect good eats, loads of delicious sips, and even a vintage market that will be selling records! You’re always guaranteed fun times and unforgettable memories with Public Disco, and their Downtown All-Vinyl Edition is no different.
📅 Date: September 6, 2025
📍 Location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (North Plaza at Vancouver Art Gallery)
🎟️ More Info: Public Disco Downtown Block Party: All-Vinyl Edition
BC Water Bikes Sunset Rides
Experience Vancouver like never before with BC Water Bikes Sunset Rides. Glide across False Creek and English Bay as the city skyline glows and the sun dips below the horizon. These sunset rides offer a magical, golden-hour perspective of Vancouver that’s unforgettable for both locals and visitors.
Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a fun outing with friends, or a small group adventure, these rides are social, relaxing, and picture-perfect.
No experience? No problem. The water bikes are stable, beginner-friendly, and keep you dry the whole ride. Each experience includes a full briefing, life jacket, and support from the BC Water Bikes team.
September is your last chance to catch these sunset rides this season. Cooler evenings and clear skies make for some of the most spectacular sunsets you’ll see in the city.
📅 When: Sunset rides available through September, timed to maximize the golden-hour experience
📍Start your experience: Vanier Park Boat Launch, Vancouver
🎟️ Book your ride: bcwaterbikes.com – reservations recommended as spots fill fast
Coho Festival 2025
Come eat some salmon for a good cause with this year’s Coho Festival! While you learn about sustainability and waterway stewardship, enjoy amazing live music and a huge Coho Barbecue.
📅 Dates: September 7, 2025
📍 Location: Ambleside Park
🎟️ More Info: Coho Festival 2025
Grandparents Day Picnic 2025
This is a day to celebrate everything our grandparents do for us. So, grab your blankets and folding chairs for a day filled with fun, live music, games, food, and plenty more for the whole family to enjoy.
📅 Dates: September 7, 2025
📍 Location: Slocan Park
🎟️ More Info: Grandparents Day Picnic 2025
Car Free Day Port Coquitlam 2025
Hop onto a bike, scoot on a scooter, or get your runners on because it’s Port Coquitlam’s Car Free Day! This street-wide festival will be full of live music, games, food stalls, community booths, electric vehicle displays, and good ol’ neighbourhood energy.
📅 Date: September 6, 2025
📍 Location: McAllister Avenue
🎟️ More Info: Car Free Day Port Coquitlam 2025
Chilliwack Corn Maze
This year’s maze design is a buzzing tribute to the unsung heroes of agriculture: bees. Celebrating 27 years, this iconic corn maze at Greendale Acres includes classic favourites like the sunflower field, hayrides, jumping pillows, and a brand-new barnyard ball zone. Whether you’re solving the maze or just snapping some golden hour pics, it’s peak fall preview content in early August.
📅 Date: August 1 – October 31
📍 Location: Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Chilliwack Corn Maze
ZWILLING In-Store Factory Direct Sale
This sale is going to be fantastic for anyone looking for new cutlery and cookware. The ZWILLING In-Store Factory Direct Sale is coming to malls all across Metro Vancouver to bring factory-direct prices straight to you. That means you can get top-notch, world-class brands for super low prices! Whether you’re looking for some glassware, or maybe a new knife, you can be sure to find it at an amazingly affordable cost with ZWILLING.
📅 Date: September 4 – 8, 2025
📍 Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Tsawwassen Mills, Aberdeen, McArthurGlen
🎟️ More Info: ZWILLING In-Store Factory Direct Sale
Broadway Across Canada: The Lion King
Disney’s stage masterpiece hits Vancouver with gorgeous visuals, iconic music, and standing ovations nightly. Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, The Circle of Life slaps live.
📅 Date: August 20 – September 14, 2025
📍 Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: broadwayacrosscanada.ca
Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn meets Vancouver in this bold, one-hour rooftop play straight from the heart of New York City. Investigating the blurry line between justice and vengeance in a city shaped by real estate development, Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn) is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.
📅 Date: September 6 – 14, 2025
📍 Location: Tru Café
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn)
RENT
Johnathan Larson’s electrifying rock musical comes to Metro Theatre this September. RENT is the kind of musical that’ll have you crying and singing with the actors. It’s a classic for a reason!
📅 Date: September 2 – 20, 2025
📍 Location: Metro Theatre
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: RENT
A Doll’s House
When charming wife and mother Nora has her life suddenly unraveled by a shocking secret, her life is shaken to its core. Audiences are sure to adore this groundbreaking production with its brilliant story of Nora’s.
📅 Date: September 5 – October 5, 2025
📍 Location: Stanley Stage
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: A Doll’s House
Ocean Bound at Museum of Surrey
Hands-on exhibit all about how water travels from your street to the sea. Features kid-friendly stations, sustainability facts, and cool ocean-themed activities. Great for rainy days or family outings.
📅 Date: May 27 – September 7, 2025
📍 Location: Museum of Surrey
🎟️ More Info: Ocean Bound at Museum of Surrey
The Money Hungry Annual Block Party
For their 7th year, the Money Hungry Block Party returns with live music, art, and food to celebrate the East Vancouver community. This grassroots fundraiser does a lot of good for local youth programs, mental health initiatives, and families in need, so this is the perfect party for a fantastic cause.
📅 Date: September 6, 2025
📍 Location: 1641 Venables Street, Vancouver
🎟️ More Info: The Money Hungry Annual Block Party
Trout Lake Market
Vancouver’s largest farmers market is here all the way from summer until fall. Get your local B.C. produce while engaging with your community, and don’t forget to pick up some delectable homemade goodies for yourself!
📅 Date: Every Saturday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, from April 5 – October 25, 2025
📍 Location: John Hendry Park
🎟️ More Info: Trout Lake Market
The Pipe Mountain Coaster
Zip along the mountains with Revelstoke’s Pipe Mountain Coaster! This is a family-friendly ride that will take you up to 42 km/hr through Revelstoke’s verdant sights. The best part is that you can adjust the speed to your liking, so you can go as fast or as slow as you prefer.
📅 Date: September 2 – 29, 2025.
📍 Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: The Pipe Mountain Coaster
Artemis Space Adventure With LEGO® Bricks
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 – April 6, 2026
📍 Location: Science World
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks
The Vegan Market
The Vegan Market is Canada’s one and only plant-based night market. With over 30 different plant-based businesses offering their goods, live music, and complimentary sunset yoga, this is night market is one of a kind
📅 Date: June 19 – September 11
📍 Location: Locarno Beach
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: The Vegan Market
Shipyards Night Market
Every Friday night, the Shipyards Night Market lights up North Van with live music, local vendors, and some of the best food trucks around. It’s your chance to try new eats, shop handmade goods, and vibe out by the water. Expect everything from pierogies to Peruvian BBQ, all with a view of the city skyline.
📅 Date: May 16 – September 12, 2025
📍 Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
🎟️ More Info: Shipyards Night Market
Bard on the Beach 2025
Shakespeare hits the shore once again at Vanier Park, with a mix of classic performances and new spins under the big white tents. Catch stunning ocean views between soliloquies.
📅 Date: June 10 – September 20
📍 Location: Vanier Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Bard on the Beach
Friends of the Vancouver Library Fall Used Book Sale
Featuring boxes upon boxes of books, the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library invite everyone to find something new to read this fall with their Used Book Sale. Starting at just $2, you’re sure to find something new for your shelves here.
📅 Date: September 4 – 7, 2025
📍 Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library
🎟️ More Info: Friends of the Vancouver Public Library Fall Used Book Sale
White Rock Night Market
White Rock Beach just got even better. The White Rock Night Market is back and bringing food trucks, artisan stalls, live music, and a full-on community beach vibe every month this summer. Expect lawn games, a local artist walk, a sunset you’ll want to post, and DJs spinning ocean-side. It’s everything you love about White Rock, just way more fun.
📅 Dates: September 5, 2025
📍 Location: 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC
🎟️ More Info: White Rock Night Market
Richmond Night Market
The Richmond Night Market is back, offering a vibrant mix of street food, games, and live entertainment. Open weekends from April 25 to October 13, it’s a must-visit for foodies and fun-seekers alike. This year’s theme, “Summer Wonderland,” promises whimsical decorations and new attractions to explore.
📅 Date: April 25 – October 13, 2025
📍 Location: 8351 River Road, Richmond
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Night Market
Junction Public Market
Discover local artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment at the Junction Public Market. Located at Granville Square, it’s open from May 1 through September 28. Enjoy waterfront views while sipping on craft beverages from the “sipping container” bar.
📅 Date: May 1 – September 28, 2025
📍 Location: Granville Square, Vancouver
🎟️ More Info: Junction Public Market
And that’s that for September’s first weekend, but don’t worry: there’s always more happening throughout Metro Van. Whether you’re hitting up a night market for those delicious eats or partying for a good cause, you’re guaranteed to have a fun-packed weekend.
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