Summer is coming to a close, but the fun certainly isn’t over just yet. The weather is still warm and the sun is shining, so grab your friends, get out there, and enjoy the last bit of the hottest season of the year before the cold rolls in!
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PNE Fair
The PNE Fair is a classic Vancouver attraction that everyone has to check out at least once during the summer. Running from August 22 to September 7, it’s always a fun time with plenty of new and returning features. Whether you’re there for the Superdogs, the food, or the rides, you’re sure to have a blast here.
📅 Date: August 22 – September 7
📍 Location: Hastings Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: PNE Fair
Aritzia Warehouse Sale
The legendary Aritzia Warehouse Sale is arguably one of the biggest shopping events of the summer in Vancouver. It’s one of those events where you’ll want to mark your calendar, set an early alarm, grab your coffee, and mentally prepare yourself before getting in line for the popular sale.
📅 Date: September 1 – 7, 2026
📍 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place
🎟️ More Info: Aritzia Warehouse Sale
Vegan Night Market
The Vegan Night Market is a 100% plant-based night to remember, offering waterfront shopping from innovative vegan brands, as well as local craft drinks and cruelty-free fashion and beauty. Great for shopping, eating, and chilling, you’re set for an amazing experience at the very last market of the summer season.
📅 Date: September 3
📍 Location: Locarno Beach + Trout Lake
🎟️ More Info: The Vegan Night Market
Gastown Sunday Set
Every week is something new on Water Street. Expect fresh DJ setlists, art drops, and interactive installations to have fun with. There’s also markets and games, as well as curated surprises. It makes Sundays that much more exciting as you wander through Gastown, never quite sure what you’re going to see next. And this time, there’s one final Sunday to celebrate the end of summer
📅 Date: September 6
📍 Location: Water Street, from Richards to Columbia
🎟️ More Info: Gastown Sunday Set
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum
Step into Science World to see Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, as it makes its North American debut in Vancouver! From the pitch to the broadcast booth, this exhibition offers a deep dive into the systems and innovations that support the modern game. This September is your last chance to check out this exclusive exhibit.
📅 Date: May 15 – September 7, 2026
📍 Location: Science World
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum
Shipyards Night Market
Come and admire the beautiful sights of North Vancouver’s waterfront with friends and family while enjoying the best that the local community has to offer. Whether you’re a foodie, a music lover, or just want to have a drink and take in all that North Vancouver has to offer, the Shipyards Night Market will have exactly what you’re looking for. Don’t miss your chance to take part in the last market of the year.
📅 Date: September 11, 2026
📍 Location: The Shipyards
🎟️ More Info: Shipyards Night Market
Bard on the Beach
This isn’t your high school English class’ Shakespeare– it’s Bard on the Beach! Presenting plays written by the Bard himself, Bard on the Beach is an annual Vancouver tradition that features a series of expertly directed and acted Shakespearean plays. The last shows are on September 19, so be sure to get your tickets before the season is over.
📅 Date: June 9 – September 19, 2026
📍 Location: Vanier Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Bard on the Beach
Richmond Night Market
It’s sad to say, but the Richmond Night Market is coming to a permanent close after this season. Now would be the time to grab a pass and try all the food you’ve been meaning to try over the years. Watch some live entertainment, do some shopping, and make the last of those memories at the night market.
📅 Date: April 24 – September 20, 2026
📍 Location: 2431 Number 3 Rd, Richmond
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Night Market 2026
Watch the Last Sunset Before 7:00pm
With the end of summer comes the end of long warm days. This is the perfect time to enjoy the final sunset before 7:00pm until everything goes dark for fall.
📅 Date: September 26, 2026 at 7:00pm
Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience
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Stanley Park opened a new temporary Mini Golf Experience this summer. Featuring 18-holes right in the heart of Stanley Park, the attraction invites folks of all ages to enjoy a day in the sun trying to get a hole-in-one.
But it won’t be here forever, with the course closing on September 30. Don’t miss your chance to try this exclusive experience at Stanley Park!
📅 Date: Open Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am to 9 pm | Thursday to Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm | Closes September 30, 2026
📍 Location: 690 Pipeline Road
🎟️ More Info: Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience
