It’s the final week of August, which means now is the best time to do all those things in Metro Vancouver that you’ve been meaning to! Whether you’re hitting up a festival or singing all night long at a concert, here’s all the fun you can look forward to this week.
RELATED: 99+ Fun Things To Do In Metro Vancouver This August
Family-Friendly Things to Do
Step Into The Solar System With Augmented Reality at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Take one giant leap for mankind at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre’s Augmented Reality Solar System Tour! This is an all-new augmented reality experience that takes visitors aged 5+ on a journey through the solar system. No screens necessary– it’s pure immersive discovery. Just walk along planets with your AR headset guide and witness the cosmos up close. The experience is included with your general admission, and is completely one-of-a-kind!
📅 Dates: Every weekend
📍 Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Augmented Reality Solar System Tour
Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience
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Stanley Park is getting 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.
📅 Date: Open Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am to 9 pm | Thursday to Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm
📍 Location: 690 Pipeline Road
🎟️ More Info: Stanley Park Mini Golf Experience
Car Free Days
Car Free Days are back in Metro Vancouver! Presented by TransLink, these are big community festivals that all offer their own array of live music, vendors, food, and other interactive fun. They’re just like block parties! Here are the ones happening in August:
- Port Coquitlam: August 29
- Burnaby: August 30
Ongoing Family-Friendly Fun
These are events that are happening all throughout summer with reoccurring dates, so you can hit them up multiple times to maximize the fun!
- Summer in the Courtyard | Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from July 3 – August 28
🎟️ More Info: Summer in the Courtyard - Flyover: Call of the Canadian Rockies | Open daily from 9:30am to 9:30pm
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Flyover: Call of the Canadian Rockies - Cineplex $3.99 Saturdays | Films available on select Saturdays
🎟️ More Info: Cineplex $3.99 Saturdays - Free Swimming in Surrey | Select Surrey pools are open for free, drop-in swimming sessions
🎟️ More Info: Free Swimming in Surrey - Dive-In Movie Nights + Sips ‘n Dips | Select Thursdays from July 9 – September 10
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Dive-In Movie Nights + Sips ‘n Dips - Vancouver Maritime Experience | Thursdays and Sundays
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Vancouver Maritime Experience - 2026 PNE Fair | August 22 – September 7
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: 2026 PNE
Summertime Markets to Shop At
The Market by the Fraser Valley Wine Collective
You are invited to spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the Market! You’ll be able to browse a curated mix of farm-fresh products, artisan goods, baked treats, specialty foods, beverages, and more.
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Picnic Area at Chapter Estates Winery
🎟️ More Info: The Market
Rooted in Canada Plant Show
More Recurring Markets
The Lower Mainland has so much to offer when it comes to good eats, good entertainment, and fun outdoor markets. Make sure you’re up to date on all the best ones this summer season, check out our full guide here.
- Richmond Night Market in Richmond | Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from April 24 – September 20
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Night Market 2026 - Junction Public Market at Granville Square in Vancouver | Open Tuesdays through Sundays from April 30 – September 7
🎟️ More Info: Junction Public Market - Shipyards Night Market in North Vancouver | Every Friday from May 15 – September 11
Food + Drink Experiences You Have To Try
Kimchi Food Festival
This is Western Canada’s largest Korean Food and Cultural Festival! Check out tons of delicious food, hands-on making classes, K-beauty showcases and even championship performances on the Main Stage.
📅 Date: August 28 – 29, 2026
📍 Location: Coquitlam Town Centre Park
🎟️ More Info: Kimchi Food Festival
KPOP & Food Festival
KPOP & Food Festival is coming to Surrey—and it’s FREE to attend! Seoul Society is bringing their K-pop party under the sun, so get ready to party!
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Surrey Civic Plaza
🎟️ More Info: KPOP & Food Festival
Brewery and the Beast
This is a curated experiencing featuring world-class food and beverages, the chance to interact with top chefs and restaurateurs, and even live music and support for local charities.
📅 Date: August 30, 2026
📍 Location: Concord Pacific Place
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Brewery and the Beast
Ongoing Food Events
The best part about being in Metro Vancouver is that there’s so much delicious food no matter where you look, and these ongoing food events are making sure that your every craving is satisfied.
- Surf & Turf Sunday at The Blarney Stone| Every Sunday from April 19 – November 29
🎟️ More Info: Surf & Turf Sunday
Free Outdoor Movies
Gather your blanket or lawn chair, grab some snacks, and get ready for a delightful evening filled with movie magic.
Summer is the best time for outdoor movie lovers! As summer approaches, outdoor film screenings are returning all over Metro Vancouver for everyone to enjoy. And here’s the best part: entry is completely free of charge! You can check out all the events here.
- Deckchair Cinema V: Hot Summer Nights and Heated Rivalries | Every Thursday between June 25 – August 27
🎟️ More Info: Deckchair Cinema V: Hot Summer Nights and Heated Rivalries - Evo Summer Cinema | Every Tuesday between June 14 – September 1
🎟️ More Info: Evo Summer Cinema - Cinema Under The Stars | Every Saturday between July 11 – September 5
🎟️ More Info: Cinema Under The Stars - Drive-In Movie Nights at Lansdowne Centre | Every Wednesday between July 22 – September 2
🎟️ More Info: Drive-In Movie Nights
Free Outdoor Concerts
Free concerts are popping up everywhere throughout Metro Vancouver! No ticket is required for these shows. All you need to do is pull up and kick back as you listen to the sweet sounds. Check out our full list for all the free outdoor concerts happening this summer.
Music in the Plaza
Free live music is coming to the Bute Plaza on Robson Street this summer! On select Tuesday nights from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, you can join the community and jam out to local artists. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring a blanket or a small chair, and then get ready to kick back and listen to the music.
📅 Date: August 25
📍 Location: Bute Plaza
🎟️ More Info: Music in the Plaza
White Rock Free Summer Concerts At The Pier
This iconic free outdoor concert series is set to return to White rock’s waterfront pier this summer. Similar to previous years, this free event will be featuring a number of national touring acts, beloved local artists, and great tribute bands. Last year, the popular event drew nearly 30,000 people from across Metro Vancouver.
📅 Dates: August 27
📍 Location: East Beach, West Beach, Miramar Village
🎟️ More Info: White Rock Free Summer Concerts At The Pier 2026
Repeating Concerts
These concerts are happening more than once this August! While there may be different artists on the stage, you’ll have multiple chances to check out these shows.
- Live & Local | Every Thursday and Friday between July 2 – September 4
🎟️ More Info: Live & Local - Uptown Live | Every Saturday and Sunday between June 27 – September 13
🎟️ More Info: Uptown Live - Summer Sundays | Every Sunday between July 5 – August 30
🎟️ More Info: Summer Sundays - Summer Stages | Every Tuesday to Thursday until August 27
🎟️ More Info: Summer Stages
Arts, Music, and Plays
Summer Sound Off
It’s going to be a night of amazing live music with Brett Kissel and Chad Brownlee, joined by special guests Karen Lee Batten and Morgan Griffiths. Grab your tickets now before they’re sold out!
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Thunderbird Show Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Summer Sound Off
Recurring Arts Events
Metro Van’s arts scene always has something new for you to experience. These are a bunch of events that are happening all throughout the summer.
- Bard on the Beach | June 9 – September 19
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Bard on the Beach - Greg Girard at the Polygon Gallery | July 10 – October 25
🎟️ More Info: Greg Girard at The Polygon Gallery
Parties + Festivals You Can Dance All Day At
Mini-Music Fest & Camping
One weekend. One secret spot. One unforgettable night of music under the stars. DJ hits at 8:00pm Friday and the music doesn’t stop until sunrise. Camp out, vibe hard, wake up in the mountains and do it all again. Good people, good energy, zero distractions – the location drops only for confirmed attendees.
📅 Date: August 28 – 30, 2026
📍 Location: TBA
🌎 Learn more: https://luma.com/2wznyig6
Public Disco Block Party: Downtown
Wrapping up the summer, Public Disco is bringing the excitement downtown with its free, all-ages, All Vinyl Block Party. Located at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtlʼe7énḵ Square / Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, you’ll be able to check out vinyl DJs curated by Dairy Free, pop-up bars, a record sale, vintage market by Granville Flea, food truck, and kids’ activities.
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtlʼe7énḵ Square / Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Public Disco
SFU Summer Festival
The SFU Summer Festival is a one-day anime convention, styled to be just like a Japanese “matsuri”! You’ll be able to find a variety of fun festival games, booths hosted by local artists and vendors, and plenty of food for when you get hungry.
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: 8888 University Drive, SFU
🎟️ More Info: SFU Summer Festival
ANYMA
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ANYMA is making his Canadian debut this summer, and Metro Vancouver gets the first look. His mind-bending visual EDM show is coming to Ambleside Park on August 29 as part of Soulrise Music Festival, with ARGY, Kevin de Vries, KOROLOVA, Son of Son, Daijo, and of course @anyma headlining.
📅 Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Ambleside Park
🎟️ More Info: ANYMA
Festivals Happening Again and Again
These festivals have repeat dates all throughout summer! Go to them once, go to them twice, or check them out a bunch of times!
- Richmond Sunflower Festival | Opens August 2
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Sunflower Festival - Gastown Sunday Set | Every Sunday between July 5 – September 6
🎟️ More Info: Gastown Sunday Set
Sports Events You Can’t Miss
Get front-row seats to the best adrenaline-pumping games that Metro Vancouver has to offer!
⚾ Vancouver Canadians
- August 25 – 30: Vancouver Canadians vs. Spokane Indians
📍 Location: Nat Bailey Stadium
⚽ Vancouver Rise FC
- August 29: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Calgary Wild FC
📍 Location: Swangard Stadium
Concerts
Vancouver’s concert scene is packed. Prepare to sing along all night long with some of your favourite artists this month!
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
- August 24, Rogers Arena
The Strokes: Reality Awaits North America
- August 27, Rogers Arena
Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour
- August 28, BC Place
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – In Concert
- August 28-29, Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Guns N’ Roses 2026 World Tour
- August 29, BC Place
Bonus Nearby Events
Whistler Summer Concert Series
It’s not in Metro Vancouver, but if you’re in Whistler this summer, then you’ll be able to enjoy exciting summer evenings with a massive lineup of artists bringing live music to the stage. Whether you’re looking to chill out on a picnic blanket or dance the night away, each show offers something new for you to enjoy at this open-air amphitheatre setting.
📅 Date: July 1 – August 28, 2026
📍 Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
🎟️ More Info: Whistler Summer Concert Series
Summer at Cypress Mountain
This year, Cypress is open 7 days a week for the summer season, with operations running daily from late June through Labour Day weekend. The mountain is very much open for business, and it’s serving up fresh air, ridiculous views, live music, patio hangs, and enough activities to make your group chat actually commit to plans for once.
The best part is that Cypress still feels like a proper escape without turning the day into a full road trip. You can leave the city noise behind, get into the trees, do something fun, and still be back in time to pretend you’re going to meal prep. Whether you’re chasing the Eagle Coaster, looking for sunset views, grabbing a patio drink, throwing axes with your most competitive friend, or just needing a reset in the mountains, Cypress is making a strong case for being the place to be this summer.
📅 Dates: Open 7 days a week through Labour Day weekend
📍 Location: Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: cypressmountain.com
The Pipe Mountain Coaster
Zip along the mountains with Revelstoke’s #1 summer attraction: their Pipe Mountain Coaster! This family-friendly ride will take you up to 42 km/hr through the Revelstoke’s verdant sights, up and down and through the trees on this thrilling coaster.
📅 Date: June 5 to June 19, 2026. June 20 to September 7, 2026. September 8 to September 27, 2026.
📍 Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort
🎟️ More Info: The Pipe Mountain Coaster Booking
Chilliwack Corn Maze + Festival
A popular fall activity for families and fun seekers, Greendale Acre returns for their 28th successful year of corn mazes. This year’s theme, “GOT CORN?”, invites families to explore acres of towering corn, take on interactive challenges, and make unforgettable summer memories together.
📅 Date: Corn Maze opened August through October, Corn Festival runs August 1–3 and August 8–9
📍 Location: Greendale Acres
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Greendale Acres Corn Maze
Want even more things to do? Check out our 604 Now Events Calendar to keep your plans looking fresh.
