It doesn’t matter if it’s raining outside because there’s still so much to do. From lantern festivals to corn mazes, here are 17 Metro Vancouver events to check out this weekend.
Metro Vancouver Events This Weekend
Friday, September 13
About: On Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th, attendees will experience a creative cultural celebration at the White Rock Pier.
Date: Friday September 13th, 2019 – Saturday September 14th, 2019
Cost: Free
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm 2019
About: The farm features a 12-acre maze that can be quite the challenge to get through. As guests make their way through the maze, it becomes an interactive experience to say the least.
Date: Thursday August 15th, 2019 – Thursday October 31st, 2019
Cost: Starting at $11.75 (plus GST)
Time: Various
Craft Cycle Vancouver Beer Tour
About: Vancouver Beer Bike Tour, hosted by Canadian Craft Tours, is an exciting way to travel between some of North Vancouver’s most popular breweries.
Date: Saturday March 9th, 2019 – Monday December 30th, 2019
Cost: $45
Time: Various
Photo: @memoriasabordo / Instagram
About: Organized by the same group that put together the Tulips of the Valley event, the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival features close to 20 acres of over 35 varieties of sunflowers. This year also features 54 varieties of Dahlias, displayed across 2 acres.
Date: Thursday August 1st, 2019 – Sunday September 15th, 2019
Cost: $10 – $15
About: Visitors will find fresh food, locally made products, musicians, art and entertainment every Friday night. The festivities in the Square kick off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday nights. In addition, there will be live music playing until 10:00 p.m. on the Shipbuilders’ Stage, showcasing talent from all over BC.
Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 – Friday, September 27th, 2019
Cost: Free
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
About: Visitors will be able to walk through over 8 acres of land that’ll have over 20 different varieties of Sunflowers and Dahlias.
Date: Saturday August 3rd, 2019 – Sunday September 15th, 2019
Cost: Free – $15
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bose Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
About: For their 20th anniversary, the corn maze this year will “honour the leaders, youth, and now children of past scouts” You can also experience their Night Corn Maze by the light of the moon.
Date: Tuesday August 27th, 2019 – Monday October 14th, 2019
Cost: Free – $25
Time: Various
Photo: Richmond Night Market / Facebook
About: With endless rows of things to eat and see, the Richmond Night Market will be bustling with over 100 different food vendors to choose from, merchandise and games.
Date: Friday May 10th, 2019 – Monday October 14th, 2019
Cost: General: $4.75 / Children under 8: Free / Seniors over 60: Free
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
About: This festival will feature six types of Chinese tea, mooncakes, music, and even the chance to make your own lantern! In addition, the 2019 celebration will also have a tea poetry contest and the opening of Lam Wong’s year-long artist residency at the Garden.
Date: Friday September 13th, 2019
Cost: Admission by suggested donation of $5
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
About: Everyone’s favourite game show is set to take over Metro Vancouver, along with the chance to win a share of the more than $12 million in cash and fabulous prizes they’ve given away!
Date: Thursday September 12th, 2019 – Sunday September 15th, 2019
Cost: Starting at $39
Time: Various
Saturday, September 14
About: Each person can check them out using their “bark-code” and read your dog their favourite poem during your 15 minute session with them.
Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2019
Cost: Free
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
About: Classes will be held outdoors on a grassy paddock and you are to bring your own yoga mat. Moreover, you will be outside so expect to get a little dirty.
Date: Saturday May 18th, 2019 – Sunday October 27th, 2019
Cost: $30
Time: 8:50 a.m.
About: Festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will feature lantern making, art, moon cakes, tea, live music and more.
Date: Saturday September 14th, 2019
Cost: Free
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
About: It will take place from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Robson Square Skating Rink. DJ K-Tel is going to pump up the jam with the best R&B, Hip Hop, Pop and Rock tracks from back in the day.
Date: Saturday September 14th, 2019
Cost: $15
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
UFC Fight Night Vancouver: Cerrone vs. Gaethje
About: The main event of the night will be a Lightweight bout between Donald Cerrone and Justin Gaethje.
Date: Saturday September 14th, 2019
Cost: Starting from $115.80
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival
About: Explore the smells, tastes, and textures of cheese, charcuterie, and accompaniments, while pairing them with wine, cider, beer, and mixed drinks.
Date: Saturday September 14th, 2019
Cost: $65 – $155
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 15
Ringette At North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex
About: This event runs from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and is facilitated by qualified instructors. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 1:30 p.m. to sign in, and pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Date: Sunday, September 15
Cost: Free
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Get more 604, delivered to your inbox
Plan your next night out, enter contests, and stay connected.
){kind=link}