Family events in Metro Vancouver on September 14 & 15, 2024
Summer may be winding down and fall is just around the corner, but there’s still time for family fun! If you’ve spent a bit too much on summer adventures or back-to-school shopping, don’t worry — we’ve rounded up some fantastic family festivals and events happening around Vancouver this weekend. So, get out and enjoy without breaking the bank!
Family events in Metro Vancouver
Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival
September 13 & 14, Agricultural Hall at 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, BC
The Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival, hosted by the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association, offers a fun-filled carnival midway and plenty of agricultural-themed activities. While now celebrated together, 2024 marks an exciting milestone as the Fall Fair reaches its 120th year and the Corn Festival celebrates 76 years of tradition
September 13 – 4pm-10pm
September 14 – 9am-8pm
River Basin Days (Insect Inspection)
September 14, Langley
River Basin Days is a monthly outdoor program perfect for families to explore the Fraser River Basin. Each session offers hands-on activities, experiments, and art projects focused on the region’s biodiversity. This month, at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley, families will learn about insects, identify different species, create insect models, and build a bug hotel. Rain or shine, it’s a great way to connect with nature. Registration includes admission to the Fraser River Discovery Centre for a future visit.
2pm-3pm, Campbell Valley Regional Park, Langley, BC (meeting location at South Valley Entrance parking lot, near the Old Orchard Picnic Shelter
North Shore Kids Fest
September 15, Shipyards District, North Vancouver
The North Shore Kids Fest is a fun-filled family event featuring live performances, interactive activities, and creative workshops. Families can enjoy interactive, educational activities that entertain kids of all ages, while also fostering connections with local organizations. With creative workshops and inspiring demonstrations, kids will have the chance to explore new talents and interests, making this event a memorable experience for everyone.
12-5pm, 19 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2
Car Free Day – Main Street
September 15, Vancouver
Experience Vancouver’s original Car Free Day on Main Street. This free, eco-friendly event has transformed the street into a vibrant hub for pedestrians, featuring food trucks, local vendors, live music, street performers, and activities for all ages. With games of road hockey, family-friendly fun, and beer gardens, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a car-free celebration in Metro Vancouver.
12pm-7pm
Along Main Street between 10th Avenue to 30th Avenue.
Fall at the Farm – Mann Farms
September 14-November 3, Abbotsford
Join the fun at Port Coquitlam Car Free Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024, for a free, family-friendly event in Metro Vancouver’s Tri-Cities area! Enjoy live music from bands like The Coyotes, Robin Layne, and The Limit, an Eagles tribute band, along with food vendors, games, and activities that celebrate the end of summer. Don’t miss this exciting community event!
12pm-8pm, Along McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Taves Farm – U-Pick Apples
September 7, Surrey
At Taves Farms, families are invited to experience the charm of farm life with a visit to the Applebarn, where you can pick your own apples and enjoy a full day of fun. As third-generation farmers, they are dedicated to growing fresh, farm-to-table produce and welcoming the community to their land. In addition to U-pick apples, guests can explore the sunflower patch, sip on cold-pressed apple cider, take hay rides, navigate corn mazes, visit the pumpkin patch, and interact with animals at the petting barn. It’s the perfect place for family fun and outdoor adventure!
930am-530pm, 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC
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