Family events in Metro Vancouver on September 21 & 22, 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
Filipino Festival at the Museum of Surrey
Celebrate Filipino culture at the Museum of Surrey with delicious food, live performances, and market vendors! Enjoy treats from Boodle Filipino Fiesta and Shameless Buns, watch performances by Glisha and The Kuyas, and explore exhibits from the Surrey Philippine Independence Day Society. Fun activities and a sensory-friendly space are available for families. Don’t miss out on this vibrant event!
September 21, Museum of Surrey
11am-4pm, 7710 56a Avenue, Surrey
Port Day
Ahoy, mates! Set sail for Port Day presented by Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Enjoy live music, performances, a Maritime Career Zone, on-water demos, and activities for all ages. Join us at Canada Place for a day of fun and discovery—free for everyone! Theme: Navigating the future: safety first!
September 21, Canada Place
12pm-5pm, West promenade & North Point of Canada Place, Ballrooms A&B indoors
Shipyard Festival
The Shipyards Festival in North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale is a one-day music festival and street party filled with live performances, entertainment, and activities for all ages. New this year is the CN Community Zone on 1st Street, featuring Translink’s Car-Free Days and more live music. Families can enjoy fun at the Seaspan Family Zone, with performances by Marnie Grey Music and Magical Kingdom. Plus, Lime will offer free e-bike rides around the district to explore beyond the festival zones. Don’t miss out on this exciting, car-free event!
September 21, Shipyards District, North Vancouver
12pm-10pm, Several locations in Shipyards District of North Vancouver
Fall at the Farm – Mann Farms
Open now-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!
Open now-November 3,
9am-6pm, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4
Taves Farm – U-Pick Apples
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
Greendale Acres – Chilliwack Corn Maze
This year, the Chilliwack Corn Maze is teaming up with 93.7 JR Country to turn their 10-acre cornfield into a celebration featuring country star Luke Bryan. The maze showcases a design of the five-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge, complete with him strumming a guitar and a pair of cowboy boots. A Must see and do!
Open now till October 31,
Various times, 41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4J4
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