7 Free Family events this weekend: June 7 & 8 2025 in Vancouver!
Here are 7 events going on in Metro Vancouver this weekend. From an Italian Day on the Drive to a Car Free Day in Surrey, there’s lots to do indoors and out, and it’s all FREE!
Weekend events for families this weekend in Metro Vancouver
West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest
Hosted by the District of West Vancouver, this vibrant two-day festival brings the community together to celebrate the rich multicultural fabric of the region. Enjoy live music, dazzling performances by international dancers, and explore cultural pavilions that highlight traditions from around the world. Taste your way through the International Lounge and a variety of food trucks, while little ones enjoy the excitement of the Kids’ Zone. It’s a joyful, family-friendly event that truly showcases the diversity and spirit of West Vancouver—everyone’s invited!
Where: Ambleside Park, 1150 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
When: June 6 & 7, 2025
Time: Friday: 4-930pm | Saturday: 11am-7pm
Cost: Free
Marpole Community Day – Vancouver
Come celebrate a beloved Marpole tradition with your family and friends at this fun-filled community event! Enjoy a day of free activities, including amusement rides, inflatables, games, stage performances, and pro entertainers offering face painting and balloon twisting. Local youth will be running the food concession to raise funds for programs at the community centre. Plus, explore community tables with local groups, organizations, and engaging exhibits. It’s a great way to connect, have fun, and support the heart of Marpole!
Where: Oak Park, 990 West 59th Avenue, Vancouver
When: June 7, 2025
Time: 11am-3pm
Cost: Free
Hats Off Day – Burnaby
Get ready for Hats Off Day—Burnaby Heights’ biggest street party! This long-running community celebration kicks off with the Family Fun Dash, followed by a lively parade and an epic street festival along Hastings from Gamma to Boundary. Enjoy live music, roaming entertainers, multicultural street food, a vintage car Show & Shine, kids’ activities, merchant deals, and more. It’s a full day of fun for all ages, drawing over 50,000 people every year. Don’t miss this vibrant showcase of local culture and community spirit!
Where: On Hastings Street between Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue, Burnaby
When: June 7, 2025
Time: 930am-4pm (Family Dash at 930am | Parade at 10am | Street Festival 11am)
Cost: Free
Car-Free Day Surrey
Head to Newton where 137th Street will be transformed into a pedestrian-only celebration packed with live music, cultural dance performances, family-friendly entertainment, artisan vendors, local merchants, and tasty food pavilions. This all-ages event is the perfect way to enjoy the community vibe, support local businesses, and keep the kids entertained with interactive activities and extended patios. Don’t miss out on this vibrant, one-day-only street party!
Where: Newton Area in Surrey On 137th Street between 72nd Avenue and 74th Avenue
When: June 7, 2025
Time: 12pm-8pm
Cost: Free
Pitt Meadows Day
This cherished all-ages event is packed with free, family-friendly activities that bring the whole community together. Start your morning with a delicious pancake breakfast, then enjoy the vibrant parade, explore the artisan and exhibitor market, and take in live entertainment throughout the day. Kids will love the exciting games and activities, while history buffs can check out vintage tractors from the Pitt Meadows Museum. Don’t miss out on the food trucks, free family ice skating, and to top it all off—an amazing live drone show that will light up the evening sky
Where: Pitt Meadows Athletic Park, 11431 Bonson Rd, Pitt Meadows
When: June 7, 2025
Time: 8am-10pm
Cost: Free
Doors Open Richmond
Discover the rich culture and vibrant history of Richmond at the 18th annual Doors Open Richmond! Hosted by the Richmond Museum, this exciting two-day event invites visitors of all ages to explore over 50 unique sites across the city—completely free. Step inside local art studios, heritage buildings, working farms, temples, and places of worship to experience the stories, traditions, and creativity that make Richmond such a diverse and dynamic community. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with the people and places that shape this incredible city.
Where: Various locations in Richmond
When: June 7 & 8, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: Free
Italian Day on the Drive – Vancouver
The biggest Italian fiesta in the Lower Mainland takes place this Sunday, June 8 on Commerical Drive! The Drive comes alive in green, white and red with piazza style animated zones, live music, food, patios, fashion, retail vendors, vehicles, activities, children’s zones and more.
Where: Commercial Drive, Vancouver
When: June 8, 2025
Time: 12pm-8pm
Cost: Free
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