Did you blow all your cash over the summer months or spend a bundle on back to school cloths and supplies? Well cut loose this weekend at one of these FREE family festivals and events in and around Vancouver this weekend.

FREE family events in Vancouver on September 5-7 2025

Kerrisdale Days

September 5 & 6, Kerrisdale Village, Vancouver

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend at Kerrisdale Days in Vancouver! On Friday, September 5, grab your lawn chairs for a Free Outdoor Movie Night featuring the iconic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Then, on Saturday, September 6, the festivities continue with a celebration of Kerrisdale Village, offering horse and carriage rides, live entertainment, clowns, face painting, and delicious cake. Whether you’re coming for the movie or the family-friendly activities, Kerrisdale Days is the perfect way to enjoy the community

Sept 5: Outdoor Movie Night will be held in Elm Park starting at dusk
Sept 6: 11am until Dusk Yew Street and 41st Ave, Vancouver

Polish Festival

September 6, North Vancouver

Join the free fun at the Pipe Shop in Lower Lonsdale where the Polish Fest takes place this weekend with music, sing-a-long dancing, puppetry, balloon twisting, magic, pirogies, sausages and pastries!

1pm-9pm, Shipbuilder’s Square and Pipe Shop,
1115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
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Car Free Day – Vancouver Commercial Drive

September 6, Vancouver

Experience Vancouver’s original Car Free Day on Commercial Drive this weekend! Since 2005, 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 Commercial Drive between Grandview Highway and 1st Avenue.

Car Free Day -Port Coquitlam

September 7, Port Coquitlam

Join the fun at Port Coquitlam’s Car Free Day this weekend, for a free, family-friendly event in Metro Vancouver’s Tri-Cities area! Enjoy live music, along with food vendors, games, and activities that celebrate the end of summer. Don’t miss this exciting community event!

1pm-8pm, Along McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam

Fleetwood Community Festival

September 6, Surrey

The 23rd annual Fleetwood Community Festival is happening this weekend from 11 am to 3 pm at Fleetwood Community Centre and Francis Park. This free event offers family-friendly fun with live performances, food trucks, vendors, and activities like face painting, bouncy castles, and mini golf. It’s a great chance for the community to connect and celebrate all that Fleetwood has to offer!

11-3pm, Fleetwood Community Centre and Francis Park
15996 84th Avenue, Surrey, BC

Filipino Fest at the Museum of Surrey

September 6, Surrey

The Museum of Surrey is bringing families together for Filipino Fest, a fun-filled celebration of Filipino culture. Parents and kids can enjoy delicious food, lively performances, and colorful textile displays, while little ones will love the Tagalog and English storytelling sessions. Families can take part in hands-on art activities, explore interactive exhibitor booths, snap photos at fun photo spots, and dance along to DJ entertainment. With food and market vendors adding to the festive atmosphere, Filipino Fest is a wonderful way for families to experience the warmth, traditions, and community spirit of Filipino culture right here in Surrey.

Museum of Surrey
11am-4pm, 17710 56a Avenue, Surrey

Kamayan Fest

September 7, 2025, Vancouver

Experience the vibrant Filipino culture at Kamayan Fest at the City Centre Artist Lodge and 6th Avenue. There will be mouthwatering Filipino dishes, live performances and a bustling marketplace. This free event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Filipino heritage, support local businesses, and enjoy a day of fun and community. Don’t miss out on this exciting cultural celebration!

11am-6pm, City Centre Artist Lodge and a newly added 6th Ave street

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Coho Festival

September 7, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver

Come for the famous Coho salmon barbecue on the waterfront, and stay for the Coho garden (where they serve wine and craft beer), the Kids Park, music and be sure to visit the Squamish Nation Village.

12pm – 6pm, Ambleside Park, 1150 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC