Summer isn’t over yet! How can we tell? Well it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, and there’s an endless stream of family friendly summer festivals around Metro Vancouver. This weekend is hopping with the free BC Dumpling Festival in Coquitlam, the world famous Abbotsford Air Show, the Vancouver Mural Festival’s Street Party in Mount Pleasant and photo opps at the Richmond Sunflower Festival!

Seven family friendly events this weekend

Abbotsford Airshow

August 9-11 2024, Abbotsford

Want to wow the kids? Pick up a family pass to the famous Abbotsford Airshow this weekend, and check out the Snowbirds and other snazzy spitfires including the Blue Angels zooming overhead. The MacDonald’s Kids Zone features inflatable toys, bouncy castles, STEM exhibits, as well as aerospace presentations from Science World.

Vancouver Mural Festival Mount Pleasant Street Party

August 8-11 2024, Vancouver

Check out the latest colourful mural additions to our cityscape at the 2024 Vancouver Mural Festival’s annual street party.  The free event is super kid friendly with dance and skateboarding and all-age craft and paint zones throughout the party.

2111 Main Street
>> August 8 & 9 – 5pm-9pm
>> August 10 & 11 – 2pm-10pm

Chilliwack Fair

August 9-11, Chilliwack

This will be the 152nd Annual Chilliwack Fair, one of BC’s oldest traditions! Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, face painting, pony rides, and marketplace vendors. Don’t miss the thrilling Rough Stock event, BCRA Rodeo, and exciting additions like FMX bike flipping, the Vancouver Circus School, and a ninja parkour course. With live music, local artists, and more, this year’s theme, “BARN TO BE WILD,” promises fun for the whole family!

Chilliwack Heritage Park, 7590 Lickman Road, Chilliwack
>> Kids under 9 FREE, Adults $10, Youth and Seniors $8-10

Harmony Arts Festival

August 2-11, 2024, West Vancouver

This free West Van fest features musical performances, art exhibitions and demos, culinary events all along the water’s edge. There are kids activities and of course the beach and the spray park and playground at John Lawson Park.

Along the waterfront on Argyle Avenue, from 14th to 16th Street
>> August 9 – 4pm-10pm
>> August 10 – 2pm-10pm
>> August 11 – 2pm-10pm

BC Dumpling Festival

August 10, 2024

Come down to the BC Dumpling Festival, a vibrant celebration of global flavors! Explore a world of dumplings, enjoy food trucks, and let the kids have fun in the dedicated zone, all while taking in live entertainment and the best part it’s FREE.

Coquitlam Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
>>11am-8pm

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival

August 10, 2024

Set in the picturesque Deer Lake Park, the 2024 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival is set to be a memorable celebration of music, culture, and community. Come experience a diverse lineup of legendary performers, emerging talent, and musicians from various genres, all delivering captivating melodies and rhythms.

Deer Lake Park – 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, BC
4pm-10pm
Free Admission

Richmond Sunflower Festival

August 8-September 2, 2024

Get ready for a magical day at the Richmond Sunflower Festival! Imagine wandering through 20 acres of stunning sunflowers and dahlias, perfect for family photos and outdoor fun. Stop by the Richmond Country Farms Market for fresh, local produce, and treat yourself to a visit at Country Vines winery for a sip of their delicious estate wines. It’s a perfect outing for families.

Richmond Country Farms Ltd.
12900 Steveston Hwy., Richmond B.C.
Weekdays – 12pm – 7pm, tickets $12
Weekends – 10am-7pm, tickets $15