50+ events and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Things to do in Vancouver this weekend September 19-21, 2025.

Bright Nights is returning to Surrey, from Stanley Park, and will be part of the Noel Holiday Light Festival with partial ticket proceeds supporting the BC Burn Fund.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events around Vancouver 2025. Honouring the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Enjoy cultural workshops and witness an exciting performance at the Fire Dragon Festival in Vancouver’s Chinatown September 19-20, 2025.

Enjoy fall foliage and festive activities at VanDusen Botanical Garden Harvest Days running weekends September 27 – October 19, 2025

Musqueam and the Chan Centre present the 4th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Festival September 20-21, 2025. A family-friendly weekend in celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community.

It’s one of the busiest weekends for events in Vancouver this season as we have a giant comedy festival in the park, a theatre festival on Granville Island, a pow wow in Langley, another music festival in Ladner, and so much more!

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is in Stanley Park this weekend (September 12-14, 2025) featuring Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll, Fred Armisen, and many more.

All are welcome at the 4th annual stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow at the Langley Events Centre this weekend to witness the healing powers of traditional Indigenous drumming, singing, and dancing.

The 37th annual edition of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) will take place in person September 11-21, 2025, and online September 22-28, 2025, with screenings, parties, industry panels, Q&As, and networking socials.