BC Youth Week 2018 Events

BC Youth Week returns May 1-7, 2018 with events happening all around the province. This is an internationally celebrated event that aims to recognize the positive contributions youth make in our communities and to celebrate the valuable work youth and youth organizations do all year round. Since its inception in 1995, BC Youth Week has grown to include over 30 municipalities and non-profit organizations in BC.

The BC Youth Week Committee coordinates the logistics of Youth Week in BC; however, the youth themselves help to plan the actual events that take place in each area. This is a very unique aspect of Youth Week, as one of BC Youth Week’s goals is to encourage youth to take an active role in their education, recreation, and personal development.

“BC Youth Week is a natural fit. This partnership allows WorkSafeBC to empower youth by giving them knowledge and resources about their rights and responsibilities for when they enter the workforce. WorkSafeBC is proud to be involved with BC Youth Week for another year, and we look forward to empowering even more youth than ever before.”
Robin Schooley, WorkSafeBC Representative

List of Events Around BC

Be sure to catch one of many events including everything from sporting events and art shows, to award ceremonies, talent shows and educational events. The big event list is below! If in doubt, contact your City office to inquire about BC Youth Week events between May 1-7, 2018.

Continue on to view the full list of events:

Abbotsford

What: URoc Awards and Ice Cream Social FREE
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 3:30pm
Where: AYC Youth Centre at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Contact: AbbyYouth.com

What: 3:3 Basketball Tournament FREE
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:30pm start
Where: Abbotsford Senior Secondary School
Contact: AbbyYouth.com

What: Dodgeball with First Responders FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 3:00pm start
Where: Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School
Contact: AbbyYouth.com

What: Youth Appreciation BBQ and Games FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: AYC Youth Centre at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Contact: AbbyYouth.com

What: Youth Paint Night with Pizza $20
When: Saturday, May 6, 2018 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where: AYC Youth Centre at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Contact: AbbyYouth.com

Burnaby

What: Youth Week Block Party
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: 6748 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
Contact: Registration is not required. Drop-ins welcome. (604) 297-4497

Courtenay

What: Youth Week Tween Dance $5
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 4:00pm – 7:00pm (doors open at 3:00pm)
Where: 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Contact: LINC Youth Centre & Courtenay Youth Week

What: 2 for 1 Drop-in and Free Ice Cream Floats
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Contact: LINC Youth Centre & Courtenay Youth Week

What: 3rd Annual Skate Jam with Onethirtythree
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:00pm
Where: 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Contact: LINC Youth Centre & Courtenay Youth Week

What: 9th Annual Young Ones vs Old Ones Mini Hockey Tournament
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 5:00pm
Where: 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Contact: LINC Youth Centre & Courtenay Youth Week

What: 2nd Annual Gnarly Little Spring Craft Fair
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre – 489 Old Island Highway
Contact: Lewis Centre & Courtenay Youth Week

What: Youth Week Wrap Up BBQ FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 6:00pm
Where: 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay
Contact: LINC Youth Centre & Courtenay Youth Week

Coquitlam

What: Karaoke at Glen Pine Pavilion No Registration Required
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: 1200 Glen Pine Court – Glen Pine Pavilion
Contact: Email lmiller(at)coquitlam(dot)ca

What: The Eliminator, BBQ and More! No Registration Required
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 3:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: 1260 Pinetree Way – Pinetree Community Centre
Contact: Email lmiller(at)coquitlam(dot)ca

What: Escape Room & Archery Tag No Registration Required
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 2:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: 320 Poirier St – Poirier Community Centre
Contact: Email lmiller(at)coquitlam(dot)ca

Delta

What: Youth Night Drop-in fee
When:Friday, May 4, 2018 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: 1720 56 St, Delta – South Delta Recreation Centre
Contact: Deanna Mohr (604) 952-3029

What: Spray Paint Mural Art Drop-in fee
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: 1720 56 St, Delta – South Delta Recreation Centre
Contact: Jacqueline Hanson (604) 943-9437

What: Spray Paint Mural Art Drop-in fee
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: 7815 112th Avenue – Sungod Recreation Centre
Contact: Lisa Doepker (604) 952-3072

What: Youth Night Drop-in fee
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 9:00pm to 10:30pm
Where: 7815 112th Avenue – Sungod Recreation Centre
Contact: Deanna Mohr (604) 952-3029

Langley

What: 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament Team registration $5
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Youth Rec Leader (604) 514-2999 or email youth(at)langleycity(dot)ca

What: Open Mic Night >FREE
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Youth Rec Leader (604) 514-2999 or email youth(at)langleycity(dot)ca

What: Angst Movie Night
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 doors open at 6:30pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Youth Rec Leader (604) 514-2999 or email youth(at)langleycity(dot)ca

What: Talent Showcase Feat. HER BROTHERS
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Spirit Stage at Douglas Park
Contact: Youth Rec Leader (604) 514-2999 or email youth(at)langleycity(dot)ca

What: Minute to Win It & Pizza Party FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Youth Rec Leader (604) 514-2999 or email youth(at)langleycity(dot)ca

What: Langley Walk Warrior Course
When: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Check in at 12:00pm
Where: George Preston Recreation Centre
Contact:

Maple Ridge

What: Youth Arts Day $5
When: Monday, May 7, 2018
Where: 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge The ACT Arts Centre
Contact: Ticket Centre at (604) 476-2787 or visit The ACT online.

What: Youth Improv Night
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:00pm
Where: 11925 Haney Place – Greg Moore Youth Centre
Contact: Clint Gamache, cgamache(at)mapleridge(dot)ca (604) 467-7443

What: Youth Talent Show
When: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:00pm
Where: 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge The ACT Arts Centre
Contact: Clint Gamache, cgamache(at)mapleridge(dot)ca (604) 467-7443

Mission

What: Art Night FREE
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Youth Lounge – Mission Leisure Centre
Contact: Chandra Walters (604) 814-1267

What: Tournament Night FREE
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Youth Lounge – Mission Leisure Centre
Contact: Chandra Walters (604) 814-1267

What: Youth & RCMP Dodgeball FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Gymnasium – Mission Leisure Centre
Contact: Chandra Walters (604) 814-1267

What: Movie Night FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 6:30pm
Where: Youth Lounge – Mission Leisure Centre
Contact: Chandra Walters (604) 814-1267

What: Skateboard Competition $5 or 2 canned food donations
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:00pm
Where: Skateboard Park – Mission Leisure Centre
Contact: Chandra Walters (604) 814-1267

North Vancouver

What: Handsworth Tug of War No registration required
When: Tuesday, May 2, 2018 12:40pm 
Where: Handsworth Field – For all Handsworth students
Contact: DJ Hunt at dj(at)capservices(dot)ca or (604) 417-7095

What: Carson Graham Tug of War No registration required
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 Lunch hour 12:55pm to 1:35pm
Where: Carson Graham Field – For all Carson Graham students
Contact: DJ Hunt at dj(at)capservices(dot)ca or (604) 417-7095

What: Youth Celebration BBQ
When: Friday, May 4, 2018
Where: 851 Queens Rd W – Delbrook Recreation Centre
Contact: DJ Hunt at dj(at)capservices(dot)ca or (604) 417-7095, Kelsey at kelsey(at)capservices(dot)ca; Tristan at tristan(at)capservices(dot)ca.

Pitt Meadows

What: 8 Ball Pool Tournament FREE
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: 12027 Harris Rd – Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Contact: abuckle(at)pittmeadows.bc.ca

What: FIFA 17 Tournament FREE
When: Tuesday, May 2, 2018 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: 12027 Harris Rd – Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Contact: abuckle(at)pittmeadows.bc.ca

What: Neon Night FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 12027 Harris Rd – Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Contact: abuckle(at)pittmeadows.bc.ca

What: G2 Athletics Basketball 3×3 FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: 12027 Harris Rd – Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Contact: abuckle(at)pittmeadows.bc.ca

What: Fresh Park – Drop-In Skate and Scooter FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: 12027 Harris Rd – Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Contact: abuckle(at)pittmeadows.bc.ca

What: Neon Late Night Skate $1 + rental
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 9:45pm to 11:00pm
Where: 12027 Harris Rd – Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Contact: abuckle(at)pittmeadows.bc.ca

Richmond

What: Youth FEASTival FREE
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Where: 4151 Jacombs Rd – Cambie Secondary School
Contact: youthservices(at)richmond(dot)ca or visit Richmond Youth Week.

What: Youth Job Fair FREE
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: 100 7700 Minoru Gate – Richmond Public Library, Brighouse
Contact: youthservices(at)richmond(dot)ca or visit Richmond Youth Week.

What: City of Richmond – U-ROC Youth Awards Invite only
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: Gateway Theatre
Contact: youthservices(at)richmond(dot)ca or visit Richmond Youth Week.

What: Color Banaza FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: 5140 Smith Drive – Hamilton Community Centre
Contact: SDhaliwal2(at)richmond(dot)ca (604) 718-8055 or visit Richmond Youth Week.

What: Richmond Youth App Hackathon FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 10:00am to 4:45pm
Where: 100 7700 Minoru Gate – Richmond Public Library, Brighouse
Contact: SDhaliwal2(at)richmond(dot)ca (604) 718-8055 or visit Richmond Youth Week.

Surrey

What: Surrey Youth Showcase: Chopped Cooking Competition FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 14601 – 20 Ave, South Surrey Community & Arts Centre
Contact: Call (604) 592-6970 to register. Email youth(at)surrey(dot)ca or visit Surrey Youth online.

What: Wii-U Tournament and Streaming Demo FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: 13458 107A Avenue – Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre 
Contact: Call (604) 592-6949. Email youth(at)surrey(dot)ca or visit Surrey Youth online.

What: Surrey Youth Showcase Basketball Tournament FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: 15105 105 Ave – Guildford Recreation Centre
Contact: Email youth(at)surrey(dot)ca or visit Surrey Youth online.

What: Surrey Rides Timed Competition and Best Trick Contest By donation
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: 14601 – 20 Ave – South Surrey Youth Park
Contact: Email youth(at)surrey(dot)ca or visit Surrey Youth online.

What: Youth Hiring Fair
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: 1845-154st Bakerview Park – The Youth Space
Contact: Nicole Worden, Community Engagement Coordinator (604) 542-7590

What: Avia & DIVERSEcity Newcomers & Youth Hirinig Fair
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: 110 7525 King George Blvd – Avia Employment Services
Contact: Register online here.

What: Rock that Interview
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: 5642 176A St – Cloverdale Library
Contact: Call (604) 598-7326 to register or email cmerrels(at)surrey(dot)ca

What: Youth and Newcomer Job Fair
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Surrey City Centre Library, Ground Flr
Contact: To register call Fernando at (604) 209-3656

What: Starbucks Youth Hiring
When: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:00am to 3:30pm
Where: 10334 – 152A St, Surrey
Contact: Michelle Williams at mwilliams(at)pcrs(dot)ca or (604) 580-9745

South Surrey, White Rock

What: Youth Space Hiring Fair
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: 1854 154 St (Bakerview Park)
Contact: Register online here.

What: Smash Bros Tourney
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 1854 154 St (Bakerview Park)
Contact: To register call (778) 545-9188 or contact staff at the youth space via Facebook.

What: Youth Space Karaoke Jam
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 1854 154 St (Bakerview Park)
Contact: Email kkozel(at)alexhouse(dot)net

Vancouver

What: Sonic Playground Celebrates BC Youth Week FREE
When: Opening Reception: May 1, 2018 5:00pm – 7:00pm 
Exhibition: May 1 to May 5, 2018 during Roundhouse open hours
Where: Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Centre
Contact: newmusicadmin(at)front.bc.ca

What: The Release Party FREE
When: May 2-5, 2018. Performances May 2 at 1:30pm; May 3 at 11:00am & 1:30pm; May 4 & 5 at 7:30pm.
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
Contact: Some Assembly Theatre or teresatrovatopr(at)gmail(dot)com

What: Community Music Lessons FREE
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Where: Sunset Community Centre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: Community Scavenger Hunt FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Where: Marpole – Oakridge Community Centre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: Minute to Win It FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Champlain Heights Community Centre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: Multicultural Carnival FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Brittania Community Centre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: ‘May the Fourth’ Be With You – Youth Week Dance $5 in advance, $7 door
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Trout Lake Community Centre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: Youth Week 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Contact: Email Matt Charan by April 25 with your team roster at Matthew.Charan(at)vancouver(dot)ca. Visit Vancouver Youth Week

What: Eco-Friendly Market Night FREE
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: Killarney Community Centre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: Youth Week Skate Jam FREE
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: The Skate Plaza at Quebec/Expo St, Vancouver
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

What: Movie Day at the Dunbar Theatre FREE
When: Sunday, May 6, 2018 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Dunbar Theatre
Contact: Vancouver Youth Week

West Vancouver

What: Ambleside Youth Centre Open House & Youth Volunteer Appreciation Party FREE
When: Thursday, April 19, 2018 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 1018 Pound Road (Ambleside Youth Centre)
Contact: Melanie Clark (604) 925-7222 or mclark(at)westvancouver(dot)ca

What: Youth Council and Youth Appreciation Awards FREE
When: Monday, April 30, 2018 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 2121 Marine Drive – West Vancouver Community Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark (604) 925-7222 or mclark(at)westvancouver(dot)ca

What: Bar-B-Queer FREE
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: 2121 Marine Drive – West Vancouver Community Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark (604) 925-7222 or mclark(at)westvancouver(dot)ca

What: Grade 6/7 Dance $10
When: Friday, May 4, 2018 7:00pm -to 9:00pm
Where: 6262 Marine Drive – Gleneagles Community Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark (604) 925-7222 or mclark(at)westvancouver(dot)ca

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