BC Youth Week Events 2023
byAll across the province communities are busy planning for BC Youth Week with free events organized by youth, for youth. Select a region below to view over a hundred events happening May 1-7, 2023!
BC Youth Week Events 2023
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- Vancouver Island
- Vancouver & Sea to Sky
- Metro Vancouver North
- Metro Vancouver South
- Fraser Valley
- Thompson Okanagan
- Cariboo & Northern BC
- Kootenays
BC Youth Week is a celebration recognizing the value, diversity and positive contributions youth make in their communities. Be sure to catch one of many events including everything from sporting events and art shows, to award ceremonies, talent shows and educational events.
Vancouver Island
Arrowsmith Recreation
May 4, 2023: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
City of Courtenay/The LINC Youth Centre
May 2, 2023: Tween night Surprise
May 3, 2023: 2 for 1 Drop-in
May 4, 2023: Skatepark Jam
May 5, 2023: Extreme Rec Night
May 7, 2023: Gnarly Little Spring Craft Fair & Youth Week BBQ
Town of Ladysmith
To be announced
Comox
To be announced
Vancouver & Sea to Sky
North Vancouver
May 6, 2023: CityFest
District of Squamish
May 4, 2023: Emergency First Aid 14+
May 5, 2023: Glow in the Dark Skate
May 6, 2023: Youth Swim
Vancouver
April 28 – May 2, 2023: Free Play: The Identity Bureau
May 2-7, 2023: Talking & Weaving, Sounding & Dancing
May 3, 2023: Volleyball Tourney
May 3, 2023: Gala Opening @ Roundhouse Community & Recreation Exhibition Hall
May 3, 2023: Hip-Hop Dance Gathering
May 6, 2023: Youth Ice Skating
May 6, 2023: MAKING MARKS by Ready Dance Youth Project
May 13, 2023: Annual Skateboard Jam
District of West Vancouver
April 22, 2023: Youth Employment & Volunteer Fair
May 1, 2023: Youth Council Meeting
May 1, 2023: Youth Appreciation Awards Reception
May 2, 2023: Self-Care Night
May 5, 2023: Grades 5/7 Dance
May 6, 2023: All Youth Rec Day
Whistler
To be announced
Metro Vancouver North
City of Burnaby
April 29, 2023: Youth Week Block Party
May 1-7, 2023: New Mural for Creekside
May 1, 2023: Relays & Scavenger Hunt
May 1, 2023: Big Gamers Challenge
May 1, 2023: Movie Night
May 1, 2023: Centre vs. Centre Kickball tourney + BBQ
May 1, 2023: Musical Bingo
May 2, 2023: 3-Point Contest at BMSS
May 2, 2023: Preteen Swim at Poirier Leisure Pool
May 2, 2023: Queer Kahoot Treats & Trivia
May 2, 2023: BBQ & Trivia Night
May 2, 2023: Teen Iron Chef Competition
May 2, 2023: Among Us (on ZOOM)
May 2, 2023: Pickleball Tourney
May 3, 2023: BBQ + Big Games Party
May 3, 2023: Centre vs. Centre: Floor Hockey
May 3, 2023: Paint Night
May 3, 2023: Preteen BBQ & Bocce Day!
May 3, 2023: Preteen Scavenger Hunt
May 3, 2023: Bingo Night!
May 4, 2023: Dodgeball Tourney
May 5, 2023: Pizza & Painting Party
May 5, 2023: Cinco de Mayo Party
May 5, 2023: Minute to Win it!
May 5, 2023: Friday Night BBQ
May 5, 2023: Teen Late Night Basketball 3 Point Contest
May 5, 2023: Teen Swim
May 6, 2023: Youth Drag Brunch
May 7, 2023: 3-Point Contest at Cameron
May 8, 2023: Youth Citizenship Awards
City of Coquitlam
To be announced
City of Maple Ridge (Youth Services)
May 1, 2023: Fire Ball Tourney
May 2, 2023: FREE Ice Cream Sandwiches
May 3, 2023: Fitness Day
May 4, 2023: Taco Night
May 5, 2023: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
May 6, 2023: Whomp!
May 7, 2023: Scooter Camp
May 8, 2023: Youth Talent Show
City of Pitt Meadows
May 1, 2023: Billiards Tournament
May 2, 2023: Taco Tuesday & Super Smash Night
May 3, 2023: Bake with Fatima Night
May 4, 2023: Paint Night
May 5, 2023: Movie Night
May 6, 2023: Outdoor Basketball Night
City of Port Coquitlam
To be announced
New Westminster (Youth Services)
May 1, 2023: Youth Vision
May 2, 2023: Meeting in the Middle
May 3, 2023: Cultural Collab
May 4, 2023: New West Youth Awards
May 5, 2023: Volleyball Classic
May 5, 2023: QCC Drop-in Open House – Parents Welcome
May 6, 2023: Youth Week Wrap Party
May 6, 2023: Challenge Day
Metro Vancouver South
City of Delta
May 1, 2023: Paint Night
May 1, 2023: Drop-in Open Gym (North Delta)
May 1, 2023: Basketball Drop-in For Girls
May 1, 2023: Basketball Drop-in
May 2, 2023: George Mackie Library Teen Debate Club
May 2, 2023: Delta Police Department Arcade Truck
May 2, 2023: Movie Night
May 2, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (North Delta)
May 2, 2023: Volleyball Drop-in
May 2, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (South Delta)
May 3, 2023: Museum Heist Escape Room
May 3, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (North Delta)
May 3, 2023: Basketball Drop-in
May 3, 2023: Pickleball Drop-in (South Delta)
May 4, 2023: Delta Police Department Arcade Truck
May 4, 2023: Cyclefit
May 4, 2023: The Amazing Race
May 4, 2023: Open Stage
May 4, 2023: Basketball Drop-in (North Delta)
May 4, 2023: Volleyball Drop-in
May 4, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (South Delta)
May 5, 2023: Improv Event
May 5, 2023: Popcorn on the Patio (Sungod)
May 5, 2023: Video Game Challenge (Sungod)
May 5, 2023: Hoop Shoot (Sungod)
May 5, 2023: Badminton Drop-in
May 5, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (North Delta)
May 5, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (South Delta)
May 6, 2023: Popcorn on the Patio (South Delta)
May 6, 2023: Video Game Challenge (South Delta)
May 6, 2023: Hoop Shoot (South Delta)
May 6, 2023: Basketball Drop-in (North Delta)
May 6, 2023: Basketball Drop-in For Girls
May 6, 2023: Badminton Drop-in
May 6, 2023: Open Gym Drop-in (South Delta)
City of Langley
May 2, 2023: Bubble Soccer
May 3, 2023: Foods of Langley
May 4, 2023: Art Gallery
May 5, 2023: Movie Night
May 6, 2023: Youth Week Festival
City of Richmond
May 1-7, 2023: Scavenger Hunt
May 1-7, 2023: Design a T-Shit Contest
May 1-7, 2023: Photo Challenge
May 1, 2023: Gameshow Monday
May 2, 2023: Youth Movie Night!
May 3, 2023: Youth Baking Class!
May 3, 2023: 3-on 3 Basketball Tournament
May 4, 2023: UROC Awards
May 5, 2023: Glow in The Dark Friday Night Hangout
May 6, 2023: Careers in Media Arts
May 6, 2023: Youth Mental Wellness Art Workshop
City of Surrey
May 2, 2023: S.A.S.S.Y. Awards
May 3, 2023: Super Mario Kart Tournament
May 5, 2023: Super Mario Smash Bros Tournament
May 5, 2023: Skate Session
May 5, 2023: Breakfast for Dinner
May 5, 2023: 3v3 Basketball Tournament
May 5, 2023: Bake Night
May 5, 2023: Cheezy Friday
May 5, 2023: Basketball Shooting Competition
May 6, 2023: Paint Night
May 6, 2023: 3v3 Mini Basketball Games
May 6, 2023: Four Corner Soccer Tournament
May 6, 2023: All Star Saturday
May 7, 2023: Mermaid-Core Jewelry Making
May 8, 2023: Video Game Showdown
Fraser Valley
Abbotsford Youth Commission
May 1, 2023: Thank A Youth Worker Coffee!
May 1, 2023: What Do You Meme?
May 1, 2023: Music Bingo
May 2, 2023: Rootbeer Rush
May 2, 2023: Dodge This
May 2, 2023: World Café!
May 3, 2023: Music Bingo
May 3, 2023: Murder Mystery Party
May 3, 2023: Laser Tag!
May 4, 2023: Jedi Mind Tricks
May 4, 2023: Sith Square
May 4, 2023: Toonie Swim
May 5, 2023: Murder Mystery Party
May 5, 2023: What Do You Meme?
May 5, 2023: Drop-in Youth Skate
May 6, 2023: Art in the Park!
May 6, 2023: Toonie Swim
May 7, 2023: Self-Care Sunday
District of Mission
May 1, 2023: Free Tiny Art Show
May 3, 2023: Pizza & Pups!
May 4, 2023: May the 4th
May 4, 2023: Jesters Improv
May 5, 2023: Youth Swim
May 7, 2023: Mission Youth Centre Open House
May 7, 2023: Tye Dye with the Mission Arts Council
May 7, 2023: Free Comic Book Day
May 7, 2023: Movie Night
Mission Youth Action Group
To be announced
Thompson Okanagan
Oliver Parks and Recreation
To be announced
Cariboo & Northern BC
Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake & District
May 1-7, 2023: Week-Long Scavenger Hunt
May 1, 2023: Novice Mountain Biking
May 2, 2023: Foundry at Columneetza
May 3, 2023: Intermediate Mountain Biking
May 3, 2023: Ball Hockey
May 4, 2023: Dungeons & Dragons
May 5, 2023: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 5, 2023: Laser Dodge Ball
May 6, 2023: Sprockids Leadership Training
May 6, 2023: Seedy Saturday & Farmers Market
May 7, 2023: Bike Rodeo
Kootenays
To be Announced
Not all events are submitted to the BC Youth Week main website so check out your local community center or official city website for more in your area.
Since its inception in 1995, BC Youth Week has grown to include over 30 municipalities and non-profit organizations across the province. Check out what’s happening in your community here and follow BC Youth Week on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the tag #AreYouReady.
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