BC Youth Week Events May 1-7, 2026

by Rebecca Bollwitt Friday, April 24th, 2026 — 1:15pm PDT

BC Youth Week is back May 1-7 as communities across the province offer events and activities to showcase the creativity, talent, and contributions of young people in BC. Select a region below to view events.

BC Youth Week Events May 1-7, 2026

BC Youth Week is an annual, provincial celebration of the youth in British Columbia’s communities from May 1 to 7. It’s a week of fun intended to build a strong connection between youth and their communities while highlighting their interests, accomplishments, and the diversity of youth province-wide.

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Some free events, some drop-in, some require advance registration:

Metro Vancouver North

Hosted by City of Burnaby

Wednesday April 30, 2026
Arts Alive: (de)Construction – Opening Reception
Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations – Opening Reception
May 1st – May 31st
Arts Alive: (de)Construction (Exhibition)
Artist Apprenticeship: Realizations (Exhibition)
Friday May 1, 2026
Preteen Dance
California Kickball Tournament
Saturday May 2, 2026
BeYOUtiful Pop-Up
Super Mario Kart Racing Tournament
Sunday May 3, 2026
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Monday May 4, 2026
Grill & Chill Preteen BBQ
Paint Night
Active Challenge
California Kickball
Outdoor Art Night
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Mario Kart Tourney
Boxing FUNdamentals
Kings & Queens of the Court
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Liv’s Annual Cupcake Bake-Off
Crispy Creations Challenge
Thursday May 7, 2026
Dodgeball Tournament
Friday May 8, 2026
Youth Citizenship Awards
Youth Talent Showcase Night
Teen Swim

City of New Westminster

Hosted by New West Youth

Friday May 1, 2026
First Responder Showdown
Saturday May 2, 2026
Step Back Saturday
Monday May 4, 2026
May the Fourth Be With Youth
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Ice Cream and Games Night
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Cultural Collab
Thursday May 7, 2026
Youth Awards

City of Maple Ridge

Hosted by City of Maple Ridge (Youth Services)

Friday May 1, 2026
Pre-Teen Movie Night
FREE Spin Class
Saturday May 2, 2026
Floor Hockey 4 v 4 Tournament
Sunday May 3, 2026
3 on 3 Basketball Tourney
Monday May 4, 2025
3 V 3 Indoor Soccer Tournament
Pool Tournament

City of Pitt Meadows

Hosted by City of Pitt Meadows

Friday May 1, 2026
Cornhole Championship & BBQ
Saturday May 2, 2026
Super Smash Bros & Mario Kart
Sunday May 3, 2026
Paint Night
Monday May 4, 2026
Pool Tournament
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Basketball Skills Competition
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Canadian Ninja Warrior
Thursday May 7, 2026
Average Joes Dodgeball

City of Port Coquitlam

Hosted by PoCo Youth, see website to register for programs in advance

May 1-7
City-Wide Scavenger Hunt, register in advance
Friday, May 1, 2026
Youth BBQ at Maillardville Community Centre
Kickoff Party at Pinetree Community Centre
Movie and Games Night at Town Centre Park Community Centre
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Movie Afternoon – A Minecraft Movie at Glen Pine Pavilion
Park Flag Painting at Town Centre Park Community Centre
Basketball Competition at Town Centre Park Basketball Court
Youth Night-In at Pinetree Community Centre
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Study Lounge at Pinetree Community Centre
Monday, May 4, 2026
Youth Urban Garden Team Open House at Inspiration Garden
Create an Art Journal at Glen Pine Pavilion
Trivia Night at Pinetree Community Centre
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Escape Room at Poirier Youth Centre
Tree Spree Tours: Forest Canopy Walk at Como Lake Park
Acrylic Canvas Painting at Centennial Pavilion
Impossible Puzzle Fun at Glen Pine Pavilion
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Game Show Night at Centennial Pavilion

Metro Vancouver South

Hosted by City of Delta

Friday May 1, 2026
Volleyball Tournament, North Delta Recreation Centre
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Zodiac Constellations Multi Media Art, North Delta Centre for the Arts
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Personalized Tote Bags, North Delta Centre for the Arts (Waitlist Only)
Monday, May 4, 2026
Personalized Tote Bags, Tsawwassen Arts Centre
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Zodiac Constellations Multi Media Art, Tsawwassen Centre Arts
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Pop Art Adventure, Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
Friday, May 8, 2026
Youth Week BBQ, North Delta Recreation Centre
Open Stage, North Delta Centre for the Arts
Silent Dance, North Delta Centre for the Arts

City of Langley

events to be announced

Hosted by City of Richmond

Friday, May 1, 2026
Pet Therapy – Drop-In City Centre Community Centre
The Mic Drop – Drop-In Theatre Under the Stairs – Richmond Cultural Centre (Up to 25 years)
Boba and Sushi Bash – Drop-In South Arm Community Centre
Annual Youth Volleyball Tournament Thompson Community Centre
Youth Swim – Drop-In Minoru Centre for Active Living
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Chalk, Create, and Celebrate – Drop-In Aberdeen Park
Ships to Shore – Drop-In Garry Point Park
RYMP Youth Takeover – Drop-In Media Lab – Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Ships to Shore – Drop-In Garry Point Park
Monday, May 4, 2026
Grill and Chill BBQ – Drop-In West Richmond Community Centre
Spring Fling – Drop-In Learning Garden at KPU Farm
Bubble Tea (D.I.Y. Tapioca Pearls) – Drop-In Hamilton Community Centre
South Arm 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament and 3-Point Competition – South Arm Community Centre
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Very Short Story Teen Contest – Awards Ceremony – Drop-In Brighouse Library
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Cambie Kickback – Drop-In Cambie Community Centre
Art After Dark – Drop-In Richmond Art Gallery
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Youth Media Arts Expo – Drop-In Richmond Cultural Centre

Hosted by City of Surrey

Friday, May 1, 2026
Youth Skate
Spirit Showdown
Cheezy Friday
Button Making
Youth Recreational Hockey
Basketball Tournament
Youth BBQ
Baking Challenge
Cooking Showdown: Chopped!
Badminton Tournament
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Table Tennis Tournament
Dunk Contest
Volleyball Basketball Tournament
Basketball Tournament
Beach Party (Pool)
Youth Skate
Basketball Tournament
Dessert Showdown
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Volleyball Tournament
Trivia Mania
Volleyball Tournament
Monday, May 4, 2026
May the 4th: Star Wars Celebration
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Drop-In Media Lab (Youth)
Cake Baking Competition
Drop-In Dance
Bake Off
Drop-In Media Lab (Preteen)
Youth Ball Hockey
Preteen Basketball Tournament
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Weightroom Challenge
Sports Trivia & Games
Kitchen Takeover
Thursday May 7, 2026
Youth Arts Space
Game Show Night
Air Dry Clay Challenge
Badminton Tournament
Youth Arts Presents
Friday May 8, 2026
Badminton Tournament
Sports Trivia & Games (Preteen)
Sports Trivia
Saturday May 9, 2026
Surrey Slam Jam

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Vancouver and Sea to Sky

Vancouver

Hosted by District of West Vancouver

Friday, May 1, 2026
Preteen Spring BBQ
Youth Rec Night!
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Youth Council Meeting
Youth Appreciation Awards Reception
Thursday May 7, 2026
Slay Your Drag-on!
Friday May 22, 2026
Karaoke & Open Mic Night
Saturday May 23, 2026
Intergenerational Intro to Billiards Workshop
Friday May 29, 2026
Grade 6/7 Dance

Hosted by North Vancouver Rec & Culture

Friday, May 1, 2026
Youth Week BBQ kickoff drop-in at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Make tie-dye socks drop-in at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre (Youth Lounge)
Dodgeball tournament drop-in at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Spin & strength fitness class Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Youth night out at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Explore Japan at HJ Youth Lounge drop-in at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
Youth swim drop-in at Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Fitness centre youth consultations drop-in at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Monday, May 4, 2026
Weight training workshop at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Open gym drop-in at John Braithwaite Community Recreation Centre
Paint night with Cherie drop-in at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Cinco de Mayo circuit at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Swim beginner at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Cinco de Mayo cooking class at Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre
Zumba workshop at Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Youth vs staff showdown at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
Bodyweight circuit at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Pottery workshop: Build your own mug at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Bake off atDelbrook Community Recreation Centre (Youth Lounge)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Youth open house at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre
Watercolour card workshop at Parkgate Community Centre
Open gym at Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre
Youth centre at Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre

Squamish

Check for listings online soon.

Vancouver Island

Hosted by Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association

Hosted by City of Courtenay / The LINC Youth Centre

Hosted by City of Colwood

Hosted by Municipality of North Cowichan

Hosted by Cowichan Valley Regional District

Friday, May 1, 2026
Be Creative: Art Party at Kerry Park Recreation Centre
Youth Art & Chill Café at Cowichan Valley Arts Council
Soundcheck ’26: A Youth Variety Show at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
Fitness Centre Orientations & Admissions at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Youth Drop-In Sports at Cowichan Community Centre
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Youth Only Skate at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Escape Room at Cowichan Regional Library Branch
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Youth Art Show at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
Bowling & Open Gym at Youbou Community Bowling Alley
Monday, May 4, 2026
Open Hearts Public Art Project at Kerry Park Recreation Centre
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Youth Drop-In Sports at Cowichan Community Centre
Board Game Café & Snacks at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Art, Sip & Chill at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
BBQ Lunch for Quw’utsun Secondary School students
BBQ Lunch at Mill Bay Hall for Frances Kelsey Secondary students
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Pickleball Party at South Cowichan Pickleball Courts

Hosted by City of Campbell River

Friday, May 1, 2026
Youth Week Kick-Off Party

Hosted by Cowichan Lake Community Services Society

Fraser Valley

Hosted by Abbotsford Youth Commission

Friday, May 1, 2026
B.C. Youth Week Kickoff Pizza Parties (Both Centers)
Laser Tag!
Saturday May 2, 2026
Skate Jam with Replay, AYC, GPO and the City of Abbotsford
Sunday May 3rd, 2026
POOL PARTY!!!
Monday May 4, 2026
Karaoke Parties @Both Centres!
Dodge This! 3rd Annual Abby Fire vs Abby PD Dodgeball Matchup!
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Red Dress Day
Wheelchair Basketball @ARC
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Thank A Youth Worker Social
Youth Center Leadership Team Awards @ Both Centers!
City Council/Youth Council Gives Back!
Thursday May 7, 2026
TEENS CHOICE NIGHT! End BC Youth Week with a bang, our centres are staying open late till 6pm!
Murder Mystery @ MRC
3on3 Basketball Tournament @ARC

Hosted by City of Mission

Friday, May 1, 2026
Youth Week Kick-Off
Monday May 4th, 2026
Brush & Bloom
Tuesday May 5th, 2026
Make a Swish
Creative Writing Studio
Wednesday May 6th, 2026
Birdies & Brain Freeze
Magic: The Youth Gathering
Thursday May 7th, 2026
Bump, Set, & Spike
Dungeons & Dragons Quest
Flower Flow Lab
Friday May 8, 2026
BBQ & H2O

Hosted by YMCA Chilliwack

Friday May 1, 2026
Youth Week Kick Off BBQ
Saturday May 2, 2026
Youth Volleyball
Starlight Movie Night
Monday May 4, 2026
Ink and Imagination
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Youth Employment Fair
Y Youth Zone
Youth Volleyball
Wednesday May 6th, 2026
Ink and Imagination
Thursday May 7, 2026
Youth Awards Night
May 1–10, 2026
Youth Colouring Contest

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Thompson Okanagan

Hosted by Oliver Parks and Recreation

Hosted by Shuswap Children’s Association

Friday May 1, 2026
Scavenger Hunt
Thrift Flip Challenge
Saturday May 2, 2026
Battle of the Buckets
Sunday May 3, 2026
Teen Game Night
Monday May 4, 2026
Scales and Skeletons
Thrift Flip Challenge
Tuesday May 5, 2026
SAS Youth vs RCMP
Thrift Flip Challenge
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Pizza, Games and Art
Luminary Lanterns
Thrift Flip Challenge
Thursday May 7, 2026
Open House
Thrift Flip Challenge

Cariboo & Northern BC

Hosted by Boys and Girls Club of Williams Lake & District

Kootenays

Hosted by Columbia Basin & Boundary – events to be announced

Not all events are submitted to the BC Youth Week main website so check out your local community centre 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. Follow BC Youth Week on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more information.

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