Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (May 23-25, 2025). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival hosts 160 events including several free shows across the city June 21 to July 1, 2025.

The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver has unveiled their new military exhibition “A Soldier for All Seasons” to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. 

Take part in free gardening workshops in Richmond, from May to September, that not only teach you pruning and planting tips, you’ll also be contributing to a garden that provides fresh produce to local charities combatting food insecurity.

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns to Granville Island from May 26 to June 1, 2025 with over 75 performances, bringing an unforgettable week of world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling to children and families across Metro Vancouver.