BC’s largest free literary festival, Word Vancouver, takes over UBC Robson Square, and beyond, this September for a full lineup of free programming.

Join The Sharing Farm Society for a day of celebrating sustainable agriculture at the Richmond Garlic Festival on August 15th featuring live music, family activities, and all things garlic.

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (August 7-9, 2026). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority hosts Port Day, a free family-friendly event along the waterfront in Vancouver on August 29 showcasing and celebrating the local maritime industry.

Steveston’s beloved nautical-themed summer event is back for its 23rd year with free fun for the whole family! Don’t miss the Richmond Maritime Festival August 22-23, 2026.

This August Long Weekend around Vancouver is packed with events and fun things to do, from Pride celebrations to Canadians baseball, fireworks, festivals, and more!

Gallery 881 presents Michael de Courcy: One in a Million, a major photography exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of Expo 86 on display from August 8 to September 5, 2026 with an opening reception and summer fair on August 8th.

Musqueam and the Chan Centre present the 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival the weekend of September 18-20, 2026. Join this celebration of Indigenous cultures, creativity, and community at venues across the UBC campus, on unceded Musqueam territory. 

Events and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this August 1-31, 2026 including dozens of free activities, ticketed shows, community festivals, and more including a few of my book events!

The Vancouver Pride Parade is Sunday, August 2, 2026 beginning on the north side of False Creek and culminating with a festival in the heart Davie Village, where it all began.