Run and give in the spirit of Thanksgiving at the annual Granville Island Turkey Trot. This annual event brings together community in a celebration of Thanksgiving – demonstrating our gratitude for sport and our commitment to supporting others. A hallmark event, the Granville Island Turkey Trot features a fun 10KM race on Thanksgiving Monday, October […]

It’s a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition at the Birthplace of BC! The 21st annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival returns October 8th, celebrating the harvest and history of the cranberry in the region. Fort Langley Cranberry Festival Where: Fort Langley Village (free) & Fort Langley Historic Site (admission) When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm […]

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual Night of Fun fundraiser on Thursday September 29th, with a goal of raising $25,000 for its programs and services. Kits House Night of Fun Where: Kits House (2305 West 7th Ave, Vancouver) When: Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now for $40 The […]

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and Coquitlam Centre is joining forces with the local organization to encourage girls to “BeYou”. Every Saturday in September has been “BeYou Saturdays” at Coquitlam Centre. From 12:00pm to 4:00pm, events and activities encourage girls to celebrate their individuality and realize that they do not need to limit […]

Word Vancouver returns September 21-25, presenting the city’s free festival of reading and writing. Canadian authors and book, magazine, and comics exhibitors all gather to share their love for the written word. Look forward to 100 readings, 150 authors, and 20 workshops, for literature and literacy lovers of any age. Word Vancouver Venues From Wednesday, […]

Celebrate our local waterways at World Rivers Day, a free day of family fun at the Burnaby Village Museum. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, displays, tours, plus lots of activities for children and adults. World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum Where: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby) When: Sunday, September 25, from 11:00am to […]

The UBC Harvest Feastival is an epic fall-themed outdoor dinner, combined with access to multiple shows and exhibits around the university’s Arts and Culture District. UBC Harvest Feastival Where: University Commons (outside the Nest) Tickets: Available online now starting at $10 When: Thursday, September 22, 2016 4:30pm to 7:00pm (dinner); 7:30pm to 9:30pm (exhibits & […]

Celebrate food and farming in Surrey at Pie in the Plaza, a free family-friendly event where you can witness the creation of the largest blueberry pie in the province! Pie in the Plaza at Surrey City Hall Where: Surrey City Hall Plaza (13450 104 Ave, Surrey) When: Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 11:00am to 3:00pm […]

The 14th annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is coming up on Saturday, September 17th. Starting out at Slocan Park, this festival celebrates the nature and beauty of Renfrew Ravine and Still Creek. There will be a Harvest Fair from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by a lantern art, music, and a fireworks finale from 7:30pm to […]

The Dunbar Village Harvest Festival returns to Dunbar St, between W 26th & W 30th, this Saturday. Hosted by Dunbar Village Business Association, this year’s festivities bring locals a variety of activities for adults and kids, group presentations, live music and entertainment and a scavenger hunt with the chance to win an iPad! Dunbar Village […]