A local attraction with activities for the kids, space to run around, picnic spots galore, and rare historical value — and did I mention it has a gorgeous view? South Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm has it all but it’s still a relatively unknown gem — until now! The truth is a lot of people don’t […]

Burnaby Heights Merchants present Hats Off Day 2016, a free celebration of community along Hastings Street in Burnaby. This is a huge one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful main-street style parade with real local flavour, followed by a big street party with a jungle theme this year. Burnaby Heights Hats Off Day The first Sunday in […]

Cheer on Team Canada at the FEI Nations Cup at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley on June 3rd. Bring the family out for a fun, free afternoon or make it a date night in the country at the first-ever locally-hosted international horse jumping competition. Photo credit: Aimée Makris, Thunderbird Show Park Horse Jumping Competition and […]

BC Place is one of the easiest landmarks to spot on a map of Vancouver aside from Stanley Park. It’s an icon of our fair city, opening in June of 1983 and again in 2011 following $150 million in major renovations, it has hosted everything from the CFL, MLS, and the NHL Heritage Classic to […]

Britannia Mine Museum is taking part in BC Mining Week by hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 14th. This special event is focused on recognizing the contributions of modern mining to British Columbians. Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum At Family Fun Day, visitors of all ages can enjoy various entertaining activities […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets is kicking off the summer 2016 season starting May 5th. If you’re looking for a farmers market this season, there are plenty to visit throughout the week in your neighbourhood or a new-to-you pocket of the city, each with growers, producers, artisans, and locals bringing the very best from their farm to […]

Got Craft? is celebrating its 10th year on May 7th and 8th, 2016 with their their 19th indie show at The Pipe Shop Building in North Vancouver. Got Craft? Spring Market Got Craft? brings together over 70 makers and indie craft designers showcasing organic bath and body products, accessories, home décor items, toys, greeting cards, […]

May Events in Metro Vancouver — Events and activities in and around the Metro Vancouver area taking place throughout the month of May 2016.

The BC Renaissance Festival presents “Pirate Haven” on May 7th & 8th, where the fairgrounds in Maple Ridge will turn into the year 1676 at Port Royal, Jamaica. BC Renaissance Festival Charity and her crew, now set in the 17th Century, have arrived in Port Royal with some… complications. While in port, they find themselves […]

Some Assembly Theatre Company presents Missing from Me, a new play with the Roundhouse Youth Theatre Action Group Project that will be on stage at in Vancouver during BC Youth Week. Missing from Me: Nicholas Roe, Una Spasovski, Christopher Rahim, Parker Phelan Missing from Me Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) […]