The Q to Q ferry service in New Westminster returns this summer, offering passenger travel between Queensborough and Quayside, from May 19 to October 28, 2018.

Mason Bees in Stanley Park: Learn about Stanley Park Ecology Society’s bee program at the Nature House on Lost Lagoon. In a sunny patch beside the lake, look for bee habitat complete with native flowering plants and bee “condos” this summer.

Variety’s Spring Into Summer BBQ on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Robson Square. Watch TELUS teams face off in a giant inflatable obstacle course. Catch the action on your lunch break and stick around for the hot dog barbecue with proceeds going to Variety BC.

The 7th annual Surrey Doors Open is a free city-wide event that takes place on June 9th. You can explore 30 venues, connected by trolley stops or on a self-guided tour, and experience Surrey’s rich culture, history, art and architecture.

Surrey Fusion Festival is happening July 21 & 21, 2018 at Holland Park. Featuring 45 cultural pavilions, five music and dance stages, one cooking stage, over 150 performers, an Indigenous village and a kid’s zone the Fusion Festival provides FREE family fun!

To kick off WE Care Vancouver, the staff and families of Parq, Victory Square and WE will host a massive sock drive to create care packages in support of Lookout Society. Simply drop off new pairs of socks in the lobby throughout May.

Surrey Youth Showcase Dance Battle and Hip Hop on May 12, 2018 at the Fleetwood Community Centre. Breakers compete in crews of three in the junior (age 16 and under) or senior (ages 17-21) divisions, while teams of 3 to 8 Hip Hop dancers between the ages of 13 and 18 years take part in a choreography contest.

Hiking and Fishing in Coquitlam: This month, why not trek the trails less travelled in Coquitlam? Or introduce your kids to fishing for trout? From a free fishing derby to affordable group hikes, it’s time to shake out those boots, mark your calendars and get ready for some new adventures.

May Events in Metro Vancouver: Activities, events, festivals, and community happenings in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley throughout the month of May 2018.

The Surrey Youth Showcase Basketball Tournament is May 5, 2018 at the Guildford Recreation Centre. Compete in this 5-on-5 youth basketball tournament for juniors (ages 13-15) and seniors (ages 15-18). The Surrey Youth Showcase is a part of BC Youth Week.