September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and to celebrate how mentoring matters, Mayor Gregor Robertson has officially proclaimed September 18th as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day, and BC Place will light up purple. September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month Become a mentor and get a life changing experience This celebration of why mentoring […]

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 […]

This post has been contributed by Michael Murray, Communications Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End over a decade ago and I have been a member for four years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, […]

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 […]

New Westminster is hosting 10 events in 10 days for the second annual Feast on the Fraser from September 23rd to October 2nd. This culinary experience pairs food and fun with a signature event each day. Explore and enjoy this exciting destination for food, arts, culture, and entertainment within Metro Vancouver. A Feast on the […]

CiTR 101.9FM and Music Waste are teaming up for their annual summer wrap-up, Victory Square Block Party (“VSBP”) on September 4th. This free community music festival in the DTES is celebrating its 12th anniversary by highlighting emerging artists, local vendors, and independent media. Victory Square Block Party Where: Victory Square (Cambie @ West Hastings, Vancouver) […]

The Vancouver Airport Authority in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium will be holding the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Iona Beach on Sunday, September 18th. Last year the volunteer-driven event had over 300 people show up to help remove over 700kg of waste from the shorelines! Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Iona Beach Where: […]

Easter Seals BC is inviting thrill-seekers from across the Lower Mainland to take part in their annual Drop Zone event, where you can rappel down a 20-storey downtown Vancouver office building! This adrenaline-inducing fundraiser takes place on September 13th in Downtown Vancouver, and raises funds and funds and awareness for the BC Lions Society for […]