Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (August 8-10, 2025). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Manuel Axel Strain celebrates the Coast Salish longhouse in their Richmond Art Gallery debut with xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings)))) September 13 to November 9, 2025.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC has signed one of the sport’s most decorated players of all-time in legendary German attacking midfielder Thomas Müller.

The Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society’s (VAHS) Women’s Mobile Primary Care Program marks two years of bringing culturally grounded, trauma-informed care to self-identified women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. 

Steveston’s beloved nautical-themed event of the summer is the Richmond Maritime Festival. Happening August 23-24, 2025 with free admission, live music, art exhibitions, and more.

Ugly Potato Day is August 9th in Surrey, offering perfectly imperfect local produce, for free, to thousands of residents across the Lower Mainland.

The August edition of Vancouver Eats has delicious late summer series, new openings, special culinary events and more!

Cypress Mountain is extending its summer lift hours so that visitors can soak up scenic sunset views of Metro Vancouver this August.

Musqueam and the Chan Centre present the 4th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Festival September 20-21, 2025. A family-friendly weekend in celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community.

August Long Weekend events in Vancouver from Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, 2025 activities and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.