Fully Charged, the world’s number one home energy and electric vehicle show, is bringing Fully Charged Live Canada to Vancouver September 8-10, 2023. The show will go beyond electric cars to introduce and demo electric vehicles of all sizes (scooters, bikes, boards and more) and spotlight home energy and clean energy solutions.
There will be dozens of local exhibits, informative sessions in the theatre, test drive opportunities, the chance to chat with the Home Energy Advice Team, and so much more.
Fully Charged Live Canada
When: September 8-10, 2023
Where: Vancouver Convention Center West (1055 Canada Place)
Tickets: Use code MISS604 for 25% off your admission! Buy online now.
3 days: $75 (+tax/fee); 1 day ticket: $50 (+tax/fee); free for children 15 and under
This will be one of only six Fully Charged Live events held around the world in 2023, and only one of two in North America.
“It’s not just about electric cars anymore, it’s about everything.”
Inspiring people to #StopBurningStuff, the show will include an array of visitor attractions, two theaters with over 50 engaging and informative sessions with inspiring experts from around the world, exhibition with hundreds of local companies, electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and a huge selection of home energy options.
Find out what’s new and next for electrification, renewable energy and clean technologies for consumers and businesses alike, all while enjoying world class presentations from industry experts. The Fully Charged YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers and you’ll get to see some of their personalities at the show as well.
Win Tickets
I have ten pairs of tickets to give away! Here’s how you can enter to win:
The winners’ vouchers will cover one full day of admission OR winners can use these one-day vouchers toward a discount ($50 off) a full weekend admission.
The Sharing Farm Garlic Festival in Richmond is a celebration of sustainable agriculture and local garlic with fun for the whole family. The event supports the Sharing Farm and their work of cultivating nutritious, sustainably-grown produce for community members facing food insecurity.
Admission: By donation (with a suggested minimum of $5 a person)
Highlights this year include live birds-of-prey flying demonstrations, a nature based kids zone, and workshops on growing garlic and other native plants. Enjoy mouth-watering, garlic-inspired dishes from local food trucks and finish it off with a unique garlic ice cream.
Pick up your own favourite ingredients at the Farmer’s Market for fresh produce, local honey, and artisanal goods. Join in the fun and take the opportunity to learn about the sustainable agriculture practices that take place at the Sharing Farm!
Now in its 13th year, the festival usually attracts around 6,000 attendees from across the Lower Mainland.
The Sharing Farm is dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, sustainably grown produce to community members facing food insecurity. Thanks to the generosity of over 300 volunteers annually, and the devotion of a small core staff, the farm is able to provide an average of 20,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables every year to the Richmond Food Bank and community meal programs.
Car Free Day, presented by TransLink, takes to the streets of Downtown New West on Saturday, July 29th with live music, games, market, food trucks and more!
Car Free Day New Westminster – Downtown New West Photo
Car Free Day New West 2023
When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Columbia Street between 4th Street and 8th Street
Admission: Free!
Enjoy free live music from Vancouver’s own Blonde Diamond, bringing their energetic blend of indie rock and roll, R&B, and disco to the main stage. Canada’s Drag Race’s sensation, Synthia Kiss has also been added to the lineup alongside musical performances by Royal Oak, Dani Camacho, Parlour Panther, Sound Cinema, and William Chernoff Trio. Additionally, the DJ & Dance Stage is back and will showcase breakdance battles and DJ sets throughout the day, culminating in an epic breakdance battle finale.
“We want to encourage people to get out of their cars this summer and experience the region using transit. Car Free Day is a great opportunity for everyone to visit and experience the best of their neighbourhoods using transit, walking, and cycling.”
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn.
Katie Brock, the fun-loving children’s musician, will be performing at the Kid’s Zone. Joining her will beYoyo national champion Terrance Wang and Yuki the Juggler. Also, in the Family Zone- free face painting, balloon art, a bounce house, and roving entertainers.
Food trucks on site will includeTornado Potato, Crack On, Frying Pan, Reel Mac & Cheese, and many more! Attendees also can enjoy one of the many extended patios along Columbia Street.
Stop by the vendor market to shop local artisans and make sure to visit the awesome storefronts along Columbia Street. Visit the TransLink Zone and make a pledge for a car-free summer to learn how personal steps can make an impact with Climate Action. Play the Transportation Game, for a chance to win terrific TransLink prizes.
Celebrate Summer at the Met as Metropolis at Metrotown hosts a lineup of inspiring new events, activities, and experiences fit for all ages — and enter to win my giveaway for a $300 gift card!
From now until September 24th, BC’s largest shopping centre will transform into a must-visit summer destination with interactive outdoor and indoor spaces, inspiring art installations, a fun limited-time-only MET Passport Challenge, educational workshops, memorable photo opportunities, tasty food and beverage, and more.
Liz West Art at the Metropolis at Metrotown South Plaza – Photo by Sean Pollock Photography
Soak in the sunshine and enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the new outdoor South Plaza. Metropolis at Metrotown has transformed their outdoor space located at the South Plaza into a lively and inspiring summer oasis, featuring inspiring art installations, creative seating, and culinary experiences serving sweet and savoury treats and refreshing beverages.
Marvel at inspiring art installations and a floor mural located at the outdoor South Plaza, curated and produced by creative placemaking and public art firm, MASSIVart.
There’s “Hymn to the Big Wheel” by acclaimed British artist Liz West (pictured above), which is an immersive sculptural work exploring the illusion and physicality of colour and natural light in space. And, step onto the new hand-painted floor mural by Trevor Wheatley and Cosmo Dean, designed to offer a new sense of welcome to the outdoor space.
Stay and play at indoor “parks” and enjoy colourful displays throughout the shopping centre. Each park features vibrant decor, memorable photo opportunities, and creative seating perfect for afternoon picnics indoors.
Participate in the MET Passport Challenge to win great prizes! Pick up your MET Passport Challenge booklet at the Guest Services Centre and collect stamps at retailers throughout the shopping centre. Earn stamps for trying free samples, taking selfies throughout the mall, collecting items from participating businesses, or making purchases. Redeem stamps for mall merchandise and enter to win one of three $300 shopping sprees.
Give back to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation. Metropolis at Metrotown is proud to support the Burnaby Hospital Foundation this summer. The foundation provides reliable, patient-centred healthcare to 500,000+ families in East Vancouver and Burnaby. Metropolis at Metrotown will donate a percentage of proceeds raised through Summer At The Met events and activities to the foundation.
Celebrate Pride with a dance performance by the FakeKnot Arts Society on August 4th at the South Plaza at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm. FakeKnot is grounded in street, commercial, and contemporary dance techniques that honor the queer, POC identity of Artistic Director, Ralph Escamillan. This performance, curated by MASSIVart, was created in response to Liz West’s “Hymn to the Big Wheel;” five performers will activate the sculpture and interact with its vivid kaleidoscope of colours through movements that knot together.
Attend engaging summer workshops where you can learn how to plant delicious, thriving herbs with The Heart Company, participate in arts and crafts, enjoy balloon artists, and live musical performances among other seasonal activities. Metropolis at Metrotown will be donating $5 for each workshop participant to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
Metropolis at Metrotown Giveaway
I have a $300 gift card to give away so you can shop and enjoy all that Metropolis at Metrotown has to offer this summer:
With over 330 stores, Skytrain access and free parking, more than 28 million shoppers are attracted to Metropolis at Metrotown annually. Major stores include Cineplex Cinemas, Forever 21, H&M, Hudson’s Bay, Indigo, Old Navy, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sport Chek, T&T Supermarket, Toys “R” Us, Uniqlo, Vessi, Walmart, Winners HomeSense, and Zara.
The weather may have cooled a bit this week but the event list is heating up as we roll into the end of the month. From Pride events to live music, markets, exhibitions, theatre, and more! There’s no shortage of things to do in Vancouver this weekend.
