It’s a staple of summer fun in Vancouver and when it comes to free activities, it’s definitely one of the most popular! Free outdoor movies in Stanley Park at Second Beach return as part of the EVO Summer Cinema Series.
Free Outdoor Movies in Stanley Park 2023
Come and join Evo Car Share and Fresh Air Cinema for an unforgettable movie experience on a massive 40ft screen under the stunning night sky. The movie will start just after sunset so there is a clear enough image on the screen. All events take place in the field beside Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Bring it On
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – Vote now for: My Best Friend’s Wedding OR the Parent Trap OR 10 Things I Hate About You
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – JAWS
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – The Wedding Singer
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – The Birdcage
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Shrek
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl
Seating on the field is free and it is first-come first-served, so arrive early and enjoy the festivities. Low profile lawn chairs are ok and they sometimes divide the park down the middle: one side for blankets, one side for lawn chairs.
Enjoy the West End on your way to and from the event, and support local business by bringing a picnic. You’ll also be able to get items at the Snack Bar and Second Beach Pool Concession.
Fresh Air Cinema will have more details available soon so follow along on Facebook for the latest updates.
Brought to you by the Merchants of West 4th Avenue, the Khatsahlano Street Party returns Saturday, July 8th between Burrard and MacDonald. Community stapleZulu Records has curated the perfect playlist for the day, filled with something for everyone!
Khatsahlano Street Party – Photo submitted
Khatsahlano Street Party 2023
When: Saturday July 8, 2023 from 11:00am – 9:00pm
Where: West 4th Ave, between Burrard and MacDonald
Admission: FREE
Vancouver’s own indie rock darlings Yukon Blonde will be bringing their unique sonic aesthetic to the Burrard Stage. Pink Mountaintops will be rocking out on the MacDonald Stage and more performance highlights include Tariq Hussian, and artist WALLGRIN, among many others.
Schedule your must-see bands and pencil in a stop (or two) at the Phillip’s Beer Gardens with 4 locations, or check out the Olé Garden for some perfectly balanced award-winning craft cocktails made from natural ingredients. Visit the t Garden for a hint of sweetness or hit the new Tacofino Garden for a fresh marg and taco.
Third Space is excited to announce the installation of a new 9-hole mini golf course within the 4th Ave and MacDonald Community Garden site. This exciting addition will provide families with a fun and free activity to enjoy throughout the summer season.
There are over 50 food truck options, plus all of your favourite West 4th patios and restaurants to choose from along the way. There will be activities, games, and of course some shopping opportunities with local merchants. Be sure to stop by the Host Nations Pavillion at the corner of Yew and West 4th as well.
Vancouver’s first-annual South Asian Family Festival (SAF Festival) has announced an all-star lineup for the day-long event on June 18, 2023. The festival will feature a remarkable array of artists, musicians, and performers who will come together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of South Asia.
South Asian Family Festival 2023
When: Sunday June 18, 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: PNE Fairgrounds
Admission: Tickets available for purchase online. Early-bird pricing on an All-Day Festival Pass for only $35, and an All-Day Festival Pass plus Playland rides for $55.
The South Asian Family Festival will host a myriad of events, as international musicians and artists take the stage, providing ongoing entertainment for the crowds.
Renowned headlining acts such as Gippy Grewal and Sonam Bajwa, Maninder Buttar, and Happy Raikoti, will grace the stage at the PNE Amphitheatre throughout the afternoon. A second community stage will showcase captivating East Indian dances, South Indian dances, and Bollywood Fusion performances, ensuring non-stop entertainment for all.
One of the festival’s highlights includes a specially curated Punjabi Village area, where attendees can stroll through a vibrant display of traditional farm equipment, music instruments, and signage available for purchase in Punjabi.
Guests can shop the marketplace with vendors from both Canada and India, enjoy a fashion show featuring top Indian and Bollywood designers, browse the car and truck Show and Shine, and explore many other features and attractions.
No festival is complete without food. If your find yourself hungry, explore one of the various street food locations throughout the fairgrounds to satisfy your hunger with a wide array of choices.
For more information on lineup announcements and more about the SAF Festival, check out the website and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Cat-lovers won’t want to miss this festival! meowfest returns to Vancouver this August with a full day of all things cats including, food, workshops, adoptable kitties and more.
meowfest Vancouver 2023
When: August 19, 2023
Where: Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
meowfest features a jam packed lineup of workshops and events! If you have questions you’re dying to ask a cat owner, find your way to the Feline Librawry for advice and expertise from those with unique experiences. Plus, enjoy insightful and educational interactive presentations on the speaker stage.
Meet local famous cats featuring up close and purrsonal meet and greets with famous cat friends who make us laugh and bring us pawsitivity. You’ll get the chance to meet their humans, take pictures and maybe even give them a pawsome high five.
Take photos with larger-than-life-sized cat cut outs with the human size cat tree, connect with other cat lovers in the community by playing our event scavenger game, get a temporary cat tattoo, help paint a kitten mural, participate in a speed dating session by and more.
Spoil your fur babies and yourself by shopping at the marketplace with over 40 vendors, and enjoy food offerings including alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, vegan options, and some surprise snacks.
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I took a photo from our balcony at Harrison Hot Springs Resort during our late spring, early summer stay. A light wind made for whitecaps on the water and dancing clouds around the mountains in the distance. It was a classic coastal BC scene, set in the middle of the Fraser Valley, the best of both worlds.
About 90 minutes from home in Downtown Vancouver, my vacation mode was fully engaged when we got to Harrison Hot Springs Resort for a brief mid-week stay. All of my ideal vacations have either forest, mountains, water, amenities, and good eats – and Harrison has all of the above.
We took an evening stroll along the lake followed by dinner, then it was time to robe-up and get down to the legendary hot springs pools. At this time in the season, it wasn’t very busy at all so our little group has plenty of room and time to soak, float, and chat while watching the sunset turn the sky orange above the trees.
The Copper Room is open again from Wednesday to Saturday evenings with live music and dancing.
I’ve stayed at here before but this was the first time I’ve had the breakfast buffet in the morning at the resort’s Lakeside Cafe. For $25, compared to $40+ hotel buffets downtown, it was a really good value. Everything from sautéed vegetables, potatoes, and scrambled eggs to strawberries and whipped cream piled high on icing sugar-dusted waffles. Endless coffee, tea, and juice. Pastries, yogurt, berries, oatmeal and cereal, pretty much everything you’d want at breakfast served with a lakeside view.
Niece at the lake / Mom enjoying her breakfast buffet
After another stroll around the lagoon, and an obligatory stop at Rocky Mountain Chocolates (mom needed her Bigfoot chocolate), we set out to do some shopping at local farms before heading back to the city feeling quite refreshed.
Whether you want to get out on the water, or head around the valley to do some farmgate shopping, there are some options right by the resort: Rent a kayak or bumper boat Harrison Watersports, or on land rent a kayak or eBike with Harrison Eco Tours.
#iLoveHarrison Selfie Contest
Enter the #iLoveHarrison selfie contest between now and June 19th for a chance to win a 2-night stay at the resort. Take a photo at or near the resort, share it to your social media with the tag and you’ll be entered to win!
Follow the resort on Facebook for the latest news and updates from Harrison.
