September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), a time to recognize and reflect on the legacy of residential “schools” in Canada. Below you’ll find a list of events around Metro Vancouver as well as additional actions and resources for reflection and learning.

Events | Actions | Resources | Orange Shirt Day History

Lime has officially launched its shared e-scooter program in Vancouver, with 100 e-scooters and 27 parking stations across Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland.

e-Scooter Safety in Vancouver | Download the app

Lime Scooters Launch in East Vancouver

Unlike in some cities where the scooters can be picked up or drooped off at any location, Vancouver’s parking stations were designed to make a clear end-of-trip location while keeping streets safe and uncluttered. 

Over the next year, Lime will expand its program to other neighbourhoods, working closely with the City to monitor feedback and coordinate with local community partners. Lime will also make shared micromobility more accessible to riders in Vancouver who are facing financial hardship by offering 2,000 Lime Access $20 annual memberships with $0 unlock fees and a discounted $0.15/minute usage fee for riders that meet the Lime Access program conditions.

It’s the busiest weekend for Vancouver events this month, and there’s something for everyone! From a Pow Wow in Langley, to a Fire Dragon Festival in Vancouver, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Richmond, and a rollerskating throwback in Surrey. There are so many fun and engaging things to do, even if the weather might not cooperate:

Friday, September 13 | Saturday, September 14 | Sunday, September 15

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events September 13-15

Friday, September 13, 2024

• 3rd Annual stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow in Langley
• Vancouver Fringe Festival 40th Anniversary
• Barnside Harvest Festival
• Two Door Cinema Club
• Tombolo Pop-Up Children’s Art Gallery
• Come From Away – Broadway Across Canada
• Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration at the Space Centre
• Vancouver Climate Day
• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
• Curious Cats Theatre Collective “A Man Walks Into a Bar”
• Flamenco Festival: Rayuela (Hopscotch) by Compañía Marco Flores
• Fringe Festival: Hot Snack Comedy Presents The Ripple Effect
• Fringe Festival: Integration: “Creating Art from Life’s Chaos”
• Fringe Festival: The Pigeon & The Dove
• Fringe Festival: Qi-Pao and Totally 80’s
• Fringe Festival: Happy Go Lucky
• Fringe Festival: The Light Bringer
• Fringe Festival: Hot Dog!
• Fringe Festival: Site Stories
• Fringe Festival: It Never Rained This Much In England
• The Marketplace Kitsilano: Hip Hop Day
• Monsters of the Abyss at the Vancouver Aquarium
• Skate Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford

Savour the final days of summer and ease into fall in Vancouver’s vibrant West End. Explore the local beaches and parks, browse charming boutiques and specialty shops, and indulge in the diverse flavours offered around every corner of the neighbourhood. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or enjoying a cozy autumn stroll, the West End has something to offer at every turn – and – we have one more chance for you to win some West End Spend Local Dollars this month:

West End Spend Local Dollars

To earn Spend Local Dollars visit the West End Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. There you’ll get a card to collect stamps when you shop the market, and once you’ve completed four you’ll get $25 Spend Local Dollars in return!

Terms and conditions apply, find full details through the West End BIA.

Happening Around the West End This Month

• Bike Valet in 1800 Davie Plaza
• Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Stanley Park
• Concerts at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park
• Culture Days Events at Roedde House Museum
• Trivia Mondays at the Bayside Lounge
• Sunday Brunch Jam at the Bayside Lounge
• Comedy Cellar Thursdays at the Park Pub
• Trivia Wednesdays at the Park Pub
• Saturday Night Laughs at the Comedy Department
• Walks and Talks with Stanley Park Ecology Society

Enter to Win

I have $100 West End Spend Local Dollars to give away! Here’s how you can enter to win:

More details about the promotion can be found online, and follow the West End BIA for updates throughout the year.

Related West End posts:
Spend West End Dollars Part 1
A Day in the West End Part 1
A Day in the West End Part 2

Celebrate the change of seasons this fall with Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden. As the leaves tumble and crunch underfoot, enjoy seasonal activities, a veggie garden, fun photo areas, tasty treats, and more.

Fall at VanDusen Botanical Garden

• Dates: Weekends September 28 to October 20, 2024 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Including Thanksgiving Day October 14, 2024
• Location:  VanDusen Botanical Garden (5251 Oak St, Vancouver)
• Tickets: Available online in advance. Harvest Days is included with regular Garden admission tickets on event days.

Find your way through the hedge maze and take part in creating a seasonal craft. Enjoy snacks from a selection of food vendors that will be on site including Popcorn at the Park, Coffee & Cookie Truck, Bistrotvan, and Melt City Grilled Cheese. 

Bluegrass and family folk live music sessions will be held daily from artists such as Loon Lake Holler, the Contingency, and Oh Clementine. Explore the garden’s autumn highlights like the sugar maples, ginkgo trees, bald cypress, and the stunning Autumn Stroll.

This year’s displays will feature the works of local artist, Nickie Lewis, who specializes in eco-friendly art created entirely out of natural, organic, and 100% biodegradable materials. Take a walk down Sculpture Stroll to spot her nature-inspired artwork.

Stay tuned for more seasonal activities from the City of Vancouver including the Stanley Park Ghost Train.

Find more local events here »