Looking for fun and free things to do in Downtown Vancouver this summer? Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the city comes alive with warm-weather activities that won’t cost you a dime.

If you’re looking to cool off this summer, the new book Swimming Holes and Beach of Southwestern BC by Alex McKeen and George Harwood offers an essential guide to the region’s best dips.

Paddle for the Coast, A Floating Concert for Indigenous Ocean Protection invites you to Jericho Beach in Vancouver on June 27th for a joyful, paddle-powered celebration that will combine community, music, and environmental action.

The City of Burnaby is hosting a series of free celebrations for Canada Day on July 1st including StreetFest on Central and community events at Burnaby Village Museum and Edmonds Plaza and Park.

Enjoy free outdoor movies in the heart of Downtown Vancouver on Thursdays, July 3 – August 14, 2025 at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (June 6-8, 2025). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Catch outdoor performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde the Musical this summer at Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) in Stanley Park – and enter to win tickets!

GIVEAWAY – The Richmond Museum presents Doors Open Richmond from June 7–8, 2025 offering free access to more than 50 sites across the city.

The Polygon Gallery, on the waterfront in North Vancouver, presents its free summer outdoor movie series, Deckchair Cinema, with an all sci-fi lineup July 3 to August 28, 2025.

The Vancouver Park Board is encouraging residents to join the Adopt-A-Tree program to help keep trees watered in your neighbourhood.