Take part in free gardening workshops in Richmond, from May to September, that not only teach you pruning and planting tips, you’ll also be contributing to a garden that provides fresh produce to local charities combatting food insecurity.

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns to Granville Island from May 26 to June 1, 2025 with over 75 performances, bringing an unforgettable week of world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling to children and families across Metro Vancouver.

May long weekend events and things to do around Vancouver May 16-19, 2025. Activities & events around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Pride in the Park is the only public event celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ pride in Maple Ridge and it’s happening June 14 with headliner, Canada’s Drag Race contestant, Jaylene Tyme and more.

Graham Clark’s 24-Hours of Stand-Up is set for May 23-24, 2025 at Little Mountain Gallery in Gastown with jokes around the clock. Partial proceeds in support of Filipino BC.

The Vancouver Eats column for the month of May features delicious spring and summer treats to be found around the region along with some Mother’s Day menus.

This year the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks is hosting a lineup of all Canadian teams: Yukon (July 19); Quebec (July 23); and Nova Scotia (July 26).

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (May 9-11, 2025). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The lineup for the Rifflandia Festival in Victoria (Sept 11-14, 2025) includes Public Enemy, Descendents, Macy Gray, Sleater-Kinney, Alessia Cara, William Prince, Maribou State, Charlotte Cardin, and more. Tickets on sale May 9th.

The recipients of this year’s Coast Mental Health Courage To Come Back Awards have been announced, paying tribute to those who have overcome overwhelming challenges and now selflessly give back to their community.