Canucks Autism Network (“CAN”) is turning 10 and they’re celebrating with the first-ever CAN Birthday Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings, happening July 7th at Surrey Civic Plaza.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach July 13-15, 2018 with Ry Cooder featuring The Hamiltones, Neko Case, Alex Cuba, Iskwé, Dawn Pemberton and many more. Fun for the whole family with artist bazaar, kids village, and tasty food options by the sea.

Explore Quesnel During Billy Barker Days (July 19-22) From a visit to the museum, a gift and crafts shop, or ripping up the Fraser River in a jetboat, you can live a modern Billy Barker life during your visit to Gold Rush country in the Cariboo.

Set among 27 acres of a National Historic Site in Port Alberni, the rockin’ Five Acre Shaker takes place August 10-12, 2018 at McLean Mill with headliners Swollen Members, WiL, JP Maurice and more!

The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival marks one of the largest community festivals in Vancouver, offering three days of races, food, music and beautiful scenery to boot. From June 22 to 24, more than 200 teams will be participating in a series of races.

A music festival and houseboating for the whole family! A unique way to experience the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival in the Shuswap August 16-19, 2018

The Queer Arts Festival (“QAF”) marks its landmark 10th anniversary this year with a multi-disciplinary summer celebration called DECADEnce, running June 16 to 28, 2018 at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – and much more!

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park: Saturday, August 11, 2018 with artisan market, food trucks, craft beer, and Juno award-winning band, The Philosopher Kings will take to the TD Community Plaza stage as the headlining act.

Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada farm in Pitt Meadows is hosting their 7th annual Bees and Blueberries Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Celebrate the importance of bees and taking care of the environment. From tours and bee beards to a live spelling bee, it will have fun for the whole family!

It first began 106 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days June 15-16, 2018. Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this three-day celebration brings together the community through dinner, dancing, a pancake breakfast, parade, and much more.