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Things to Do this Labour Day Weekend in Vancouver
Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2020
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more. Few weekday and online events are also listed.
Things to do this weekend in Vancouver
For more ideas, see Fun Things to Do in Vancouver Area During COVID-19 BC Reopening Phase
Do check back nearer to the date for more events
I. Family & Kids Activities
Family Fun at the Applebarn
The Applebarn is the heart and soul of the Taves Family’s offering to their community.
It is a must-see late summer and fall adventure for any family or group of friends coming to the Fraser Valley, offering a host of activities for all ages. Details
Friday, September 4, 2020 | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
September 5 – 7, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Taves Estate Cidery, 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford
Farm Pass: $8.50 – $17.50
PNE Playland
Come experience Vancouver’s favourite amusement park all the associated thrills, entertainment and food! Details
September 5 – 7, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Night rides | September 5 & 6, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
PNE/Playland – 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
$29.50 – $39.50
Visit Joey, the rescued Otter Pup
Joey was found orphaned at only a few days old near Kyuquot B.C. He was rescued and brought to the Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, where he received around-the-clock care. Having been deemed as non-releasable by Government officials, Joey will now get a second chance at life and has joined the 6 rescued otters at the Vancouver Aquarium. Details
Daily
The Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
0 – $40
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival
Take a stroll along our numerous one-way, and extra wide pathways on 10-acres of our 60-acre farm, brimming with floral beauty. This year we have planted 25 gorgeous varieties of Sunflowers, including our stunning Sunrich Orange Sunflowers, our new Giant Sunflowers and two picturesque display gardens. Details
August 12 to September 7, 2020
Tulips of the Valley, 41310 Yale Rd, Chilliwack
$6 to $25
Richmond Sunflower Festival
Richmond Sunflower Festival brought to you by the family that brings you the Lower Mainlands favourite Pumpkin Patch. Planting over 20 different varieties of Sunflowers and Dahlias on over 8 acres of land for you to enjoy, with multiple #instaworthy moments. Details
August 8 to September 7, 2020
Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
$8.40 to $15.75
Give a Girl a Goat Celebration Day
Come on out with the fam jam and watch our goats play on their new playground! Details
Monday, September 7, 2020 | 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Taves Estate Cidery, 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford
Varies
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival
Put on your Sunday bests, grab your cameras and snap a picture perfect moment at Abbotsford’s 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival! Details
August 19 – September 13, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Maan Farms & Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
$15 – $17 per person
Chilliwack Corn Maze
Create a memorable and safe farm experience on our 20-acre farm. The 2020 Design highlights the world Together.Details
August 15 – October 31, 2020
Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm, 41905 Yale Road, Chilliwack
$10.75 – $12.75
Chilliwack Mini Summer Fair
Ferris Wheel, Mini Donuts and Candy Floss and more at the Fair. Details
Thursday to Sunday, July 23 – September 7, 2020
Chilliwack Coliseum, 45323 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack Proper Village West, Chilliwack
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are ready to pick. Check out these farms for some great options.
Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
Corn Mazes in Metro Vancouver
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
Enjoy a Picnic in the Park
Parks around Vancouver are open to enjoy a fun time together with your family. Fly kites, go cycling or hiking, or just enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket and make it a day out!
Take Away Picnic in the Park
Perfect for a romantic date for two, or an evening outing for the kids, the extended hours allow you to take advantage of the long summer evenings to visit the Vancouver Aquarium’s 70,000 animals. Details
Until Sunday September 6, 2020
Stanley Park, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
0 – $48
Family Getaways in BC
The dynamic landscape of beautiful British Columbia makes it the perfect spot for the perfect family trip. Whether your family enjoys exploring the mountain ranges, big cities or beach front destinations, BC has something for every family, young and old. Build memories exploring the numerous west coast destinations that BC has to offer. Details
II. Live Music
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival
Welcome to Jazz at Home, the virtual version of the 3rd annual Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, September 4 – 5. Join listeners around the world for unforgettable musical presentations by established jazz artists and emerging talent from the comfort of your home. Details
September 4 – 5, 2020
Online and In-person
Free and ticketed
The Itamar Erez Trio
Itamar’s music holds a depth andsensitivity that touches listeners deeply. It blends the delicateness ofMiddle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco,creating a unique sound all his own.
Joining Itamar on guitars/piano is Canadian contemporary jazz composer and educator, Jeff Gammon on bass and well travelled and in demand drummer, Kevin Romains. Details
Friday, September 4, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver
$16
Angela Verbrugge Trio
Angela Verbrugge assembles an incredible collection of favourite material from the Ella Fitzgerald Song Book series featuring songs from Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Rodger+Hart, Berlin alongside originals inspired by Ella’s beautiful delivery of melody in this series. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver
$16
Music in the Courtyard
The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present, Music in the Courtyard, a summer-long music series that will occur on weekends throughout August and September 2020. Details
Fridays – Sundays, August & September 2020
Small Town Artillery | September 4 – 6
Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
$20
John Stretch Trio
Stetch is a Steinway Artist and a 6-time Juno nominee. Joining John on piano tonight playing out the classic jazz standards is Noah Gotfrit on Bass and Dave Robbins on drums. Details
Sunday, September 6, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver
$12
Enjoy a Quarantine Concert
There are many free concerts live-streamed every day. Check them out.
- Weekend Concerts — Will be updated closer to the date
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Enjoy Live Theatre from around the World
With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centres have taken to being open virtually. Check out theatre performance online from around the world. Details
Flamenco Dance and Music
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival presents live outdoor performances from locally based flamenco dance and music artists. This live event leads up to our 30th annual festival, which this year will be on-line. Details
September 5 – 6, 2020
267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver
Donation
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film was a technical and cultural achievement inasmuch as it brought together some of the greatest cartoon stars from the worlds of Disney and Warner Brothers, and it brought them together… In real life! Details
September 4 & 6, 2020
The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
$15
Drive-in Movies
What a better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars?
Movies at Twilight Drive-In Langley
Various dates
IV. Sports
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Must Do Waterfall Hikes in Vancouver
- 25 Must Visit Nature Parks in BC
- 25 Must-Do Waterfall Hikes in BC’s Lower Mainland
- 25 Must Do Scenic Hikes in Metro Vancouver
- 25 Bucket List Worthy Nature Attractions in Vancouver
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Pride in Chinatown MMXX
Site-inspired artworks from the queer pan-Asian diaspora, who will be covering hoardings, windows, doorways, storefronts, laneways, utility poles and boxes, and monuments.Details
August 8 — September 7, 2020
Chinatown, Vancouver, 50 Pender St E, Vancouver
Free admission
Art Deco Fashion in 1930 Exhibit
Old Hastings Mill Store Museum presents a Pop-Up Exhibit by Ivan Sayers: “Art Deco Fashion of 1930” Fashion historian Ivan Sayers has set up a pop-up exhibition with 14 women’s outfits from 1930 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Old Hastings Mill Store’s move to its current location at the foot of Alma Street. Details
July 30 – September 13, 2020
Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, 1575 Alma Street, Vancouver
$0 – $10
Happenings for a Small Stage
Welcome to Happenings for a Small Stage, part of our Summer Happenings program! Details
Wednesdays and Fridays, July 22 – September 12, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Memorial Peace Park, Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
Free and ticketed events; Registration required
Art Downtown
Between June and September, artists will be presenting their work and techniques in the beautiful setting of Lot 19 and Cathedral Square, downtown Vancouver. Details
June 17 – September 11, 2020
Cathedral Square, 566 Richards Street, Vancouver & Lot 19, 855 W Hastings Street
Free
Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
A multiday annual festival to encourage dialogue among cultures, and explore and celebrate the art of contemporary Latin American, Latin-Canadian, and Indigenous filmmaking. Details
August 27 – September 6, 2020
Online and In-person
$7 and up
Summer at Nikkei Garden
Enjoy Japanese culture at Nikkei Centre in Burnaby. Our cultural marketplace will have a selection of your favourite Matsuri food, local artisans and vendors. Details
September 4 – 5, 2020
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
$0 to $6.32
Historic Powell Street Walking Tours
Learn about the pre-war history of 8000 Japanese-Canadians and 400 businesses along Powell Street, and the Internment of Japanese-Canadians. VJLS is proud to present the new Historic Powell Street Walking Tours that are starting this August. Details
August 06 to September 17, 2020
Thursdays & Saturdays | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall, 475 Alexander Street, Vancouver
Donation
Go Glamping
There is a new phenomenon out there that appeals to those who want a wilderness getaway, but don’t want to sacrifice the usual comforts of a hotel or their own home, like a bed, comfortable mattress, electricity, or running water and flushing toilets. It’s called ‘glamping’ and there is no better place to see if this sometimes luxurious method of camping is for you. Details
Go on Day Trips
Day trips offer the best adventures. As much as Vancouver spoils you with its natural beauty and landscape, a getaway is always a great idea. Thankfully, British Columbia is filled with wonderful spots that are only a few hours away. Details
Vancouver Mural Festival
A reimagined celebration of art featuring 60 new murals in 9 neighbourhoods over 3 weeks. Plus, a new mobile App to help you discover them all. Details
August 18 – September 7, 2020
Various neighbourhoods in Vancouver
Free
VMF Mural Tours
Discover and learn about Mount Pleasant’s murals on free, daily VMF Mural Tours presented by Herschel Supply Co. Join official VMF mural tour guides, Vancouver DeTours, for free guided walking tours throughout the 2020 festival. Details
August 18 – September 7, 2020 | 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Various locations, Vancouver
Free
Go on Scenic Drives
British Columbia has some of the most scenic vistas in the entire country. With a mixture of ocean, mountains, valleys, lakes, vineyards, waterfalls, orchards and farmland, the highways and byways of the province will take you past some amazing views. A road trip through the province will allow you to experience a little bit of everything. Details
Witchcraft & Wizardry Vancouver
Wands at the ready detectives! A spell-binding new adventure game is coming to Vancouver on the 5th of September 2020 – and your team of mystery-solving wizards can join the fun! Transporting you into a fantasy world of witchcraft and wizardry, our enchanting outdoor adventure game will take your team on a magical journey all across town.Details
Saturday, September 5, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Multiple locations in Vancouver
$64.00 per team
Van Dop Gallery Pop-Up Art Show and Sale
Ready to freshen up your art collection? The iconic Van Dop Gallery will be hosting a New Art Experience at 100 Braid Street Studios on September 5th from 12-5pm. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
200-100 Braid St, New Westminster
Free
To Speak With a Golden Voice
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art celebrates the milestone centennial birthday of Bill Reid (1920–1998) with an exhibition about his extraordinary life and legacy, To Speak With a Golden Voice. Details
July 16, 2020 to April 11, 2021
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
Regular admission
False; Flat; Fake – a soundwalk
A self-guided soundwalk for Soundwalk September! Details
September 1 – 30, 2020
False Creek, Olympic Village, Vancouver
self-guided
Go on Road Trips
Vancouver to Whitehorse via Sea to Sky & Cassiar Highways. Details
Vancouver to Whitehorse along Stewart Cassiar Highway. Details
West Coast Circle Road Trip. Details
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at BC Provincial Parks. However, please obey any fishing location restrictions in the park as well as all public health guidelines on group sizes and physical distancing.
Visit Vancouver Area Attractions that are Open
Plan a visit to attractions
- Britannia Mine Museum
- Fort Langley NHS
- Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Museum of Vancouver
- FlyOver Canada
- Nikkei National Museum
- Bill Reid Gallery
- Sea to Sky Gondola
- Vancouver Police Museum
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Grouse Mountain Ski Hill
- Harrison Water Park
- Greater Vancouver Zoo
- VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Bloedel Conservatory
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Stanley Park
- UBC Botanical Garden
Explore Canada or the World From Home
Explore Canada’s arctic, Winnipeg, National Parks and many more places from Home. Travel to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, discover Egypt’s Heritage Sites from tombs to monasteries or take a trip on scenic trains in Europe virtually.
VI. Food Events, Nightlife, and Other Activities
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote online for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 7, 2020
Various Restaurants, Vancouver
Varies with restaurants
Picnic in the Petals
Enjoy fresh eats from Mama Maan’s kitchen while sipping a glass of our award-winning wine overlooking the field during your visit. Details
August 19 – September 12, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Maan Farms & Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
$50 – $70 per party
Dine Outside
Dine Outside, Vancouver style! We are thrilled to announce the launch of Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s first summer-time food and drink celebration: Dine OutSide. In addition to expanded patio dining, participating dining establishments will offer either prix fixe menus at set price points, special promotional offers or take-outside and picnic packs for those who want to take in the great urban outdoors. Details
August 21 – September 21, 2020
Various participating restaurants across Vancouver
fixed price menus from $15 – $45
Comedy in the Sunset
Outdoor stand up comedy in the beautiful Vancouver sunset. Come and be part of an unforgettable outdoor stand up comedy show in the beautiful Vancouver sunset in the final days of Summer. Details
Friday, September 04, 2020 | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver
$16.93 – $16.93
Comedy After Dark
The Comedy After Dark features hilarious pro & amateur comics working out their darkest and dirtiest material. Details
Friday, September 4, 2020 | 9:30 PM
Keto Caveman Cafe, 605 West Pender Street, Vancouver
$12.69 – $13
Comedy Snacks
A short and super-sweet comedy variety show, performed LIVE from Havana Theatre. Come watch Vancouver’s funniest! Stand-up, music, poetry, film, you never know what’s on the menu. Grab your favourite snacks and join us for this fast and furious hour of comedy. Details
Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 8:00 PM
Havana Vancouver, 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Donation and Ticketed
VMF POP-UP PATIO: Weekend Open Sessions
Celebrate the weekend with drinks at Vancouver Mural Festival’s open air pop-up bar! Reserve a spot for you and some friends, sit back and enjoy the sunshine! Details
Friday – Sunday, September 4 – 6, 2020 | Hours vary
VMF Pop-Up Patio, 123 6 Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5T 1J6
Free
Braid StrEAT Experience! – Food Truck Drive-thru
On the wave of a very successful Canada Day we have extended our drive-thru food truck experience bi-weekly for the summer. Welcome to the Braid StrEAT Experience! Details
September 5 – 6, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
97 Braid St, New Westminster
Food Cost
Nightcap Comedy – Saturday Late Nite Showcase
Live, uncensored stand-up comedy from the funniest comics in Vancouver, and from all over the world! Details
Saturday, September 5, 2020 | 9:30 PM
Keto Caveman Cafe, 605 West Pender Street, Vancouver
$12 – $15
VI. Virtual Events & Activities
Richmond Maritime Festival 2020: Re-Imagined
This year the Richmond Maritime Festival has been re-imagined online. Enjoy music, storytelling, dancing, workshops you can take part in from home, all from the beautiful Britannia Shipyards. Details
August 28 – September 7, 2020
Second Star to the Right
Place des Arts’ Summer Teen Theatre Troupe presents Second Star to the Right, a reimagining of Peter Pan! Details
Friday, September 4, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Labour Day “Elsies”
The Vancouver and District Labour Council and New Westminster and District Labour Council will be jointly hosting a virtual Labour Day celebration this year. Details
Monday, September 7, 2020
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival – In Your Own Backyard
A series of online events featuring the very best of emerging and established Canadian writers. Details
May – October 2020 | Various dates
Victory Square B̶l̶o̶c̶k̶ Watch Party 2020
Hosted annually by CiTR 101.9FM and Discorder Magazine, the block party highlights local, independent music in a free end-of-summer celebration that also supports local non-profit and independent media organizations.Details
Saturday, September 6, 2020 | All Day
TAIWANfest: The Survived
“The Survived” is a virtual and post-COVID-19 platform which aims to invoke the sharing of knowledge and understanding of diversity through meaningful dialogues of arts and culture between Taiwan and Canada. Details
September 5 – 7, 2020
Live: Murder on the Montreal Bullet
It’s New Year’s Eve, 2040. You received an invitation and ticket to a luxury private car on the inaugural trip of the first bullet train! A virtual futuristic speakeasy event. Details
Until Saturday, October 31, 2020 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
EdenX Virtual Escape Room
A virtual escape room series based on Mars. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, Until September 27, 2020 | Hours vary
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
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