May Long Weekend Events & Activities in Vancouver
A go-to list of family activities and events taking place during May long weekend in Vancouver: Friday, May 19 – Monday, May 22, 2023.
- Generic Activities
- Events & Festivals
Generic Activities
Visit a Nature Attraction
From Stanley Park to Darts Hill Garden in Surrey, there are plenty of nature parks and attractions in Metro Vancouver.
- 25 Bucket List Worthy Nature Attractions In and Around Vancouver
- 25 Must Do Scenic Hikes in Metro Vancouver With the Best Views
- 25 Must Do Waterfall Hikes In and Around Vancouver
Enjoy Time With Kids
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Delta
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in North Vancouver
- Family Fun Things to Do in New Westminster
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Maple Ridge
- Family Fun Things to Do in Chilliwack
- Family Fun Things to Do in Port Coquitlam
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Surrey
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Coquitlam
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Richmond
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Abbotsford
- Fun Things to Do with Kids in Burnaby
Go on a Picnic
Order a takeout of your favourite goodies from a local restaurant or bakery. Across Metro Vancouver, many green spaces are enjoyed when the sun comes to play.
- 25 Parks to Enjoy a Picnic in and Around Vancouver
- Restaurants to Get Delicious Picnic Kits in Vancouver Area
Or eat a delicious brunch this weekend – 25 of the Best Brunch Places in Vancouver
Events & Festivals
Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
May 22, 2023
Free
From scavenger hunts to holiday events and everything in between — there is always something to see and do at Burnaby Village Museum. Explore historical exhibits and live ... »
Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
May 22, 2023
Free
Spend Victoria Day in a Victorian setting! We’re opening the very vintage farmhouse door this Victoria Day, welcoming visitors to celebrate spring. Tour the house, watch ... »
Fort Langley Community Park, Langley
May 22, 2023
Free
The May Day Parade is on Victoria Day each year in Fort Langley. Come celebrate the 101st annual May Day in historic Fort Langley. The Fort Langley ... »
Roundhouse Turntable Plaza at Davie & Pacific, Vancouver
May 21, 2023
Free
Turntable Plaza CPR Engine 374 pulled into the Vancouver terminal for the first time 132 years ago, becoming the first passenger train to arrive on the West Coast. Join ... »
Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
May 21, 2023
$30 - $35+fees
Manila Grey are a Canadian R&B duo from Vancouver. They are most noted for receiving a Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year ... »
Malkin Bowl, Ferguson Point, Vancouver
May 21, 2023
$48.5 - $98.5+fees
Spring has sprung and we’re headed outside for Vol. 3 Introducing…Foundation Open Air We can’t wait to welcome Black Coffee, Hot Since 82, Layla Benitez and ... »
Abbotsford Centre, 33800 King Rd, Abbotsford
May 21, 2023
$23.5 - $88.5+fees
Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special ... »
Village Studios, 1024 Davie Street, Vancouver
May 21, 2023
$27.01
Trailblazer Of A New Era Of High-speed Ravers Who Live For Jungle, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Footwork, And Juke, Sherelle Performs In Vancouver On May 21 At Village Studios »
Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
May 21, 2023
$6.66
It’s a day celebrating the joy of being in orchestra! Join 5 of VAM’s orchestras and ensembles in a day of musical celebration. In the morning, ... »
Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver
May 21, 2023
$24 to $50
The artistic find of the 18th International Chopin Competition, Kyohei Sorita’s playing at the competition touched the hearts of the Varsovian audience, and caught the ears ... »
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver
May 21, 2023
Free
Enjoy art? Need a new piece for your home? Want to support our Indigenous Relations ministry? Here’s a great opportunity to do all three. Come for ... »
VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$0 – $20.50
Vancouver ABFM returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden. An entertaining gathering of British-built classic cars, exhibitors and vendors will be on display at the Great Lawn. The 2023 featured ... »
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver & Online
May 20, 2023 To May 21, 2023
Free
VanCAF is a two-day celebration of comics and graphic novels and their creators, including an exhibition and vendor fair featuring hundreds of creators from around the world. ... »
Burrard Queen, 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
May 20, 2023
888 450 3991
$25 to $55
Vancouver Boat Parties presents Victoria Day Weekend Boat Party Vancouver 2023! The Victoria Day Weekend is a time to celebrate and enjoy the summer vibes. And what better ... »
Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$32.03 & up
Live Nation is excited to present AR Paisley. AR Paisley is a Canadian rapper and songwriter. Paisley began his career by releasing his debut album “Screwface” in 2017. ... »
River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond
May 20, 2023
$85 - $135 +fees
Join legendary Balkan pop star Lepa Brena for an unforgettable concert experience on May 20th at the River Rock Casino in Vancouver. Lepa Brena is a beloved ... »
Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$37.5+fees
With Guest: Creeasian »
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Block Hamilton St., Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$20.05 - $90.75+fees
Blippi, along with his best friend Meekah, inspires curiosity in preschoolers around the world by creating content and experiences that are relatable, accessible and make learning fun. ... »
Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St, Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$30
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Live Wire: The Music of Marcus Goddard Are you ready for a truly unique and immersive musical experience? Look no further than ... »
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent , Burnaby
May 20, 2023
$3
40+ tables of coins, stamps and collectables. Buy – Sell – Trade! There’ll be dealers in Canadian coins, world coins, ancient coins, stamps, covers, postcards, medals, tokens, bank notes ... »
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
May 20, 2023
Free
Visit our Craft Food and Artisan mini-market show. We pre-select our exhibitors and performers for you to celebrate the uniqueness of Metro Vancouver. You can find products ... »
Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
May 20, 2023
$11.98 to $22.63
Colour Fest is a celebration of the Spring festivals Holi and Vaisakhi. This multi-dimensional festival features vibrant music and dance performances by South Asian artists and a ... »
Celebrities, 1022 Davie Street, Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$30 & up
Continuously pushing the boundaries of electronic music with a love for cinematic sounds, Ferry Corsten brings his Full Repertoire Open to Close Set to #PlayhouseSaturdays on May 20... »
BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$41.25 - $313.75+fees
Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club -- Major League Soccer, Western Conference. »
Fort Langley Park, 9089 Nash Street, Langley Township
May 20, 2023
$38.56 & up
Join thousands of other craft beverage & music fans for a day of discovery. Cruise the festival sampling the best craft beer, wine, cider, non-alch and spirits while ... »
Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
May 20, 2023
$20 to $50
The Vancouver Youth Choir invites you to VILLAGE – our 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert! We are celebrating with an extravaganza of choral singing that will involve every single ... »
The Orpheum, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
May 19, 2023
$42.85 & up
World-touring Comedian Max Amini returns to Vancouver with a brand-new set of hilarious material! Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : $42.85 How to get ... »
TRADEX Centre, 1190 Cornell Street , Abbotsford.
May 19, 2023 To May 22, 2023
$22 to $45
Walk with our larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family as Jurassic Quest roars through Abbotsford! There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing ... »
Maury Young Arts Centre, Village Stroll, Whistler,
May 19, 2023 To May 28, 2023
Free & Ticketed Events
The Whistler Children’s Festival is the Arts Whistler’s longest-running program and a signature annual event. Each summer, the heart of Whistler Village is transformed as ... »
Pacific Coliseum, 100 N Renfrew St, Vancouver
May 19, 2023 To May 28, 2023
$20.00 - $115.00 (plus fees)
Jurassic World comes to life for the first time in a touring arena show! Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying turn after the Indominus rex ... »
Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver
May 19, 2023
$27.01 - $124.73
Maryland-based rapper, singer, and songwriter Joony who began by uploading his music on SoundCloud and then getting recognized and doing “FYTB” with Brent Faiyaz joins us at #... »
Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
May 19, 2023
$27.5+fees
With Guest: Flyte Joseph is an American folk band from Portland, Oregon made up of three sisters: Natalie Closner Schepman, and twins Allison Closner and Meegan Closner. ... »
JCC Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
May 19, 2023 To May 28, 2023
$18.00 - $58.00
Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an ... »
Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver
May 19, 2023 To June 4, 2023
604 925 7290
By Donation
The 2023 Grad Show exhibits artworks of many mediums from grade 12 students at Sentinel Secondary, West Vancouver Secondary, Rockridge Secondary, Mulgrave School and Collingwood School. May 19 – June 4 Mixed ... »
Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E Cordova St, Vancouver
May 18, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$26.50 to $40
The Book of My Shames is a touring, original one-man theatre production performed by Victoria-based tenor Isaiah Bell, co-created by Isaiah and director Sean Guist, with original ... »
Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver
May 18, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$40 to $45
Season Finale is a series of performances that represents the art of dance as envisioned by some of the world’s greatest choreographers. This presentation of choreographies ... »
Progress Lab, 1422 1422 William St, Vancouver
May 18, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$20
Join us for Rumble’s 2023 Tremors Festival showcasing new visions of live performance, presenting six works from across Canada, bringing a diverse array of exploration on the ... »
Marion Scott Gallery, 2423 Granville St, Vancouver
May 18, 2023 To June 30, 2023
(604) 685-1934
Free
Marion Scott Gallery is pleased to present Terrain, Migration, Place: Four West Coast Painters. Opening on May 18 and continuing until June 30, 2023, the exhibition features the work of ... »
Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver
May 17, 2023 To May 20, 2023
Varies
Every year, for one week in May, The Cultch is taken over and transformed by young people. Hundreds of youth are involved in what has grown to ... »
Various Venues, Steveston Village, Richmond
May 16, 2023 To June 18, 2023
Free
The Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration celebrates this coastal culture with a variety of events and activities, including fresh seafood brought into Fisherman’s Wharf daily, ... »
Various Restaurants, Vancouver
May 15, 2023 To May 21, 2023
Varies
The highly anticipated ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) 2023 Spring Edition (SE) promises to be one like no other, as ByBlacks.com celebrates the best-of-the-best in Black-owned restaurants across ... »
Anywhere, Canada
May 14, 2023 To May 31, 2023
$50
Run or walk in your community or from the comfort of your home, all at your own pace. The virtual Sporting Life 10K can take place anywhere—... »
Zawa Restaurant, 920 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
May 13, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$55.00
Karen’s Diner Is On TOUR taking the world by storm! Clearly, we’re popular with over 14 locations across Australia, the UK and USA, so we are ... »
Maan Farms & Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
May 12, 2023 To July 30, 2023
+1 778-242-3939
$13.65 -$15.65
Come visit the Barnyard Adventureland this spring and experience our 7 fun farm attractions! There’s fun for the whole family flying down the zipline, racing on the ... »
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver
May 11, 2023 To May 25, 2023
Free
Join us for a hybrid in-person and interactive virtual exhibition of work by our 2023 graduates. Expect to find exceptional works reflecting the diverse creative practices of our ... »
Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street, Vancouver
May 5, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$20 to $25
Rhoda, the unsuspecting lady hero is on her way to the train station to collect her husband, or so she thinks. With a touch of cosmic absurdity ... »
Studio 16, 1551 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
May 5, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$15-$34
Zee Zee Theatre presents the world premiere of the fully-staged, female-led comedy Unexpecting. Written by emerging Vancouver playwright Bronwyn Carradine, and directed by Zee Zee Theatre’s ... »
Planet Fitness Locations, Canada
May 5, 2023 To August 31, 2023
Free
Planet Fitness is offering free passes to teens with its High School Summer Pass program, allowing Canadian high schoolers aged 14-19 to work out for free at ... »
The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
May 3, 2023 To May 31, 2023
$28.75-$36.50
In this world-renowned format, two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that ... »
8351 River Road, Richmond
April 28, 2023 To October 9, 2023
$8
Dive into the enchanting world of “Summer Sweet Dragon” at the Richmond Night Market 2024!!! Shimmering with the profound symbolism of the majestic Year of the Dragon!! Richmond ... »
FlyOver Canada, 201-999 Canada Place, Vancouver
April 27, 2023 To June 25, 2023
1-855-463-4822
$18 & up
Set off on a journey beyond the summits aboard Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies. From the time-worn beauty of towering peaks to calm alpine lakes and ... »
Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
April 26, 2023 To January 14, 2024
Free - $30
Bright Futures examines the lasting influence of Bill Reid’s iconic art on the development and creation of contemporary Northwest Coast art today, 25 years after his death. ... »
The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
April 20, 2023 To May 27, 2023
$25 & up
Let’s go back to a simpler time of boy bands, lava lamps and mix tapes where your biggest worry was which VHS to rent on a ... »
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
April 20, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$35 & up
AN ELVIS IMPERSONATOR EMBRACES A NEW WAY OF LIFE A banquet of fabulous outfits, fierce performances, and epic drag anthems awaits you at The Legend of Georgia ... »
Bear Creek Park Train & Mini-Golf, 13750 – 88th Avenue at King George Blvd. Surrey
April 1, 2023 To August 31, 2023
$10
Ride a historic train through the cottonwood forest and relax with a game of mini golf. HOW MUCH Tickets: Mini-Golf $8 per person or combo rate $10 for train ... »
50 E 30th Ave & Ontario St, Vancouver
April 1, 2023 To October 28, 2023
Free
Riley Park Farmers Market – Summer takes place each Saturday, 10am-2pm from Apr 23, 2022 – Oct 29, 2022 at 30th Ave. & Ontario St. The market is currently operating as an ... »
Microsoft Teams, (online platform) BC
March 29, 2023 To May 31, 2023
250-545-0336
$75 registration fee per session
4-H BC is proud to have Chefs Bonnie Jarvis & Hiro Amano back during this Spring Break to bring their kid-approved program straight to British Columbian homes! ... »
Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
March 29, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Free to $13
The Bill Reid Gallery presents the powerful solo exhibition Matriarchs Seen and Unseen, featuring the work of Nuu-Chah-Nulth photographer Melody Charlie, on display March 29-June 25, 2023. Aunties, mothers, ... »
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
March 16, 2023 To November 16, 2023
$20-$30
Clothing is the most personal of artefacts. It reveals so much about who we are, what we do and what we value. Clothing conveys information about occupation, ... »
The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hw, Burnaby
March 3, 2023 To May 28, 2023
$23 to $29
Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. has travelled the world with its exclusive storyline steeped in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, integrating science and modern technology ... »
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
November 16, 2022 To November 30, 2023
$15-$20
In the early 2000s, Tobias Wong (1974–2010) took the design world by storm. Born and raised in Vancouver, Wong was a brilliant and prolific artist whose career was ... »
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