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 15 – Monday, May 18, 2026.
- 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.
- Gardens to Visit around 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
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
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
May 18, 2026
6047364431
Pay What You Can
Support your local civic museum for International Museum Day! ICOM (International Council on Museums) declared the 2026 Museum Day theme to be: Museums Uniting a Divided World. We ... »
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Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
May 18, 2026
$49.75 & up
Since Ichiko Aoba’s 2010 debut, Razorblade Maiden, the Japanese singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist has released seven albums, founded her independent label hermine, has performed in a growing list of territories ... »
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Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
May 18, 2026
$53.25 & up
Danny Brown is an American rapper known for his high-pitched delivery, experimental production choices, and vivid, often chaotic storytelling. Emerging from Detroit, he gained major attention with ... »
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Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
May 17, 2026
Free
CPR Engine 374 pulled into the Vancouver terminal for the first time 137 years ago, becoming the first scheduled passenger train & Trans Canadian Train into Vancouver. Steam Engine 374 ... »
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Burrard Queen, 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
May 16, 2026 To May 17, 2026
8884503991
$33.81 - $47.55
Celebrate Victoria Day Weekend in style with Vancouver Boat Parties as we set sail for an unforgettable night on the water. There’s something special about experiencing ... »
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The Shipyards, #230-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver,
May 15, 2026 To September 11, 2026
Free
Discover the vibrant atmosphere of the Shipyards Night Market, nestled in the heart of North Vancouver. Every Friday night, locals and visitors gather at the Shipyards District ... »
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Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
604.876.3434
$32.00 - $135.00
Journey with Toronto Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Peter Oundjian through the vivid imagery of Mussorgsky’s glorious Pictures at an Exhibition. “Set to dominate the piano world ... »
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Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver,
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free
Vancouver Art Book Fair is back this year at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre from May 15–17, 2026. This year’s edition features roughly 80 tables and more ... »
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
May 15, 2026 To May 18, 2026
$30 & up
Unison Festival 2026 is Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQIA+ choral gathering, bringing together choirs from across the country for a powerful celebration of music, community, and pride. The theme ... »
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Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 St, Surrey
May 14, 2026 To May 18, 2026
$18 to $25 | Kids (12 and Under) Free
Experience the excitement at Canada’s most unique country fair! With five pro rodeo performances, an indigenous village, live music performances, 40+ food trucks, 30+ carnival rides, family-friendly events, ... »
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver
May 13, 2026 To May 27, 2026
Free
Attend The Show, our annual exhibition featuring the work of over 400 graduating artists, designers and creative thinkers from the class of 2026! Join us in celebrating the first ... »
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Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver
May 13, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$15.00 - $40.00
The Cultch’s Historic Theatre will be home to a dynamic, multidisciplinary celebration of youth-led programming, bold new works, and innovative performances by local emerging artists. Now ... »
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Glowbal, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
May 1, 2026 To August 30, 2026
$149 per person
The Wedding Party is coming to Vancouver! After success in Toronto, Secret City brings its hit dinner-theatre escape room to Glowbal. This immersive mystery blends puzzles, performance, ... »
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Vancouver Odd Fellows Hall, 1443 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
April 30, 2026 To May 16, 2026
$22.73 to $33.40
As You Like It by William Shakespeare, presented by The Shakespeare All Year Theatre Society. Join us for an evening of mistaken identity, comedy, forestry, dress-up, a ... »
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The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
April 9, 2026 To June 27, 2026
$26.50 to $38.50 +fees
A rotating, rag-tag crew of space explorers is blasting off on an adventure to accomplish… something! Through audience suggestions and a series of improv mini games, they’... »
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Quest Central Gaming Lounge, #5, 2755 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam
March 31, 2026 To May 26, 2026
$40
Experience magic, up-close and personal, in this unique performance for just 12 people. Professional magic & mystery entertainers Rob Teszka & Christopher Taylor present The Cozy Mystery Show, ... »
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Museum of Anthropology (MOA), 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
March 19, 2026 To January 3, 2027
$0-$26
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display at MOA. Guest curated by Luis Manuel González, ... »
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver
February 28, 2026 To May 24, 2026
Free to $15
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents Blossoming, a solo exhibition from Kwakwaka’wakw artist Jamie Gentry, curated by Aliya Boubard, from February 28 – May 24, 2026. After 12 years ... »
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
February 14, 2026 To February 14, 2027
FREE - $13
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – ... »
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Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
November 20, 2025 To November 8, 2026
6047364431
Free to $23
What would you pack if you were forcibly removed from your home today? This is what photographer Kayla Isomura asked more than 80 fourth and fifth generation Japanese ... »
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The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
November 7, 2025 To May 30, 2026
6048648087
Free
The exhibition brings together rare archival materials from the historic Northwest Boundary Survey (1858–62) with new commissions from Indigenous contemporary artists, in order to explore the countless impacts ... »
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