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24 Fun Things To Do in Metro Vancouver This Week (Sept 2-7)

by Amy Huang |

Public Disco Downtown Block Party: All-Vinyl Edition

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Photo: Public Disco

It’s the final party of Public Disco’s Block Party series, and it’s going to be one to remember. This free, all-ages party invites everyone to dance under the sun while local DJs will be spinning all-vinyl tracks. Expect good eats, loads of delicious sips, and even a vintage market that will be selling records! You’re always guaranteed fun times and unforgettable memories with Public Disco, and their Downtown All-Vinyl Edition is no different.

📅 Date: September 6, 2025

📍 Location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (North Plaza at Vancouver Art Gallery)

🎟️ More Info: Public Disco Downtown Block Party: All-Vinyl Edition

BC Water Bikes Sunset Rides

Photos: BC Water Bikes
Photos: BC Water Bikes

Experience Vancouver like never before with BC Water Bikes Sunset Rides. Glide across False Creek and English Bay as the city skyline glows and the sun dips below the horizon. These sunset rides offer a magical, golden-hour perspective of Vancouver that’s unforgettable for both locals and visitors.

Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a fun outing with friends, or a small group adventure, these rides are social, relaxing, and picture-perfect.

No experience? No problem. The water bikes are stable, beginner-friendly, and keep you dry the whole ride. Each experience includes a full briefing, life jacket, and support from the BC Water Bikes team.

September is your last chance to catch these sunset rides this season. Cooler evenings and clear skies make for some of the most spectacular sunsets you’ll see in the city.

📅 When: Sunset rides available through September, timed to maximize the golden-hour experience

📍Start your experience: Vanier Park Boat Launch, Vancouver

🎟️ Book your ride: bcwaterbikes.com – reservations recommended as spots fill fast

Langley Drive-In Movie Night

aldergrove community centre waterpark
Photo: Township of Langley


With family-friendly flicks on the big screen, you and the whole family will have something to enjoy at Langley’s Aldergrove Community Centre waterpark. Hop into Breaker Bay or chill by the poolside as the films start to roll.

📅 Date: July 10 – September 4

📍 Location: Aldergrove Community Centre Waterpark

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoDive-In Movie Night

Coho Festival 2025

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Photo: The Coho Society of the North Shore

Come eat some salmon for a good cause with this year’s Coho Festival! While you learn about sustainability and waterway stewardship, enjoy amazing live music and a huge Coho Barbecue.

📅 Dates: September 7, 2025

📍 Location: Ambleside Park

🎟️ More Info: Coho Festival 2025

Grandparents Day Picnic 2025

This is a day to celebrate everything our grandparents do for us. So, grab your blankets and folding chairs for a day filled with fun, live music, games, food, and plenty more for the whole family to enjoy.

📅 Dates: September 7, 2025

📍 Location: Slocan Park

🎟️ More Info: Grandparents Day Picnic 2025

Car Free Day Port Coquitlam 2025

Hop onto a bike, scoot on a scooter, or get your runners on because it’s Port Coquitlam’s Car Free Day! This street-wide festival will be full of live music, games, food stalls, community booths, electric vehicle displays, and good ol’ neighbourhood energy.

📅 Date: September 6, 2025

📍 Location: McAllister Avenue

🎟️ More Info: Car Free Day Port Coquitlam 2025

Chilliwack Corn Maze

Photo: Chilliwack Corn Maze

This year’s maze design is a buzzing tribute to the unsung heroes of agriculture: bees. Celebrating 27 years, this iconic corn maze at Greendale Acres includes classic favourites like the sunflower field, hayrides, jumping pillows, and a brand-new barnyard ball zone. Whether you’re solving the maze or just snapping some golden hour pics, it’s peak fall preview content in early August.

📅 Date: August 1 – October 31

📍 Location: Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Chilliwack Corn Maze

ZWILLING In-Store Factory Direct Sale

ZWILLING

This sale is going to be fantastic for anyone looking for new cutlery and cookware. The ZWILLING In-Store Factory Direct Sale is coming to malls all across Metro Vancouver to bring factory-direct prices straight to you. That means you can get top-notch, world-class brands for super low prices! Whether you’re looking for some glassware, or maybe a new knife, you can be sure to find it at an amazingly affordable cost with ZWILLING.

📅 Date: September 4 – 8, 2025

📍 Location: Metropolis at Metrotown, Tsawwassen Mills, Aberdeen, McArthurGlen

🎟️ More InfoZWILLING In-Store Factory Direct Sale

Broadway Across Canada: The Lion King

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Photo: Broadway Across Canada

Disney’s stage masterpiece hits Vancouver with gorgeous visuals, iconic music, and standing ovations nightly. Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, The Circle of Life slaps live.

📅 Date: August 20 – September 14, 2025

📍 Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: broadwayacrosscanada.ca

Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn)

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Brooklyn meets Vancouver in this bold, one-hour rooftop play straight from the heart of New York City. Investigating the blurry line between justice and vengeance in a city shaped by real estate development, Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn) is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.

📅 Date: September 6 – 14, 2025

📍 Location: Tru Café

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Fourth Avenue (Brooklyn)

RENT

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Johnathan Larson’s electrifying rock musical comes to Metro Theatre this September. RENT is the kind of musical that’ll have you crying and singing with the actors. It’s a classic for a reason!

📅 Date: September 2 – 20, 2025

📍 Location: Metro Theatre

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: RENT

A Doll’s House

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When charming wife and mother Nora has her life suddenly unraveled by a shocking secret, her life is shaken to its core. Audiences are sure to adore this groundbreaking production with its brilliant story of Nora’s.

📅 Date: September 5 – October 5, 2025

📍 Location: Stanley Stage

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: A Doll’s House

Ocean Bound at Museum of Surrey

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Photo: Museum of Surrey

Hands-on exhibit all about how water travels from your street to the sea. Features kid-friendly stations, sustainability facts, and cool ocean-themed activities. Great for rainy days or family outings.

📅 Date: May 27 – September 7, 2025

📍 Location: Museum of Surrey

🎟️ More Info: Ocean Bound at Museum of Surrey

The Money Hungry Annual Block Party

For their 7th year, the Money Hungry Block Party returns with live music, art, and food to celebrate the East Vancouver community. This grassroots fundraiser does a lot of good for local youth programs, mental health initiatives, and families in need, so this is the perfect party for a fantastic cause.

📅 Date: September 6, 2025

📍 Location: 1641 Venables Street, Vancouver

🎟️ More InfoThe Money Hungry Annual Block Party

Trout Lake Market

trout lake market
Photo: Vancouver Farmers Markets

Vancouver’s largest farmers market is here all the way from summer until fall. Get your local B.C. produce while engaging with your community, and don’t forget to pick up some delectable homemade goodies for yourself!

📅 Date: Every Saturday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, from April 5 – October 25, 2025

📍 Location: John Hendry Park

🎟️ More InfoTrout Lake Market

The Pipe Mountain Coaster

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Photo: Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Zip along the mountains with Revelstoke’s Pipe Mountain Coaster! This is a family-friendly ride that will take you up to 42 km/hr through Revelstoke’s verdant sights. The best part is that you can adjust the speed to your liking, so you can go as fast or as slow as you prefer.

📅 Date: September 2 – 29, 2025.

📍 Location: Revelstoke Mountain Resort

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoThe Pipe Mountain Coaster

Artemis Space Adventure With LEGO® Bricks

Artemis Space Adventure
Photo: Science World

Produced by Flying Fish and supported by Science World, kids can go in their own galactic adventure with this space-themed exhibition. Guests will be able to enjoy hands-on engineering challenges and workshop stations that are inspired by the creative problem-solving that real astronauts have to do.

📅 Date: June 26 – April 6, 2026

📍 Location: Science World

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoArtemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks

The Vegan Market

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Photo: The Vegan Market

The Vegan Market is Canada’s one and only plant-based night market. With over 30 different plant-based businesses offering their goods, live music, and complimentary sunset yoga, this is night market is one of a kind

📅 Date: June 19 – September 11

📍 Location: Locarno Beach

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoThe Vegan Market

Shipyards Night Market

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Photo: Shipyards Night Market

Every Friday night, the Shipyards Night Market lights up North Van with live music, local vendors, and some of the best food trucks around. It’s your chance to try new eats, shop handmade goods, and vibe out by the water. Expect everything from pierogies to Peruvian BBQ, all with a view of the city skyline.

📅 Date: May 16 – September 12, 2025

📍 Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver

🎟️ More Info: Shipyards Night Market

Bard on the Beach 2025

Bard on the Beach / things to do in vancouver
Photo: David Rose Vancouver / 604 Now Flickr Pool

📅 Date: June 10 – September 20

📍 Location: Vanier Park

🎟️ Tickets & More InfoBard on the Beach

Friends of the Vancouver Library Fall Used Book Sale

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Photo: Friends of the VPL / Facebook

Featuring boxes upon boxes of books, the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library invite everyone to find something new to read this fall with their Used Book Sale. Starting at just $2, you’re sure to find something new for your shelves here.

📅 Date: September 4 – 7, 2025

📍 Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library

🎟️ More Info: Friends of the Vancouver Public Library Fall Used Book Sale

White Rock Night Market

White Rock Night Market / things to do in vancouver
Photo: @whiterocknightmarket / Instagram

White Rock Beach just got even better. The White Rock Night Market is back and bringing food trucks, artisan stalls, live music, and a full-on community beach vibe every month this summer. Expect lawn games, a local artist walk, a sunset you’ll want to post, and DJs spinning ocean-side. It’s everything you love about White Rock, just way more fun.

📅 Dates: September 5, 2025

📍 Location: 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC

🎟️ More Info: White Rock Night Market

Richmond Night Market

richmond night market / things to do in vancouver
Photo: Richmond Night

The Richmond Night Market is back, offering a vibrant mix of street food, games, and live entertainment. Open weekends from April 25 to October 13, it’s a must-visit for foodies and fun-seekers alike. This year’s theme, “Summer Wonderland,” promises whimsical decorations and new attractions to explore.

📅 Date: April 25 – October 13, 2025

📍 Location: 8351 River Road, Richmond

🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Night Market

Junction Public Market

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Photo: @junctionpublicmarket / Instagram

Discover local artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment at the Junction Public Market. Located at Granville Square, it’s open from May 1 through September 28. Enjoy waterfront views while sipping on craft beverages from the “sipping container” bar.

📅 Date: May 1 – September 28, 2025

📍 Location: Granville Square, Vancouver

🎟️ More Info: Junction Public Market

September’s got a huge lineup of things to do, and there’s always more happening throughout Metro Van. No matter if you’re partying under the stars or hitting up a night market for those delicious eats, this week is all about kicking fall off to a good start.

Source: 604NOW