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The week is flying by, and it’s already the first weekend of spring! So get ready for a fun-filled few days filled with concerts, an auto show, a fashion show, and more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend.
Nowruz (Persian New Year) festivities continue at the Space Centre this Friday, just in time for the spring equinox. The family-friendly event includes fun, interactive activities, delicious food, and music.
When: Friday, March 21, 2025
Where: 1100 Chestnut St.
Cost: $32.17 per adult
Cheer on the Whitecaps as they face off against the Chicago Fire FC at B.C. Place this Saturday! The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd.
Cost: $31.34+
Speaking of sporting events, this Sunday, the Giants are facing off against the Kelowna Rockets at the Langley Events Centre.
When: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Where: 7888 200 St., Langley Township
Cost: $27.95+
The iconic ’60s rock band behind timeless hits like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.” is going on tour and taking the stage at UBC.
When: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Where: 6066 Thunderbird Blvd.
Cost: $57.45+
Celebrate African fashion, art, and culture at this year’s African Fashion Week (AFWV), a one-day event bringing the diverse styles of the continent of Africa to the heart of Vancouver. This weekend, the event is raising the bar with even more runway shows, immersive cultural experiences, and a deeper exploration of Africa’s influence on global fashion, according to its event page.
When: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Where: 162 West 1st Ave. #203
Cost: $65.23
Renowned comedian and actor David Cross has a new stand-up tour that’s coming to Vancouver this weekend, and fans won’t want to miss it.
The show takes place at the Vogue Theatre and commences at 8 p.m.
When: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Where: 918 Granville St.
Cost: $59.50+
The Vancouver International Auto Show is back at the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend from now until Sunday, March 23, 2025, and will feature displays of some of the latest vehicles out there. So get ready to take your fave car out for a test drive!
When: Now until Sunday, March 23, 2025
Where: 1055 Canada Place
Cost: $19 to $21 for GA
Skip Saturday morning cartoons in favour of Saturday movies! Throughout March, select Cineplex theatres around Vancouver are hosting family-friendly showings of some very fun movies. The best part? Admission is just $3.99, plus a $1 booking fee.
When: Saturdays throughout March
Where: Locations vary
Cost: $3.99 + $1 online booking fee
It’s not too late to check out the Museum of Anthropology’s multimedia exhibition (and world premiere of), To Be Seen, To Be Heard, which tells the stories of First Nations communities across BC during the period of “potlatch prohibition” and other forms of erasure in Canada.
When: Now until March 31, 2025
Where: 6393 North West Marine Dr.
Cost: $25 per adult
The second annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival has kicked off, taking participants on a self-guided journey to over 20 participating vendors in Metro Vancouver with cherry blossom-themed treats.
When: March 14, 2025 to April 27, 2025
Where: 10 participating locations in Metro Vancouver
Have a great weekend, and don’t forget your rain gear!
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