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Get ready for a sunny weekend ahead, Vancouver! We’re on the final stretch of summer, and this weekend, that means checking out a handful of street festivals, baseball games, and live shows – including this year’s Kamyan Fest and the Flats Festival! Here are 14 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (September 6-8).
2000s pop icon P!nk is headed to Vancouver this Friday at Rogers Arena, and believe it or not, it’s not too late to snag tickets!
When: Friday, September 6th
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: $304.20
The Vancouver Public Library is here to help feed your reading habits. This September, the Central Library in downtown Vancouver is having its next used book sale, and everything is priced at $3 or less!
When: Thursday, September 5th to Sunday, September 8th
Where: 350 West Georgia Street
Cost: $2-$3 books, DVDs, and CDs
This once-in-a-lifetime dining experience hosted at Baan Lao will feature a decadent seven-course tasting menu with four amuse-bouches and a choice of beverage pairings, all by the renowned 2-Michelin-starred Chef Chumpol Jangprai. In addition to being an Iron Chef of Thailand, Chef Chumpol serves as the official ambassador of Thai cuisine worldwide, and this marks his first trip to Canada!
When: Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th
Where: 4100 Bayview Street, Richmond
Cost: $650 per person
What better time for an end-of-summer boat party than now? Calling all Swifties to Dock B at the Plaza of Nations this Friday to report for duty! There will be non-stop music, drinks, dancing, and Taylor Swift bops as you sail through Vancouver’s waters from 5 to 9 pm.
When: Friday, September 6th
Where: Dock B, Plaza of Nations
Cost: $30.02
Vancouver is getting two car-free days this September: One on Commercial Drive on September 7th, and one on Main on September 15th, all with plenty of family fun, food, and live entertainment.
When: Saturday, September 7th
Where: Commercial Drive and Main Street
Cost: Free admission
The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for its 40th anniversary, taking over Granville Island with 70+ extraordinary performing arts shows! From September 5th to 15th, enjoy daily showings of theatre, comedy, dance, music, and more.
When: Thursday, September 5th to Sunday, September 15th
Where: 1398 Cartwright Street
Cost: Tickets start from $15, plus a one-time $10 membership
The 9th annual Polish Festival Vancouver is on this weekend with delicious Polish eats, cultural activities, dance, music, and much more – and all are welcome to participate!
When: Saturday, September 7th
Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
Low Tide Properties’ free summer series is wrapping up this weekend with this year’s Flats Fest, which will feature a full day of live music across multiple stages, family fun, a bouncy castle, an artisan market, and local sips at a beer garden.
When: Saturday, September 7th
Where: 565 Great Northern Way
Cost: Free admission
You can take an extra 20% off of Mine & Yours’ Summer Clearance Collection online from now until Wednesday, September 11th. The collection features products up to 80% off, so now is the perfect time to build your dream summer wardrobe while saving big!
When: Now until Wednesday, September 11th
Where: Online
Cost: Savings of up to 80%
If you’re bummed that the Vegan Night Market at Locarno just wrapped up for the season, now’s your chance to check out the Vancouver Vegan Festival at Kitsilano Beach this weekend! From tasty food vendors like Chickpea and The Burrow and Maison Riviera, to local makers, animal sanctuaries, and wellness groups, there will be tons to see (and eat) here.
When: Saturday, September 7th
Where: Kitsilano Beach
Cost: Free admission
A vibrant celebration of Filipino culture and food, the second annual Kamayan Festival is set to transform the City Centre Artist Lodge on Main Street into a hub for Filipinx vendors to engage with the community.
As such, the Kamayan Festival will pay tribute to all the delicious traditions of the Philippines, from savoury adobo to sweet halo-halo prepared by renowned Chef Mark Singson and other talented local chefs.
When: Sunday, September 8th
Where: City Centre Artist Lodge, Main & 6th Ave
Cost: Free admission
Baseball season wraps up soon at the Nat, with the Vancouver Canadians up against the Eugene Emeralds from Tuesday, September 3rd to Sunday, September 8th.
When: Tuesday, September 3rd to Sunday, September 8th
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium
Cost: $20+
Head to Shipbuilder’s Square in North Van on Sunday for a day filled with unique finds by local makers and vintage treasures, ranging from retro clothing to antique furniture. Whether you’re a collector or looking for a gift (for yourself or someone else), now’s a great chance to peruse a ton of cool finds all in one place.
There will also be food trucks and live music by the Table Tutors on the Concert Stage!
When: Sunday, September 8th
Where: Shipbuilders Square, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
Home to literally hundreds of vendors, the Richmond Night Market has become a must for food and drink lovers, and it looks like we’re getting some great weather this weekend!
When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: $8.50 per person
And that’s a wrap on the weekend, Vancouver! Enjoy the sunshine!
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