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Thrift your next outfit at these 5 Vancouver clothing pop-ups this spring

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Vancouver is packed with an assortment of vintage, thrift, and consignment shops, ranging from Value Village to Turnabout, to every pop-up market in between.

If you’re looking to spruce up your closet or thrift your next special occasion outfit, we’ve got some great news for you. Spring is when Vancouver really comes alive with markets and shops popping up in nearly every neighbourhood!

Check out our roundup of some prime pop-up shops happening this spring.

Made in the 604 – Shipyards

If you’re looking to browse over 70+ local vendors, creators, and artists, head to The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver this Sunday, April 24th. From curated vintage shops like Begin Again Thrift to specialty candles, to hand-crafted jewelry, (and much more), you’ll definitely find something you absolutely love.

Have a small business or side hustle you want to share with the world? Made in the 604 is currently taking vendor applications for all their 2022 pop-up markets!

When: Sunday, April 24th
Where: 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, The Pipe Shop

Made in the 604 – Heritage Hall

If you like what you see at the Shipyards this month, you’ll definitely want to become a Made in the 604 regular. Come by Heritage Hall in Mount Pleasant after some Mother’s Day brunch for their next spring pop-up, with a selection of 40+ vendors to choose from.

In addition to discovering some great new finds, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with the artists and learn about how they source their materials. For anyone needing a bit of inspiration for their next passion project, this is the community for you!

When: Sunday, May 8th
Where: 3102 Main Street, Heritage Hall

Community Thrift and Vintage

Although technically not a pop-up, we couldn’t resist adding Community Thrift and Vintage to the list. With thousands of new items being added every week, you’re sure to find some amazing one-of-a-kind pieces to rock this spring and summer!

If your preferred method of shopping is scrolling through your feed and stopping when you see something cute, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of Community’s weekly clothing drops on their Instagram stories.

When: Sunday, May 8th
Where: 3102 Main Street, Heritage Hall

Vancouver Flea Market

Is treasure-hunting more your thing? This classic destination for knickknacks and second-hand bargains is hosting an antique show next month that you don’t want to miss! For just $4, you can take a look at century-old furniture, glassware, clothing, art, accessories, and most importantly—the narratives of their time.

Open weekends from 9 am to 5 pm, it’s definitely worth a trip (or two, or three) if you enjoy the hunt as much as the finds. Bring some caffeine and your sense of adventure!

When: Sunday, May 15th
Where: 703 Terminal Avenue

Vivobarefoot Pop-up

No outfit is complete without the perfect shoes. What better way to debut your outfit than with some comfortable, minimal footwear that lets you walk around the city with ease?

A pop-up shop for Vivobarefoot is coming to Kitsilano this May, so get ready for peak comfort. Coach Pax of Restore Human and Ryan Grant of SoleFit will help customers with strength and conditioning training as well! Expect discounts on past collections, new spring & summer models, door prizes, and more.

When: Saturday, May 7th
Where: 3574 West 4th Avenue, Restore Human Studio

Happy treasure hunting, Vancouver!