October 9-31, 2020?

CANCELLED-Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride

Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 5:30pm-10pm, Matinees: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
Cost: yes

This event has been cancelled for 2020.

This is the annual halloween miniature train ride.  The theme this year is "tbd".  The evening train(Mon to Thurs: 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri to Sun: 5:30pm-10pm has live performers.  The matinee shows(Fri to Sunday 11am-5pm) are less scary because they don't have the live performers.  Note that there are only matinees on Thanksgiving Day Oct ???.

More Information, Tickets, etc. ...

October 24, 2020 5pm-9:30pm

CANCELLED-Light the Night Walk

This event has been cancelled for 2020.  It is now going to be held online!

This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.  There will be illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.

Registration: online
Time: Registration: 5pm
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

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October 19, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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November 1, 2020 10am

CANCELLED-50th Annual James Cunningham Seawall Race

This event has been cancelled for 2020.  The organizers hope to have it on again in 2021.

This is the annual running race through Stanley Park then around the seawall from near Second Beach clockwise around Stanley Park on the Stanley Park Seawall returning to Second Beach.

James Cunningham was the master stonemason who single-handedly built a lot of the Stanley Park Seawall.

Registration: required
8am: check in opens, 10am race starts, 12pm race closed and awards
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: start/finish: Second Beach

More Information and Registration...

November 2, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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November 11, 2020 10:40am

Remembrance Day Ceremony

This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park.

Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial

November 23, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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Nov 26, 2020- Jan 3, 2021

Bright Nights in Stanley Park

Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride, displays and lights are by donation

This event has not been confirmed to be taking place this year.

This is the 22nd annual Christmas lights display and Christmas Themed miniature train ride.  There will be 3 million lights lighting up Stanley Park Junction in Stanley Park.  The train ride costs money, but to view all the lights and displays is just by donation.  Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.

More Information ...

December 5, 2020 10am

CANCELLED-Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk

This event has been cancelled for 2020.  It is now going to be held online!

This is an annual fun run and elf walk fund raiser for the Salvation Army.

Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Times: ?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

December 7, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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January 1, 2019
2:30pm

Annual Polar Bear Swim

Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!  This is a Vancouver tradition since 1920 when a few people started the tradition of taking a dip in English Bay on New Years Day.  Over the year it has grown to have thousands of swimmers!  There is also the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race.  Donations of non-perishable food or cash will be accepted by the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Cost: free
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: English Bay

More Information...

January 14, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

January 16, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Talk: Re-Imagining the Stanley Park Coastline

This is talk by Ali Canning who is a Master of Landscape Architecture about a vision for the Stanley Park Seawall.

Registration:
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

January 20, 2019
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck lunch monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...How to Create a Village in the City.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

January 20, 2019
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... What are you planting this year?.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

January 24, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

January 25, 2019

Robbie Burns Day

The first statue ever put up in Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet!  The statue is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club .  Be sure to visit the statue and eat lots of haggis!

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January 26, 2019
9am-12pm

MEC Vancouver: Road Race One, Stanley Park 5k/10k

This is the first event in the 2019 MEC Lower Mainland Race Series.  This is a counter-clockwise run around the Stanley Park Seawall.  Included in the cost are chip-timed results, coffee and bananas, finish-line massages, and free high-fives!

Cost: $20 online/instore, $30 race day
Ages: 13+
Location: Devonian Harbour Park

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January 26, 2019
1pm-4pm

Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop

This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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January 27, 2019
9am-11am

Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Wings of Winter

This is a 2 hour walk to learn about bird identification and behaviour.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

January 28, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

January 31, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: Owl Prowl

This is a walk in Stanley Park to experience the breeding season activity and vocalizations of owls.  Bring a flashlight!

Cost: $6-$12
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 7+
Location: SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

February 9, 2019
1pm-4pm

Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop

This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

February 9, 2018
2:30pm-4:30pm

Art Night: Cedar-Weaving

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark will be provided.  Hot drinks will be available by donation.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

February 10, 2018
8:30am

28th Annual First Half Marathon

This is an annual 21.1KM run by the Pacific Roadrunners starting/ending at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.  It goes through Yaletown then down the False Creek Seawall, English Bay Seawall, through Ceperley Park, past Lost Lagoon, then around the the Stanley Park Seawall, then back again via the English Bay Seawall and False Creek Seawall to the Yaletown Roundhouse

Stanley Park Road Closures: The section of Stanley Park Drive from the intersection of North Lagoon Drive to Lagoon Drive (i.e. along Ceperley Park) will be closed from 9:15am to 11:45am.

Cost: Yes
Ages: 16+
Location: Starts/Finishes at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

February 11, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

February 12, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: Owl Prowl

This is a walk in Stanley Park to experience the breeding season activity and vocalizations of owls.  Bring a flashlight!  Note: This walk is weather-dependent.

Cost: $6-$12
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 7+
Location: Meet at SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

February 14, 2019
6pm-11pm

Vancouver Aquarium-After Hours

This is an after hours event where you can view the galleries with a beer or wine while enjoying special programming such as a oyster shucking, shark reproduction, coral sex talk, wolf eel romance, adult puppet show, etc..  Beer, wine, and food is available for purchase.

Cost: regular: $35, member: $27
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium

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February 14, 2018
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Freestyling!

Create your own art using the charcoal, pencils, pastels, watercolour paints, and paper that will be provided.  Enjoy a beer or two at this event

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $20-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

February 16, 2018
10am-1pm

Family Drop-In: Captivating Crawlies

Look at insects through magnifying glasses.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: families
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

February 16, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm

Walk-Courting Coyotes

This is a walk in Stanley Park to learn more about the coyotes in the park and their movements during denning season.

Registration: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: starts/ends at: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

February 17, 2019
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck lunch monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Building Soil(composting) for Patio and Balcony Gardeners.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

February 17, 2019
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Mason Bees.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

February 17, 2019
2:30pm-6:30pm

Discovery Walk: Nature Art: Wildlife Photography

This is for intermdediate and advances photographers.  This is a photo walk in Stanley Park where you join an award winning photographer on a photography tour of Beaver Lake.  Please bring your camera and telephoto lens.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $18-$22
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop

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February 21, 2019
7pm

Vancouver Aquarium-Chowder Chowdown

This is an after hours event where Top Ocean Wise chefs will compete for the title of the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion in Vancouver.  You will get to taste chowders, local craft beer, and vote for the title.  You get chowder and a complimentary beer, wine, and spirits sampling.

Cost: regular: $75, member: ???
Time: 6pm-11pm
Ages: Adults only
Location: Vancouver Aquarium

More info and tickets...

February 23, 2018
11am-11:30am

Family Drop-In: Beaver Tales

This is a monthly, last Saturday of the month, event which is interactive story telling of ecology-themed stories.  Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: families
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

February 23, 2018
2:30pm-4:30pm

Discovery Walk: Sea the Future

This is a discovery walk to learn about the rising seas and the impact to Stanley Park's shoreline.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

February 24, 2019
9am

RunGo Dash for Dogs

This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.  The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.  There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prices.  Dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.

Cost: $10-$30
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 9:45am-10k start, 10:15am-5km start, 10:30am-2km start, opens at 9am.
Location: Brockton Pavilion

More Information and Registration...

February 24, 2019
9am-11am

Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: February Feathers

This is a 2 hour walk to learn about migratory bird identification and behaviour.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and registration...

February 25, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

March 1, 2019

Ticket go on sale for the 2019 Theatre Under the Stars shows: Mamma Mia and Disney's Newsies which will be performed on alternating nights during July/Aug at Malkin Bowl.

More Information and Tickets...

March 6, 2018
6:30pm

Secret Marathon 3K run/walk

This is 3k run in Vancouver in honour of a secret marathon that was held in Afghanistan in 2015 where women and men participated.  This run is to celebrate women's rights to be free to run.  The course remains a secret up until run time.  It may or may not go through Stanley Park.

Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Times: 6:30pm Location: starts at Georgia St and Denman St.

More Information and Registration...

March 7, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

March 8, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Cedar-Weaving

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark will be provided.  Hot drinks will be available by donation.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

March 11, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

March 14, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: You Otter See Beavers!

This is a 2 hour guided walk to discover the habitat and behaviour of beavers and otters.  Bring your flashlight.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 7+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

March 16, 2019
9:30am

BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k run

The annual BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a run around a portion of Stanley Park.  The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall.  This is a timed race.

Cost: yes
Ages: ???
Times: 9:30am Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.

More Information and Registration...

March 17, 2019
8am-11am

Workshop: Nature Art: Wildlife Photography

This is for intermdediate and advances photographers.  This is a workship where you join an award winning photographer on a workshop on migratory birds.  Please bring your camera and telephoto lens.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

March 17, 2019
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck lunch monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Admendments and Fertilizers for Patio and Balcony Gardeners.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

March 17, 2019
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Seed Packet Party.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

March 22, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: Beavers and Beverages

This is a guided stroll to discover the habitat and twilight activities of beavers.  You can drink a cold beer before heading out.  Beer is by donation.  Bring yoru flashlight.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

March 23, 2019
1pm-4pm

Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop

This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

March 23, 2019
2:30pm-4:30pm

Art Night: Cedar-Weaving

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark will be provided.  Hot drinks will be available by donation.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

March 27, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: You Otter See Beavers!

This is a 2 hour guided walk to discover the habitat and behaviour of beavers and otters.  Bring your flashlight.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 7+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

March 29, 2019
7pm-9pm

Workshop: Bitter Truths: A Spring in Your Sip

This workshop is about artisanal alcohol infusions.  Learn about bitters as medicines and flavouring agents.  You will try a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters and take home your own creations.  Some bottled liquours will be on sale.

Registration: Yes
Cost: $27-$30
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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March 31, 2019
9am-11am

Walk: Birds of a Feather: Big Birds

This is a 2 hour easy walk to learn about the heron and the eagle in Stanley Park.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation..see website
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

April 1, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

April 7, 2019
1:30pm-3pm

Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park

This is a walk in the Shakespeare Garden in Stanley Park to discover many of the beautiful and unusual ornamental trees and plants in the garden.  The tour guide will be Bill Stephen who is the Park Board Superintendent of Urban Forestry.  Bill will also discuss some history of Stanley Park and how the Parks Board balances the demands of the public with the need for open green space.  This event is part of annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the arbor at the Rose Garden.

More Information...

April 7, 2019
2pm-3:30pm

Granville Island and False Creek by Boat: Explore the Transformation with Architect Joost Bakker

This is a boat tour organized by Heritage Vancouver Society.  This tour will explore the history and transformation of False Creek and Granville Island.  This tour will take place on a False Creek ferry.  Space is limited.

NOTE: This event is currently full.  Contact them at 604-264-9642 to be wait-listed.

Cost: $35
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Location: False Creek

More info...

April 13, 2019
10am-noon

Easter Carnival

This is an Easter Carnival for children.  The Easter Bunny will be there.  It will have an Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, and play time.  There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, balloon making, photo booth, and animal display.  Parents must participate.

Registration: pre-registration is required
Cost: $5.50/child early registration, $7.50/child on day of event
Ages: ???
Location: Coal Harbour Community Centre

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April 14, 2019

35th Annual Vancouver Sun Run

The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run.  Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.  The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue.  The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.

Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.

Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 14, 2019: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am.  The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open.  Expect delays and congestion!

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek

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April 14, 2019
2pm-3:30pm

False Creek by Boat: 150 Years of Industry and Change with Historian John Atkin

This is a boat tour organized by Heritage Vancouver Society.  This tour will explore the changes to False Creek that have occurred over the last 150 years.  This tour will take place on a False Creek ferry.  Space is limited.

NOTE: This event is currently full.  Contact them at 604-264-9642 to be wait-listed.

Cost: $35
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Location: False Creek

More info...

April 15, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

April 18-22, 2019
10am-5pm

Easter Fair and Easter Miniature Train Ride

This is the annual Easter Fair and Easter-themed Miniature Train ride.  For the fair, there is a Bunny Burrow maze, face painting, easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny meet, crafts and carnival activities.

Hours: 10am - 5pm
Cost: yes for train ride, easter egg hunt, and carnival activities
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction

More Information...

April 18, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

April 25, 2019
1pm-3pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

April 26, 2019
7pm-9pm

Workshop: Weaving Arts: Roses and Rope Twists

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be shown some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark and refreshments will be provided.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

April 27, 2019
12pm-4pm

Earth Day Celebration

This is to celebrate Earth Day.  Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society to celebrate Earth Day.

Registration: not required
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lost Lagoon Lookout

More Information and Registration...

April 27, 2019
1pm-4pm

Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop

This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

April 28, 2019
9am-11am

Walk: Birds of a Feather: Hello, Migrants!

This is a 2 hour easy walk to learn about migrating bird identificaton and behaviour in Stanley Park.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation..see website
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

April 28, 2019
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck lunch monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Growing Edible Flowers.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

April 28, 2019
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Exploring the West End Urban Gardening Calendar.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

May 4, 2019
11am-3pm

Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club Open House

The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting an open house.

Cost: free
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club

More Information...

May 5, 2019

BMO Vancouver International Marathon

This is the annual marathon.  The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.  There is also a half marathon which goes Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).  There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Fish House Restaurant(PERMANENTLY CLOSED) and does a similar route through Stanley Park as the 8k.  Additionally, there is a kids run around Lost Lagoon.

Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: ???
Location: Stanley Park Seawall

Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.

More Information and Registration...

May 5, 2019
6:30pm-9:30pm

Sakura Night Gala

The Sakura Night Gala is an annual event where top Vancouver restaurants are celebrated with Asian-fusion food.  This is a standing dinner reception.  This is part of the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Attire: Cocktail
Cost: Early Bird: $150, Regular: $175
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and Tickets...

May 11, 2019
Noon-4pm

Bird Week Take-off Celebration

This is a kick off to the annual bird week.  There will be a parade, giveaways, and activities for the whole family.  There will also be a Native Plant Giveaway by the Environmental Youth Alliance.

Events begin at noon, 2:30pm: speeches, 3pm: parade

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

May 12, 2019
8am-10am

Bird Photography Workshop

This is a workshop for beginner to intermediate birders.  It starts indoors with some guidance, then outdoors to capture the early dya light, then returning for some photo critique.  Bring your own camera

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

May 12, 2019
9am

BlueShore Financial Mother's Day Run presented by the Westin Bayshore

This is an annual 3k, 5k, or 10k run or walk in Stanley Park and Coal Harbour.  All participants will receive a souvenir technical running shirt and gift bag.  Moms will get a commemorative scarf at the finish line.  There will also be a festival at the finish line with kid's activities, and champagne giveaways.  This event is for everyone.  The official charity is Make-A-Wish BC and Yukon.

The 3k route goes from Ceperley Park to Jack Poole Plaza along the Coal Harbour Seawall.  The 5k routes goes from Ceperley Park around Lost Lagoon, then along the Coal Harbour Seawall to Jack Poole Plaza.  The 10k route goes counter-clockwise around the Stanley Park Seawall from Ceperley Park then along the Coal Harbour Seawall to Jack Poole Plaza.  Shuttles between the start and finish area will be available.  The finish line festival is at the Westin Bayshore Hotel.

Cost: $35-$69 plus GST
Ages: All
Location: Starts at Ceperley Park

More Information and Registration...

May 12, 2019
10am-1pm

Bird Monitoring in Stanley Park

This is the monthly bird count on Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake for all levels of birders!

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

May 13, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

May 14, 2019
7pm-9pm

SOLD OUT: Walk: Rise fo the Hipster Birdwatcher

This is a walk for people who aren't birders yet.  You can have a beer(by donation) at the start of the walk.  Participants get to download the EyeLoveBirds Vancouver bird app for iPhones and get a printed checklist of common birds of Stanley Park birds.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: FREE
Ages: 19+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House

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May 15, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm

Bird Week: Meet the Herons

Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony.  A naturalist will answer your questions.  There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds.  This is a drop-in exhibit.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office

More Information...

May 15, 2019
6pm-8pm

Bird Week: Feathers and Fungi Tour

This is a walk to learn about the connections between birds and mushrooms led by experts in mycology and ornithology.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $5-$10
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

May 16, 2019
10am-11:30am

Walking Tour: Bird Week: Indigenous Birds and Plants

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the tradional and presend day relationships between birds, people, and nature as well as the importance of birds from a West Coast Salish First Nations perspective.

Cost: ???
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

May 16, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Bird Week: Bird Wing Taxidermy Workshop

Learn about the inner workings of the birds of Stanley Park by examining the mechanics of muscle, bone, and feathers as you dissect wings to prepare taxidermy spreads with an experienced guide.  Note that you can't take home your work.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $17-$20
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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May 17, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Cedar-Weaving

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark and refreshments will be provided.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31?
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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May 18, 2019

Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season

The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.

Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool

More Information...

May 20, 2019

Victoria Day Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.

Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

More Information...

May 23, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$20
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

May 26, 2019
9am

31st Annual Larry Young Memorial Run

This is a 5k run and walk in honour of Sergeant Larry Young, the last VPD member to die in the line of duty.

Cost: yes, registration fee, includes t-shirt
Times: Walkers start at 9am, Runners start at 9:30am
Location: HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve

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May 26, 2019
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck lunch monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Growing Great Tomatoes.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

May 26, 2019
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... How to Create a Village in the City.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

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May 27, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

June 6, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Guided Walk: Herons in the Eve

This is a guided walk to visit the herons that nest in Stanley Park.  Learn about the newly hatched herons.

Registration: Required
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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June 7, 2019
7pm-10pm

Chromeo

This is a music concert that is ninety minutes of non stop funk for the first time with a live band.

Cost: $58-$187.50
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

June 8, 2019
10am-12pm

Guided Walk: Herons in the Morn

This is a guided walk to visit the herons that nest in Stanley Park.  Learn about the newly hatched herons.

Registration: Required
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

Postponed to June30: June 8, 2019
2:30pm-4:30pm

Butterfly Pinning Course

This is a course to get to know butterfly species and their behaviour.  You will get a chance to mount 2 specimens to take home.  All materials are provided and the butterflies are properly sourced from an entomological research supplier.

Registration: Required
Cost: $85-$100
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

June 9, 2019
11am

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: check in 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

June 10, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

June 12, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm

Meet the Herons

Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony.  A naturalist will answer your questions.  There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds.  This is a drop-in exhibit.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office

More Information...

June 13, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

June 15, 2019
12pm-7pm

June 16, 2019
8:30am-1pm

35rd Annual World Partnership Walk

This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.  Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.  This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall.

Cost: ?
Time: Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

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June 17, 2019
7pm-9:30pm

There is free Scottish Country Dancing weekly on Monday nights, weather-permitting, from June 17, 2019 to August 12, 2019 at Ceperley Park.  It is recommended that you bring a cushion to sit on for when you are not dancing.

NOTE: NO dancing on July 1 and August 5 Holiday!

More Information...

June 18, 2019
7pm-9:30pm

There is free International Folk Dancing weekly on Tuesday nights, weather-permitting, from June 18, 2019 to August 20, 2019 at Ceperley Park.  It is open to everyone, all ages, all skill levels.  They teach you very easy dances from many countries.

More Information...

June 19, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm

Meet the Herons

Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony.  A naturalist will answer your questions.  There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds.  This is a drop-in exhibit.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office

More Information...

June 20, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$20
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

June 22, 2019
1pm-4pm

Strawberry Festival 2019

This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.  There will be musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, booths from local groups.  Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!

Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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June 22, 2019
3:30pm-5:30pm

Weaving Arts: Cedar Bark Baskets

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark and refreshments will be provided.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $55-$70
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

June 23, 2018
9:30am

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon

This is an annual 21k half marathon and 5k run by the Canada Running Series.  The half marathon starts at UBC and finishes in Stanley Park.  The 5k starts near Ceperley Field in Stanley Park, goes through Ceperley Meadow and counter-clockwise around Lost Lagoon, then back to the Seawall at Second Beach and along the seawall to the the bottom of Bidwell Street then back along Beach Avenue to the former Fish House Restaurant.

Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: next to former Fish House Restaurant

Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on Stanley Park Drive from Second Beach to the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park for this event.

More Information and Registration...

June 23, 2019
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck lunch monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Eating on the Wild Side: Growing Vegetable Varieties that Maximize Nutrition.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

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June 23, 2019
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Seed Packet Party.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

June 23, 2019
6:30pm

Memorial for Air India Bombing Victims

Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park

More Information...

June 24, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

June 26, 2019
1:30pm-3:30pm

Meet the Herons

Learn about the Great Blue Herons in the Stanley Park Herony.  A naturalist will answer your questions.  There will be a scope and binoculars for you to watch the birds.  This is a drop-in exhibit.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: at the heronry behind the Vancouver Parks Board Office

More Information...

June 26, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: Eyeing the Eaglets

This is a walk to try to spot the young eagles in Stanley Park.  You will learn about these young eagles.

Cost: $7-$12.50
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information...

June 29, 2019
1pm-3pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

June 29 - July 1, 2019

Ricardo Amar Invitational Doubles Tennis Tournament

This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.

Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

More Information...

June 30, 2019
9am-11am

Walk: Birds of a Feather: Birds of Beaver Lake

This is a 2 hour easy walk to learn about migrating bird identificaton and behaviour in Stanley Park.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation..see website
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

June 30
1pm-3pm

Music in the Park: Murfitt and Main

This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay

June 30, 2019
2pm-4pm

Butterfly Pinning Course

This is a course to get to know butterfly species and their behaviour.  You will get a chance to mount 2 specimens to take home.  All materials are provided and the butterflies are properly sourced from an entomological research supplier.

Registration: Required
Cost: $85-$100
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

July 1, 2019
9:30am-10:50pm

Canada Day at Canada Place

This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa.  There are numerous stages with live entertainment.  There are also Canadian Forces and Innovation zones.

Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place

More info and complete entertainment schedule...

July 1, 2019
10:30pm

Canada Day Fireworks at Coal Harbour

This is the largest Canada Day Fireworks display in Vancouver.  The fireworks generally last about 20 minutes.  The fireworks are set off from a barge in Coal Harbour.  The fireworks can be viewed from Canada Place, the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre , along the complete Coal Harbour Seawall, the Stanley Park Seawall from the Vancouver Rowing Club to Brockton Point.  Hundreds of thousands of people usually come to see the fireworks so it is very crowded especially around Canada Place.

Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Coal Harbour

July 2, 2019 at sunset(9:20pm)

Outdoor Movie: Wayne's World

This is the first of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information...

July 6, 2019
2pm-4pm

Old Growth Ecology Tour

This is a tour by the Ancient Forest Alliance to see some of the old growth forest along Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park.

Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information...

July 7, 2019
1pm-3pm

Music in the Park: Silk Road Music

This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay

July 7, 2019
7pm-9:30pm

Free Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park

This is a free annual concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra!  Seating is on a first come-first serve basis.  Only low chairs are permitted.  There will be food trucks at this event.  At 7pm will be a prelude concert by the VSO School of Music students, followed by the VSO at 8pm.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach

More Information...

July 8, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

July 9, 2019 at sunset(9:15pm)

Outdoor Movie: Beetlejuice

This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information...

July 11, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two by donation at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

July 12, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

July 13, 2019
11am-2pm

Rockin' in the Park

This is a free, all ages family event that will take place rain or shine at Coal Habour Park(roof of Coal Harbour Community Centre).  There will be a bouncy castle, family entertainment, mini golf, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, cariacature artist, youth programs fundraising BBQ.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Coal Harbour Park (roof of Coal Harbour Community Centre)

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July 13, 2019
11am-5pm

Pride Sports Day

This is a day of games, sports, performances, a beer garden and vendors.  This is organized by the Vancouver Pride Society.

Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information...

July 14, 2019
8:30am-12:30pm

Walk with the Dragon

This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation.  This is a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.

Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

July 14, 2019
1pm-3pm

Music in the Park: The Mad Affair

This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay

July 14, 2019
2pm-4pm

Discovery Walk: Forests and Fires

This is a guided walk to learn about BC's Forest ecosystems and the historical burns that have blazed through Stanley Park.&nbps; Foresty consultant Bruce Blackwell will lead this walk.

Cost: $5-$12.50
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Second Beach Concession Stand

More Information and Registration...

July 16, 2019 at sunset(9:10pm)

Outdoor Movie: Shrek

This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information...

July 18, 2019
6pm-7pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Planting Fall and Winter Veggies.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

July 18, 2019
7pm-9pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Japanese Herbs and Vegetables.  There will be some sample food made with these.  Also, there will be some plant starts given out!

Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

July 18, 2019
7pm-8:30pm

Movie Night: Flying Dinosaurs in the City

This is a special viewing of the film "Flying Dinosaurs in the City".  Maria Morlin who is a biologist created this film about the Great Blue Herons in Vancouver including those that nest in Stanley Park.  There will be a Q&A with the film maker at the end.

Cost: $5-$12.50
Ages: all ages?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

July 5 - July 21, 2019

88th annual Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open

This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment.  There are categories for every age and every level of play.

Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

More Information and Registration...

July 20, 2019

Summerfast 10k Run/Walk

This is an annual flat, fast run along Lost Lagoon then along the Stanley Park Seawall back to Ceperley Park.

Cost: Yes
Location: Starts at Ceperley Park

More Information and Registration...

July 20, 2019
3pm

Church in the Park

Coastal Church hosts an afternoon of fun for the entire family.  There will be food trucks with food for purchase or you can bring your own food.  Bring chairs, blankets, and games as you wish.  There will be a family section with inflatables, activities, and games.  There will be a stage with live music and performances.  At 5pm there will be a group worship and message from the pastor.

Cost: free
Location: Prospect Point Picnic Area

More Information...

July 21, 2019
8:30am

Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk

This is the 16th annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.

Cost: $30-$40
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information and registration..

July 21, 2019
11am-5pm

Vancouver Pride Picnic in the Park

This is a picnic put on as part of Vancouver Pride celebrations.  Families welcome.  Bring a picnic or buy food from food trucks.  There will be many activities such as yoga classes, Teddy Bear picnic, salsa lessons, storytime, ultimate frisbee, relay races, drag races, inflatable hocke game, volleyball, Tug o'War, watermelon eating contest, giant rainbow parachute, three-legged race, etc..  There will also be special musical performances.

Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park

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July 21, 2019
1pm-3pm

Music in the Park: Ginalina and Accordion Man

This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay

July 22, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

July 23, 2019 at sunset(9:05pm)

Outdoor Movie: Sleepless in Seattle

This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

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July 24, 2019
2pm-4pm

Workshop: Stems, Stamens, and Stiches

This is a crash course on floer embroidery to help you on your way to do your own projects. &bnsp;All supplies are provided, but bring a pair of scissors and eyeglasses(if required).  You will learn about the biological structures of flowers so as to better embroider them!

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $25-34
Ages: 16+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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July 25, 2019
7pm-9pm

6th Annual VMO Live Symphony Performance

This is a free family-friendly evening of music by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra led by Maestro Kenneth Hsieh.

Cost: free
Times:7pm-9pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza

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July 25, 2019
7pm-9pm

Workshop: Bitter Truths: Summer Flavours

This workshop is about artisanal alcohol infusions.  Learn about bitters as medicines and flavouring agents.  You will ty a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters and take home your own creations.

Registration: Yes
Cost: $25-$34
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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July 27, 2019
12pm

World Naked Bike Ride

World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event.  Hundreds of people will ride around the downtown core of Vancouver starting at Sunset Beach park.  The amount of clothes you wear is your choice!!!

Cost: free
Time: noon for socializing, body painting and bike decorating; 2pm for the ride. Weather: rain or shine
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Sunset Beach park.

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July 27, 2019
2pm-4pm

Old Growth Ecology Tour

This is a tour by the Ancient Forest Alliance to see some of the old growth forest along Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park.

Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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July 27, 2019

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival

This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
Location: Ceperley Park

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July 27, 2019
10pm

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: India

This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks.  This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them.  Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay

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July 28, 2019
9am-11am

Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Hummingbird Hurrah!

This is an easy 2 hour walk to learn about hummingbird identification and behaviour.

Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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July 29, 2019

Stanley Park Brewery Restaurant and Brewpub Officially Opens

The Stanley Park Brewery Restaurant and Brewpub will officially open to the public on this day!

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July 29 - July 30, 2019

Rogers Rookie Tour Tennis Tournament

This is a tennis tournaments for kids.  On July 29, the under 10 and under 14/16 events will take place.  On July 30, the under 12 event will take place.

Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

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July 30, 2019
1pm-3pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

July 30, 2019 at sunset(8:55pm)

Outdoor Movie: Moulin Rouge!

This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information...

July 31, 2019

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival

This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
Location: Ceperley Park

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July 31, 2019
10pm

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Canada

This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks.  This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them.  Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay

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August 1, 2019
7pm-11pm

Vancouver Aquarium-Pride After Hours

This is an event for Vancouver Pride.  It is an after-hours experience at the Vancouver Aquarium.  There will be drag performances, DJs spinning music all night, educational programmes, 4D movie, etc.

Cost: regular: $38, member: $30
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: Vancouver Aquarium

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August 3, 2019

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival

This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
Location: Ceperley Park

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August 3, 2019
10pm

Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Croatia

This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks.  This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them.  Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay

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August 4, 2019
11am

Vancouver Pride Sunset Beach Festival

This is a festival at Sunset Beach park with a main stage, community zone, family fun zone, beer garden, interactive art, and food trucks, etc.

Note: There are extensive Road Closures in the West End for this event.  See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach

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August 4, 2019
noon

Vancouver Pride Parade

This is a large parade in the West End of Vancouver to celebrate gay pride.  The parade runs along Robson Street, then Denman Street, then Beach Avenue to Sunset Beach park.  Hundreds of thousands of spectators come out to watch the parade

Note: There are extensive Stanley Park Road Closures in the West End for this event.  See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival

Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: West End

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August 6, 2019 at sunset(8:45pm)

Outdoor Movie: Finding Nemo

This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

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August 8, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two by donation at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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August 10, 2019
1pm - 4pm

Vancouver Waterfight 2019

This is the 12th annual Vancouver Waterfight.  This is Vancouver's largest water fight where anybody can show up with a water gun and water balloons and engage in a fun water fight.  Usually hundreds of people show up for this event.  Please read the code of conduct rules on the link below.

Cost: free
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

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August 11, 2019
10am-12pm

Discovery Walk: Scouting the Seaside!

This is a walk on the beach to learn about the intertidal zone, tides, and this habitat.

Cost: $6-$13
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

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August 11, 2019
1pm-3pm

Music in the Park: Lucie Walker Band

This is a free weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park

August 13, 2019 at sunset(8:30pm)

Outdoor Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $20+fee+tax for reserved seat; $35+fee+gst for Dinner and a Movie
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

More Outdoor Movie info...

August 14, 2019
7pm-9pm

Talk: Re-Imagining the Stanley Park Coastline

This is talk by Ali Canning who is a Master of Landscape Architecture about a vision for the Stanley Park Seawall.

Registration:
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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August 15, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

August 17, 2019
7am-12pm

SeaWheeze Half Marathon Run

This is an annual half marathon run organized by Lululemon Athletica.

Cost: Yes
Times: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall

More SeaWheeze Run Info... SeaWheeze Run Road Closures

August 17, 2019
4:30pm-11pm

SeaWheeze Sunset Festival

This is the festival that follows the SeaWheeze run earlier in the day.  This event is organized by Lululemon Athletica.  It starts with some yoga, then flows into a night of wild dancing.  There will be food beverages and local vendors.  Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and clothes for when it cools off at night.

Cost: $45
Time: 4:30pm-11pm
Ages: ?
Location: Brockton Playing Fields

More SeaWheeze Sunset Festival Info... SeaWheeze Festival Road Closures

August 18, 2019
12pm-1:30pm

Ratha Yatra - Parade

This is a parade that you can join in on and help pull the giant cart!  There are usually a number of bands and groups represented.  The groups marshall under the Granville Street bridge.

Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Beach Ave from Howe St to Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.

More Ratha Yatra parade info and photos... Ratha Yatra Parade Road Closures

August 18, 2019
1pm-dusk

Ratha Yatra - Festival in the Park

This festival includes entertainment on 2 stages, music, dance, live theatre, kids amusement zone, mendi hand tatoos, yoga, meditation, face painting, veggie-cooking demos, clowns, balloon artist, and a free feast for thousands.

Cost: Free entry
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park

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August 18, 2019
1pm-3pm

Music in the Park: The Just Jazz Trio

This is a free almost weekly(from Jun23-Aug18) concert series that takes place in the Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra park.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Ave at Bidwell)-across the street from English Bay

August 18, 2019
2pm-4pm

Discovery Walk: The Rising Tides

This is a walk to learn about the changing climate and the rising seas affects on Stanley Park.

Registration: Yes
Cost: $6-$13
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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August 20, 2019 at sunset(8:20pm)

Outdoor Movie: Jurassic Park

This is the last of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.  There is a free seating area for up to 5000 people.  You don't need to have a reservation for the free seating.  The movies start after sunset weather-permitting.  This is a family-friendly event so there is no smoking and no alcohol.  You can bring your own lawn chair, picnic basket, and blanket if you want.  They will have brand new blankets for sale.  There are paid reserved seats closer to the screen and a dinner and seat option which includes a dinner at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.

Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $???(one show)-$???(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park

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August 22, 2019
7pm-9pm

Workshop: Bitter Truths: Summer Flavours

This workshop is about artisanal alcohol infusions.  Learn about bitters as medicines and flavouring agents.  You will ty a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters and take home your own creations.

Registration: Yes
Cost: $25-$34
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and Registration...

August 24, 2019
10am-12pm

Old Growth Ecology Tour

This is a tour by the Ancient Forest Alliance to see some of the old growth forest along Tatlow Trail in Stanley Park.

Cost: by donation
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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Our City Ride

This is a non-competitive all inclusive mass participation ride.  The ride starts and finishes at David Lam Park in False Creek.  The ride goes counter-clockwise through Chinatown, Gastown (on Water St), then Coal Harbour (on West Pender St and West Georgia St), then through Stanley Park on trails, then along Beach Ave back to David Lam Park.

The festival at David Lam Park will have a beer garden(opens at 4pm), food trucks, entertainment, kids zone, international Expo zone and a bicycle valet.

Time: Festival:3pm-8pm, Ride: 5pm Cost: 18 years and older: $20?, under 18: Free?
Ages: All Ages and Abilities
Location: Starts/Finishes at David Lam Park

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August 25, 2019
9am-11am

Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Summer Vacationers

This is an easy 2 hour walk to learn about birds that stop in Stanley Park during the summer.

Cost: by donation-see registration
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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August 31, 2019
1pm-3pm

Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and Registration...

August 31, 2019
5pm-10pm

Anjunadeep Open Air

This is a music concert.

Cost: $60-$71 + service charge
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

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September 2, 2019
7am-12pm

Vancouver Triathlon

This is the 19th annual Vancouver Triathlon by Multisport Canada.

Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park

NOTE: There will be full Stanley Park Road Closuresin Stanley Park from 6am to 10am for this event.

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September 2, 2019

Season Ender Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.

Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

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September 5, 2019
6:30pm-10pm

Concert: Death Cab for Cutie

This is a music concert with Death Cab for Cutie and special guest Jenn Champion

Cost: general admission: $77
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5:30pm, show 6:45pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

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September 6, 2019
6pm-10pm

Concert: Said the Whale concert

This is a music concert with Said the Whale and special guests The Beaches

Cost: $48-$160(vip) + service charge
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

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September 7, 2019
5:30am-8:30am

RBC GranFondo Whistler

The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event).  This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.  This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane.  This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.  This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.

Cost: Yes
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun

Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 7, 2019.  Most roads in the park will be closed from 3am-8:30am.  The Stanley Park Causeway will be closed from 5:30am-8:30am.

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September 10, 2019
7pm-10pm

Concert: Gary Clark Jr.

This is a music concert with Gary Clark Jr.

Cost: general admission: $81.15, vip: $233.04
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

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September 15, 2019
8am-noon

Terry Fox Run

This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.  There is a pre-run/walk warmup.  In 2018, there was a post-run breakfast.  There are a couple of courses based on the length of the walk/run that the participants choose to do.

Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park

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September 16, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

September 20, 2019
7:30pm

Ultra Night Run

This is a 5km run/walk or 10km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series.  The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.

Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages: -11
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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September 21, 2019
5:40pm-10pm

Concert: Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch

This is a music concert with Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch

Cost: general admission: $67.75
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, show 5:40pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

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September 22, 2019
5:40pm-10pm

Concert: Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch

This is a music concert with Mother Mother with guests Tokyo Police Club, the Zolas, and Sam Lynch

Cost: general admission: $65.75
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, show 5:40pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

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September 30, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

October 5, 2019

Weaving with Invasive Plants-FREE youth workshop

This is a free youth workshop to learn core basketry and rope making skills using invasive plant materials.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: free
Ages: 13-30
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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Oct 11-31, 2019

Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Miniature Train Ride

Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 5:30pm-10pm, Matinees: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
Cost: yes

This is the annual halloween miniature train ride.  The theme this year is "Alice in Nightmareland".  The evening train(Mon to Thurs: 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri to Sun: 5:30pm-10pm has live performers.  The matinee shows(Fri to Sunday 11am-5pm) are less scary because they don't have the live performers.  Note that there are only matinees on Thanksgiving Day Oct 14.

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October 19, 2019
5pm-9:30pm

Light the Night Walk

This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.  There will be illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.

Registration: online
Time: Registration: 5pm
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

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October 21, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

October 27, 2019
10am

49th Annual James Cunningham Seawall Race

This is the annual running race through Stanley Park then around the seawall from near Second Beach clockwise around Stanley Park on the Stanley Park Seawall returning to Second Beach.

James Cunningham was the master stonemason who single-handedly built a lot of the Stanley Park Seawall.

Registration: required
8am: check in opens, 10am race starts, 12pm race closed and awards
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: start/finish: Second Beach

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November 4, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

November 11, 2019
10:40am

Remembrance Day Ceremony

This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park.

Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial

November 18, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

Nov 20, 2019 to Dec 24, 2019

Vancouver Christmas Market

This is an annual European-style Christmas market with over 80 huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!

Cost: Yes
Times: 11:30am-9:30pm, Dec 24 closes at 6pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza

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November 23, 2019
10am

Moustache Miller 1mile/5k charity run

The Moustache Miller is a charity race for the Movember charity.  You can run the 1 mile, 5k, or both.  There is a post-race party also.

Time: 10am: 1 mile start, 10:30am: 5km start Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: ???

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Nov 28, 2019- Jan 1, 2020

Bright Nights in Stanley Park

Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride, displays and lights are by donation

This is the 22nd annual Christmas lights display and Christmas Themed miniature train ride.  There will be 3 million lights lighting up Stanley Park Junction in Stanley Park.  The train ride costs money, but to view all the lights and displays is just by donation.  Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.

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December 2, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board-2020 fees and charges and budget.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

December 5, 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm

Bird Week: Bird Wing Taxidermy Workshop

Learn about the inner workings of the birds of Stanley Park by examining the mechanics of muscle, bone, and feathers as you dissect wings to prepare taxidermy spreads with an experienced guide.  Note that you can't take home your work.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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December 7, 2019
10am

Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk

This is an annual fun run and elf walk fund raiser for the Salvation Army.

Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Times: ?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

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December 7, 2019
10am-12:30pm

Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2018

This is an annual bird count by youth and experts.  There will be a brief introduction to bird identification, then you will head out in groups to the forest and foreshore for a 45 minute bird count, then remeet to share findings.

Cost: free
Times: 10am-12:30pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

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December 9, 2019
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

December 12, 2019
7pm-9pm

Art Night: Sketching with Skulls

This is an artist guided night of sketching and learning about the skull collection of the Stanley Park Ecology Society.  You can enjoy a beer or two at this session.  Charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.

Registration: Required in advance to ensure enough supplies
Cost: $17-$23
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

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December 14, 2019
1pm

5th Annual Big Elf Run

This is the 5th annual Big Elf Run which features a 1km Wee Elf Run for kids, a 5km Elf run/walk, or a 2 loop 10Km run/walk around Stanley Park.  There will be Christmas decor, live DJ, dancing, and more.  You must register for this event.  Registration includes a customized elf name(by Nov 19), a momento, Elf toque, and Chip Time(5km/10km only)!  Add-on available are a woolies set, fun pack and race kit mail-out option.  This run is in support of Canuck Place.  Online registration closes on ??? at 12pm.  Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome.  The course will go through trails as well as along the Stanley Park Seawall.

Cost: yes
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park

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December 14, 2019
1pm-3pm

Weaving Arts: Cedar Bark Baskets

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be shown some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark and refreshments will be provided. Participants will create their own small baskets to take home.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $55-$70
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

December 15, 2019
9am-11am

Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Seabirds of the Season

This is a 2 hour walk to learn about seabirds touching down during their winter migration.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop

More Information and registration...

December 19, 2019
7pm-9pm

Bitter Truths: Festive Flavours

You can craft bitters from ethically sourced plants native to Stanley Park.  Learn about the traditions of bitters as medicines and flavouring agents.  You can try a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters.  You can take home your own created bitters.  No plant harvesting will take place.

Cost: $25-$30
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

December 21, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm

Nature Walk: Celebrating Solstice

On this 2 hour walk you will learn about the history and customs of mid-winter festivals.

Registration: Yes
Cost: $5-$13
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

January 1, 2020
2:30pm

Annual Polar Bear Swim

NOTE: This year is the 100th anniversary of this event!

Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!  This is a Vancouver tradition since 1920 when a few people started the tradition of taking a dip in English Bay on New Years Day.  Over the year it has grown to have thousands of swimmers!  There is also the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race.  Donations of non-perishable food or cash will be accepted by the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Cost: free
Time: 2:30pm
Location: English Bay

More Information...

January 19, 2020
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Exploring Responses to the Climate Emergency (share actions you've taken, especially ones which others can take).

Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share if you can
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

January 19, 2020
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Place your 2020 Seed and Soil Admendment Orders.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

January 20, 2020
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

January 25, 2020

Robbie Burns Day

The first statue ever put up in Vancouver was of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Poet!  The statue is still there behind the Vancouver Rowing Club .  Be sure to visit the statue and eat lots of haggis!

More Information and Registration...

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January 25, 2020
2pm-4pm

WEChoose Participatory Budgeting Kickoff

This is the kick-off event to the West End Partipatory Budgeting Voting.  There is $100,000 that will be allocated to projects chosen by the neighbourhood.  There will be 2 weeks of voting at various locations throughout the West End starting at this event.  Come out and vote!

Online Voting here...

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January 25, 2020
1pm-4pm

Workshop: Traditional Medicine-Making: Tinctures

This is a workshop where participants will make (and take home) their own medicine kits and handmade concoctions.  Also, you will learn about the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants which are found in Stanley Park.

Registration: required
Cost: $36-$50
Ages: 12+ only
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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January 30, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: Owl Prowl

This is a walk in Stanley Park to experience the breeding season activity and vocalizations of owls.  Bring a flashlight!

Cost: $6-$13
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 7+
Location: SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

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February 1, 2020
11am-1pm

Discovery Walk: Sea the Future: Rising to our Responsibilities

This is a 2 hour walk along the seawall to discuss the shorelines with a different view.  You will learn about tides and what Vancouverites might do to protect the shoreline.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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February 1, 2020
1pm-3pm

Weaving Arts: Cedar Bark Baskets

This is a workshop to learn about the place of cedar bark in the Northwest Indigenous culture and to be showen some key weaving techniques.  Prepared cedar bark and light refreshments will be provided.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $55-$80
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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February 8, 2020
2pm-4pm

WEChoose Participatory Budgeting Results Announcement and Celebration

This is the results announcement and celebration event to the West End Partipatory Budgeting Voting.  There is $100,000 that will be allocated to projects chosen by the neighbourhood.  The winning projects will be announced at this event!

More info about WE Choose Participatory Budgeting

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February 10, 2020
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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February 13, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm

Discovery Walk: Love in Nature - A Sex Education

This is a discovery walk to appreciate how members of the plant and animal kingdoms 'get it on'!

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $5-$13
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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February 16, 2020
1pm-2:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Community+ Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Mason Bees.  Also, there will be a special presentation by a local west end honey bee keeper!

Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share if you can
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

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February 16, 2020
2:30pm-3:30pm

West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... Making See Packets for the Seed Library.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

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February 22, 2020
11am-6pm

2010 Games - 10 Year Anniversary Fan Festival

This event will include an Olmpic and Paralympic Athlete meet and greet, sports demonstarations, a main stage, and face painting.  At 5:30pm, there will be a ceremonial cauldron lighting and live musical performance.

Cost: free?
Times:11am-6pm
Ages: All
Location: Jack Poole Plaza

More Information...

February 22
1pm-3pm

Educational Walk: Indigenous Plant Use

This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.

Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages:
Location: Meet at SPES office at Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and Registration...

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February 22, 2020
1pm-3pm

Discovery Walk: Ancient Forests for Futures

This is a discovery walk to learn how trees pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $5-$13
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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February 23, 2020
9am

RunGo Dash for Dogs

This is an annual 2km, 5km, 10km non-competitive walk or run through Stanley Park in support of the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.  The routes include a little bit on the Stanley Park Seawall, but mostly are on the Trails within Stanley Park.  There is a social event afterwards with pankcakes, music, and prices.  Dogs are welcome, but must be good and on-leash and under control at all times.

Cost: yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 9:45am-10k start, 10am-5km start, 10:15am-2km start, opens at 9am.
Location: Brockton Pavilion

More Information and Registration...

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February 23, 2020
9am-11am

Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: February Feathers

This is a 2 hour walk to learn about migratory bird identification and behaviour.

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: by donation, see SPES website
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House

More Information and registration...

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February 24, 2020
6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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February 27, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm

Film Viewing: The Future of Birds

This is a film viewing of a locally produced documentary featuring footage and experts from around the Fraser estuary.

Cost: $6-$13
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages:
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and registration...

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Until May 1, 2020

2020 Subscriptions are available for sale for Theatre Under the Stars which takes place daily from July 4, 2020 to August 29, 2020.  This is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl.  For 2020, the shows are: Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! which take place on alternating nights.

Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and Tickets...

March 9, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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March 14, 2020 9:30am

CANCELLED-St. Patrick's Day 5k run

2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!  It will be deferred and held in conjunction with the James Cunningham Seawall race on November 1, 2020.

The annual St. Patrick's Day 5k run is a timed run around a portion of Stanley Park.  The route includes running on Pipeline Road and the Stanley Park Seawall.  This is a timed race.

Cost: yes
Ages: ???
Times: 9:30am Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

Note: There will be Road Closures on the east side of Stanley Park from the Georgia Street entrance around Brockton Point to Pipeline Road for this event.

More Information and Registration...

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March 15, 2020 1pm-2:30pm

CANCELLED-West End Urban Garden Club Community Potluck, Seed, and Plant Swap and Workshop

2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!

The West End Urban Garden club has a potluck monthly at the West End Community Centre.  It is open to anybody that wants to come and is completely FREE!  Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours.  Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Passive Houses.  Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.

Cost: free, but please bring a little bit of food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

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March 15, 2020 2:30pm-3:30pm

CANCELLED-West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting

2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!

The West End Urban Garden club has a meeting monthly.  This is a group open to anybody who has an interest in gardening whether you have a gardening space or not.  There are also sub-groups trying to save bees, get more community garden space, etc..  Everybody is really friendly.  New members are very welcome!  Free!  Discussion topic this month is... What are you planting this year?

Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre

More Information and Registration...

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March 30, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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April 4, 2020 2pm-3:30pm

Tree Talks and Walks - Stanley Park

This is a walk in the Shakespeare Garden in Stanley Park to discover many of the beautiful and unusual ornamental trees and plants in the garden.  The tour guide will be Nina Shoroplova who is a historian, researcher, photographer, and author.  This event is part of annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cost: Free
Time: All Ages
Location: Meet at the arbor at the Rose Garden.

More Information...

April 9-13, 2020 10am-5pm

CANCELLED-Easter Fair and Easter Miniature Train Ride

2020-03-13 Update: This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak!

This is the annual Easter Fair and Easter-themed Miniature Train ride.  For the fair, there is normally a Bunny Burrow maze, face painting, easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny meet, crafts and carnival activities.

Hours: 10am - 5pm
Cost: yes for train ride, easter egg hunt, and carnival activities
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction

More Information...

April 19, 2020

CANCELLED-36th Annual Vancouver Sun Run

2020-03-12: The Annual Vancouver Sun Run has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is Canada's Largest 10k Run.  Upwards of 50 thousand people participate in this run.  The main race is a 10k run that starts in Downtown Vancouver, goes down Robson Street, Lagoon Drive to Stanley Park Drive, then takes a left out of Stanley Park along Beach Avenue.  The 10k run continues over the Burrard Street Bridge then over to the Cambie Street Bridge, ending at BC Place.

Additionally, there are walking, group, youth, and team divisions, and a mini 2.5K run.

Stanley Park Road Closures: Sunday April 17, 2020: for the Sun Run the Beach Avenue and Lagoon Drive entrances to Stanley Park will be closed from 6am to 11am.  The Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park will remain open.  Expect delays and congestion!

Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek

More Information and Registration...

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April 23, 2020 6pm-9pm

POSTPONED-Sakura Night

This is a cocktail reception fundraiser for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.  Attire theme is cocktail/cherry blossom.

Attire: Cocktail
Cost: Early Bird: $125, Regular: $150
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion

More Information and Tickets...

April 27, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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May 3, 2020

CANCELLED-BMO Vancouver Marathon

2020-05-03: The Annual BMO Marathon has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

This is the annual marathon.  The full marathon race starts in Queen Elizabeth Park and goes out to UBC, then through Kitsilano, then along Beach Avenue, English Bay Seawall, and around the Stanley Park Seawall, then up Pender Street to the finish.  There is also a half marathon which goes from Queen Elizabeth Park to Stanley Park(Beach Ave, North Lagoon Drive, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive).  There is also an 8k run which starts in front of the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery and goese through Stanley Park.  Additionally, there is a kids run around Lost Lagoon.

Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: ???
Location: Stanley Park Seawall

Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.

More Information and Registration...

May 11, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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May 25, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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May 28, 2020 6pm-10pm

Concert: Louis The Child

This is a music concert by Louis The Child

Cost: $61.75
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 5pm, show 6pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

June 5, 2020 6pm-10pm

Concert: Jhené Aiko

This is a music concert by Jhené Aiko

Cost: $166+
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and tickets...

June 7, 2020 8:30am-1pm

CANCELLED-36rd Annual World Partnership Walk

This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.  Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.  This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall.

Cost: ?
Time: Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

June 8, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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June 14, 2020 11am

CANCELLED-JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: check in 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch

More Information and Registration...

June 22, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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June 22, 2020 noon

Some car traffic allowed back into Stanley Park

Some cars are going to be allowed back into Stanley Park as of June 22, 2020.  Cars must enter via the Georgia Street entrance and exit via the Georgia Street exit.  Stanley Park Drive will be separated by cones to allow for 1 lane for cars and 1 lane for bicycles.  This is temporary for the foreseeable future.

Time: noon

Road in Stanley Park...

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June 22, 2020

Vancouver Aquarium-reopens

The Vancouver Aquarium is planning on re-opening.  Please see their website for more information.

Location: Vancouver Aquarium

June 27, 2020 10am-6pm

The free Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch will reopen on June 27, 2020.

Variety Kids Waterpark Information...

June 28, 2020 9:30am

CANCELLED-Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon

This is an annual 21k half marathon and 5k run by the Canada Running Series.  The half marathon starts at UBC and finishes in Stanley Park.  The 5k starts near Ceperley Field in Stanley Park, goes through Ceperley Meadow and counter-clockwise around Lost Lagoon, then back to the Seawall at Second Beach and along the seawall to the the bottom of Bidwell Street then back along Beach Avenue to the former Fish House Restaurant.

Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: next to former Fish House Restaurant

Note: There will be Stanley Park Road Closures on Stanley Park Drive from Second Beach to the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park for this event.

More Information and Registration...

July 1 - July 20, 2020

CANCELLED-88th annual Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open

This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment.  There are categories for every age and every level of play.

Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts

More Information and Registration...

July 4, 2020 7pm-9:30pm

Free Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park

This is a free annual concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra!  Seating is on a first come-first serve basis.  Only low chairs are permitted.  There will be food trucks at this event.  At 7pm will be a prelude concert by the VSO School of Music students, followed by the VSO at 8pm.

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach

More Information...

July 6, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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July 13, 2020

Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season

The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool opens for the season.

Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool

More Information...

July 19, 2020 9am

CANCELLED-Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk

This event will be held online this year due to the covid pandemic.

This is the 37th running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.

Time: 9am start
Cost: $30+
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park

More Information and registration..

July 20, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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August 2, 2020 11am

CANCELLED-Vancouver Pride Sunset Beach Festival

This is a festival at Sunset Beach park with a main stage, community zone, family fun zone, beer garden, interactive art, and food trucks, etc.

Note: There are extensive Road Closures in the West End for this event.  See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival

Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach

More Information...

August 15, 2020 7am-12pm

CANCELLED-SeaWheeze Half Marathon Run

This is an annual half marathon run organized by Lululemon Athletica.

Cost: Yes
Times: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall

More SeaWheeze Run Info... SeaWheeze Run Road Closures

August 15, 2020 4:30pm-11pm

CANCELLED-SeaWheeze Sunset Festival

This is the festival that follows the SeaWheeze run earlier in the day.  This event is organized by Lululemon Athletica.  It starts with some yoga, then flows into a night of wild dancing.  There will be food beverages and local vendors.  Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and clothes for when it cools off at night.

Cost: $45
Time: 4:30pm-11pm
Ages: ?
Location: Brockton Playing Fields

More SeaWheeze Sunset Festival Info... SeaWheeze Festival Road Closures

August 16, 2020 12pm-1:30pm

CANCELLED-Ratha Yatra - Parade

This is a parade that you can join in on and help pull the giant cart!  There are usually a number of bands and groups represented.  The groups marshall under the Granville Street bridge.

Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Beach Ave from Howe St to Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.

More Ratha Yatra parade info and photos... Ratha Yatra Parade Road Closures

CANCELLED-Ratha Yatra - Festival in the Park

This festival includes entertainment on 2 stages, music, dance, live theatre, kids amusement zone, mendi hand tatoos, yoga, meditation, face painting, veggie-cooking demos, clowns, balloon artist, and a free feast for thousands.

Cost: Free entry
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park

More Ratha Yatra Festival info and photos...

July 4 - August 29, 2020

CANCELLED-Theatre Under the Stars

Theatre Under the Stars takes place daily from July 4, 2020 to August 29, 2020.  This is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl.&nbps; For 2020, the shows are: Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! which take place on alternating nights.

Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl

More Information and Tickets...

September 7, 2020 7am-12pm

CANCELLED-Vancouver Triathlon

This is the 20th annual Vancouver Triathlon by Multisport Canada.

Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park

NOTE: There will be full Stanley Park Road Closuresin Stanley Park from 6am to 10am for this event.

More Information and Registration...

September 12, 2020 5:30am-8:30am

CANCELLED?-RBC GranFondo Whistler

The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event).  This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.  This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane.  This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.  This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.

Cost: Yes
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun

Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 7, 2019.  Most roads in the park will be closed from 3am-8:30am.  The Stanley Park Causeway will be closed from 5:30am-8:30am.

More Information and registration...

September 14, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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September 20, 2020 8am-noon

CANCELLED-Terry Fox Run

This is an annual charity run/walk to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.  There is a pre-run/walk warmup.  In 2018, there was a post-run breakfast.  There are a couple of courses based on the length of the walk/run that the participants choose to do.

Time: Registration starts at 8am, run starts at 10am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park

More Terry Fox Run Info...

October 5, 2020 6:30pm

Vancouver Parks Board Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.

Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office

Meeting Agenda...

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