2019 Stanley Park Events Calendar
This is a list of all key dates of all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2019 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2018 events. There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place every year.
There are many annual events that take place in Stanley Park such as the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
In 2018, there was a new 3 day Stanley Park Music Festival called Skookum music, food, and art festival at Brockton Point! This festival will not be held in 2019, but is expected back in 2020.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
Daily 2019 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
10am-5pm
The Stanley Park Miniature Train operates at the Stanley Park Junction as the "Urban Forest Train" daily from June 29, 2019 to September 2, 2019. There is a fee to ride the train.
Daily
10am-7:30pm+
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool is open daily from May 18, 2019 until September 3, 2019. There is a fee to use the swimming pool.
Daily
10am-6pm
The free Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch operates daily from June 15, 2019 to September 1, 2019. This waterpark is free to use.
Daily
August 13, 2019 UPDATE: Due to popular demand the TUTS season has been extended until August 24, 2019!
Theatre Under the Stars(TUTS) presents Mamma Mia and Disney's Newsies musicals on alternating nights from July 5 - August 17, 2019 at Malkin Bowl.
Daily
9pm
The Nine O'Clock Gun fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point. It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
Weekly 2019 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Every Sunny Tuesday
after work to sunset
This is a drum circle at Third Beach. Anyone can come with or without a drum and join in on the drumming and dancing! This event is free for anyone to participate in.
Every Wednesday
6:30-8pm
Bicicletta Wednesday Park Ride
This is a leisurely group bicycle road ride around Stanley Park for all levels of experience. You must have a road bicycle. Please see the registration for all the rules. This event happens from May 22, 2019 to August 28, 2019.
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at 6:15pm at Stanley Park Information Booth
Upcoming 2019 Stanley Park Events Calendar
August 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
August 24, 2019
3pm-8pm
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
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
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
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
September 2019 Stanley Park Events
Sep 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 road closures in Stanley Park from 6am to 10am for this event.
Sep 2, 2019
Season Ender Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament
This is a non-sanctioned tennis tournament in Stanley Park.
Cost: ?
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
Sep 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
Sep 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
Sep 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.
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
Sep 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
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
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
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
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
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
October 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
Oct 19, 2019
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 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: yes
Time: Registration: 5pm
Cost: free, but $100 minimum fundraising goal to receive latern/tshirt
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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
Oct 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
November 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
Nov 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
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: ???
December 2019 Stanley Park Events
June 9, 2019
11am
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
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
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
Past 2018/2019 Events in Stanley Park
Show/Hide Past 2018 Events
January 1, 2018 9am-3pm
Vancouver New Year's Day 50k resolution run
This is not a race, but they will time you. This is put on by Club Fat Ass...no joke!
Cost: $25
Time: 8:30am check in, 9am start
Location: start/finish at Brockton Oval
January 1, 2018 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
January 14, 2018 10am-1pm
WildResearch Winter Bird ID Field Trip #2
This is a WildResearch member only event. It is a 2-3 hour rain or shine field trip to identify birds.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: ?
January 15, 2018 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is the first meeting of 2018 of the Vancouver Parks Board. Topics this meeting are: Stanley Park Water Main replacement project update, electric vehicle charging stations in parks, and 2017 Special Events report back.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
January 18, 2018 7pm-9pm
Discover the Healing Secrets: Devil's Club Traditional Medicine Workshop
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicianal qualities and traditional uses of native plants.
Cost: $27.01 - $30.18
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
Jan 21, 2018 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 your own Sprouts. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Registration: strongly encouraged
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
January 25, 2018
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!
January 25, 2018 7pm-9pm
The Inside Story: Heron vs. Goose Workshop
Learn about Canada Geese and Great Blue Herons including what anatomically makes a heron or a goose.
Cost: $18.56 - $21.73
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
January 28, 2018
9am-12pm
MEC Vancouver: Road Race One, Stanley Park 5k/10k
This is the first event in the 2018 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: $15 online and in-store, $25 cash only on raceday from 7am-8am
Ages: 13+
Location: Devonian Harbour Park
January 28, 2018
9am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather: Wings of Winter Discovery Walk
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about the birds that live in Stanley Park during the winter.
Cost: fees based on donation made
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Feb 5, 2018
11am
Reservations for Picnic Sites in Stanley Park start for the year
The City of Vancouver starts accepting reservations for picnic sites in Stanley Park on this date. You can reserve the picnic area(with shelter) at Second Beach Picnic Area, Prospect Point Picnic Area or next to the Stanley Park Junction (Miniature Train) which has 2 shelters available for rent. Check the city's website (button below) for more information about what you need to know to book a picnic site.
Reservations: Yes, for shelters and other areas
Cost: $111-$117
Location: Prospect Point Picnic Area, 2 shelters next to Stanley Park Junction
Feb 7, 2018
10am-12pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 10am-12pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
February 8, 2018
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: $18.56 - $21.73
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 11, 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 down the seawall, into Stanley Park, then back again. Note that it goes completely around Stanley Park on the Stanley Park Seawall and completely around Lost Lagoon. Race Kit pick-up is on Friday Feb 9 12pm-8pm and Saturday Feb 10 10am-4pm.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Location: Starts at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
February 11, 2018
10am-12pm
Walk: Extreme Survivors-Winter Wildlife
This is a walk in Stanley Park to explore how wintering animals beat the cold and meet their shelter, food, and water requirements.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages?
Location: starts/ends at: Stanley Park Nature House
February 15, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop: Creating Native Bee Houses
Hives for Humanity will lead us in creating Houses for Native Bees, including Mason Bees, as part of our continuing efforts to support pollinator well-being in the West End. You'll learn about the importance of native bees, native bee plant relationships, native bee life cycles, and honeybees vs. native bees. We'll decorate the native bee houses, which consist mainly of upcycled wood cut to assemble triangle shaped houses. Participants will hand roll tubes for the houses, and we may also create some houses out of pop bottles. Discussion on where to hang houses, what plants to plant nearby and what signs to look for, as well as after care instructions, will follow, and everyone who wants to will be able to take a bee house home with them!
Registration: required
Cost: $10, but free for Seniors(50+)-Seniors need to register in-person at WECC prior to event to get in free
Ages: 19+???
Location: West End Community Centre
Feb 15, 2018
7pm-9pm
Film Viewing: Flying Dinosaurs in the City
This is a viewing of the film "Flying Dinosaurs in the City" by Maria Morlin. It is about the Great Blue Herons in Vancouver including those in Stanley park. There will be hot drinks by donation and a Q&A with the filmmaker.
Reservations: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Times: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
February 17, 2018
10am-12pm
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
February 18, 2018
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: strongly encouraged
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
February 18, 2018
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. 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... Finding the Best Seeds for Your Garden.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Febrary 22, 2018
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Brew Your Own Bitters
This workshop, put on by Tailored Spirits, will teach you about the rich tradition of bitters as medicines and flavouring agents in dirnks. You will get to try a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters, take home your own creations, buy bottled liquors. You won't harvest anything and the products used are from ethically sourced plants native to Stanley Park.
Reservations: Yes
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 19+
Times: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
February 24, 2018
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-$40
Ages: all ages welcome
Times: 9am-10k start, 9:15am-5km start, 9:30am-2km start, packet pickup starts at 8am.
Location: Brockton Pavilion
February 25, 2018
9am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather-February Feathers
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about migratory bird identification and behaviour.
Registration: Yes
Cost: by donation
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Feb 27, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
SOLD OUT: Walk: Owl Prowl
This is a walk in the forest of Stanley Park to hear the sounds of courting owls. Bring your flashlights.
Reservations: Required
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 7+
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: meet at Stanley Park Pavilion
February 27, 2018
7:30pm-9pm
Heritage Lecture - Stanley Park: Digging Deeper and Rethinking Cultural Heritage
This is a lecture that will explore how a new understanding of First Nations presence is changing how we view Stnaley Park history.
Cost: $15
Ages: ???
Times: 7:30pm-9pm
Location: Hycroft: 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1V1
March 2018 Stanley Park Events
March 4, 2018
10am
BC Centre for Ability Hot Chocolate Run 5k/10k/.65k
This is an annual 5k/10k/.65k charity run/jog/walk on the Stanley Park Stanley Park Seawall in support of the BC Centre for Ability. NOTE: For 2018, the race start/finish moves to Lumbermens' Arch. There are lots of details so check out their website for more information.
Cost: $15-$65+fees/taxes, tax receipts for over $20
Ages: depends on race distance
Times: 10am-10k start, 10:05am-5km start, noon-.65k start
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
March 7, 2018
10am-12pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 10am-12pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
March 8, 2018
7pm-9pm
Workshop: The Inside Story-Salmon-atomy
In this workshop you will learn about the life cycle of a salmon from where they hatch to the ocean and back upstream. There will be a guided dissection of an adult salmon!
Registration: Yes
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: All
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 11, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Walk: Nature Medicine Walk-An Introduction to an Ancient Practice
This is a medicine walk which is an ancient nature practice to build relationships with the land and wild parts of ourselves.
Reservations: Required
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: ???
Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: meet at Stanley Park Pavilion
March 13, 2018
7pm-9pm
The Inside Story: Dissect a Coyote
This is a guided dissection of a coyote. You will learn about the coyote's anatomy, last meal, and cause of death.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 15, 2018
7pm-9pm
Traditional Medicine Making: Infused Oil Roll-Ons
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants. You can take home your own handmade medicines.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $27.01 - $30.18
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 17, 2018
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: $28-$38
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.
March 17, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Walk: Nature Art-#naturephotography
This is a guided walk to learn about social media savvy outdoor photography
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
March 18, 2018
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 Japanese Spring Vegetables. 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
March 17-18, 2018
10am-5pm
Easter Miniature Train Ride
The Stanley Park Miniature Train is open with an Easter Theme. For these 2 preview days, it is the Easter Train ONLY. The Easter Fair starts on March 22, 2018 (see below).
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Required
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
March 18, 2018
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. 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
March 19-23, 2018
EcoDetectives Spring Day Camps:Art in Nature
This is a weekday long spring break day camp for children ages 7 to 11. This week it is an educational adventure in the forest, beaches, and wetlands of Stanley Park.
Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 7-11
Times: 8:30am-4:30pm daily
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
March 22, 2018
Dining Out for Life at the Teahouse Restaurant
The Teahouse restaurant is participating in Dining Out for Life where 25% of dinner food bill will be donated to A Loving Spoonful charity to help individuals and families living with HIV.
Reservations: yes
Hours: ???
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: Teahouse Restaurant
March 24, 2018
10am-2pm
Stanley Park Seawall walk and Brunch at Teahouse
This is an event put on by Positive Living BC.
Reservations: RSVP stanleymoore@gmail.com
Hours: 10am - 2pm
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Seawall , Teahouse Restaurant
March 24, 2018
10am-3pm
Deadman's Island Guided Tours and free boat rides
There will be a RARE guided tours of HMCS Discovery, free boat rides in the harbour, and information about the trades of the Naval Reserve. Boat rides are on a first come, first served basis.
The Canadian Army Reserve and extended Naval family will also be featured in this event.
NOTE: You must have government issued photo ID to go onto the base. Minors may attend with a parent or guardian who has government issued photo ID.
Reservations: RSVP
Hours: 10am-3pm
Cost: Free, but you must register online (see button below) in advance
Ages: All ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian
Location: HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve
March 22-25, 2018
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
March 26-29, 2018
EcoDetectives Spring Day Camps:Forest Explorers
This is a weekday long spring break day camp for children ages 7 to 11. This week it is about exploring the forest.
Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages: 7-11
Times: 8:30am-4:30pm daily
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
March 27, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
Walk: You Otter See Beavers
This is a guided evening walk to learn about the habitat and behavious of the otters and beavers in Stanley Park. Bring a flashlight!
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 7+
Meeting Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
March 29, 2018-April 2, 2018
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
March 29, 2018
7pm-9pm
Nature Art: Sketching with Skulls
Look at the taxidermy collection and practice your drawing skills with the assistance of an artist. You can also enjoy a beer at this workshop. Basic charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Please register in advance
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
April 2018 Stanley Park Events
April 3-30, 2018
Road repaving of Stanley Park Drive-Expect delays
For most of April, there will be re-paving of Stanley Park Drive between Vancouver Rowing Club and the Stanley Park Information Booth. Expect delays!
April 6, 2018
2pm-4pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 2pm-4pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
April 6, 2018
3pm-5pm
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
April 13, 2018
3pm-5pm
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
April 15, 2018
10am-11:30am
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: Shakespeare Garden
April 15, 2018
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 Food on your Balcony. 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
April 15, 2018
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... Plant a Pizza Garden!
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
April 12, 2018
7pm-9pm
Nature Art: Sketching with Skulls
Look at the taxidermy collection and practice your drawing skills with the assistance of an artist. You can also enjoy a beer at this workshop. Basic charcoal, pastels, and sketching paper are provided.
Registration: Please register in advance
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
April 13, 2018
10am
Celebration of Light Fireworks tickets for bleacher seats and lounges go on sale
Tickets for the bleacher seats and lounges for the 3 nights of the Celebration of Light fireworks go on sale.
April 20, 2018
12pm
Earth Day! Backyard Shoreline Cleanup
This is a shoreline cleanup of the area from the Girl in Wetsuit statue to Lumbermens' Arch. Meet on the Stanley Park Seawall at the top of hte beach. Look for a group wiht buckets and signage.
Registration: ?
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Girl in Wetsuit statue
April 20, 2018
2pm-4pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 2pm-4pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
April 20, 2018
3pm-5pm
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
April 21, 2018
12pm-4pm
Earth Day Celebration
This is to celebrate Earth Day. Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society in some sweet treats, free walks, and activities. There will also be an invasive species plant pull and a native plant planting. Walks will be to explore the Great Blue Herons colony and the challenges and successes of restoration in urban parks. There will be exhibitors and family-friendly activities.
Registration: not required
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lost Lagoon Lookout
April 22, 2018
34rd Annual Vancouver Sun Run
The Vancouver Sun Run is an annual run that is one of the largest runs in the world. 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.
Note: There will be road closures on Georgia St, Denman St, Lagoon Drive, Stanley Park Drive, and Beach Avenue for this event.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, False Creek
April 22, 2018
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 year there will be a Gabaron tea tasting and wine pairings. This is part of the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: Yes
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
April 27, 2018
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
April 28, 2018
3pm
NYU/VAN Alumni Club Shoreline Cleanup
This is a shoreline cleanup of the area from the Second Beach to Third Beach by the NYU/VAN Alumni Club. Meet at the Third Beach concession stand. This event is rain or shine.
Registration: ?
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Meet at Third Beach Concession Stand
May 2018 Stanley Park Events
May 3, 2018
7pm-9pm
Discovery Walk: Let's Go Batty!
This is a walk by the South Coast Bat Conservation Society to debunk the myths about bats. This starts with an indoor presentation before the walk.
Cost: $6-12
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
May 4, 2018
12pm
Shore Wars! Backyard Shoreline Cleanup
This is a shoreline cleanup of the area from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club to Devonian Harbour Park. Meet on the Stanley Park Seawall in front of the Horse-drawn Carriage Tour. Look for a group carrying buckets and clipboards.
Registration: ?
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Meet on the seawall in front of the Horse Drawn Carriage tour
May 4, 2018
2pm-4pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 2pm-4pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
May 4, 2018
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
May 6, 2018
BMO Vancouver International Marathon
Cost: Yes
Ages: ???
Times: ???
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
Note: There will be road closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.
May 6, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Guided Walk: The Power of Pollinators
This is a guided walk through Stanley Park to learn about the bees, birds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Cost: $6-12
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 10, 2018
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: $18.56 - $21.73
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 12, 2018
11am-1pm
Walking Tour: Migratory Bird Day
This is a walking tour that consider the challenges faces by the Stanley Park urban heron colony, then the variety of bird species and habitates in the park. The tour guide is Dr. Rob Butler
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at heron colony next to Vancouver Parks Board Office
May 12, 2018 10am to
May 13, 2018 4pm
Science Odyssey: The Baffling Case of Beaver Lake
This is where you do an investigation of microscopic things from Beaver Lake. You will spend an hour or more working on a puzzle at the Nature House using magnifiers and microscopes.
Registration: ?
Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 12, 2018
1pm-?
Walking Tour: Herb Walk
This is an exploration of the forest floor with a herbalist and nutritionalist. Bronwen Erickson is the tour guide. She will teach you how to identify, harvest, and use local plants in your daily life. No harvesting will be done on the tour, just learning. This tour meets at the bus loop and then everyone will walk to Beaver Lake.
Cost: $20
Ages: All?
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
May 12, 2018
2pm-3pm
Tour: Vancouver Parks Board Administration Building
This is a rare tour of the Vancouver Parks Board Office Building from a design perspective. This is presented by the Vancouver Design Foundation which is putting on many events as part of their 'Vancouver Design Week'. The building is an example of mid-century modernism.
Cost: Free, but they recommend a $10 donation
Ages: ???
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office
May 13, 2018
7am-12:30pm
BlueShore Financial Mother's Day Run presented by the Westin Bayshore
This is an annual 3k, 5k, or 10k run or walk. 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
May 13, 2018
1pm-3pm
Walk: The Nature Prescription: Why Green Time is Good For You
Dr. Melissa Lem, Kusshi Opi Mani Wi, and Starla Bob will lead a walk to discuss the health benefits of nature and a guided indigenous plant walk through the park.
Cost: free
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
May 14, 2018
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
May 18, 2018
10am-12pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 2pm-4pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
May 18, 2018
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
May 24, 2018
7pm
SOLD OUT: Concert: Tash Sultana with guest Reuben Stone
Note: This concert is showing as being sold out.
Cost: $39.50 + service charge
Ages: all ages
Time: Gates 5:30pm, Show 7pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
May 24, 2018
7pm-9pm
Traditional Medicine Making: Infused Oil Roll-Ons
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants. You can take home your own handmade medicines.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $27.01 - $30.18
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 26, 2018
9:30am-11:30am
10am-12pm
1:30pm-3:30pm
Big Tree Weekend: Tour the Giants Walking Tour
This tour will visit some of the tall trees in Stanley Park. You will learn about these giant trees and about some of the old growth trees in BC and what you can do to support them.
NOTE:These tours sold out last year so register as soon as possible. There are 3 times (9:30-11:30am, 10am-12pm, 1:30-3:30pm).
Cost: free
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
May 26, 2018
3:30pm-5:30pm
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
May 27, 2018
9am-11am
Walk: Birds of a Feather-Big Tree Birds
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about birds that love big trees and their identification and behaviour.
Registration: Yes
Cost: by donation
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
May 28, 2018
9am
31th 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
May 27, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Big Tree Weekend: Canopy Climb
A group of tree experts will ascend the tallest trees in Stanley Park. As part of this you won't be able to actually climb. You will be able to see samples of what they bring down from the canopy.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: to be announced
May 27, 2018
1:30pm-2pm
Hollow Tree Chorale
Go into the Hollow Tree and sing with the local songbirds. This is easy and uplifting. No experience and registration is required. This event is presented by the Birds in Residence artists in Communities and is part of the Big Tree Weekend.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Hollow Tree
May 27, 2018
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! There may be some free tomato plant starters given away at this meeting while quantities last so please register in advance so we know to bring enough plants. 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
May 27, 2018
2pm-4pm
Big Tree Weekend: The Hollow Tree and Friends
Bill Stephen, who works for the Vancouver Parks Board will tell the story of the Stanley Park Hollow Tree. Afterwards, everyone will walk deep into the forest to see some of the biggest trees in the park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Hollow Tree
May 27, 2018
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 garden 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... Visioning our next 12 months.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
May 31, 2018
7pm-9pm
Lecture and Walk: Frog-A-Palooza
This is a lecture and walk to learn about the frogs and salamanders of Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 12+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 2018 Stanley Park Events
June 1, 2018
9am-3pm
Volunteer Opportunity: Great Annual Nature House Cleanup
This is a cleanup of the Stanley Park Nature House by staff and volunteers. The plan is to paint the new bathroom, do minor repairs, polish displays, clean out cupboards, and more. Any help that you can provide would be appreciated.
Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 1, 2018
10am-12pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 10am-12pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
June 3, 2018
10am-12pm
Walking Tour: Adopt-A-Nest Program: Herons in the Morn
This is a guided morning walk to see the juvenile herons in their nests.
Cost: free for Adopt-a-Nest supporters, otherwise $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 3, 2018
Walk for Rape Relief
This walk is a fun fund-raising event that has been held annually since 1979. Participants collect donations and then gather to walk around the Stanley Park Seawall. A free luncheon and live entertainment are provided at the end.
Cost: by donation
Location: ?
June 3, 2018
2pm-5pm
Walking Tour: Walking the Medicines/Places
This is a guided walk to learn about indigenous medicines, place, and stories in Stanley Park. This tour goes on the trails to see things like the Totem Poles and Beaver Lake. This walk is part of the Vancouver Public Library Indigenous Storyteller in Residence programming.
Cost: Free
Ages: all
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop between 1:30pm and 2pm
June 4, 2018
9am-12pm
ReGreening Vancouver SB'18 tree planting
This event is to volunteer to plant trees in Stanley Park. It is put on by the Arbor Day Foundation, TD Bank, and Sustainable Brands. Please dress appropriately because you will be using shovels and other tools. Please have closed toes shoes. Water and snacks will be provided.
Cost: free?
Ages: ???
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
June 4, 2018
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
June 5, 2018
Summer Cinema Movies Lineup Announcement and VIP Ticket sales start
On this day, the lineup of weekly movies for the Summer Cinema in Ceperley Park on Tuesday nights from July 3 - August 21, 2018 will be announced. Also, ticket sales for the VIP seats will start.
June 5, 2018
12pm
World Environment Day Plog with UNEP
This is a shoreline cleanup of the area from Brockton Point to the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
Registration: ?
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location:Meet OUTSIDE the front gate of the HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve
June 5, 2018
7pm
Concert: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard with guests
Cost: $35.00 + service charge
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, Show 7pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
June 6, 2018
10am-12pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 10am-12pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
June 6, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
Walking Tour: Adopt-A-Nest Program: Herons in the Eve
This is a guided evening walk to see the juvenile herons in their nests.
Cost: free for Adopt-a-Nest supporters, otherwise $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 7, 2018
5:30pm
14th Annual Fun Run/Walk for CFDR
This is the 14th annual fun run/walk by the Dieticians of Canada National Conference. This is a 5k run or walk, or a 10k run. Collect a minimum of $40 in pledges to participate and receive a goodie bag and t-shirt.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: TBD
June 7, 2018
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. Some bottled liquours will be on sale.
Registration: Yes
Cost: $27-$30
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 8, 2018
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
June 9, 2018
10am
Break Free 5K - Vancouver
This run brings families together to remember how staying active keeps us happy and healthy. This is not a typical run as it has play stations along the way!
Registration: Required
Cost: Yes
Ages: All
Times: 10am race start
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
June 9, 2018
7pm
Concert: Xavier Rudd-Storm Boy Tour with guests
Cost: $39.50 + service charge
Ages: all ages, general admission, 19+ bar
Time: Gates 6pm, Show 7pm, Curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
June 10, 2018
11am
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
June 10, 2018
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 Your Own Sprouts. 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
June 10, 2018
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... Benefit from Invasive Plant Species in your Garden.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
June 14-15, 2018
Seawall Restoration at Brockton Point Lighthouse
Just a warning that there will seawall restoration work being done on the Seawall near the Brockton Point Lighthouse. The Brockton Point Lighthouse parking lot will be closed and there will be temporary delays on the seawall.
June 14, 2018
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: $18.56 - $21.73
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 15, 2018
10am-12pm
Preschooler Fun with Out and About Adventures
This bi-weekly drop in is where preschoolers can learn and play in predominately forested areas of Stanley Park, at the beach, and at a castle playground. This program is done in cooperation with Out and About Adventures and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Children should be dressed for the weather with NO umbrellas! You should bring a snack and a mug to enjoy some tea.
Reservations: Yes, because there are only 10 spots available per class.
Cost: $15 per child, $25 for 2 siblings, free to children too young to participate
Ages: 5 and under
Times: 10am-12pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
June 15, 2018
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
June 16, 2018-September 3, 2018
10am-5pm
Stanley Park Summer Miniature Train Ride
The Stanley Park Miniature Train operates daily during the summer.
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Yes
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Junction
June 16, 2018
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day Festival
Denman Street is closed to cars from Robson St to Davie St. There are bands, performance displays, pop-up shops, and local businesses have booths! It is a nice day to walk and meet some of your neighbours!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Denman Street
June 17, 2018
8:30am-1pm
34rd 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
June 17, 2018
5pm-8:30pm
Summer Solstice Indigenous Barbeque
This is a barbeque to celebrate the Summer Solstice and Aboriginal History Month with the Stanley Park Ecology Society. The barbeque will be next to Lost Lagoon. This will be a 4-course dining experience with a set menu(see link for menu).
Registration: Yes
Cost: $56
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 18, 2018
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
June 21, 2018
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Traditional Medicine Making: Devil's Club Salves
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants.
Cost: $27.01 - $30.18
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 22, 2018
Noon
Co-op Housing Summer BBQ 2018
This is an annual barbeque celebration for CHF BC and CHF Canada members. There will be BBQ, games, entertainment, kids races, tug-o-war, and prizes. Note the new location this year.
Cost: ???
Ages: all ages
Location: Miniature Train Picnic Area
June 23, 2018
1pm-4pm
Strawberry Festival 2018
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
June 23, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Walking Tour: Indigenous Plant Use
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: by donation
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
June 24, 2018
9am-10am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Birds A-Breeding
This is an easy 2 hour walk to learn about bird and their breeding.
Cost: $27.01 - $30.18
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
June 24, 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 road closures on Stanley Park Drive from Second Beach to the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park for this event.
June 29, 2018
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
June 30, 2018
2pm
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.
July 2018 Stanley Park Events
July 1, 2018
10am-10:30pm
Canada Day Celebrations at Canada Place
The largest Canada Day celebrations in Western Canada take place every year on July 1 at Canada Place in Vancouver. There are many performances, a citizenship ceremony, youth zone, Canada Forces zone, Innovation zone, National Film Board of Canada video screenings, family-friendly activities, and food trucks.
NOTE: There is no longer a Canada Day parade due to costs.
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
July 1, 2018
10:30pm
Canada Day Fireworks at Canada Place
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 3, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: The Princess Bride
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 9, 2018
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
July 10, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Stand By Me
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 12, 2018
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: $18.56 - $21.73
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 13, 2018
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
July 14, 2018
7:15pm-10pm
Free Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach
This is a free concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to celebrate their 100th anniversary! Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted. There will be food trucks at this event.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
July 15, 2018
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
July 6 - July 17, 2018
87th 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
July 17, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: The Lion King
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 18, 2018
7pm-9pm
Lecture and Walk: Frog-A-Palooza
This is a lecture and walk to learn about the frogs and salamanders of Stanley Park.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: ???
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
July 19, 2018
7pm-9pm
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: $6-$12
Ages: 19+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
July 21, 2018
Summerfast 10k
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
July 22, 2018
8am-11am
Pride Run and Walk
This is the 15th annual run and walk hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
Cost: Yes
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
July 22, 2018
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
July 23, 2018
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
July 24, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Mean Girls
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 25, 2018
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Traditional Medicine Making: Infused Oil Roll-Ons
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants. You can take home your own handmade medicines.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $27.01 - $30.18
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 27, 2018
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
July 27, 2018
7pm-9pm
Discovery Walk: Nature Art: #naturephotography
This is a beginner photo walk in Stanley Park where you learn from a social media savvy nature photography. This walk is open to beginners who only have a smart phone or point and shoot camera.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
July 28, 2018
1pm-3pm
Discovery Walk: Crabs, Clams, and other Coastal Critters
This is a family-friendly walk along the intertidal zone at Stanley Park.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
July 28, 2018
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
July 28, 2018
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: South Africa
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. This night's team is by Fireworks for Africa.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
July 29, 2018
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
July 31, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Spice World
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 2018 Stanley Park Events
August 1, 2018
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
August 1, 2018
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Sweden
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. This night's fireworks are by Unique Pyrotechnic.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
August 4, 2018
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
August 4, 2018
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: South Korea
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. This night's fireworks are by the Daehan Fireworks Company.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
August 5, 2018
Vancouver International Pride Tennis Tournament BBQ
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: ?
August 7, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 10, 2018
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
August 11, 2018
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-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
August 11, 2018
1pm
Vancouver Waterfight 2018
This is the 11th annual Vancouver Waterfight. This is a water fight where anybody can show up with a water gun 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
August 12, 2018
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.
August 12, 2018
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, free feasting for thousands.
Cost: Free entry
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
August 12, 2018
2pm-4pm
Walking Tour: Captivating Crawlies
This is a guided walk through the forest to learn about the many anthropods that live in Stanley Park. These include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
August 14, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Grease
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 18, 2018
3pm-8pm
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
August 19, 2018
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
August 20, 2018
7am-12pm
Stanley Park's Feathers: Forest and Foreshore-Vancouver International Bird Festival(VIBF)
This is for advanced birders. This is a half-day with a bird expert at birding hotspots for an extensive experience with a bird's daily routines. Light refreshments available at start of tour. Lunch will be available for purchase after the walk.
Cost: see registration
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 20, 2018
8am-12pm
Fluttering All Over Stanley Park-Vancouver International Bird Festival(VIBF)
This is for intermediate birders. This is a half-day with a local bird expert to look into the natural history of birds. You will visit bird habitats in Stanley Park.
Cost: see registration
Ages: ?
Location: ?
August 20, 2018
7pm-9pm
Walk: Discover the Birds of Lost Lagoon-Vancouver International Bird Festival(VIBF)
This is for intermediate to advanced birders. This is a 2 hour walk to Lost Lagoon and around.
Cost: see registration
Ages: ?
Location: ?
August 21, 2018 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Titanic
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; $23(one show)-$134(season pass) for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 24, 2018
7pm
Night Race 2018
This is a 5k/10k run/walk through Stanley Park to create a 'moving celebration of light'. There will be a post race party. Every participant will get an LED headlight and Night Race tee. You get a free glow beer mug at the finish line. There will be giant beer pong, giant jenga, and music to dance to at the after party.
Cost: $20-$60
Ages: kids and adults
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
August 29, 2018
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Traditional Medicine Making: Devil's Club Salves
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
August 31, 2018
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
September 2018 Stanley Park Events
Sep 1, 2018
7:30pm-10pm
Concert: The Sheepdogs
Cost: $42 + service charge, general admission
Ages: all ages/ 19+ for bar
Time: Gates 6pm, Show 7:30pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 3, 2018
7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
This is the 18th annual Vancouver Triathlon by Multisport Canada.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
NOTE: The Vancouver Park Board has tweeted out that all roads in Stanley Park will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 from 6:30am to 10am due to this triathlon!
September 4, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
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: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Bus Loop
September 7-9, 2018
SKOOKUM Music, Food, and Arts Festival
This is a brand new for 2018 large music, food, and arts festival that is planned for Brockton Point in Stanley Park. There will be multiple stages set up with multiple acts of various music styles. There will also be multimedia art works and roaming performers. The food will be gourmet. The festival will feature BC beers, wines, and spirits! Only 20,000 people per day will be allowed in for this first year in order to determine the logistics for future years. There will be related after-hour events in downtown Vancouver.
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
Music Hours: Fri: 5pm-11pm, Sat: 1:20pm-11pm, Sun: 12pm-11pm
Cost: yes
Note: There will be road closures after 10pm from the roundabout at the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park to the Brockton Playing Fields to allow event participants to exit.
Sep 8, 2018
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 8, 2018. Most roads in the park will be closed from 3am-8:30am. The Stanley Park Causeway will be closed from 5:30am-8:30am.
September 8, 2018
2pm-4pm
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
Sep 9, 2017
10am
Parkinson SuperWalk
This is a 2k and 5km walk/run and 10km run in Stanley Park to raise money for the Parkinson Society of BC. There will be a post-walk celebration thanks to Safeway. The 2k walk goes around Lost Lagoon, the 5k walk goes to near the Totem Poles and back along the seawall, and the 10k goes all the way around the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: donations
Time: 9am registration, 10am walk start
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
September 9, 2018
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-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Bus Loop
Sep 9, 2018
1pm
Battle of Britain ceremony and parade
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Air Force Garden of Rembrance
September 13, 2018
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
Sep 16, 2018
8am-12pm
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 2017, 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 9am
Cost: by donation
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
Sep 16, 2018
1pm-5pm
Canadian Police Canine Association National Championship Trials Public Day
The 2018 Canadian Police Canine Association National Championship Trials will be hosted by the Vancouver Police Department Canine Unit and will be held on September 13-16, 2018. On September 16, 2018, there will be a public day at the Brockton Oval from 1pm to 5pm.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Brockton Oval
Sep 17, 2018
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
Sep 18, 2018
7pm
Concert: The Head and the Heart
Cost: $45 + service charge, general admission
Ages: all ages/ 19+ for bar
Time: Gates 6pm, Show 7pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 20, 2018
10:30am
Power to Play
This is a team-building event where up to 40 teams fundraise and race in a bunch of physical and mental events.
Ages: ???
Time: 10:30am
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 22, 2018
SeaWheeze Run
This is an annual run organized by Lululemon Athletica.
Note: Due to this event the Stanley Park Seawall will be closed from 6am-11am between English Bay and Lumbermens' Arch. Stanley Park Drive will be reduced to 1 lane for driving between 6am-11am and 7pm-11pm!
Cost: Yes
Times: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
September 22, 2018
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: tba
Note: There will be road closures after 10pm from the roundabout at the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park to the Brockton Playing Fields to allow event participants to exit.
September 23, 2018
10am-4pm
33rd Vancouver AIDS Walk
This is a charity event raising funds for people living with HIV in BC. This will be a 2.5km walk along Beach Avenue to English Bay and then back along the English Bay Seawall past the Vancouver Aids Memorial.
Time: 10am-4pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
September 28, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: Nocturnal Creature Feature
This is a walk to learn about the nocturnal animals in Stanley Park like beavers, bats, coyotes, and owls.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
September 29, 2018
10am-4pm
Deadman's Island Guided Tours and free boat rides
There will be a RARE guided tours of HMCS Discovery, free boat rides in the harbour, and information about the trades of the Naval Reserve. Boat rides are on a first come, first served basis.
The Canadian Army Reserve and extended Naval family will also be featured in this event.
NOTE: You must have government issued photo ID to go onto the base. Minors may attend with a parent or guardian who has government issued photo ID.
Reservations: You must register online in advance
Hours: 10am-3pm
Cost: Free, but you must register online (see button below) in advance
Ages: All ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian
Location: HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve
September 29, 2018
1:30pm-3:30pm
Discovery Walk: Forest Elders and Giants
This is a walk to learn about Stanley Park's ancient trees.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
September 29, 2018
2:30pm-4pm
All Candidates Meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board
This is a community meeting where you can ask questions of all the Vancouver Parks Board candidates in the upcoming civic election.
Location: West End Community Centre
September 29-30, 2018
Pacific NorthWest ISA Chapter Tree Climbing Championship
This is the tree climbing championship of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. It is an educational event and skills competition for climbers of all skill levels to learn the latest in safety and climbing techniques. Climbers participate in 5 events: aerial rescue, belayed speed climb, ascent event, throw line, and work climb. This event is family friendly and free for spectators.
Time: Sep 29 events from 9am to 5pm, Sep 30 events from 9:30am to 1:30pm, see link below for all times.
Ages: All Ages
Location: Malkin Bowl
September 30, 2018
9am-11am
Discovery Walk: Birds of a Feather: Tour the Neighbourhood
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
October 2018 Stanley Park Events
October 1, 2018 to Oct ???
Paving of sections of Stanley Park Drive
Starting October 1, 2018, weather-permitting, there will be paving of sections of Stanley Park Drive.! So, if you are planning on driving in Stanley Park in October, you may not be able to drive on certain parts on certain days. The full map and schedule is provided in the link. If you click on each section it will show the planned dates and times.
Location: sections of Stanley Park Drive
October 1, 2018
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
October 4, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
Discovery Walk: Hoots and Howls
This is a walk to learn about the nighttime animals in Stanley Park like beavers, bats, coyotes, and owls. This walk starts with a beer reception.
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
October 10, 2018
7pm-9pm
Workshop: Traditional Medicine Making: Devil's Club Salves
Create your own cures as you are guided through the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of native plants. Almond Oil is used so if you have allergies to nuts this workshop won't be for you.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
Oct 12, 2018
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 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: ?
Cost: free, but $100 minimum fundraising goal to receive latern/tshirt
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
Oct 11-31, 2018
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 "Jack O'Lantern's journey through the dark forest".
October 21, 2018
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...Bees and Seeds. 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 or at front desk
Cost: free, but please bring a little food to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
October 21, 2018
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... World Food Day/2018 Welfare Challenge.
Registration: Please register online beforehand or at front desk
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
October 27, 2018
8am-5pm
inGoop Health Experience
This is Gwyneth Paltrow's "boujee modern lifestyle" brand's ultimate goop event. There will be talks, workshops, classes, beauty seminars, and gourmet food and drink. This event will be hosted by Goop's chief content officer, Elise Loehnen.
Cost: $448
Times: 8am-5pm
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Oct 28, 2018
10am
48th 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
October 29, 2018
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
November 2018 Stanley Park Events
November 5, 2018
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
Nov 11, 2018
10:40am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
November 18, 2018
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...Drop in Spaghetti Nights Celebration. 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
November 18, 2018
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... West End Urban Garden Club Looking Forward.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
November 19, 2018
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
Nov 21, 2018 to Dec 24, 2018
Vancouver Christmas Market
This is a European-style Christmas market with over 80 huts of authentic gifts, treats, and sweets!
Cost: Adult $12, Senior $11, Youth $5 at the market, a little lower online
Times: 11:30am-9:30pm, Dec 24 closes at 6pm
Location: Jack Poole Plaza
November 24, 2018
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.
Time: 10am: 1 mile start, 10:30am: 5km start
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: ???
November 30, 2018
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. Youcan try a cocktail with pre-prepared bitters. You can take home your own created bitters. No plant harvesting will take place.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 2018 Stanley Park Events
December 1, 2018
10am-12:30pm
Christmast 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
December 2, 2018
1pm-3pm
West End Urban Garden Club-Holiday Celebration
Join us in celebrating the holiday season at our family friendly get together. We'll provide lots of food and good cheer, as well as a few surprises. Bring something yummy to share. Food stories also welcome! Please consider making a donation to West End Neighbourhood Food Network - we'll donate everything received at the gathering to local food agencies who share our commitment to healthy, nutritious food for all. Advance registration encouraged.
Registration: Please register online beforehand if you can
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
December 3, 2018
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
December 7, 2018
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. Hot drinks will be available by donation.
Registration: Advance registration required
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 13, 2018
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
December 14, 2018
6pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Winter Solstice Dinner
This is a fund-raiser dinner. Celebrate the longest night of the year with a Coast Salish theme. The solstice story will be told through a First Nations perspective. The food will be locally-sourced and indigenous dishes. See the menu on the link below.
Registration: Required, closes day before event
Cost: $80, tax deductible
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 15, 2018
1pm
4th Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 4th 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 an Elf toque, Elf race bib, and Chip Time(5km/10km only)! Add-on available are a souvenir medal, fun pack and race kit mail-out option. This run is in support of Canuck Place. Online registration closes on Dec 14, 2018 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
December 15, 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: $6-$12
Ages: ???
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 17, 2018
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
Dec 31, 2018
Concord's New Years Eve Vancouver
This is Vancouver's largest New Years celebration. It is a family-friendly New Years Eve celebration that includes 2 sets of fireworks, a street party, and a ticketed indoor party.
January 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
February 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 2019 Stanley Park Events
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
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.
April 7, 2019
2pm-3:30pm
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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
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 road closures on the west side of Stanley Park for this event.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 15, 2019
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day Festival
Denman Street is closed to cars from Robson St to Davie St. There are bands, performance displays, pop-up shops, and local businesses have booths! It is a nice day to walk and meet some of your neighbours!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Denman Street
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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 road closures on Stanley Park Drive from Second Beach to the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park for this event.
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
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
June 23, 2019
6:30pm
Memorial for Air India Bombing Victims
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
July 2019 Stanley Park Events
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 road closures in the West End for this event. See Road closures for Pride Parade and Festival
Cost: free
Ages: all
Location: West End
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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