2018 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 2018 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2017/2018 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 Lights Fireworks shows, 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 will be a new 3 day Stanley Park Music Festival called SKOOKUM Music, Food, and Arts Festival at Brockton Point!
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!
Upcoming 2018 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
10am-5pm
The Stanley Park Miniature Train operates daily with an Urban Forest theme starting on June 30, 2018.
Daily
8pm(7pm on Jul 28, Aug 1,4)
Theatre Under the Stars presents Cinderella and 42nd Street musicals on alternating nights from July 4 - August 25, 2018 at Malkin Bowl.
Every Monday
7pm-9pm
There is free Scottish Dancing weekly on Monday nights, weather-permitting, from June 18, 2018 to August 13, 2018 at Ceperley Park.
Every Tuesday
7pm-9:30pm
There is free International Folk Dancing weekly on Tuesday nights, weather-permitting, from June 19, 2018 to August 21, 2018 at Ceperley Park.
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.
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at 6:15pm at Stanley Park Information Booth
August 2018 Stanley Park Events
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
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
Vancouver Triathlon
This is the annual Vancouver Triathlon by Multisport Canada.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be road closures for this event.
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 music, food, and arts festival that is planned by BrandLive for Brockton Pointin Stanley Park. BrandLive used to produce the Squamish music festival. There will be multiple stages set up with multiple acts of various music styles. The lineup of performers will be announced in the spring of 2018. 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
Hours: tbd
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 7???, 2018
RBC GranFondo Whistler - Stanley Park - GranFondo Canada
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is 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 about 10,000 riders.
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: ?
Note: There will be road closures for this event.
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
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
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, 2017
10am-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
Cost: ?
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
September 22, 2018
SeaWheeze Run
This is an annual run organized by Lululemon Athletica.
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.
Sep 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
October 2018 Stanley Park Events
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
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 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 at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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
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: ???
December 2018 Stanley Park Events
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 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. The Variety Kids Water Park will be turned into a Winter Wonderland. There will be a live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event. Registration includes an Elf toque, Elf race bib, christmas woolie, free hot beverage, and goodies! This run is in support of Canuck Place. Online registration closes on Dec 15, 2017 at 5pm. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The course will go through trails as well as along the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: $10-$45 see more info
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
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
Upcoming 2019 Stanley Park Events Calendar
January 2019 Stanley Park Events
Past 2017/2018 Events in Stanley Park
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Jan 1, 2017 9am-3pm
Vancouver New Year's Day 50k resolution run - $25 - Club Fat Ass - starts at Brockton Oval
Jan 1, 2017 2pm
Annual Polar Bear Swim - Free - English Bay
Join the thousands of hearty swimmers or just go to see the costumes and watch the swimmers celebrate the New Year!
January 12, 2017 6pm-8pm
Workshop: Bird Wing Taxidermy - $18-$22 - Stanley Park Pavilion
Practice basic taxidermy techniques.
January 14, 2017 10am-12:30pm
Eco-Stewards - Stanley Park Pavilion
Learn about the ecology of the park and work with other volunteers to help conserve biodiversity.
January 14, 2017 1pm-3:30pm
Eco-Stewards - Stanley Park Pavilion
Learn about the ecology of the park and work with other volunteers to help conserve biodiversity.
January 15, 2017 10:30am-1:30pm
Puzzle Party - Free for all ages - Gordon Neighbourhood House 1019 Broughton St., Vancouver
This is an event for puzzle enthusiasts. Join like minded people to explore a variety of puzzles like the Japanese puzzle box, wooden burr puzzle, metal disentanglement puzzle, string puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, etc. Meet like-minded people, discuss tips and techniques, enhance your knowledge, have fun! Drop in anytime, free snacks, raffle prizes, contest prizes!
January 15, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Discussion topic this month is...finding the best seeds for your garden.
January 15, 2017 2:30pm-3:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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...Tending our gardens-What worked and what didn't during the last growing season.
January 19, 2017 7pm-8pm
Illustrated Talk: E. Pauline Johnson Tekahionwake’s Vancouver Years: 1909-1913 - Jolene Cumming - free - Meeting Room #1 in the Joe Fortes Library in the West End Community Centre 870 Denman St.
January 22, 2017 10am-12:30pm
Eco-Stewards - Stanley Park Pavilion
Learn about the ecology of the park and work with other volunteers to help conserve biodiversity.
January 22, 2017 1pm-3:30pm
Eco-Stewards - Stanley Park Pavilion
Learn about the ecology of the park and work with other volunteers to help conserve biodiversity.
January 25, 2017
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 29, 2017
MEC Vancouver Race 1 5k/10k - MEC - $15 - starts at Devonian Harbour Park
This is the first of 10 events in the 2017 MEC Lower Mainland Race Series
Feb 4, 2017
Stanley Park Zoo Historical Walking Tour - $6 - $12 - by Jolene Cumming - Stanley Park Nature House
This is a two-hour easy walking tour to learn about the past history of zoos in Stanley Park.
CANCELLED-February 5, 2017 8:30am
28th Annual First Half Marathon - Pacific Roadrunners
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE HEAVY SNOWFALL IN VANCOUVER!
This is a 21.1KM run starting/ending at the Roundhouse Community Centre. It goes down the seawall, into Stanley Park, then back again. Note that it goes completely around Stanley Park on the seawall and completely around Lost Lagoon.
Feb 18, 2017
RunGo Dash for Dogs - 2km walk, 5km run, or 10km non-competitive run using RunGo app, dogs welcome- with proceeds to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs charity - 9am - Brockton Pavilion
February 21, 2017 7:30pm-9pm
Stanley Park Sites and Stories: Then and Now -Evening Lecture - Vancouver Heritage Foundation - $15 or $9 with valid Student ID - University Club at Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave
An exploration of the cultural impacts of the land now called Stanley Park by Landscape Architect and Author Adrienne Brown.
March 5, 2017
Pauline Johnson/Tekahionwake Stanley Park Historical Walking Tour - $10 cash per person - meet at Lost Lagoon Lookout
March 11, 2017
Geocaching meetup - BC Geocaching Association
April 2, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
"Votes for [Some] Women":100th Anniversary of B.C.s Women's Suffrage Historical Walking Tour - - Jolene Cumming - $10 cash - Meet at Lost Lagoon Lookout
This tour is about the various women's rallies, protests and demonstrations that took place in Stanley Park over the years.
April 2, 2017 6:30pm-9pm
Sakura Night - Stanley Park Pavilion
Sakura Night is a culinary experience with tantalizing tastes of Japan and winds sponsored by Evolve Cellars. This is part of the 11th Annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
April 8-9, 2017
Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction Hours: 10am - 5pm Cost: yes
Note: This is the train ride only. The easter train starts the following week..see below.
April 9, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Discussion topic this month is: Growing Food on your balcony.
April 9, 2017 2:30pm-3:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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...Tending our gardens-What worked and what didn't during the last growing season.
April 9, 2017
6th Annual CAN Family Festival by Canucks Autism Network - Jack Poole Plaza
This event is in celebration of Autism Awareness Month and will include live entertainment, a local artisan market, food trucks, skate park, face painting, ball hockey tournament featuring Vancouver Canucks Alumni, and more. The Olympic cauldron will be lit!
April 13-17, 2017
Easter Miniature Train Ride
Location: Stanley Park Junction Hours: 10am - 5pm Cost: yes
This is the annual Easter train ride which includes displays along the train route, Easter fair with egg hunt, and lots of activities for children!
April 15, 2017 10am-12pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society - $24 to $30 - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
April 16, 2017 11:30am-4pm
2nd Annual Easter Fun Run and Egg Hunt -$15-$30, Lumbermens' Arch
This holiday themed fun run starts at Lumbermen's Arch and goes through the trails before looping onto the seawall. It has a 10km and 5km Big Bunny Run/Walk at 2pm. The course does not have many inclines and is good for a stress-free run or walk.
April 15, 2017 6pm-8pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society - $24 to $30 - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
April 20, 2017 6pm-8pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society - $24 to $30 - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
April 22, 2017 10:30am-12:30pm
Earth Day Eco-Stewards program - Stanley Park Ecology Society - free - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
April 22, 2017 11am-3pm
Earth Day Celebration - Stanley Park Ecology Society - free - On roof of Stanley Park Nature House
This is a hands-on ecology through restoration activities, conservation action, crafts, and booths for all ages. Also, there will be a tour to the heron colony. No registration required
April 22, 2017 12pm-3:00pm
Earth Day tour or Stanley Park for New Immigrants - YMCA - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
The Earth Day event will include a park tour to learn about the plants and animals, and activities such as crafts and plant removal. The free event is for permanent residents only, and is suitable for both adults and children. Registration is required.
April 28, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society - $24 to $30 - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
April 29, 2017 various times
Big Tree Weekend: Tour the Giants Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society - FREE - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
This tour will visit some of the tall trees in Stanley Park.
This tour sold out last year. There are 3 times (9:30-11:30am(SOLD OUT), 10am-noon, 1:30-3:30pm). You can waitlist for the non-sold out times.
More Information and Registration...April 30, 2017 11:30am-3:30pm
Golden Bowl Day 2017 - Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
Tickets are $10.00 for lunch, the Golden Bowl is Free! Tickets on sale from April 9th to April 25th.
11:30-12:30pm Club Lunch, 12:30-1pm Presentations, 1pm Golden Bowl and Spider, 1:15pm Draw, 3:30pm Tea and Dessert
May 6, 2017 9:30am-11:30am
Beginner Birding
This is a presentation by local bird experts followed by a walk to Lost Lagoon to learn to identify local birds by sight and sound.
Cost: Free
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion - Salmonberry Room
May 6, 2017 10am-12pm
Bird Week: Rise of the Hipster Birdwatcher
This is a bird walk around Lost Lagoon. This walk is targeting non-birders.
Cost: Free
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 6, 2017 1pm-3:30pm
Nest Box Building
This is to build a chickadee cedar nest box while learning about the species and it's habitat. Registration is by box kit, so pairs or families can register under a single name to share a box. Only 15 kits available!
Cost: Free
Location: roof of Stanley Park Nature House
May 7, 2017
BMO Vancouver International Marathon - Stanley Park Seawall - Vancouver International Marathon Society
May 7, 2017 1pm-3:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck and Garden Club meeting - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Discussion topics this month are...1) Growing Great Tomatoes, and 2) Permaculture
Please register on the West End Community Centre for these FREE events. Be sure to register for both the Potluck and the Garden Club meeting which are treated separately.
May 10, 2017 6pm-8pm
Bird Week: Bird on the Beach Discovery Walk
This is a guided walk along the beaches of Stanley Park discussing habitat and local shorebirds.
Cost: Free
Location: roof of Stanley Park Nature House
May 11, 2017 6pm-8pm
Bird Week: Bird Wing Taxidermy workshop
This will introduce you to basic taxidermy techniques and bird anatomy.
Cost: Free
Ages: 18+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion - Salmonberry Room
May 12, 2017 9am-11am
Bird Week: Seawall Wonders
This is a guided walk along the seawall of Stanley Park discussing habitat and local shorebirds.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages welcome
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 12, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Bird Week: Ducks at Dusk
This is a social and educational evening that begins with a wine reception and continues with viewing birds swimming at sunset!
Cost: Free
Ages: 19+
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
May 14, 2017 7:30am-11am
Fairmont Mother's Day Fun Run & Walk - 3k, 5k, and 10k run - Life Sport Coaching
Cost:
Location: Stanley Park Seawall/Lost Lagoon trail
May 15, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Rally For Rescue
This is a rally to oppose the Parks Board ban on cetaceans in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free
Location: Ceperley Park
May 20, 2017
May 23, 2017 6pm-?
Brahms Tam Drum Circle
This is a free jam of drummers that occurs every Tuesday night. There is lots of dancing to the beats.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages welcome
Weather: Sunny days only
Time: After work until sunset
Location: Third Beach
May 24, 2017 6:15pm-?
Bicicletta Wednesday Park Ride
This is leisurely community ride around Stanley Park that occurs every Wednesday night during the summer. All levels of experience are welconm.
Registration: Required
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages welcome?
Weather: fair weather only
Time: meet at 6:15pm, ride starts at 6:30pm sharp
Location: meet at Stanley Park Information Booth
May 27, 2017 noon-4pm
3rd Annual West End GoGos Garden Party
Includes: Lunch at Noon, music by the CATS Band, Art Around the Green, Crafts and Gift Baskets, Flower Arranging Demo, Refreshments, Bowling. Funds raised are donated to Grandmothers to Granmothers Campaign to help with sustainable funding for African grandmothers.
Cost: $35
Location: Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
May 28, 2017 9am
30th Annual Larry Young Memorial Run - Vancouver Police Foundation
This is a run and walk in honour of Sergeant Larry Young, the last VPD member to die in the line of duty.
Cost: Adult(19+) $30 includes T-shirt, Youth $15 includes T-shirt.
Times: Walkers start at 9am, Runners start at 9:30am
Location: HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve
May 28, 2017 10am
33rd Annual World Partnership Walk - Aga Khan Foundation
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.
Cost: ?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
May 28, 2017 9:30am
Walk for Rape Relief
9:30am registation and coffee, 10:30am Walk, noon free and garbage free picnic, 12:30pm live music
Cost: collect donations
Location: Ceperley Park
May 28, 2017 11am-1pm
3rd Annual Kindness Patrol
Children are encouraged to join the Kindness Patrol to spread kindness and goodwill. Participants will by tying notes with positive messages to cut flowers and giving them out to unsuspecting passerbys.
Cost: ???
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Second Beach
May 28, 2017 1pm-4pm
Celebration and Invasive Removal Event - SPES
Free event, but register to participate in the invasive removal activity. They provide all the tools and safety equipment.
Cost: free
Ages: Family friendly
Time: 1pm-4pm, 1:30pm=speeches and cake
Location: Third Beach Picnic area
May 29, 2017 5pm-10pm
June 2, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
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 Nature House
June 2, 2017 5:30pm?
June 3, 2017 10am-3pm
Vancouver Cycle Tour
The Kwatlen Student's Association is presenting this bicycle ride around Stanley Park. Register by May 26, 2017. The ride is around Stanley Park on Seawall to False Creek Seawall to Granville Island for lunch (cost for lunch not included) with a stop for ice cream (cost included).
Cost: Free if you have your own bike, otherwise students $5 and non-students $14 to rent bike
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
June 5, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
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: $26.98 - $30.14
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
June 9, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
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 Nature House
June 9,2017 time?
Vancouver Full Moon Beach Party
This is an all night party similar to those put on in Thailand. We are not sure if this is a parks board sanctioned event or not.
Cost: free?
Ages: ?
Location: Second Beach
June 11, 2017 11am
Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
June 11, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Bee-friendly herbs. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk.
BONUS: This month there will be some free plant (tomatoes, etc.) giveaways!
Cost: free, but please bring small food dish to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
June 11, 2017 2:30pm-3:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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...preparing for our winter garden.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
June 14, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use: Seaside Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a walk along the seawall with an experienced Coast Salish guide to learn about the plants, animals, and algae of the inter-tidal zone.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
June 16, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
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 Nature House
June 17, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Herstory: Historical Gardens of Stanley Park Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a walk through the gardens of Stanley Park to hear about the history and women's stories connected to them.
Cost: $6-$11
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 17, 2017 noon-6pm
West End Car Free Day
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 18, 2017 2pm-4pm
Visit the Heron Families Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a guided walk tot he heronry where you will learn what juvenile heron need to get ready to leave the nest.
Cost: $6-$11
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 20, 2017 4:30pm-9:30pm
Changemakers Summer Potluck
This is free event, but RSVP at Eventbrite. Changemakers Vancouve is a network empowering people to make social change in their community.
Cost: free, but bring some food and drink to share
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 21, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use: Trees and Shrubs Walking Tour
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 Bus Loop
June 22, 2017 6pm-8pm
Visit the Heron Families Walking Tour II - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a guided walk tot he heronry where you will learn what juvenile heron need to get ready to leave the nest.
Cost: $6-$11
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 23, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society - $24 to $31 - Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
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 Nature House
June 23, 2017 6:30pm
June 24, 2017 10am-5pm
Doors Open Vancouver
On this day, the Vancouver Parks Board Office and the Vancouver Police Mounted Unit buildings are open to the public.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Vancouver Parks Board Office and Horse Stables (just off of Pipeline Road behind Rose Cottage)
June 25, 2017 9am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Birds of Beaver Lake
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about bird identification and behaviour at Beaver Lake.
Cost: ???
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 25, 2017 9:30am
Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon - Canada Running Series
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Fish House Restaurant
June 25, 2017 10:30am-2pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp at the Nature House
A team from Parks Canada will be at the Nature House to answer your questiongs about camping and to share tips about camping.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
June 25, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
Stanley Park Zoo Historical Walking Tour
This is a walking tour by Jolene Cumming. She will tell stories and show rare photos as you walk to the areas where the zoo used to be. Jolene does extensive research and gives fabulous tours! We highly recommend this tour!
Cost: $10 cash, drop-in only
Ages: All ages
Location: Meet at Lost Lagoon Lookout
June 30, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
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 Nature House
July 4, 2017 10am
Break the Chain 17
This is the start of a Vancouver to Ottawa bicycle ride of one survivor with one bike. A powerful statement of healing from child sex abuse. See #BreaktheChain17 hashtag.
Location: Third Beach
July 4, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: The Lego Batman Movie
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 6, 2017 10am-12pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 6, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 7, 2017 5:30pm-8:30pm
EcoStewards Upcycling Workshop: Ivy Bio-Netting
This is an evening workshop with the Stanley Park Ecology Society and an environmental artist. You will learn how to crochet English Ivy vine into bio-netting that can be used for future habitat enhancement projects.
Cost: Free
Ages: All?
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
July 8, 2017 2pm to July 9, 2017 7am
Vancouver Full Moon Beach Party
This is an all night party similar to those put on in Thailand. We are not sure if this is a parks board sanctioned event or not.
Cost: free?
Ages: ?
Location: Second Beach
June 30 - July 16, 2017
86th 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 - Tennis BC
July 7 - August 26, 2017
Theatre Under the Stars presents Mary Poppins and The Drowsy Chaperone (alternating nights)
Cost: Yes
Hours: 8pm, except on fireworks nights when it starts at 7pm (2 musicals on alternating nights)
Location: Malkin Bowl
July 10, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Traditional Medicine-Making Workship
This workshop guides you through creating your own cures. You take home your own medicine kits and handmade concoctions.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
July 11, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: The Goonies
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 13, 2017 10am-12pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 13, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 13, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Hollow Tree and Friends
Bill Stephen, an urban forestry specialist with the Vancouver Parks Board, will tell the historic story of the Hollow Tree. Then will go deep into the forest to see some the park's largest trees.
Cost: $6-$12
Location: Meet at Hollow Tree Parking Lot
July 15, 2017 8am
Summerfast 10k - Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club
This is a flat, fast run around the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: Yes
Location: Starts at Ceperley Park
July 15, 2017 10am-12pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 15, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 15, 2017 12pm-6pm
Thunderbird Sharing Ceremony
This is part of the Canada 150 celebrations. Journey from the sandy shores of Stanley Park to the heights of its ancient forest in Aeriosa aerial Dance and Spakwus Slulem/Eagle Song’s collaborative performance. Witness ceremonies of local Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh artists.
Cost: Free
Location: entrance to Stanley Park Junction
July 15, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 16, 2017 8:30am-12:30pm
Stanley Park SuperWET - Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club
This is the annual walk around Stanley Park for the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. foundation.
Ages: all
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 18, 2017 6pm-7:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Fall and Winter Gardening. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk.
Cost: free, but please bring small food dish to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
July 18, 2017 7:30-8:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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...preparing for our winter garden.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
July 18, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Toy Story
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 19, 2017 6:30pm-8pm
Stanley Park SuperWET - Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: ?
July 20, 2017 10am-12pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 20, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
July 22, 2017 9am
Pride Run and Walk - Vancouver Pride Society
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
July 22, 2017 9am-6pm
Pride Sports Day - Vancouver Pride Society
Cost: ?
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
July 22, 2017 10am-12pm
Scouting the Seaside
This is a guided walk that teaches you about life forms along hte shoreline and their complex environment.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: All Ages welcome
Location: Meet at Lumbermen's Arch Concession Area
July 23, 2017 9am - July 24th 9am
Lights on PTSD 24hr Bicycle Ride
This is an event to raise awareness around Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to gather funds to support future initiatives for families struggline with post Traumatic stress. This is a 24 hour cycle event whose home base is Second Beach. If you are a cyclist, you can join in for a round or two.
Cost: na
Ages: na
Location: Ceperley Park
July 25, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: National Lampoon's Vacation
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
July 29, 2017 10am-12pm
Roguish Raccoons
This is a walk to explore the racoons in the park.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
July 29, 2017 (tentative)
50th Anniversary of Human Be-In in Stanley Park Concert
On March 26, 1967, thousands of hippies descended on Stanley Park for the first ever Human Be-in which included a concert. This proposed event is for the 50th anniversary. Note: this date and concert is tentative.
Cost: tbd
Ages: tbd
Location: tbd
July 29, 2017 ?afternoon?
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival - Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society
This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.
NOTE: The location has been changed from Sunset Beach to Ceperley Park at Second Beach this year!
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Ceperley Park
July 29, 2017 10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks -Country: Japan - Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society
A team from Japan will be putting on this night of the annual fireworks.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
July 30, 2017 7am-2pm
4th Annual Recycle Ride
This is a bicycle ride from Rupert Park(Rupert and Charles) in Vancouver to Prospect Point in Stanley Park. This is a ride in support of the Transplant Research Foundation of BC, specifically for the Addison Fund.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages???
End Location: Prospect Point Picnic Area
Aug 1, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Beauty and the Beast - SING-A-LONG
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
Aug 2, 2017 ?afternoon?
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival - Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society
This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.
NOTE: The location has been changed from Sunset Beach to Ceperley Park at Second Beach this year!
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Ceperley Park
August 2, 2017 10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks -Country: United Kingdom - Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society
A team from United Kingdom will be putting on this night of the annual fireworks.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
August 3, 2017 10am-12pm
Parks Canada's Learn to Camp
Interactive packing activities and games. Learn what to bring on camping trip, packing tips and tricks, and build a checklist. Also, learn how to set up a successful campsite with proper food storage, fire building, and tent setup. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
August 3, 2017 1pm-3pm
Explore the Outdoors with Parks Canada
This is a workshop about nearby ecosystems and park safety. You will learn to identify plants, birds, and animals found in your backyard and in local Parks Canada sites. Participants will take part in a simulated visit to a national park. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
August 4, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a walk through the forest with an experienced Coast Salish guide to learn about the present day indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
Aug 5, 2017 ?afternoon?
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival - Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society
This is the pre-fireworks festival which has lots of bands and activities.
NOTE: The location has been changed from Sunset Beach to Ceperley Park at Second Beach this year!
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Ceperley Park
August 5, 2017 10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks -Country: Canada - Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society
A team from Canada will be putting on this night of the annual fireworks.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
Aug 6, 2017 noon
Pride Parade
This is the 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade which draws about half a million people to watch. It starts at Robson and Thurlow streets and goes down Robson to Denman st, left on Denman to Beach Ave then along Beach Ave to Sunset Beach. There are vendors and entertainment at Sunset Beach park.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
Aug 8, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: JAWS
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 11, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use: Trees and Shrubs Walking Tour
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 Bus Loop
August 12, 2017 7am
SeaWheeze Half Marathon - Lululemon Athletica
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Stanley Park Seawall
August 13, 2017 1pm
Vancouver Waterfight 2017
This is the 10th 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 13, 2017 1:30pm-4:30pm
Whole Way House Family Picnic
This is a picnic in Stanley Park that supports a charity. Tickets are by donation. There will be games, music, and food. Earls will be grilling up some food and there will be a silent auction.
Cost: by donation
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
August 15, 2017 6pm-7:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Seed Saving. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk.
Cost: free, but please bring small food dish to share
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
August 15, 2017 7:30pm-8:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Monthly Meeting - Free - West End Commmunity Centre
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...preparing for our winter garden.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Aug 15, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
Aug 18, 2017 5:30pm-8:30pm
Aug 19, 2017 10am-2pm
EcoStewards Upcycling Workshop: Fence Build
Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society and an environmental artist for this two day workshop. You will learn to build fences made from invasive plant materials that will help to stabilize habitat along North Creek.
Cost: Free
Ages: All?
August 18, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use: Seaside Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a walk along the seawall with an experienced Coast Salish guide to learn about the plants, animals, and algae of the inter-tidal zone.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
August 20, 2017 10am-12pm
Crabs, Clams, and Other Coastal Critters - Stanley Park Ecology Society
Wear your rubber boots for this walk to see things like orange armoured sea cucumbers to red feather duster worms. This walk is in collaboration with the Vancouver Aquarium and Ocean Wise.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
August 20, 2017 11:30am - 1pm
Ratha Yatra - Parade
This is a parade that you can join in on!
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Beach Ave from Howe St to Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
August 20, 2017 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
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
Aug 21, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Traditional Medicine-Making Workship
This workshop guides you through creating your own cures. You take home your own medicine kits and handmade concoctions.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
August 22, 2017 at sunset
Outdoor Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2
This is one of the weekly Tuesday night movies that happen in July and August at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. The movies start after sunset weather permitting. It is free if you sit on the lawn. 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 3 course meal at a nearby restaurant and your reserved seat.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; $21-$26 for reserved seat and/or dinner(extra $30)
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
August 24, 2017 10am-2pm
Explore the Outdoors with Parks Canada
This is a workshop about nearby ecosystems and park safety. You will learn to identify plants, birds, and animals found in your backyard and in local Parks Canada sites. Participants will take part in a simulated visit to a national park. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
August 25, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a walk through the forest with an experienced Coast Salish guide to learn about the present day indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
August 26, 2017 2pm-4pm
Home is Where the Habitat Is Discovery Walk - Stanley Park Ecology Society
Learn how Stanley Park provides habitat for many different animals.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
August 27, 2017 9am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Bird Babies
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about juvenile bird identification and behaviour.
Cost: based on donation amount???
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Daily until Sep 1
10am-6pm - Variety Kids Water Park at Lumbermens' Arch
Sep 2, 2017 7pm
Concert: Spoon with guests
Cost: $45 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 6pm - Show 7pm - Curfew 10pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Daily until Sep 4
10am-5pm - Miniature Train at Stanley Park Junction
Sep 4, 2017 7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon - Multisport Canada
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Sep 4, 2017 7pm
Concert: Haim with guests
Cost: $42.50 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm - Show 7pm - Curfew 10pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 6, 2017 7:30pm
Concert: Oh Wonder with guests
Cost: $35 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm - Show 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 8, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use: Seaside Walking Tour - Stanley Park Ecology Society
This is a walk along the seawall with an experienced Coast Salish guide to learn about the plants, animals, and algae of the inter-tidal zone.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
Sep 9, 2017 11am-3pm
West End Fest!
This is an annual event that is a community festival. There will be arts & crafts, community booths, face painting, balloon twisting, inflatables, live entertainment, photo booth, youth BBQ fundraiser. There are lots of things to do with children. Also, there is a stage with fantastic live music.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Due to the weather, this event has been moved indoors the West End Community Centre Ice Rink and Auditorium.
Sep 9, 2017
RBC GranFondo Whistler - Stanley Park - GranFondo Canada
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is 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 about 10,000 riders.
Sep 9, 2017 7pm
Concert: John Butler Trio with guests
Cost: $45 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm - Show 7pm - Curfew 10pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 10, 2017 10am
Parkinson SuperWalk
This is a 5km walk/run and 10km run in Stanley Park to raise money for the Parkinson Society of BC.
Cost: donations
Time: 9am registration, 10am walk start
Ages: All Ages
Location: Ceperley Park
Sep 10, 2017 10am
Paws for a Cause - BC SPCA
This is a 2.5km walk to raise money to fight animal cruelty. There are contestes, dog agility demos, food, drink, and children's activities.
Cost: $20 Adult($15 early bird), $10 Youth($5 early bird), $0 Youth(no walk bib)
Time: Registration open: 10am, Walk starts: 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
Daily until Sep 17
10am-7:30pm - Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool at Second Beach
Sep 13, 2017 7pm
Concert: Fleet Foxes with guests
Cost: $46 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm - Show 7pm - Curfew 10pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 14, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Traditional Medicine-Making Workship
This workshop guides you through creating your own cures. You take home your own medicine kits and handmade concoctions.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Sep 15, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour
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 Bus Loop
Sep 15, 2017 7pm
Concert: Bonobo with guests
Cost: $45 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 5:30pm - Show 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 16, 2017 11am-4pm
Scotiabank AIDS Walk to Thrive and Music Fest
This is a charity event. New this year is free entry to Malkin Bowl.
Cost: donations???
Time: 11am-4pm
Ages: All Ages?
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 16, 2017 7:30pm
Concert: July Talk with guests
Cost: $39./50 + service charge - general admission
Time: Gates 6:30pm - Show 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages, 19+ Beer Garden
Location: Malkin Bowl
Sep 19, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Let's Go Batty!
This starts with an indoor presentation then is followed by a walk in the park to see bats flying!
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Sep 22, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigenous Plant Use: Trees and Shrubs Walking Tour
This is a walk through the forest to learn about the indigineous relationships with local flora and fauna.
Cost: $24-$31
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Bus Loop
Sep 22, 2017 7pm
Pure Protein Night Race
This is a 5k/10k run. Official registration ends on September 17, 2017.
Sep 23, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Wild Imagination: Art in Nature
This is a workshop where you will use pencil and chalk pastel with nature as a backdrop. It will cover fundamental techniques in the outdoors. Materials provided, but you can bring your own if you want.
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 12+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Sep 24, 2017 9am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Meet the Regulars
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about Stanley Park's year-round birds.
Cost: based on donation amount-see website
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Sep 24, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...growing winter herbs. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
BONUS: This month there be some winter herb giveaways to those that pre-register for this event!
Registration: strongly encouraged so organizers know how many herbs to prepare for the giveaway!
Cost: free, but please bring small food dish to share. Also, please bring some utensils for yourself
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Sep 24, 2017 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... Gardening and Climate Change.
Registration: strongly encouraged
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Sep 28, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Hoots and Howls wine reception and evening walk
This starts with a wine reception followed by a walk to see creatures such as bats, beavers, coyotes, and owls.
Cost: $6-$11
Ages: 19+
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Sep 30, 2017 1pm-3pm
Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour
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 Coal Harbour Community Centre at 480 Broughton St???
Oct 5, 2017 4pm-8pm
Community Open House for the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel
Metro Vancouver is planning to build a tunnel under Stanley Park to carry water. It is intended to replace the existing water main which was built in the 1930s. The new tunnel will be built to current seismic standards. Construction is expected to start in 2020 and continue until 20124. The proposal is to put 3 shafts down within the park to access the tunnel. The proposed tunnel will run from around Chaythoos directly to a point south of Beaver Lake, then directly to the south end of Lost Lagoon near where this open house is being held. The tunnel will be underground obviously and will go under Pipeline Road and Lost Lagoon.
For more information click the button below and search for "Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel".
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Big tent at Lost Lagoon Lookout above the Stanley Park Nature House
Oct 7, 2017 1pm-4pm
Demystifying Mushrooms
This is an introduction to the world of mushrooms. It will show the basics of mycology and include a walk into Stanley Park to look for mushrooms and try to identify them. Note that no mushrooms will be harvested during this event.
Registration: advanced registration required
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Oct 12, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm
Owl Prowl Discovery Walk
This is a 2 hour walk into the dark park to look for owls and other nocturnaly animals. Bring your flashlights!
Registration: advanced registration required
Cost: $6-12
Ages: all ages
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Oct 13, 2017 4pm
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 15, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Mocktail Party
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! This month is a non-alcoholic "Mocktail" party with appetizers. No need to bring any food this month, but you need to pre-register so they know how much food to bring to this event! There will also be a slideshow of people's gardens. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Herbal Teas. 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 cocktail glass or mug for the mocktails.
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Oct 15, 2017 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...birds and plants.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Oct 15, 2017 1:30pm-3:30pm
Forest Elders and Giants Discovery Walk
This is a discovery walk to learn about Stanley Park's ancient trees. This event is delivered in collaboration with the Ancient Forest Alliance.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Oct 13-31, 2017
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 'Alien Invasion'.
Oct 21, 2017 10am
47th Annual James Cunningham Seawall Race
This is the annual running race around the seawall from 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: every registration gets a shirt and finisher's medal
8am: check in opens, 10am race starts, 12pm race closed and awards
Cost: yes
Ages: all ages
Location: start/finish: Second Beach
Oct 21, 2017 10am-12pm
Creatures of the Lost Lagoon Discovery Walk
This is a discovery walk to learn about Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: all ages
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Oct 28, 2017 1:30pm-4:30pm
Demystifying Mushrooms
This is an introduction to the world of mushrooms. It will show the basics of mycology and include a walk into Stanley Park to look for mushrooms and try to identify them. Note that no mushrooms will be harvested during this event.
Registration: advanced registration required
Cost: $19-$22
Ages: 12+
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion
Oct 29, 2017 9am-11am
Birds of a Feather: Fall Travelers
This is 2 hour easy walk to learn about migratory bird identification and behaviour.
Cost: fees based on donation made
Ages: All
Location: Meet at Stanley Park Nature House
Oct 29, 2017???
Great Climate Race
We think that this is a 10km or 2.5km walk/run, but unfortunately their website has no details on the date of the race, time, distances, cost so we can't tell you about them!!!
Registration: ???
Cost: ???
Ages: ???
Location: ???
Nov 2, 2017 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 Pavilion
Nov 6, 2017 7pm-9pm
Stanley Park Ecology Society Annual General Meeting
This is the annual general meeting of the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Members will be voting on the draft constitution and bylaws. Nominations to the Board of Directors must be received 14 days in advance of the AGM. There will be a special presentation abou the mysterious blob found in Lost Lagoon.
Time: doors open at 6:30pm for registration, refreshments, and displays
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Nov 11, 2017 10:40am
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Nov 19, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. Every month there is a discussion topic..this month is...Making Holiday Wreaths and Other Seasonal Items. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Cost: free, but please bring small food dish to share. Also, please bring some utensils for yourself
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Nov 19, 2017 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...birds and plants.
Cost: free
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Nov 30, 2017- Jan 6, 2018
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Location: Stanley Park Junction
Hours:
Cost: yes for train ride, displays and lights are by donation
This is the annual Christmas lights display and miniature train ride. 2017 is the 20th year of Bright Nights. There will be 3 million lights lighting up Stanley Park Junction in Stanley Park. The train ride costs money, but to view all the lights and displays is just by donation. Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.
Dec 2, 2017 10am-12pm
Extreme Makeover: Ecosystem Restoration Discovery Walk
This is a guided walk to visit ecological enhancement projects undertaken by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Cost: $6-$12
Ages: 16+ recommended
Location: Stanley Park Nature House
December 3, 2017 1pm-2:30pm
West End Urban Garden Club Potluck-Holiday Celebration
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 brings a little food to share with the group. Everybody is really friendly, don't be shy, come out and meet your neighbours and have some delicious food. This month will be the hoiday celebration. We will be discussing our year of gardening and there will be a photo display. Please register on the West End Community Centre website or at the front desk at the West End Community Centre.
Cost: free, but please bring small food dish to share. Also, please bring some utensils/plates for yourself
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
December 5, 2017 7pm-9pm
Stanley Park Postcard Secrets Lecture
Jolene Cstillou Cumming will share stories about Stanley Park Postcards. There will be over 70 rare photographs shown! This is indoors in the Bidwell room.
Cost: $5-12
Ages: all ages welcome
Location: West End Community Centre
Dec 9, 2017 10am-12:30pm
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
This is a family-friendly bird watching event that builds bird identification skills and contributes to citizen science. First is an indoor session, then will head outdoors in teams to do a 45 minute bird survey, then meet up again to tally up the birds seen.
Cost: $27-$31
Ages: 5-12 and children must be accompanied by adult
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion-2nd floor
December 16, 2017 1pm-4pm+
3rd Annual Big Elf Run
This is the 3rd 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. The Variety Kids Water Park will be turned into a Winter Wonderland. There will be a live DJ, dancing, and more. You must register for this event. Registration includes an Elf toque, Elf race bib, christmas woolie, free hot beverage, and goodies! This run is in support of Canuck Place. Online registration closes on Dec 15, 2017 at 5pm. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. The course will go through trails as well as along the Stanley Park Seawall.
Cost: $10-$45 see more info
Ages: All
Location: starts at Lumbermens' Arch, ends at Variety Kids Water Park
Dec 31, 2017
Concord's New Years Eve Vancouver
This is a family-friendly New Years Eve celebration that includes fireworks, a street party, and ticketed indoor party. the annual Christmas lights display and miniature train ride. 2017 is the 20th year of Bright Nights. There will be 3 million lights lighting up Stanley Park Junction in Stanley Park. The train ride costs money, but to view all the lights and displays is just by donation. Donations and part of the train ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter's Burn Fund.
There are a number of ticketed events including an indoor party inside the Vancouver Convention Centre West, Family Zone, Celebration Passes, and a VIP Experience.
Street Party
This is a free event where people just will congregate around Canada Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. There will be live music on stages and Global BC TV's live NYE countdown. There will be 20 food trucks, roving performers, neon robots, fire dancers, and other stuff!
Location:Canada Place
Hours: 7pm to 12:15am
Ages:
Cost: Free
Indoor Party
This is an indoor party in 2 large rooms in the Vancouver Convention Centre. It will have multiple stages with DJs. One of the stages appears to be country music spun by a DJ mixed with live sets. Bar service will be available.
Location:Canada Place
Hours: 7pm-1:30am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $58+service charges includes access to Family Zone
Family Zone
This is an indoor party in the Vancouver Convention Centre West. It will have many kids activities, including a 'kids can dance' party. Also included is a balloon drop at 8:45pm.
Location:Canada Place
Hours: 7pm to 9:30pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $28+service charges, 5years and under are free
Family Fireworks
This is a very short fireworks display that is done at 9pm so that younger children can enjoy some fireworks and celebrate new years a little earlier so that they can go home at a reasonable time!
The fireworks take place from a barge in Coal Harbour so they are only viewable from the ocean side of Canada Place and the Convention Centre and around Coal Harbour. So, it is NOT viewable from Kitsilano or English Bay!
Location:Canada Place
Hours: 9pm to 9:05pm
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Midnight Countdown Fireworks
This is a 12 minute fireworks display that is done at midnight to celebrate the new year!
The fireworks take place from a barge in Coal Harbour so they are only viewable from the ocean side of Canada Place and the Convention Centre and around Coal Harbour. So, it is NOT viewable from Kitsilano or English Bay!
Location:Canada Place
Hours: 12am to 12:15am (Jan 1, 2018)
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Indoor VIP Experience
This is an indoor party in the glass-walled ballroom with water view to watch the fireworks. There will be a countdown and hip hop, top 40, world music spun by DJs. The VIP pass gives you access to the VIP lounge and private party areas and everything that was included with the basic celebration pass plus a glass of champagne, a catered buffet of canapes, separate VIP bar, and free coat check.
Location:Canada Place
Hours: 7pm to 1:30am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $149+service charges
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, 2017
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 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
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